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Santa Claus 2011

2011-12-29T23:36:00.002-06:00

Hudson had a lot to tell Santa, but Hadley just wanted to get the heck out of there. Thanks for still coming to visit us Santa. ;)

Thanksgiving 2011

2011-12-29T23:09:00.005-06:00

City Museum in St. Louis - Building with Kody

Sword fighting

Tarzan and Hudson :)

Hadley and Uncle Scott M (I love that she is being careful and holding both his hands). :)

Reading with Aunt Jamie

Hanging out with Uncle Kord

Had stole Pop's cheaters. ;)

The Stuffelbeam's and Smith's

Hudson gave Aunt Jamie a flower. He's a ladies man. :)

Me and my sisters

H and H with their Aunts and Uncle.

Hadley and her birth-day buddy Anna and her birth-month buddy Karli.

Go Hogs!

2011-12-29T23:02:00.000-06:00

Halloween 2011

2011-12-29T22:02:00.003-06:00

H and H with Mommy

H and H with Daddy

Shooting their invisible pistols. Ha!

My sweet girl :)

My little man :)

My cowgirl and cowboy!

Taking a picture with the finished pumpkins.

Carving pumpkins with our Aunties and their boyfriends.

This was a picture from another "YES DAY". The kids wanted to eat chicken nuggets, on the stage (also known as our coffee table), while watching a movie. Anything for the 2 of them. :)

Pumpkin Patch: Trip #3

2011-11-11T20:19:00.006-06:00

Third time is a charm. Literally the third pumpkin patch trip was the best. We had so much fun with my parents at the pumpkin patch. It was so relaxed and laid back. We had the whole day to hang out and we didn't have to share Goody and Pops with anyone! We went to the cutest little pumpkin patch. We rode a hayride, we got to pet some animals, climbed the sawdust hill, we went through a maze, picked out pumpkins, had a picnic lunch and went on a hike. I think I'm going to make this a new family tradition. I love spending time with my babies, my husband and my mom and dad - my favorite people! We might have to include my sisters and brother next year (because they're some of my favorite people too). :) Hands down this was one of the best days ever! Thanks mom and dad for all you do for us. We LOVE you so much! Goody and Hudson

Family picture... or at least an attempt at a family picture. :)

Climbing the sawdust hill.

Of course Hudson found a girl friend. I have to admit, he's quite a catch. Hadley wasn't too happy about the lack of attention.

My loves! They led us out of the corn maze!

Goody was getting lots help pulling the pumpkin basket.

Sorry ladies, he's taken! :)

Hadley and her Pops.

Hadley getting a ride back to the car. :)

Hiking the trail.

I'm pretty sure we haven't had a picture of just the 2 of us in a LONG time.

My little hikers!

Pumpkin Patch: Trip #2

2011-11-11T20:12:00.002-06:00

My Sweet Class

(Don't worry... everyone's parents signed an inernet waver. This picture is legal.) :)

Pumpkin Patch: Trip #1

2011-11-11T19:21:00.004-06:00

The kids and I took a trip to the pumpkin patch at the end of September. We had lots of fun, but it's kind of stressful taking a 1 and 2 year old to a crowded pumpkin patch on your own. Not only was it hard keeping track of my wild man (a.k.a. Hudson), but my shadow (a.k.a Hadley) was having one of those days when she would not let go of me. I seriously left the stroller in a field while we went on the hayride to get the pumpkins. When we got back from the hayride, Had wanted to be carried, I was pushing the stroller and chasing Hudson so I had to kick the pumpkins to the check out line. The kids had so much fun so that erases all of the stress I had. :) Hudson feeding the goats.

Hadley was not so impressed with the goats.

Hudson on the cow train. FYI... it's the worst ride EVER! I got whiplash, poor Had hated it, but Hudson had a blast.

Hadley and Mommy (trying to enjoy the cow train).

King of the Mountain

She found her baby pumpkin that she wanted. :)

Ha! Ha! The only picture of the 3 of us at the pumpkin patch.

My little pumpkins!

She was kissing her pumpkins and saying, "Wuv you!"

Showing off his pumpkin.

9.11.11

2011-09-12T23:01:00.001-05:00

Go Hogs!

2011-09-12T21:52:00.003-05:00

Silly faces. :-)

I wish I had my video camera for this conversation. Hudson is telling Hadley, "Yes Had, we say Go Hogs! Mommy says it. Daddy says it. Hudson says it. You do it Had!"
My sweet little piggies!

Poor Hadley

2011-09-12T21:37:00.004-05:00

A few weeks ago, our graceful Miss Hadley took a few tumbles. The first one happened in a parking lot. We had just got finished eating and we were talking in the parking lot. Hadley stood on the curb and decided to do a somersault off. She busted her little forehead open. It was awful! That was on a Thursday...

Then on Friday, I was telling our neighbors what had happened to her poor head the night before when she fell off of their tricycle onto their drive way and busted her head open again. I was trying to be so calm, but I was totally freaking out on the inside. Of course this is in the middle of week 1 of potty training Hudson. He had his first accident with the neighbors while I was trying to take care of Had.

Then on Saturday, Hadley tripped and fell and hit her head on a wooden rocking horse. Of course Hunter was on duty and her head was once again busted open, blood everywhere and I totally was about to take her to the hospital. I thought that she for sure had a concussion, but after a little while she was back to herself.

Well, then Sunday rolls around... Hudson decided to throw one of his heavy plastic toys (filled with batteries) to Had thinking she would catch it. Nope, it just busted the same spot for the 4th time. Once again lots of blood and me in tears.

We thought for sure there would be a huge scar or some sort of permanent damage, but it looks like there is NO scar and NO permanent damage. Thank you God for Hadley's hard head! :)

He did it!!!

2011-09-12T20:59:00.005-05:00

I never thought that I would be writing this post. I've even been holding off writing it because I didn't want to jinx it, but it's official HUDSON IS POTTY TRAINED! We some what attempted it since he showed an interest on Christmas night, but we haven't pushed him. I always heard that "boys will do it when their ready".

Once the summer ended I thought for sure it probably wouldn't happen anytime soon since we were back in the "school routine" and I wasn't here to help him ever day. Well, once again Hudson proved me wrong. He woke up on the Sunday of my 2nd week of school and said, "Mommy, I have to go potty on the toilet." So we ran as fast as we could to the potty and he did it! Ever since then he's been doing great. We have an occasional accident every few days, but he has been doing great.

We had been telling him that once he goes potty on the big toilet we'll do what ever he wants. He wanted to go to the "ice cream store". Here is our "ice cream store" date (he even told us when he needed to go potty when we were on our date. :) We're so proud of you Hudson!!!

We're with Miller!

2011-09-12T20:39:00.004-05:00

Hadley never likes bouncy houses, but she did okay in this one. :)
Hudson is a natural monkey. He did flips and somersaults and danced all around Had. Poor Had is so careful... just like mommy.

These are just 2 quick pictures that I got when we went to the lemonade stand supporting the Miller McNeil Woodruff Foundation. Miller was a sweet little baby that went to Heaven after fighting the genetic disease SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy). His wonderful parents are caring on and spreading the word through his foundation. They had a lemonade stand, a bouncy house and cookies. It was really hot out, but H and H had a great time bouncing with Miller's big brother Cole. I'm sure that lots of you have heard me talk about sweet baby Miller and his parents. Their strength and courage is absolutely inspiring. Check out their amazing story at colecrew.blogspot.com.

Fair 2011

2011-09-12T20:11:00.004-05:00

We went to the fair this year. It was so hot that we had to wait until later in the evening to go which meant we only stayed a little while. We got to eat some yummy fair food, see all of the animals in the barn, visit the petting zoo, look at the artwork and we avoided all of the rides. :) Eating some HEALTHY fair food. :)

Hudson trying to eat his corn dog that was half the size of him.
I think I can... I think I can.

Holding the baby chicks.

Hadley loved the baby animals.

Hudson was so gentle with the baby chicks.

Petting the baby cows.

Hadley actually held a baby chick on her own, but she quickly put it back down.

Saying hi to the goats. This is Hudson's favorite animal. So we spent lots of time in the barn.

August Trip to the Lake

2011-09-12T19:24:00.006-05:00

We had another fun trip to the lake, but once again I uploaded my pictures in reverse order so you get to see all of our goodbyes and then the fun we had. On this trip we got to see lots of our cousins and aunts and uncles from IL and MO. We can't wait until we get to see everyone again. WE LOVE OUR FAMILY!

Saying bye to Uncle Kord and Pops.
Bye cousin Bret!

Aunt Kapra and Hudson

H and cousin Ashley

Aunt Kody and Hud

Ashley, H and H and Aunt Linda... saying goodbyes. :(

Hadley Bell

Pops and Hudson driving the boat.

This picture pretty much sums up my dad. He's a nut! :)

I love the lake!

We met up with our cousins and their friends on the lake to say goodbye to cousin Rob and Megan. They were getting ready to move to Colorado. So glad we got to see them before they left.

Had being silly. :)

My beached babies. They love their pool on the boat. It was perfect at the beginning of the summer when Hadley was still getting used to the lake. Once the kids got used to the water, the pool got kicked off the boat.

Hudson

Shooting biodegradable water balloons at my mom on the seadoo. My brother and sisters are so nice. Mom, please notice who isn't shooting at you... ME!

Captain Dad

Pops and Hadley

Hudson's Trip to Goody and Pop's House

2011-09-12T18:49:00.002-05:00

Hudson took a trip to Goody and Pop's house this summer. Apparently he and Kody got in an argument on the way there because she wouldn't let him roll his windows down and open his door... thanks Aunt Kody. :) Kody said that he folded his arms and wouldn't talk to her for a good part of the drive. Hmmm... so you're saying our son is stubborn... we didn't know. Ha!

