Splish Splash...

Hudson was taking a bath!

In case you couldn't tell he loves his bath time:) Looking forward to taking him to the pool and beach this summer. I think we're going to have a little fish on our hands.

Birthday Surprises!

So yesterday, March 1, I turned 29. Blah. It was a fun day overall with several good (and some not so good) surprises. Thank you to everyone who called, texted, sent FB messages. I definitely felt very very loved. One more year til the BIG 3-0. Yikes!

GOOD vs. NOT SO GOOD

The day started off a bit too early for me. Hudson woke up an hour early for some unknown reason so my day started bright and early at 6 am - NOT SO GOOD

I did however get to take advantage of the beautiful sunny weather and went for a morning run. By myself might I add. (Micah was with Hudson) - GOOD

Then some of my friends took me to lunch to Panera - one of my favorites - GOOD

They even got me birthday happys:) - GOOD

Put Hudson down for an afternoon nap. He slept maybe an hour - NOT SO GOOD

Went to the park with Hayley, Alicia, and Emily and the kiddos - GOOD

Celebrated with family and dinner at the Millers. Mama Miller, aka Martha Stewart, cooked a delicious meal. She even made her famous homemade biscuits (my favorite) - GOOD

Put Hudson to bed at 8. He woke up at 11:15 pm screaming his head off and I panicked. He hasn't woken up in the night since the end of Dec. or first of Jan. so I didn't know what to do. Went in and no dirty diaper. He didn't want to be held or rocked so I just put him back in his crib and let the poor thing cry it out. I had never done this before and it was so painful to watch on the monitor. But I was sure nothing was wrong with him (except for maybe a tummy ache from all the ice cream bites we gave him throughout the day) so I decided to give it a try. I was sure he woke up the neighbors. I felt awful and honestly just prayed the entire way through it. After 35 minutes of crying and whimpering he finally fell asleep. And somehow managed to still wake up at 7 am - NOT SO GOOD

The GOOD definitely trumps the NOT SO GOOD category so for that I am very thankful!

Dishwasher Safe?

Does anyone think this constitutes as

"Dishwasher Safe?"

This is one of Hudson's new favorite spots to play, especially while I unload the dishwasher. Isn't it funny the little things that entertain children? Amazing!

Happy 1st day of March! Springtime please be around the corner.

A Trip to the Zoo

Memphis Mommies at the Memphis Zoo

February 19, 2011

So it had been awhile since we had visited the zoo - Halloween time to be exact - and the weather was supposed to be nice on this particular Saturday. It ended up being fine. Just a little cool and overcast. So a bunch of us girls (and Jonathan) decided to give it try with all the kiddos. Alas, lots of fun was had by all! Check it out for yourself:)

Mommy & Hudson

in honor of valentine's day

so cute!

All the kiddos

Having fun in his stroller seeing all the animals

Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day Thoughts

February 14, 2010

I am loved.

I have so much to be thankful for today and everyday for that matter because I am loved. I am loved by my family, my friends, my husband, my child, and as hard as it is to fathom, I am loved by my God. I spent some time reading in 1 John this morning. A couple verses really stuck out to me that I'd like to share.

How great is the love the Father has lavished on us,

that we should be called children of God!

1 John 3:1

God is love.

Whoever lives in love lives in God,

and God in him

1 John 4:16

We love because he first loved us

1 John 4:19

Wow. That truth is reason enough to jump up and down and celebrate. His love truly is unconditional. Thank you Lord for loving me even on my ugliest day and for continuing to show me love and in turn, showing me how to love.

I'll leave you with some pictures of my Valentines - yes, I have two this year:)

My funny valentine!

Love these boys!

It Snowed...Again

Snowed in
February 9, 2011

Well, it came again. I will say as tired of the snow as I am it sure is pretty:) We did make it out just in the nick of time for a Chic-Fil-A run. Yummy...

Here's Hudson trying to see out the front door. We were watching the snow come down and he really seemed to get a kick out of it. Haha! I ended up taking him and Riley out for a hot 10 minutes because it was just too stinkin cold. Riley of course enjoyed it as always. And Hudson seemed to enjoy watching the snow fall down from his stroller. Check it out!

I want to see the snow!!!!!!

Riley's biggest fan

What's the deal with this white stuff?


snow is super cold

And on a side, sentimental note: it was brought to my attention today that it has snowed BIG time on both January 9th and today which is February 9th. Ironic? Nope. January 9th marked the month anniversary of Evie's passing and today marks the 2 month anniversary. Thanks Evie Grace for giving us these beautiful snowy days! We love you and miss you sweet girl:)

Growing Up & Pulling Up

Good Morning!

This is how I found my baby yesterday morning.

He's growing up so fast, and starting to pull up on everything.