Holy excitement

The holidays always seem to be overwhelming. On top of an already hectic, scattered life, I have so many gifts to buy, 200 cards to send, treats to bake, holiday parties and 4 sets of parents and 2 grandparents to see. Not to mention that this year the day after Christmas, my husband leaves for almost 2 weeks. I cannot lie, I have had a few minor breakdowns already just thinking about it. Oh well, I am focused on being happy, celebrating what Christmas is really about and making sure Hudson has a wonderful holiday. I hope he enjoys it this year. Last year he was more concerned with ribbons, boxes and wrapping paper.

Here are some things I am excited about this week...

I found these shoes today for Hudson. They never have his size so I screamed a little when I found them.


My best friend Woobs asked me to be a bridesmaid at her wedding. I was beyond thrilled and honored. I love her to death and cannot wait to share in her special, special day. This is one of my favorite pictures of us from my wedding where she stood up for me! I would also like to point out that she cried so much; her dress had wet marks all over it.....

(Her adorable Matt is in the left hand corner)

I am still obsessed with the Sing Off.

Mainly for this reason (my boyfriend, Nick Lachey)

But the groups are fabulous and I am amazed at all the talent these people have. If I could sing, you would all be in trouble. I would record myself singing the words to the blog and make you all watch it.

My other best friend Erin is going to have a baby soon. REALLY soon! (Again another wedding day photo). How beautiful is she? I cannot wait to meet Miss. Grace!


It is freezing outside. You know what that means?!?! I get to force Hudson to snuggle with me in the mornings. Sometimes he likes it but he is more concerned with getting out of my arms and running around. Today he actually layed with me for over an hour while I watched "Good Morning America" and drank my coffee. He looked at books and drank his milk. He has become very curious lately. Today he climbed up in a chair and jumped down. I literally felt my heart stop in slow motion. My favorite story of him today was when Bailey passed gas. Hudson looked at her, looked at me, closed his eyes, squinted his nose and said, "Oh yuck!" He has never said that before. It was too cute. Of course I made it say it 30 times when we were at dinner.

After 2 weeks of working late nights, I finally have my sweet, sweet husband home. I feel like my world is complete again.

And I am still completely obsessed with this picture taken last weekend. That face! I could just kiss it off!