Once Hudson got there he was fine, but at bed time he got really homesick and called mommy, daddy and Hadley crying. He kept saying, "I need my Had!" It was horrible! While we were on the phone he got so upset that he got sick and threw up on Aunt Kody. Oops! Needless to say, we drove over the next day to spend the weekend with our little guy and bring him home. :) H's chauffeur (a.k.a. Aunt Kody)

Our little man.

Saying goodbye to daddy.

Can you tell that mommy was bawling?

Saying goodbye to his best friend. Poor Hadley cried on the way home and pretty much the whole time Hudson was gone. She missed him so much. :(

Summer Fun

2011-08-03T17:16:00.005-05:00

Playing in the sprinkler.

Playing ball... daddy finally got a turn to bat.
This would be really cute if the port-a-potty down the street wasn't in the background. :)
The kids are fascinated with grasshoppers right now. Every time we're outside they're chasing them down. They have 2 bug boxes so they feel the need to have them full all the time... YUCK!

He didn't get hurt... the grasshopper jumped at his face. He said, "I told you to get on my HAND, not my HEAD grasshopper!"

Notice Hot Stuff is missing his pants... well we've been attempting this whole potty training thing. FYI... it sucks! Hudson is an occasional pottier, but he is so busy playing and running around to stop and use the potty every time. So at this point we're willing to pay big bucks for someone to come potty train him. We'll even pay extra for you to train Hadley too. :)

Centerton Days

2011-08-03T16:12:00.002-05:00

We had a busy Saturday. We went to the Farmer's Market and got some veggies, home for lunch and then we went Centerton Days. It's a really small town, but they do a fire muster, a parade, a marathon, bouncy houses, AR Game and Fish had fish tanks set up and they have food and entertainment. It was hot, but we had fun while we were there. After Centerton Days we went home and the kids swam in kiddie pool (naked) and we finally got some much needed rain. Then, Hunter made us the BEST dinner ever. We had steak and veggies and corn on the cob from the Farmer's Market. Here are some pictures from our busy Saturday. Watching the Centerton firefighters.
I'm sure Hunter is critiquing them... :)Playing on the tire swing. I don't think Hudson was wanting to share.

Ella Hadley is all smiles.

Hudson and Daddy

Gentry Safari

2011-08-03T15:09:00.012-05:00

Our our way to the Gentry Safari.

I'm not going to lie... I'm a little jealous that she gets to ride in the stroller. :)
He's telling Haddie, "The rooster likes me!!!"

"I love you donkeys!"
On a mission to find every animal in this joint.

Look how big he is! I sure did almost shed some tears when I saw him opening the gate. I just can't get over how fast time flies... so I whipped out my camera to take a picture of my "big" little man.

Feeding the goats.

I'm telling the kids to hurry up and smile because the goat is too close to mommy.

I really do like animals and the outdoors, but in moderation. :)

Ah... we lost the goat!

The boys made friends with a momma kangaroo. Can you see her baby's leg sticking out of her pouch?

Can you hear me screaming, "Don't touch!"?

Please notice the bird poop on Hunter's shoulder. Ha! He told me not to take this picture and then after I did he told me not to put it on Facebook... he never said don't put it on the blog. :)

My wild boys had to touch everything. Hadley and I just like to look.

Hadley and Daddy

Hunter and the kids in the 106 degree heat. We were only outside for about 30 minutes and then we went on the drive through safari.

Hunter and his zebra friend.

Um... you're a little too close to me camel.

Um... now you're too close to Hadley camel. Back it up before she starts screaming!

Home sweet home! They melt my heart! Notice in the beginning of summer everyone has on cute swimsuits and now we swim in swim diapers. The kids even went skinny dipping the other day. It's so much easier. :)

Summer... what summer?

2011-08-03T13:47:00.006-05:00

Okay seriously... where did summer go? I just got out of school and now I'm going back! ARE YOU KIDDING ME? I love my job and I am so grateful for my school, my team and all of my kiddos, but I LOVE summer, I LOVE hanging out with my babies and I LOVE getting paid while I relax.

I kept thinking I would blog once a week this summer, but clearly that didn't happen. We've been so busy having fun and staying busy. We've gone to lake with my family several times, played at the splash pad, gone to the pool, swam in our kiddie pool, played in the sprinkler, gone to the Gentry Safari, gone to ton's of Uncle Kord's baseball games, played on our new swing set, gone on lots of walks, visited the farmer's market, gone to Bass Pro, attempted to potty train Hudson and done about a thousand other things.

Plus the kids got a new cousin! Maddox arrived on June 25th. Of course my sister in law, Morgan, had a great delivery... unlike both of mine. Not fair Morgan! :)

I head back to work on Monday so I thought I better post all of our pictures from our short but really fun summer.

Lots of Random Pictures

2011-06-23T11:39:00.009-05:00

Here is a little bit of what we've been doing the past few months. More pictures to come...

The pitch is good...

...the hit is PERFECT!

The kids were trying to help daddy up. Hudson left a good welt on dad's stomach. I promised Hunter I wouldn't share that picture. ;) Hudson is an awesome little batter for a 2 year old. This is how we spend most of our days and evenings... pitching to Hudson. We're a little worried about t-ball in a few years. He HATES using the tee.

Riding bikes with daddy.

For those of you that don't know Hadley too well, she is a momma's girl and this is what I look at 95% of the day. She says, "Upppy Momma! Peez!" How can I say no to that precious face? Notice the bow on the ground... If she has to ask "up" more than 3 times the bow gets ripped off and thrown on the ground. She's a little dramatic to say the least.

My uncle's toy invention... the Beamo. New Beamo spokes models?

Hudson and Grandma Kathy drawing with chalk.

I said... NO PICTURES MOM!

This is as "outdoorsy" as she gets in her jelly shoes and bow. :)

This was one morning before school. We had the worst rain this year. We literally wore our raincoats and boots for 2 weeks.

The kids opening their Easter baskets with daddy and mommy.

I couldn't get a single picture of Hudson's face. He is serious about his egg hunting.

Mommy and Hadley

Hudson riding his tricycle.

Hadley showing off her load of eggs. My mom went crazy with eggs because she knew how much Hudson and Hadley liked to find things. Hudson had 2 baskets full!

Me and my 2 favorite sisters Kapra and Kody.

Hadley, Mommy and "the bow"

The best picture the 3 of us could get on Easter. I'm smiling... :)

This was on one of my dad's "come and fix things at Kali's house" trips. He wasn't even doing anything in this picture. My kids are totally in love with their Pops/Poppy. All he has to do is look at them and smile and they're putty in his hands. This went on for a good hour... him smiling and the 2 of them cracking up and loving on him. :)

Feeding the fish with his aunties.

My little brother Kord is a high school graduate! I'm so proud of you Kord!

Kord and all of his fans at graduation. :)

Yes Day

2011-06-22T22:47:00.005-05:00

Alright... so the last time I posted there was snow on the ground! So I'm just going to skip the part about me telling you how busy I am because it's more than obvious. I have missed posting months of memories and pictures. :( I blame it on school... and the snow... and the snow keeping me in school until the middle of June. Grrr...

So fast forward through St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring Break, Mother's Day, my cousin Anna's graduations, my brother's Graduation, trips to the lake, hosting my sister in laws baby shower and countless Hudson injuries and Hadley fashion shows... (pictures to come).

My summer officially started this weekend. The kids and I spent Father's Day with my dad/Pops and my family while Hunter was working (and cleaning our garage:). We got to soak up some sun while watching my little brother/Uncle Kord play Legion baseball. We also got to spend Saturday out on the lake. Unless you have been with my family to the lake, you "really haven't been to the lake". Picture a pontoon boat, jet ski, 3 coolers, enough food to feed a small army, a kiddie pool (yes a blue kiddie pool), diaper bag, water toys, 2 toddlers in life jackets and 2 aunts, an uncle, Goody and Pops, and even my sister's boyfriend waiting on the kids hand and foot. Fun times!

Well after getting sunburnt, Hudson breaking an antique glass jar, 3 baseball games and my dad losing his brand new Father's Day sunglasses in the lake it was time to come home. Happy Father's Day Dad and Hunter! You are the 2 best dads I know!

I was re-inspired to start blogging again after reading a blog today about a sweet little baby named Miller who lives in our area. This family's story is inspiring and humbling and has given me a new appreciation for LIFE. After an exhausting morning of swimming and while the kids were napping today I caught up on baby Miller's story and I'm not sure I have ever cried so much in my life. I literally had to pull myself away from his story because I was a sobbing mess. I went to lay with my sweet babies while they napped. My little ones both woke up around the same time and Hudson asked why I was crying and I told him that is was because I loved him and Hadley so much. He says to me, "You love me too much? Those are happy tears?"

He is so right... I love them TOO much. :) The rest of the day turned into a "Yes Day". Yes to swimming again, yes to playing on the swing set, yes to snack time outside, yes to swimming/taking a bath in the big tub, yes to playing baseball, yes to standing while eating and even yes to Hudson very skillfully tossing his food over his head and catching it in his mouth... (seriously this kid's hand eye coordination is unreal).

My kids are my world and I would be lost without either of them. I thank God everyday for my two amazing gifts! I'm not a scrapbooker and I'm not even very good about home videos. Don't get me wrong... I try, but like everyone else I'm busy... not just busy, but busy taking care of and providing for my family. I'm hoping that someday my kids will read my words or see the thousands of pictures and remember all of our fun times and hopefully they'll get a tiny glimpse at how much I love them.

So thank you baby Miller and family for reminding me how much we need to love each other every day and live life to the fullest. I think tomorrow will be another "Yes Day" at the Smith house. :)

4 Wheeling in the Snow

2011-02-19T22:36:00.004-06:00

One of the days we had snow, we decided to venture out to the farm. Our four wheeler is out there and Uncle David had sleds.

