Go Pack!

Hudson went to his first basketball game of the season. He did so well and loved howling with the wolf. We love our Wolf Pack! It is a shame my husband called me paparazzi and made me put our camera up.... Russell Wilson (our quarterback) sat right in front of us.





(I promise other people sat around us..... we got there early)

Oh my sweet boy....

You know by now that haircuts are very traumatizing for Hudson. This morning we went to JJs Kids Cuts and he LOVED it. If you can find a place like this in your area, I highly recommend it. While you wait there is an indoor play area with a slide, a kitchen, video games and toys. They have a few little cars you can choose to sit in when it is your turn. Each "chair" has a tv infront of it and you get to pick out whatever video you want.



Look at that daze..... Thank God for a video! His haircut turned out so adorable and he actually cried when he had to get out of the chair. When we were leaving he waved goodbye to Miss. Marlie who cut his hair and blew her a kiss. I could have melted right there.

Hibachi Night

I am going to tell you a little secret... my husband is a MUCH better cook than me. Truth be told, I hate to cook. I dread it every single day. When Jonathan and I started dating he wooed me over with all of his cooking creations. To this day his hibachi dinner is my favorite. He will not give me all the secret details of how he makes it but I did take pictures of him cooking the other night. It is a great dinner, very time consuming though. We rotate between using chicken, shrimp and steak.

What you need:
your choice of meat
zucchini
onion
1 egg
rice
soy sauce
sesame seeds
butter
far east sesame ginger seed
rice vinegar
a wok



He cooks the egg and then adds rice, chopped zucchini and onion in a wok. He then puts it in another pot while he cooks the chicken (or other meat)



Then he cooks the zucchini (my favorite)



Add it all together and MAGIC in your mouth. He has the recipe for seafood sauce but I am not allowed to give it out. It is an amazing dinner. Even Hudson is a fan!



(Woobs- if you are reading this..... doesn't it remind you of skipping school to go eat at Kanki and then sprinkling rice on people's car?!?!)


And what was my sweet boy up to today..... I found him today sitting in Bailey's toy bucket (sans toys) reading a book. He is such a character! As soon as I snapped this picture, he pulled the Christmas candle down behind him and used it as a light.


He also attempted to shove crayons down Bailey's nose and color on her ears. That child cannot be left alone for a minute!

Wordless Wednesday - new Chuck Taylors

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!

Another attempt at Santa

We made another attempt to see Santa today. We went with my cousin David, his wife, Jenn and their precious little girl, Sutton (2 months older than Hudson). Hudson started crying as soon as he saw Santa. It makes me giggle, I guess we should go ahead and start saving money for years of therapy. They both looked so cute though. I wish I was at my mom's and could find a picture of David and I with Santa from years ago.

Let's Say Thanks

Let's Say Thanks


Please click on the little link above. This is such a great website to visit! Please take a minute and send a FREE card to someone in the military serving overseas.

Wordless Wednesday- watching the snow fall

(half decorated tree, thanks Hudson)

Hurricane Hudson

A hurricane blows through my house everyday. Hurricane Hudson. His choice of things to play with are always entertaining; Tupperware, all the canned food in the pantry, the clothes in Jonathan's dresser, dog food and dog bowls. I really am not the best disciplinarian. I start to laugh because Hudson always makes a funny face when I say, "No." I even go so far as to call Jonathan at work so he can tell Hudson over the phone not to do something. I know I have to get better but let's be honest, he is 1. It is not like he is doing anything terrible.

This morning I thought Hudson was watching Elmo so nice and quietly while I showered. In reality, he was doing this to Jonathan's dresser....


He also has become obsessed with Bailey's bed. He will push her off so he can lay on it. Do not worry, I wash it every few days so it is clean.


The "Sing Off" started last night on NBC. You are missing out if you are not watching this show! It is amazing!!! Monday and Wednesdays at 8. My boyfriend, Nick Lachey is the host.... hotiie tottie!

Loved this past weekend!!!

This past weekend was so fun. The only sad part is my husband missed it all.

Friday my dad and Lisa saved me!They brought us dinner and a ton of groceries to save us from starvation. They played with Hudson and allowed me to relax. It was so nice and I appreciate it so much. Things like that are the BIGGEST help to me. By Friday night Hudson's fever was gone and he was acting more like himself. He loves playing with them and showing them his weekly new tricks. Plus he also gets smothered in love. Thank you so much Dad and Lisa you saved a part of my sanity and it was so nice to have so many food options! You really did too much.

Saturday Jon was home until 10AM, these few hours were the most we had seen him in 8 days. We made a big pancake breakfast since our family had not eaten together in over a week. It was delicious and Hudson loved seeing his daddy across the table. That afternoon Mrs. Burroughs, our 98 year old neighbor came over so I could shower. All I could hear upstairs was laughter. Those 2 are trouble. Hudson wants to go to her house everyday. It started snowing so we walked her home so she could get warm. But Bailey, Hudson and I ran off to the park to play!!! Wouldn't you know that I just ordered him snow gear last week and non of it arrived yet! Bailey had the most fun, Hudson was a little curious but more or less hated wearing gloves!






Sunday my sweet father in law and his wife planned for Santa and Mrs. Clause to visit Lucy and Hudson. The kids had no idea. They appeared a little worried at first but eventually warmed up to him. Hudson was terrified of Santa until he gave him a basketball and they played catch. It was so nice to have quiet time with Santa instead or waiting in a line to see him. Santa also brought crayons, coloring paper and stickers.... our favorites.






Hudson warmed up to Santa after a game of toss and even more so when they colored together. I still tried to get 1 great photo of them together but it did not happen. Hudson only loves Santa from a far.






Thank you David and Pat for planning that. It was such a treat and so special. I know that not all Santa's curl up and color with kids on the floor. Hudson and I had so much fun! He was sound asleep before 6pm! We really appreciated it and it meant a lot! We cannot wait to color and play basketball tomorrow! I look forward to telling Hudson how special that was and it was all thanks to you guys! That will always be such a special memory.

It sure is beginning to feel like Christmas!!!
Luke 2:14: "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."

Santa? Add 2 more things

Santa,

I forgot 2 things that I really want.

Dear Santa,

Am I too old for a Christmas list? It is only 4 things. Just 4 big things.


We desperately need a camera that is fast. I feel like I miss so many great moments because our camera is soooooooooooo slow


A new jogging stroller to lift me out of my workout funk.




I trust your judgement on this one, Santa. Either another Bailey or a daschund like I had growing up. Surely this will cure the baby fever that is all around me with my friends and it has to be cheaper than a real child!


Health and happiness for my two favorite boys.

And since I am asking, I may as well ask for snow. Just one big snowfall.

Thank you, Santa! I promise I have been good this year.