Unfortunately, Hunter wanted to go after lunch... which is nap time. Poor Had!

The 4 of us going for a little ride. Hudson sits in front so he thinks he's the "driver". :)

He let Hadley "drive"... one time.

Hadley with Papa Keith

Hudson

Hadley snuggling with Papa Keith.

Hudson and daddy on a little sled. Apparently we need to buy a sled next year since we have blizzards in the south now. :)

More Snow!

2011-02-19T22:23:00.003-06:00

So after the first blizzard, we had a second with 24 inches of snow. "Too much snow," according to Hudson. :)

The dogs only went out for a little while at a time, but they loved it. We're stuck inside... Hunter was shoveling and was able to take a picture of the house.

Backyard

Hunter was digging us out. :)

It's the Little Things

2011-02-19T22:19:00.002-06:00

We have had so much snow the past few weeks. My laundry room was full of coats and hats and gloves and snow pants and boots. As I was cleaning up, I couldn't help but stop and take a picture. I know it seems silly, but it truly is the little things in life that make you stop and realize just how thankful you are for everything you have. I love my husband and I love my kids more than anything in this world.

Hunter's Birthday

2011-02-19T22:13:00.002-06:00

We were snowed in on Hunter's birthday so we had a very low key day. Played in the snow, hung out and ate cake.

Hadley fell asleep before the cake.

Hudson was helping Hunter blow his candle out.

My silly boys!

Snow!

2011-02-19T21:41:00.005-06:00

We got hit by a blizzard this winter and were stuck inside for days. I was so glad to have snow days to spend some much needed time with my babies, but now this means we're going to be in school until the middle of June... ugh! I guess I'll just cash in some sick days when June gets here. ;)

The kids watching daddy shovel the dogs a path in the backyard.

Hudson getting ready to head outside.

Hadley was tired of waiting for a snack and went and got it herself. These crackers were in our pantry... which means she opened the pantry, got them out and unscrewed the lid... GENIUS!

Hudson and dad taking a walk in the snow. The road was the only place the kids could walk because the snow was so deep.

The creepy snowman daddy made.

2 out of 3 looking... not bad for us.

This is Hadley's "cold face". Too funny!

Check out Hudson's cheesy smile. :)

Had didn't want to touch the snow with her bare hands. Hudson kept saying, "Do it Had! Come on do it!" Good girl, don't give in to peer pressure.

They can be so silly and goofy and rotten and then they turn my heart to mush. I love how sweet they are to each other.

Hudson kept falling and saying, "Help! I stuck! No picture mom... I stuck."

12th Day of Christmas

2011-02-19T21:21:00.003-06:00

So every year after Christmas my silly family is still celebrating Christmas... in January. Well, it's not really Christmas it's just lots of family time with good food and great company. Who ever hosts keeps all of their Christmas decorations up and we do funny gifts and play games. This year it was at my Uncle Scott and Aunt Carol's house. Unfortunately with 2 babies and a husband who's schedule doesn't always allow him to travel I usually have to skip the late nights and games, but that's okay because I never miss the yummy food. With 2 babies we're always eating. :) Here are some cute pictures from the weekend.

Hadley loves her tall Rob.

Aunt Kapra and Had... Yes, that is a bow with her pj's. A girl has to be ready for any occasion. :)

The fam...

Hudson being a ham with Anna and Karli.

"Annie" and Hudson

Goodie and Hadley

We always do a big group picture. The kids and I are in pj's ready for bed while everyone else was just getting the party started.

Gramps and his grand kids and great grand kids.

Gramps and Jo with my parents and aunts and uncles.

I was trying to get everything packed up and Uncle Kord was babysitting. Umm... you forgot to put Had's shoes on. :)

Hudson 2 Years Ago

2011-01-26T17:05:00.006-06:00

Two years ago our amazing Hudson was born. We were sent to the hospital 2 times before he actually came because I was having contractions 1-2 minutes apart for an entire month. Hudson fooled everyone... especially the doctors.

When we finally got the hospital the 3rd I was induced and 15 hours later he was born. When he first came out he wasn't breathing. I remember being so scared and praying harder than I have ever prayed in my whole life. I just wanted him to breath. Finally he did!

When I finally got to hold him I was overcome with emotions. Until that moment I don't think that I have ever felt so much love. Holding your own child in your arms for the first time is indescribable. Our little man was a blessing to us on that day and has blessed our lives every day since.

Hudson we love you more than you will ever know. Happy 2nd Birthday Reed Hudson!

Love,

Mommy, Daddy and Hadley

Hudson's 2nd Birthday Party

2011-01-26T16:17:00.005-06:00

Hudson's birthday party was so much fun. No one threw up at this party... YAY! Poor Hadley threw up at her party so I'm happy to say that neither of my kids threw up and both kids got to eat cake. We had lots fun and we were really glad that so much of our family was able to come and celebrate Hudson's 2nd birthday.

Hudson trying on Pop's reading glasses.

Kody, Kapra, Me, Hadley, Mom/Goody and Morgan (my cousin Joe's girlfriend)

Hudson's baseball cake and cupcakes.

Opening gifts.

Happy Birthday Hudson!

Hadley feeding Pops cake.

Hudson, Alex, Uncle David and Ben

Uncle Mike and H

Morgan, Hudson and cousin Joe

Papa Keith and the birthday boy

Great-Grandpa Johnny, Great-Grandma Reva and Hudson

Hud and Grandma Kathy

Cheesy Hudson and Phyllis

Hudson and Drew (or Dew and Hudson calls him)

Uncle Danny, H and Aunt Morgan

The best birthday picture of all of us... at least I'm looking. :) Hudson wouldn't nap all day that's why he looks so tired.

Aunt Kapra, Had and Aunt Kody

Too cute not to post. Hadley's kissy face.

Saying goodbye to Pops.

The kids didn't want everyone to leave. Mr. Social was out waving to everyone as they left. :)

Our New Kitchen

2011-01-25T23:43:00.003-06:00

So I got this really cute kitchen for the Hadley and Hudson's birthday... it sat in the hallway for a few days until Hunter had the weekend to put it together. The kids thought the big box was their new toy. After a few days of riding and climbing the box Hunter started putting it together. Little did I know that there were 5,000 pieces and that it would take the entire day to put it together. Hunter's job was to get it assembled... my job was keeping the kids entertained while he did it. I didn't do a very good job because the kids wanted to help dad the whole time. After about a couple hours... or all day... depending on how you look at it, the kitchen was complete. Good job Hunter! :)

Riding the box.

"Yay! Daddy's going to put our kitchen together!"

Hudson kept saying, "Common dad!"

Oh no! They didn't show me that many pieces when I ordered it. YIKES!

Waiting...

Hudson wanted to help so bad.

Playing with any little piece they could get there hands on.

I just wanted a picture of the 2 of them with daddy and the finished kitchen. They were so mad... they just wanted to play.

Hudson is 2!

2011-01-25T23:15:00.005-06:00

I can't believe my little man is 2! Where in the world did time go? I remember just a few years ago when Hunter and I were trying to get pregnant and it just wasn't happening. After a year of trying we finally found out that we were expecting. I have never been so excited and nervous in my whole life. I sure did just get in bed for the next few days. I was so scared! I didn't want to do anything to jeopardize this amazing gift we had just been given. Eventually I got out of bed... and here we are 2 years later with the most amazing boy I have ever met. Happy 2nd Birthday Hudson!

I had a snow day on Hudson's birthday so we got to spend the whole day together. My parents were in town for H's party which was the next day. So we met up with them, my sisters and brother. We had great lunch and just hung out. Then we headed home for Hudson's birthday dinner, cake and presents.

Love this picture! I can totally tell that she is thinking, "Oh... that's how you do that."

Happy 2nd Birthday Hudson!

Best picture we could get. Thanks a lot you 2. Had wouldn't look at the camera and Hudson kept making faces. :)

This is how you open a gift. This picture doesn't really capture just how much fun Hudson has when he is opening presents. Seriously... paper flies everywhere. :)

He likes opening the bags much better. Those wrapped paper gifts just take too long.

Aunt Kapra teaching Hudson new 2 year old tricks.

Hudson was playing Wii with his aunties.

Hadley 1 Year Ago

2011-01-04T23:28:00.003-06:00

One year ago our sweet little Hadley came into our lives. We are so happy and so blessed to have received such a wonderful gift from God.

Hadley, we love you more than you will ever know. You are the best surprise that God could have ever given us.

Happy Birthday Ella Hadley!

Love,

Mommy, Daddy and Hudson

Hudson (11 months, 2 days), Mom and our brand new baby, Hadley.

Within one year we went from "the 2 of us" to "the 3 of us" and now "the 4 of us".

Ella Hadley

My sweet little girl! Happy Birthday Baby!

Hadley's 1st Birthday Party

2011-01-04T22:53:00.005-06:00

So in midst of a crazy winter break with my cousin Karli's graduation, Hadley's birthday, her 1 year check up with shots, a skin cancer scare for me, a trip to my parents, Christmas, my mom's birthday, both kids throwing up and "number twoing"... we had Hadley's 1st birthday party.

Poor Hadley was doing so good and then half way through the party she threw up on Papa Keith. So after a quick bath, wardrobe change and clean up we got the party back on track, but my birthday girl just wasn't in a partying mood.

Hadley's smash cake... which never got smashed because she was too sick. That's okay... she probably wouldn't have smashed it anyway... she's kind of like me.

Hadley and Goodie (pre-sick)

Hadley and Mommy (post-sick)

Hadley watching Hudson open all of her gifts... again. This might be a problem next year. :)

Hudson riding in Had's baby stroller. While talking on her pink cell phone.

Hadley's cupcakes (hot pink, lime green and zebra)

Had was feeling a little better here, but still stuck to mommy (which isn't too unusual).

Hudson flying/jumping with Had's wings.

Hadley and Papa Keith

Had and Uncle Mike

Uncle David, Ben, Alex and Hadley

The 4 of us all smiling and looking in a similar direction!!! WOW!

Uncle Kord and Hudson trying to figure out how to feed Had's baby doll.

Great Grandpa Johnny and Great Grandma Reva with the "floating" Hadley. She was getting cranky and wouldn't let anyone hold her but mom.

Hadley and Grandma Kathy

Aunt Kapra, Mom, Hadley and Aunt Kody

Uncle Danny, Mom, Had and Aunt Morgan

Great Grandpa Stuff, Hadley, Mom and Great Grandma Lou who came all the way from Chicago for Hadley's 1st birthday. :)

Goodie, Pops and Uncle Kord with a tired Hadley.

Had, Craig and Aunt Kody

Aunt Kapra and Hadley Bell

So this was Hudson after everyone left. Hunter ran to the store, I was cleaning up, Hadley was finally feeling a little better. Hudson climbed into his chair grabbed Had's zebra plate, a pink cupcake and attempted to eat it before he passed out.

And here is Hadley eating Hudson's cupcake crumbs off the floor. Poor birthday girl... the only cake she had was crumbs. :)

Christmas 2010

2011-01-04T22:35:00.002-06:00

The kids and I went to Goodie and Pops house for Christmas. We went to church on Christmas Eve and then woke up to find all kinds of goodies for the kids.

I tried to rotate this picture, but it wouldn't cooperate. This is my brother and Hudson checking out all of the stockings and gifts before everyone else. I was upstairs looking down. Hudson was so excited he didn't know what to do first.

My mom's "30th Birthday". Mom's birthday is the day after Christmas so we got to spend it with her.

Hudson was going outside to help my dad, Kord and Hunter chop wood. Well... he mostly played on the swing set while they all took turns playing with him.

A quick little time out on Christmas. NO PUSHING YOUR SISTER! :)

Poor Hadley had one too many falls on Christmas. She is getting pretty adventurous trying to keep up with Hudson. Thanks goodness she wears huge bows to cover her little crown of bruises around her head.

Hudson's new car! He loves to drive it all over the house.

This picture wouldn't cooperate either. Me and my sweet boy on Christmas morning.

Waiting patiently in Hadley's new chair for everyone to get ready to open presents.

Hadley is 1!

2011-01-04T22:13:00.003-06:00

I can't believe that Hadley is 1! I'm pretty sure that just yesterday I was very pregnant with her and chasing after Hudson. All of the sudden it's a year later and she is a walking, jibber jabbering, singing, sassy little girl. I am so happy for Hadley and so proud of the amazing person she is, but I am so emotional because my sweet little baby isn't a baby anymore... she's a little girl.

Hudson was helping Hadley try on her new rain boots. I can't help but laugh because this is totally their personalities. My sassy little diva just sitting on her thrown while Hudson takes charge of the situation. He even opened all of her presents for her. What a good big brother? She just sat back in her chair and watched him. :)

This picture doesn't give the full effect of the 2 minutes it took Hudson to open all of her presents. He whirled around in tissue paper, dumping all of the gifts on to her lap while she just sat and smiled. It was too funny!

Haddie and her yummy cake. I yelled at Hunter for giving her such a big piece, but "like mother like daughter"... not much left. :)

Hudson (naked) eating Had's birthday cake.

This is how we spent Hadley's birthday. Just hanging out reading and playing all day. The two of them loved it. They had our full attention all day.

Had was reading to me and making the animal noises. What a smart little girl! :)

My two 1 year old kids. Best picture I could get of the 2 of them on Hadley's big day. This was 1 of about 20 tries.

Hadley is 1!!!

Meeting Santa

2011-01-04T22:09:00.002-06:00

So... my kids don't like Santa. Both Hadley and Hudson began to hyperventilate when we tried to put them on Santa's lap. So this year it was a "family picture" with Santa.

Being Thankful for My Growing Babies

2010-12-04T21:47:00.009-06:00

My babies are growing up way too fast! Hadley will be 1 in just a few weeks and Hudson will be 2 in January. I am so happy for them and sad for me. My little cuddle bugs are becoming so independent... I wish that they would need me forever.

Little Miss Hadley is walking... well pretty much running now. She started walking at 10 months 1 week. She still loves being with mom, but is warming up to everyone else... finally. She is very strong willed and her sassy personality comes out often. She can make the sounds for a dog, pig and turkey. She waves and blows kisses. She is singing (her own tunes), jibber jabbering, saying daddy, momma, baba, cracker, cookie, hot, dog, bye and I swear she said razorback the other day.

Hudson's favorite thing to do (besides playing ball) is calling the Hogs. It is the funniest thing! He does the whole thing and even gets Hadley to raise her arms. In fact, Hadley went on an eating strike a few weeks ago and the only way we could feed her was by Hudson leading everyone in calling the Hogs. When he does that she eats like a champ. Don't come at dinner or you'll think we're nuts... calling the Hogs between every bite. :)

Hudson is our wild man. He loves getting into everything, repeating everything we say, singing Twinkle Twinkle, Row Row Your Boat, ABC's, Happy Birthday, the Mickey Mouse Hot Dog song and counting to 10. Hadley likes to follow him around and copy his tunes he is singing. He doesn't always like her tagging along so we have had our first couple of brother/sister arguments, but Had always sticks out her bottom lip and Hud says, "Sorry, sorry Had" and gives her a hug. It's precious! Hudson's newest thing is calling Hunter and me by our names. It's really funny, but the two of us would much rather be called by mom and dad (not Hut-ner and Kay-wee).

I love my sweet little babies more than anything. I may be sad that they are growing up, but I am so proud of the amazing little people they are becoming. I don't know what I ever did to deserve such wonderful blessings from God. I am so thankful for every minute that I get to spend with my little ones. KS

3rd Day of School

2010-11-11T22:03:00.002-06:00

I was a little too emotional to take a first or even a second day picture of us going to school, but by day 3 I was a little better. Here are my munchkins on their 3rd day headed to school.

Hudson's side of the car...

Hadley's side of the car. :)

P.S. I'm going to start playing the lottery in hopes that I'll win lots of money and be able to stay home with my babies and not have to drive them to daycare. :)

Pumpkin Patch 2010

2010-11-11T21:13:00.005-06:00

Okay... so I know I say it every time I blog, but life is crazy! We have been all over the place, chasing our growing babies, working our tails off, trying to keep up with our house work, the kids have started daycare (boo hoo!), we just got a new car yesterday, Hunter's trying to get a second job on his off days, my family has been here to visit, mom and dad came and helped clean the garage (yuck), the craziness of elementary school and Halloween has come and gone and in the midst of all of this craziness Hudson decided to start growing a full head of hair that needs "real" haircuts and Hadley has decided to walk at just 10 months. Life is great! Here are just a few pictures from our pumpkin patch of adventure.

Hudson and Grandma Kathy picking out "bebe" pumpkins.

Hudson a.k.a Muscle Man

Hadley when she was just starting to stand. Little did we know... she would start walking within the next 2 weeks.

Hadley and mommy checking out the pumpkins.

So this is what most pictures of Hadley and Hudson look like. It was too funny not to share our many attempts at a cute pumpkin patch picture. These are all so cute, but maybe next year we'll get at least one with both kids looking at the camera. :)

"Addy what's that?"

"I don't know, but I think I'll thump you in the head Hud."

"Stop Haddy!"

"Ha ha! I may be little, but I just won that battle."

"Sibling abuse! Did you get that on camera, mom?"

"Hey! Where's Addy?"

Here was the one cute picture of the kids somewhat looking at the camera. I'm working on photo shopping our heads over the aunts so it will look like a family picture with mommy and daddy. :)

Hadley and Aunt Kapra (or Tap as Hudson calls her) :)

Kapra bought the kids these cute Mr. Potato Head pieces that you put into the pumpkin so you don't have to carve it. Love it! It was perfect for the kids.

Hudson with his pirate pumpkin and Hadley's princess pumpkin.

The best part of the day was this picture of Hunter. I made him try on my first tutu I made for Hadley to see what it looked like. Thanks babe! You look gorgeous!

Happy Belated Halloween! KS

HELP!

2010-09-12T11:14:00.003-05:00

So once again our childcare has fallen through. :(

I swear, every semester that I have gone back to school since having the kids something has happened and our sitters have backed out. Our family and close friends know how hard it has been for us to find good, dependable childcare. We have had lots of family and some really great friends jump in to help us out. Thank you to all of you that have helped us it the past we REALLY appreciate you.

We're searching again for someone who is great with kids, extremely dependable and reliable, is willing to watch our kids at our house or theirs, would be interested in watching the kids about 2 days a week and who lives in our area.

We would switch to daycare or in-home care in a heartbeat because it is so dependable, but at this point in the school year it is so hard to find 2 spots at one place. Plus our school district decided to switch our starting time this year to 7:00 am. Bad news for anyone who has little ones because most daycares don't open until 7:00. On top of all of that, has anyone checked out the daycare prices? For 2 little ones it's over $300 a week.

$300 a week would have been no problem. Hunter was offered a second job this summer which would have been a great boost to our income, but I told him "No, we've already made a commitment to our sitter. We need to honor our commitment." Silly me! I'm eating my words now.

So we're looking for a babysitter or a great daycare (and a second job for Hunter). :) Let me know if any of you know anyone that might be interested or if you have any great references. Thanks! K

Our First Family Picnic

2010-09-11T23:50:00.005-05:00

I'm not the most spontaneous person, but on Labor Day I felt like going on a picnic. We loaded the kids up and headed to the park. After a brief meltdown (by Hudson that ended up putting Hadley to sleep) we had a great lunch and lots of fun. It was a windy day so keeping the lunch on our picnic table was a challenge in itself. Hudson has to bring his bat, ball, and tee every where we go. So he and daddy played a little ball, we had lots of fun on the slide and swings and then we called it a day.

I love this picture!

Hadley was relaxing... I'm so jealous.

Hudson's face says it all. :)

That was Hunter's look after Hud hit the ball. That's his look of... "Did you see where he hit that ball? This kid is going to be a pro." He gives me that look quite often. Hudson loves baseball and we can barely get him to do anything else.

Hud on the slide.

The boys were playing so Had and I had to take our own picture.

"Wheeee!"

Just hanging out. I need a couple swings in our house. Maybe I could get some stuff done - they would be having fun and unable to get into everything. :)

What a good big brother!

We do everything together. :)

Haddy loved the swings!

First Razorback Tailgate

2010-09-11T23:38:00.004-05:00

My grandparents were visiting my mom and dad last weekend. They decided to load up and come see my sisters, me and of course the babies. Hunter was on duty so I loaded the kids up and met up with my family to tailgate. Uncle Scott and Aunt Carol have a great tailgating spot. We love to meet up with them any chance we get. I didn't dare take the kids to the game... not yet, but we dressed up to cheer on those HOGS.

Hudson throwing leaves at Aunt Kody.

Hadley and 2 of her Aunties

Dad, Kord and Hudson playing ball. Imagine that. :)

The Girls

Hadley and Great Grandma Lou

Hadley and Great Grandpa Stuff

Just chillin. Waiting for his next ball game.

Hadley with Uncle Kord, Cousin Joe and Joe's girlfriend Morgan.

Naturals Game

2010-09-11T23:29:00.005-05:00

We went to our last Naturals game of the season last week. Lots of family fun!

Hadley was posing for the camera all night so we kept taking pictures of her pretty smile. We have about 20 pictures. :)

Grandma Kathy and Hudson watching the game. Hudson gets so into games. He loves to clap and cheer... especially when he hears daddy doing it.

Mommy and Hadley

Smile Haddy!

Go Naturals! We very seldom all cheer for the same team, but we were all cheering for the Naturals so it was a good night. :)

Aunt Morgan's Birthday Dinner

2010-09-11T23:23:00.002-05:00

We went out to eat for Morgan's birthday a few weeks ago. Here are a couple pictures.

Hudson decided he would drive Grandma Kathy home.

He was singing Happy Birthday to Morgie. :)

The birthday girl.

Hadley and Uncle D

Hadley and Aunt Morgan

Surprise Visit

2010-09-11T23:14:00.002-05:00

We were having a silly morning when we got a surprise visit from Pops, Uncle Kord, Aunt Kody and Aunt Kapra. Hudson and Hadley were so excited!

Hudson put his hat on Had and then made her take him for a spin on the walker.

She loves it!

Hudson showing off his t-ball skill to his fans.

Here is a picture of our surprise visitors.

Hadley and Pops

Hudson is showing them how he plays t-ball. Our little guy is pretty good if I do say so myself. He is a natural just like his dad and Pops and Uncle Kord.

Hadley was showing Aunt Kapra how her new teeth work.

First County Fair

2010-09-11T23:01:00.005-05:00

This was our first county fair with the kids. We didn't get to see everything that we wanted to see because we were trying to head home at a decent hour, but it was okay. We'll be back next year!

I'm not sure who was having more fun. :)

Hudson's first merry-go-round ride!

Had wasn't a big fan of the fair... too much dirt and too many interesting people for her. Hmmm... sounds like she is kind of like her mommy. :)

Hudson and daddy petting the "hee haw". Hudson LOVES petting animals. Hunter started walking towards the petting zoo and I was like a gun slinger wiping out the baby wipes. Notice my little Hadley keeping her hands and feet tucked inside the stroller so she doesn't get dirty. Good girl! :)

Aunt Morgan and Uncle Danny's Wedding

2010-09-11T22:43:00.002-05:00

Hunter's sister Morgan got married this summer to a great guy named Danny. We are so excited that Morgan found such and amazing guy (and that he decided to join our fun family). Their wedding was beautiful... very HOT... but so wonderful. They had an outdoor wedding on July 31st.

There were so many great pictures taken, but unfortunately not many were taken by me. Hunter and I were both part of the wedding party and my parents were helping us with the kids. Once we got to the reception I was chasing after Hudson with Hadley on my hip so I am lucky that we have these few pictures to post. Thank goodness everyone else was taking pictures. :)

Me and my sweet girl. She was so tired, but she was a trooper.

Hudson was leading the pack of boys. They were sitting in the middle of the dance floor blowing bubbles.

Hudson was attached to Morgan the whole night. He didn't want anyone but her. Thanks Morgan for babysitting at your own wedding. :)

Hadley and Daddy

My dad sat Hudson in Hadley's seat just to keep him still so he could get him dressed. You can't really tell from the picture, but I'm pretty sure it was 102 that day.

Funny little story... Hudson did a great job as the ring bearer. He picked up all the flower petals and threw them at the pastors feet. I meant to stick his pacifier in Hunter's pocket (just in case). Of course I forgot in all of the confusion. So I was trying to mouth and use hands signs to tell my mom and dad where it was in the diaper bag. Neither of them could figure it out, but thank goodness my brother Kord understood. Hudson started making lots of noise just as Morgan was walking down the isle, Kord couldn't bring the paci to Hunter so he had to throw it. Hunter caught it, stuck it in Hudson's mouth, Hudson turned to look at me and it was Hadley's purple paci. :)

Lots of Pictures

2010-09-11T22:05:00.004-05:00

One of Hudson's favorite places to get into.

"Mom, I'm just showing her how to use it."

One more spin around the kitchen for old times sake. :)

Hadley in her Royals shirt from Aunt Morgan and Uncle Danny. We couldn't catch Hudson to take his picture in his shirt.

TROUBLE!

We visited Hunter at the fire station one day this summer. I'm pretty sure Hudson is showing Hunter what everything on the truck does. :)

Our one picture of the front of Hudson. He is always on the move.

He was saying, "Common Hadley!" He's ready for his buddy to keep up with him.

Hadley making her first "real" attempt at crawling.

My favorite memories from this summer were of the two of them waking each other up in the mornings. Then, the hours of play time would begin.

I came in one morning to Hadley standing in her crib. We lowered the crib and took the bumpers off... and I cried. I love each new milestone, but it just means they are both growing up too fast.

Playtime!

This was right before we left for Hudson's 18 month check up.

Kisses for Grammy

2010-08-23T20:29:00.004-05:00

My Grammy passed away one year ago this past March. She was my best friend. I miss her so much and think about her every day. I am so lucky to have had her in my life for so long. I am also so happy that she got to be part of so many important moments in my life. She was able to see Hudson when he was still really little, but she never knew that Hadley would be here shortly after. In fact, I always kind of think that she was looking down on us after she passed away and thought that things weren't exciting enough without her. I feel like she played a role in sending us our sweet Hadley.

I went into Hudson's room the other day and he was climbing his closet shelf. Not safe... I know, but when I saw what he was doing he melted my heart. He did it again tonight and I ran to get the video camera because it meant so much to me. See for yourself... :)

Update

2010-08-20T21:27:00.002-05:00

I have so many things to blog about, but no time to do it. Between the kids and school starting I am completely overloaded. I promise that I will eventually get everything posted. I don't even have time right now. The kids are fast asleep and I'm running to bed as fast as I can, but I wanted to post a quick update.

Hadley has decided that she likes waking up in the middle of the night to see what I'm doing. And Hudson sometimes likes to see what Had and I are up to at 2:00 am. Crazy kids! While I'm changing diapers and trying to get everyone back to sleep my wonderful husband is getting plenty of sleep. :) I don't know how he can wake up to fire alarms at all times of the night, but some how can't hear our little ones at night. Poor me... I'm not getting much sleep. :)

Hunter is probably so worn out from his day with the kids. Since I've been back to work, he's been taking care of the little ones on his days off. He is such a great dad! I don't know many dads that would stay home with their little ones every day that they could. I come home and I'm so jealous of how much fun they're having. Daddy is the by far the fun one. Hudson loves running and around and playing ball with Hunter. Sometimes the two of them like to tease me - Hunter has taught Hudson to yell "GO CARDS". Hadley loves all of the funny faces and songs that Hunter sings. She is definitely our cuddle bug. She has just started crawling and pulling up on everything. They are both growing up way too fast.

School started on Thursday. I always forget how stressful it is the first few days... sometimes even weeks. Our district decided to change our phonics/letter identification curriculum 2 days before school started. Kind of funny since that is my subject to plan for our team and I already had 4 weeks planned out. That's alright, I love writing lesson plans. HA! HA! WHATEVER! I feel like I have a pretty good class this year, but somehow they all forget how to listen at the same time. Needless to say I still have a headache from repeating myself all day. It can only get better. I really am excited about this school year. I love teaching kindergarten!

By far the best part of my whole day is walking in our garage door and Hudson waiting there yelling "MOMMY" with a huge hug and kiss for me. Then, I look over and Hadley is jumping up in down in Hunter's arms with the biggest smile on her face ready to give me her slobbery Hadley kisses. Not many people get to go to a job that they love and have such an amazing family. I feel so blessed and I thank God everyday for all of the blessings in my life. :)

Family Photos

2010-08-20T21:13:00.004-05:00

We went to my mom and dad's a few weeks ago and had a family photo session. It was so hot!!! Our photographer did a great job. They turned out so much better than I thought they would (considering how hot we all were). Here are just a few of our pictures that she had on her blog. If anyone ever needs a great photographer give Anne-Camille a call.

Just the four of us.

Uncle Kord and Hudson (I think they were trying to take a break from pictures).

Kapra and Kody

Dad and Mom

The whole family.

My sisters and brother and me.

This is one of my favorites.

All of us - trying not to pass out from the heat.

Daddy and his little princess.

Mommy just can't make her smile quite like daddy can. :)

Hudson kind of stole the show... once again. He's our little ham. :)

You can't tell from the picture, but the kids were completely done with pictures and crying.

Day at the Creek

2010-07-12T21:44:00.003-05:00

We went to the farm the other day so that Hudson could play in the creek. I think that it was just an excuse for Hunter to get his play time in. That's okay... we had fun. :)

Hadley taking her nap and staying dry in the truck.

Hudson was probably saying "mine" in this picture. It's his new favorite word.

Catching crawdads.

Don't let him touch it!!! :)

Hunter is my 3rd child (at heart). Love you H!

This is serious business.

I think they ended up with 5 or 6.

This butterfly stayed on my foot forever. I had to take a picture.

1st Bath Together

2010-07-12T21:39:00.003-05:00

It was very selfish of me to give them a bath together. For some reason I was thinking it would save me some time and get them to bed earlier. Whatever... but we did get some cute pictures.

Half hugging half hitting.

Hadley and her amazing blue eyes.

My Loves :)

Katie and Kevin's Reception

2010-07-12T21:30:00.002-05:00

My cousin Katie got married earlier this year with their immediate family. She and her husband had a reception on the 4th of July. It was so good to see all of our family. Congratulations Katie and Kevin! I'm so happy for the two of you!

Kevin and Katie

All the guys.

Uncle Kord a.k.a. "The Ride"

Hadley and Cousin Anna

Great Grandpa Stuff, Great Grandma Lou, Hadley and Hudson

4th of July Parade

2010-07-12T21:24:00.001-05:00

Hudson was cheering for everyone in the parade.

Pops and Hadley

Family Picture

Hudson's perfect seat.

Part of Our Chicago Trip

2010-07-12T20:59:00.004-05:00

The 3 Stuffelbeam Brothers

The boys (with another fire truck in the background). :)

We have been to this station twice in the past few years. It's right across from Wrigley!

This was in July of 2008. I was pregnant with Hudson.

July 2010. Little did we know... we would take the picture in the same spot 2 years later with 2 kids. :)

Uncle Kim, Aunt Julie, Dad, Mom, Uncle Kevin and Aunt Linda

Uncle Kord, Hadley and Hudson

The 3 Stuffelbeam Brothers with the 3 Stuffelbeam Grandsons

Stuffelbeam Cousins (in age order right to left)

Do we look anything a like? I'll take anything... ears, mouth, eyebrows... anything. :)

This is talent! And a picture that may embarrass her some day, but I think it's adorable.

Daddy and Hadley

1st Trip to the Zoo

2010-07-12T20:41:00.003-05:00

We took our first trip to the zoo while we were in Chicago. Thank goodness my sisters were there to help. 4 adults, 2 kids is a much better ratio than 2 to 2. :)

No children were harmed in the taking of this forced photo. :)

Hudson and dad getting a little mist on a hot July day.

Watching the polar bears swim.

Me and my joeys. If only I had a pouch to carry them. I would get so much more done with two free hands. :)

Aunt Kapra, Hadley, Hudson and Aunt Kody

My Haddy

Hudson was laughing because he kept throwing Hunter's hat on the ground.

Best view of the zoo was on dad's shoulders.

H isn't quite sure what to think of this whole zoo thing.

Our little family.

1st Family Road Trip

2010-07-11T13:13:00.002-05:00

I got to sit between two car seats in a tiny little seat. When I tried to sit up front with Hunter the back seat passengers went nuts.

The best road trip driver!

If only she could have done this the whole ride. :)

Hudson knows all of his farm animal noises now!!!

We took our first road trip to Chicago. It usually takes Hunter and I about 9 1/2 hours, but this time it took 12 1/2. Needless to say we're waiting 5 years to travel again, getting a new car and buying tons of Disney DVDs. We still have a lot more pictures from our trip to post.

Hudson's 1st Haircut

2010-07-11T13:04:00.002-05:00

After the haircut... "No more pictures please!"

I know what you're thinking... he has no hair. He had a few stragglers so I took him to my friend Megan who cuts hair. She is actually from my hometown. She and I grew up together, went to church and played soccer together. Hudson did great! I hope that when he gets his first "big" hair cut he does just as well. :)

Lazy Summer Days

2010-06-30T12:54:00.006-05:00

It's kind of hard to tell in this picture, but Hadley sits up now!!! She started sitting on her own on Father's Day. I need to get a better picture of her sitting. She makes me so nervous. I'm afraid to leave her to get the camera (she might tip over or Hudson might knock her over).

Aerial view of her sitting. :)

Spaghetti Night/Bath Night

Hadley waking up at the pool. I wish I could wake up smiling. :)

So my sweet little boy has learned to roll his eyes at me. Not cool! He can even do my mad face back at me. I have a feeling this one is going to be trouble.

I looked over at the two of them while I was washing dishes. Hudson was trying to get in the jumper with Hadley. This was after me saying "no no". He decided he would just hang out on the side instead of getting in the seat.

Hadley's first "real" try in the jumper.

On our way to Hadley's 6 month checkup. I'm not going to lie I cried on the way there. She's getting so big!

After a swimming play date with our buddies Harrison and Avery.

My sweeties.

Hadley eating green beans for the first time. Big milestone... baby food!

Little Blue Pool

Hudson playing ball in the yard.

Hadley and daddy after bath time.

Hudson found a new place to hang out (FYI.. we did not put him in there).

Hudson and daddy at the pool. If you can't tell... H is running away because he doesn't like any help in the water.

I have been enjoying every single second of my summer. My summers aren't quite what they used to be. I used to sleep in until noon, hang out by the pool sunbathing in my bikini, go to my pilates classes, go out to eat and stay up late watching movies.

Now my summers consist of waking up at 5:30, making breakfast lunch and dinner, changing diapers, playing with every toy in our house, reading every board book we own, doing laundry, washing dishes for what seems like hours, sitting by our little blue plastic pool (not getting a tan and not in a bikini), going on walks and staying up until 11:30 running around cleaning the house.

Sure I miss the old days, but I wouldn't trade a minute of my life with my kiddos for anything. Hudson and Hadley are amazing and every day I think about how lucky I am to be their mom. So on that note... I LOVE MY SUMMERS! I get to spend them with the 2 coolest babies I know. :)

Baptism and MH Trip

2010-05-31T11:53:00.006-05:00

Mommy, daddy and our sweet boy Hudson on his special day.

Daddy, mommy and little miss Hadley on her big day.

At least Hunter and I are looking... and we're smiling!

Pastor Sig and Brother Randy baptised our little ones. Brother Randy (on the left) married Hunter and I. It was a very special day for our little family.

Hudson and Hadley being baptised. We had them baptised in the church where I grew up and where Hunter and I were married.

Go Uncle Kord! Hadley and I went to cheer on Kord at his Legion game. It was the Legion Boys vs the alumni players. He had a great hit to center field right after this picture. :)

Hadley is some where under that hat.

Poor Hudson was getting 2 teeth way in the back. He was a mess until he finally crashed.

Another Naturals Game

2010-05-31T11:42:00.003-05:00

Well we were at the Naturals game, but by looking at our pictures I'm not sure we really watched the game. It was so hot sitting in the stands so we played most of the game.

Hudson and I got to ride on the train.

I was trying to get him out of the train, but he didn't really want to get off.

"Come on daddy! Keep up with us!" Hudson kept yelling for Hunter when ever we lost sight of him. It was so funny. He wanted to make sure dad was with us the whole time.

Happy Hadley! We left her hat and sunscreen at home... oops. At least we got there with 2 kids. We bought her a boy hat that we fixed and made a girl hat with her big red flower.

Hudson was a little restless in his seat so we took a trip to see the players. He kept yelling "HEY!" at them. He got their attention. :)

Lots of Family Fun

2010-05-19T21:30:00.003-05:00

We have had so many adventures lately. Here are just a few of our favorite pictures from all of our family fun.

These have become some of our favorite kinds of pictures... juggling the babies.

Hunter's turn to juggle.

Hunter and I are at least looking at the camera in this one. :)

Me and my sweet girl.

He was trying to turn on the mobile for Had.

She doesn't need that flower on her head anyway. Hudson does this any time she has a bow on her head.

"Come on Hadley... CRAWL!" We were cheering for her. She was inching like a little worm across the the rug... just feet and belly... no hands. :)

"Come this way Had!"

He fell asleep like this. It must have been all the cheering for Hadley that wore him out.

This picture doesn't do what he was doing justice. I took his shirt off because he ate strawberries for lunch. Then, I changed his diaper. Had was not happy that she wasn't getting attention. He was off doing his own thing before I could get his clothes back on. He was moving the rug from the front hall to make his own little dance floor. In between dance moves he would wave at me.

All my sweeties! We went to see daddy at work.

Daddy's feet are a little bit bigger than Hudson's.

Another juggling act. :)

This is after Kapra and Kody's graduation. Hudson and Hadley did amazing sitting through 2 graduations. Anything for Aunt Kapra and Aunt Kody. :)

You finally did it!!! We're so proud of you both!!!

Busy... busy... busy!

2010-05-05T22:43:00.008-05:00

Okay... so my posts are always backwards. I forget every time to upload my pictures starting with the most recent. So just start at the bottom and work up. :)

She rolls!!!

Hudson showing off his talents (I guess that would be his handstand talent).

Just chillin and watching Hadley roll.

She is a rolling machine! Watch out Hud!

"Let me help you roll sister!"

I'm pretty sure she was making sure he was out of the way before she rolled. :) Such a sweet and careful girl.

This was her first roll! She was on her belly while I was wiping Hudson's nose. After I got done tackling him (just to get his nose wiped) we turned around and she was on her back. I started clapping and so did Hudson. Hudson kept doing Hadley cheers and so did I (while I cried). I was so excited, but it also means that they're getting so big. Pretty soon I'll turn around, they'll be all grown up, move out and no one will need mommy. :(

Sweet Hadley and her gorgeous blue eyes after bath time.

This duo could be trouble some day, but they're MY trouble. :)

Hudson loves his dog a.k.a. "uff uff" (ruff ruff) from his Schramm cousins. Notice the red marks on his face. He was covering his eyes playing peek-a-boo for Hadley with the dogs velcro hands. He likes to carry it around like his baby.

Too precious! They hold hands a lot, but I can never seem to catch it. I finally did!

She was fussing and I said, "Maybe Hadley's tummy hurts." What does he do... rubs it and kisses it. Uh... my heart melted!

Little Miss Blue Eyes

Hudson wanted to feed her so bad (and then clapped for himself). :)

Hud wiping her mouth. Baby, it's a plastic bib... not cloth. Poor Had! She's going to be so tough.

Do you think anyone else could fit in there with the two of you?

Books... his new favorite things (besides Hadley). Doesn't he look studious?

That's the TROUBLE face! He loves sitting in my old rocking chair that used to be at my Grammy's house. She bought it for me when I was a baby. It should probably be put in a safe spot and passed down as a family heirloom, but he loves it so much and Grammy would want him to have it.

Rock-a-bye Hadley!

Ready to go. I can't remember where we went, but I'm guessing we made it there with at least 1 kid. :)

2 Amazing Babies

2010-04-14T22:24:00.013-05:00

Hadley is all smiles.

The cutest frog and daddy.

We had to get dolled up for our walk (and to sleep).

Apparently Hudson would like to play with you and your toys Hadley. :)

Finally she gets to play with HER toys... by herself. :)

"Getting ready for church is exhausting... or maybe it's just this 10 pound bow that is making me tired."

Eating apple juice popsicles on the front porch.

"How did you find me, mom?"

This was like kiss number 15. Hadley was worn out from being smooched.

Oops... we missed baby proofing a drawer. Hudson's new favorite game... make mom and dad wash all the pots and pans.

Hud pretending to be daddy.

I haven't posted in forever! Every time I think that we are busy... things just get busier and crazier. We are all doing great. I can not believe how big my sweet little babies are getting. As much as I want them to be independent (and diaper free) I can't help but want to just freeze time. They are absolutely the lights of our life.

Hudson will be 15 months next week! He runs every where! We don't get much of a break with our little man. He definitely keeps us on our toes. He is exploring everything... noises, bugs, drawers, under things, over things, outside, inside... you name he's checked it out. He says all kinds of things... dad, momma, Hadley (Addee), uh oh, uf uf (for dog), ba ba, yes, na na (no), ock (sock), hi, bye bye, buh (for ball), tries to say cracker and tries to repeat everything we say. When he "talks" to you it's like you are really having a conversation. He gets so into what he's saying, it's too funny. He loves Hadley! He can't walk past her or leave the room without giving her a couple of big wet kisses or blowing her a kiss. When she is on the floor, he has to be right next to her showing her how to do everything (or taking what ever she has). :) He is so smart and witty, we think that he is absolutely amazing.

Hadley will be 4 months next week! I swear she was just in my belly the other day kicking up a storm. She is going to be starting baby cereal/rice very soon. Oh great... 4 mouths to feed plus 2 dogs! :) She laughs and smiles like no baby I have ever seen. She has the biggest dimples and is in love with her big brother. He can always make her smile. When she cries, which isn't that often, she has the biggest poutiest bottom lip just like Hudson. She wants so bad to stand and can when she is holding our fingers. She loves being close to mommy or daddy. Hadley is the most amazing sleeper. She has been sleeping from around 8:30 to almost 7:00! I wish that I got that much sleep. Her personality comes out more and more each day. She is so happy and beautiful, we are so lucky to have our little Had.

I'm counting down the days until summer break (38 to be exact). I can't wait to spend my days with my 2 favorite kids. :)

Life is Crazy!

2010-03-08T21:24:00.005-06:00

Life is crazy... no time to blog! Here is a quick update. I went back to school on March 1st and it has been so hard leaving my sweet babies everyday. Thank goodness for my amazing super dad husband! He watches them on his days off and a friend of mine watches them on the days Hunter works. Both kids are doing great! Happy, healthy and absolutely perfect in every way! Hudson is 13 months and has 6 teeth and pretty much runs every where he goes. Right now he thinks that he is the boss (he kind of is, but don't tell him). He is trying so hard to talk. I swear we have conversations, but he just grunts and points the whole time. :) Hadley is 2 months now! She is getting bigger and stronger each day. She smiles, laughs, makes all those sweet baby noises, lifts her head, pushes up when she is on her belly and has us totally wrapped around her finger. She has been sleeping from 9:00-5:00 the past 3 nights (not me... I'm so nervous that she isn't waking up... I just keep checking on her all night). We're crossing our fingers that it lasts because Mr. Hudson was a good sleeper until recently. Now he sleeps from 7:30-7:00. We're crossing our fingers that it lasts too.

We're Ready for Valentine's Day

2010-02-11T21:59:00.003-06:00

We were supposed to go to my friend Sarah's today for a Valentine's play date, but we had to cancel because Hudson was coughing all night and poor Hadley had a hard time sleeping. I put them in their Valentine outfits anyway and took a few pictures. Hadley was not having it - she likes mommy to hold her. Hudson was being a ham and trying to get her to stop crying. He isn't trying to choke her in the first picture - he was actually hugging her because she was so upset. What a sweet boy! His shirt says "Cupid in my homeboy" and her little onesie says "mommy's little love bug". :)

Just the 3 of us...

2010-02-11T21:54:00.003-06:00

Hadley was fussy before we left so Hudson is putting her paci in her mouth.

While Hunter was on duty we took our first trip out just the 3 of us! I had to document it because it is a huge milestone. Up until this point Hunter and I have some how managed to have one of us stay home with the kiddos while the other one takes care of errands. We HAD to go out because we were out of formula. We ended up going to Target and Wal Mart. The kids were great! I'm not so scared to do it again, but I did stock up on formula so that I wouldn't have to do it again very soon. :) It was freezing on this day and Hudson learned to say "BRRRRRR".

Quick Walk in the Snow

2010-02-11T21:48:00.003-06:00

They looked too cute - I had to take a picture.

So I might be a bad mom. We just got our new double stroller (it is amazing!). I put it together, with Hudson's help, in about 20 minutes. We strolled around the house for a while, but the kids were restless and cranky on this day. There was some snow on the ground but it was melting because it was pretty warm and the sun was out. So I decided that we needed to get out - just for a little bit. We bundled up and took a walk to the mailbox and then to our friends at the end of the block. The kids had on 4 layers and loved the ride. I can't wait until it's warm. I could seriously jog and push this stroller with one finger. I'm in love with it!

Hudson's 1 Year Check Up

2010-02-11T21:42:00.003-06:00

This was right before Hudson's 1 year check up. I still can't believe he is 1! The doctor said that he is perfect... I already knew that. He weighs 22 lbs and is 30 inches tall! He got 4 shots and was a real trooper. The nurse gave him his first 2 shots in his right leg and he stuck his bottom lip out and then she gave him the second 2 in the left leg and he cried. Poor baby! He hung onto me for 2 or 3 minutes and then gave me a big hug and a wet smooch and was back to himself. What a tough boy!

Playing in the Snow

2010-02-11T21:33:00.003-06:00

Aunt Kody, Hudson and Craig

Hudson doesn't like the snow.

Much better when he is standing.

Craig is doing pretty good for an only child. :)

Kody and Craig came over on one of our many snow days to play with Hudson and hold Hadley. We decided that it would be so much fun to play in the snow with Hudson, but he is not a big fan of the snow yet. In fact, it took us longer to get his snow clothes on than the actual time that was spent outside. :)

Hudson's Birthday Party

2010-02-01T15:11:00.007-06:00

Showing Pops how the toys work.

Just give the kid a box.

Hudson's first 4 wheeler.

Hudson's 1st Birthday Cake.

Birthday Boy!

Aunt Kapra, Uncle Kord, Hudson and Aunt Kody

Craig, Kody and Hudson

Aunt Morgan, Hudson and Danny

Hudson being attacked by the twins!

Drew and Hudson

Hudson and Grandma Kathy

Great Grandma Reva, Great Grandpa Johnny and Hudson

Phyllis (Drew's mom) and Hudson

Papa Keith and Hudson

Aunt Dali, Hudson and Uncle David

Alex, Hudson and Ben

Hudson and Joe

Hudson and Uncle Mike

Getting ready to open presents.

Hadley and Pops

Hudson's Birthday Gifts

Hudson's Smash Cake

Hudson is 1!

2010-02-01T13:49:00.003-06:00

I can't believe our little guy is 1! He is getting so big. Hudson is a little daredevil who is full of so much curiosity. Each day he amazes us with his intelligence and whit. Here are some of the things that Hudson does: says uh oh, dada and daddy (momma when he is mad), mimics our tone when we are talking, jiber jabbers, eats real food, tries to use silverware, drinks real milk, says "ahhh" after he takes a drink, waves hi and bye, gives kisses, walks, plays hide and seek, plays peek-a-boo, plays catch, unrolls the toilet paper :), helps mom turn the lights on and off and open and close the door when my hands are full and so much more.

Hudson we love you so much and we feel so blessed that God gave you to us. We love you!

So busy!

2010-02-01T13:25:00.005-06:00

We've been so busy! 2 babies are a lot of work. Hudson started walking at 11 1/2 months. He was a little wobbly for about 2 weeks, but he was very persistent. I think that he realized that he would have to walk in order to keep up with me because I seem to just be doing circles around our house - laundry... make a bottle... change a diaper... feed... change another diaper... make another bottle... try to get someone to sleep... change another diaper... etc. You get the point. He has also begun eating all people food and real milk. Hadley has been sleeping less during the day and has been eating 4 oz at each feeding for awhile now. It is so hard to get pictures of her when she is awake because my hands are always full. I'm working on it though. :)

2009 In A Nut Shell

2010-01-11T15:47:00.003-06:00

This and That

2010-01-09T17:47:00.009-06:00

Sweet Hadley

Goodie with Hadley.

Hudson climbing the stairs with supervision.

How many guys does it take to put a baby toy together? :)

Check out my new chair!

Hudson opening his chair.

Hudson is getting a ride from Aunt Kapra.

Hadley and Aunt Kody

Hudson is calling those HOGS! Silly Kapra and Kody went to the game and froze... didn't they know that all the fun was right here.

Snuggled up with our babies. My favorite thing to do.

Hudson playing with Uncle Kord's pirate ship.

Hudson walking, but I kept taking the picture as he fell.

Can anyone hear me?

Me trying to take care of everyone at the same time. I look a little worn out. Maybe I should take a nap. :)

Both babies asleep at the same time... that doesn't happen very often. :)

What's in there?

I don't know how she slept - Hudson was banging his firetrucks on everything.

Careful!!!

Hudson trying to get Hadley's bow.

Hadley's 1st trip to the doctor.

So... I'm a little behind on posts... I've been busy. :) Hudson and Hadley are perfect! Hudson is going to be 1 on January 21st! Everyone else is probably thinking "finally" but I can't help remembering holding him for the very first time - because it wasn't that long ago. :) I love my "big baby boy" so much. As much as I want him to grow up, I still want him to be my baby boy. He is so close to walking. He can walk from mommy to daddy and from couch to couch, but he is so close to making it the real thing. Hadley is getting bigger too... well as big as an almost 3 week old can get. She's filling out her diapers and her toes are right at the end of all of her newborn outfits. She already lost her belly button cord - which made me cry. We go to the doctor on Monday for her check up and I already know that everything is going to be great. This past week, while it was snowing and we had no school (2nd year in a row when I'm already missing school and don't get to enjoy the snow days, but get to make them up at the end of the year), we went and visited my parents. We celebrated Christmas and my family helped me with the little ones. Of course Hudson and Hadley were both sick with awful colds - lots of coughing and snot. Hadley and I had to go to the hospital the morning that we were completely snowed in and right after Hunter went back to Bentonville. She and I were having trouble breathing. She ended up being just fine, but I was given breathing treatments and a steroid injection. They said that it was seasonal asthma - whatever it was, it was scary not being able to breathe. I was so nervous that Hadley was having the same trouble, but hers was just her cold and they couldn't do anything for her except let it run it's course. So my poor family had much more drama than they ever expected with our visit. Needless to say, Kapra, Kody and Kord will probably be waiting a long time before they have kids. Mom was crying as we were packing the babies up after 5 eventful days, but I'm sure she and the rest of the family took a long, much needed nap after we left. :) Thank you Mom, Dad, Kapra, Kody and Kord for all of your help. We love you!!!

Hadley's Delivery

2009-12-27T18:47:00.006-06:00

I went to the doctor for an ultrasound and check up last Tuesday and he said that everything looked perfect. I let him know that I had been having some really bad headaches since Sunday and I even had blurred vision in my left eye. I guess that is one sign of pre eclampsia. My blood pressure was fine so I did not have it, but my doctor didn't want to take any chances.

He decided to induce Wednesday morning. He said to be at the hospital at 8:00. I thought 8 am, but he meant 8 pm. It was 4:00 by the time I left his office, so I had to run home and get my stuff, Hadley's stuff and Hudson's stuff ready to go. Meanwhile, I sent Hunter to finish our Christmas shopping. It was a very quick 4 hours.

Hudson went and stayed the night with Grandma Kathy. After we dropped him off I bawled because I realized the next time he would be with us he wouldn't be an only child. Poor kid... he only had 11 months and 2 days as our only baby.

We got to the hospital and they decided not to start the medicine that night because my contractions were 2 minutes apart. The doctor on call asked me if we would have come to the hospital tonight if we weren't going to be induced. We both told her "no" - we were waiting for my water to break because with Hudson we were sent to the hospital 3 times because of my crazy contractions. I have strong, close together contractions that make it seem like I'm in labor, but I don't dilate.

When our doctor got to the hospital the next morning he broke my water around 7:00 a.m. Mom and Kody arrived in the morning - it was so good to see them walk through the door. Hudson and Kathy came a little while later. Hudson is good at keeping my mind off of things. :) He is great entertainment. I got my epidural - which only worked on my left side... again. You're not supposed to feel your contractions and I didn't for about 10 minutes, but then I could feel perfectly. So I'm thinking the epidural thing doesn't really work on me.

Throughout the day I slowly dilated. When I got to 5 cm I stalled. By then Hudson, my mom, dad, Kord, Kody, Kapra, Grandma Lou and Grandpa Stuff, Hunter's dad and mom, Morgan and Danny were all at the hospital waiting for Hadley to make her debut. When everyone realized that I had stalled they started to leave and go run errands... including Hunter.

About 20 minutes after everyone had left I jumped to 7 cm. I sent out a text to let them know. By the time they got back I was 9 cm. Everyone was sitting around talking and I realized that I needed to push! I told Hunter so he got the nurse. She paged our doctor - who was next door at the clinic. It seemed like it took them forever to get things ready and to get everyone out of the room.

The nurse told me to wait just a few minutes until the doctor got here. When Hunter came to my side I told him to catch Hadley because I was pushing. Just then the doctor came in, put his gown on and after 10 minutes he was holding Hadley. It went much faster than my 15 hour - 2 hours of pushing with Hudson. Hadley's delivery ended up being 7 hours with only 10 minutes of pushing.

Hadley was 7 lbs and 19 1/2 inches long. She arrived at 2:37 pm. She is perfect! She has the same little pout that Hudson has and every once in a while I swear she looks just like he did. She has been such a sweet baby. So far she is very quiet and barely cries. She sleeps really well. Last night she only woke up once and it was at the same time as Hudson. Hunter took Hudson and I took Hadley - we fed and changed them and we all managed to go back to sleep within a reasonable amount of time.

Hudson is adjusting to her. He is not quite sure why she is here, why mom is always holding her or why she always has "his" bottle or pacifier. He's been pointing at her and whenever she makes a noise he freezes and looks very worried. Hudson is getting tons of attention, but it still doesn't seem to be enough right now. He is getting into everything and is almost walking.

We are so blessed to have 2 amazing, healthy, beautiful babies! Here are just a few pictures - I'll be adding more in the next few days. Enjoy!

Ella Hadley Smith

Hunter changing Hadley's first mess.

Hadley and Mommy

Our Family

Mommy and Hadley

Me and my sweet babies.

Hadley is Here!

2009-12-26T16:56:00.004-06:00

Ella Hadley Smith arrived on Wednesday, December 23rd at 2:37 pm. She weighed 7 lbs and was 19 1/2 inches long. She is perfect!!! We love her so much already and it's hard to remember what life was like before our 2 precious gifts. I promise I will post tons of pictures later, but I'm a little sleep deprived right now. Both kids are asleep so I'm going to try to close my eyes while I can. :)

We're Taking Bets

2009-12-14T21:53:00.003-06:00

Pick your day... when do you think Hadley will come? Hunter keeps flip flopping between the 24th and 28th. I think it would be neat if she came Monday... 12/21/09 because Hudson was 1/21/09 or on the 26th so she could share a birthday with my mom. The doctor said that if things keep going good and she hasn't come by the 30th (his last day on of 2009) we would talk about inducing. Which would be great for insurance and tax purposes - and she would be perfectly healthy and ready. So... my bet is she'll come on the 30th. :)

I went to the doctor today. There was no change from last week, but that's okay. I'm miserable, but she's getting bigger and stronger. We had an ultrasound and I know it's really hard to see what you're looking at, but she was beautiful. :) We could see her sweet little face. They're guessing that she is about 6 lbs 3 oz right now... so she's perfect! We can't wait to hold her in our arms!

Update

2009-12-13T11:40:00.003-06:00

So... I went to the doctor this past Tuesday. Everything went great and seems to be right on track. I bet my doctor $100 that I wasn't dilated because I never did with Hudson until a few hours before he was born. Well, needless to say I owe the doctor $100 - which I told him to put on my bill. I'm 1 1/2 cm dilated and 50% efaced. That means she's really coming! I have to go back Monday for a check up and my doctor wants to do an ultrasound to make sure that everything is going good on the inside. Hudson's cord blood flow started to decrease at the end of my pregnancy (which is why they ended up inducing us) so they want to check and make sure that Hadley's isn't decreasing too. This weekend Hunter and Danny (Aunt Morgan's fiance) re-painted Hadley's room yellow. While they were doing that I was doing some last minute cleaning and packing a bag... just in case. :)

We Should Have Named Him Trouble

2009-12-05T20:59:00.003-06:00

Hudson saying "na na" to me which means "no no" to him. I was trying to take his picture (because we don't have enough) and he kept putting his hand over his face and saying "na na" but I got him.
He tried to help me with the laundry. Take a hint Hunter... maybe you should help too. :)
Trying to hang some clothes.

He chased me into the kitchen to see what I was doing.

He was having a good time laughing and fixing the fire truck.

This is what my kitchen floor usually looks like. Apparently we need to baby proof the kitchen cabinets and drawers.