The Famous Potato Bowl

That's right folks, I got to head to Boise to watch my boys once again on the smurf turf! But this year, unlike last year where we knew they'd lose, it was HUGE that they made it to a bowl game.  The weather was FANTASTIC up there! I still am thinking I am kind of crazy for bringing Hudson a long but I wasn't going to miss the opportunity just in case it never happens again (it will though, right?) just because I'm a mom now.  It was our first adventure spending the night in a hotel.   Truth be told, he's only not spent the night at our house two nights which were at Daren's parent's house. As if I haven't said it enough times, I seriously have the best baby.  I don't know too many babies who would put up with my crazy football self as well as he did.

We made the journey early Saturday morning. I felt super rushed and felt I would probably forget something, I think I would have felt that way even if I had had all the time in the world to prepare (which, in reality, I did have plenty of time) When we were probably about 15 minutes away from Boise I realized I had forgotten my coat! Of all things to forget! My dad kept telling me I would be fine without my coat, but I insisted on stopping somewhere to get me a cheap coat just to get me by. It was a balmy 45 degrees up there!

Once we got to the game, they have the most CONFUSING seating in the world.  It shouldn't be that difficult.  But to make a long story short (I will never forget the story so I don't need it for journaling purposes) we ended up moving at least 4 times because we couldn't figure out where our real seats are.  Even the arena seaters didn't know where we were suppose to be. But where we ended up was just perfect for us! There were HEATERS! So, I really didn't need my coat I just bought. There were a lot of Boise fans around me.  Really random seeing as how we were playing Ohio. They were all freezing, even with all the alcohol that was in their system. The way the game ended was only fitting for how the season went (losing it within the last 2 minutes)

Hudson was such a good boy during the game.  The whole 3rd quarter he just slept in my arms. He was making eyes with everyone around us. I've never seen him be such a flirt before. I mean, I do think he is the most adorable baby in the world so I don't know how you couldn't want to be loving him. Even a large man was laughing with him.  Oh, sweet boy I just love you.

Other notable things from the trip were eating at Smoky Mountain after the game, where AJ ordered a cheese calzone and the waitress had never had anyone order that before, which I found incredibly strange. Had one of the roughest nights with Hudson since he was a newborn! I expected it though so it wasn't too bad. My arms still hurt from how much I held him during the weekend. Walking to Albertson's and being overcharged for a 50 cent item but not caring because I was so tired I didn't care. Also eating at the Farmhouse and the Mandarin House.

 

Thankfully, Hudson slept and played well in the car.  He is in love with his books these days.  He loves to give the animals kisses. I will admit, he was DONE with 20 minutes left to go.  He wanted out of the car just as much as the rest of us.  My parents are wonderful for dragging me and Huds along for the fun. Here's to hoping for another bowl (but winning it) next year!

ThanksBirthGiving Day 2011

 First and foremost, I just want to scream from the rooftops how grateful I am to have this wonderful boy in my life. Hudson is just a delight to have around.  He honestly makes me wake up happy every day! As cliche as it is, I can not imagine my life without him.  I am so thankful he is such a happy, content baby.  Even his fussiest of times are bearable because of his calm demeanor. I think this 7th month has been the best month so far.  He has had some HUGE changes and wonderful changes at that.  Developmentally I feel like he has grown a bunch. It may be because I am currently working 4 days a week, so I feel like I don't get to soak up my Hudson time as much.  I also am feeling like he may be needing a little hair cut soon.  I love his curls but he looks just so goofy sometimes!

 Thanksgiving was very low key this year(as it always seems to be with my side of the family). We all ate a lot of food and have been eating tons of leftovers. 

Hudson was the best baby all day long.  His schedule was all thrown off and he still just hung out while we played The Name Game.

 The older I get, the funnier my Grandma is. She delighted us with her chinese anecdotes.



I even went Black Friday shopping for the first time.  I will be honest, the whole time we were shopping I was hating life.  I was asking myself why I had chosen that.   But once I got home and saw just how much I had actually gotten I felt much better about it.  Maybe, just maybe, I will go again. 
 
Oh the birthday this year has been tough! 25 sucks.  I made fun of people who said anything about turning 25 in the past but now I get it.  This label of older twenties just doesn't fit me I don't think.  I got to go the last home game for USU football.  We sat by Nevaaada fans and they were horrible.  I seriously about lost it so many times. I moved at one point and it helped.....then it really helped once we won! I will not know what to do with myself now that Saturdays will be open to do whatever.  But heck, next season will come soon enough.

7 months old

Hudson is getting better and better. He is such a happy baby! I really am so grateful for Huds being a part of my life. He is the best eater! The kbly food that he is not too sure of still is parsnips. Huds still loves to be cuddled.

We also had some family pictures taken. I dont want to post them all just yet... But there are some good ones coming later on.

So, it's football season....I feel like I eat, breath and sleep USU football these days. Hence the lack of posts.

Hudson is fun... I thought he was teething- which I was even told that that would've been a tooth- but it wasn't it was a cyst..  But Dr. said he's still teething?

I even made it down to Provo for the BYU game.... Did you know that I am terrified of Big Blue (or any mascot)? My family thinks it's hilarious and should get them around me....

Huds eye isn't getting better.  It's still as goopy as ever.  This is not a unusual site when he first wakes up.

I love this boy more than words can say! Look at how adorable he is!!! I really don't mind that my life is totally consumed by him!

Well, well, well....here we are again. I'm behind and I can't even think of catching up. Life sure can be hectic with a baby. So last time we talked I was in the process of making baby food for my little guy. Since then he has become a major piglet. He loves his food, as well as anyone else's (no he doesn't get to enjoy our food just cries and licks his lips) I've made green beans, carrots, zucchini, yellow squash, and sweet potatoes. I made some peaches yesterday that he will get to dabble in here shortly. Can I tell you how much I love making my own baby food? It is very simple and I feel like I'm cooking the little bugger actual dinner. Not to mention very cost effective ;) His favorite of course is the sweet potato. Any recommendations on some big hits your children have had? They say eggplant but sorry I just can't imagine it....especially since I haven't ever had it myself.

 This toy is his favorite! He loves to pull on it the whole time we're in the car.  As you can see he even fell asleep mid pull...aww...  Daren and I celebrated our 5 year anniversary- woot, woot- and it included a drive to Layton in which Hudson pulled on the toy the entire time. 

 I'm a horrible mother, I make Hudson wear his sunglasses.  Doesn't he look like Daren with those on?  He actually really doesn't mind them.

 Hudson got to enjoy his first USU football game.  No, not an actual game yet....but one from the comfort of our own my parents home.  I don't know how much he actually loved it but I know I sure did!  Oh how I've missed you football!  Hands down my favorite outfit of his though.  He looked just down right adorable!

 I wish I had more to share about out anniversary but nothing worth documenting. It is a wonderful, hilarious memory but nothing more can be said about it. 5 years and I still love the dude!  My family- the dogs are in the ghetto-rigged kennel for the 4 wheeler- is practically perfect in every way!

4 Months....Whoooosh...

I honestly can not believe how fast the past four months have flown by! Hudson gets better and better every day.  He is so much fun these days! He loves to laugh and smile.  It is so hard to remember how he was... thank goodness for a blog I suppose.

This video  is the best I could do with him smiling.  He gets so confused by the camera so I had to tickle his belly.  It doesn't even really do it justice. I could just eat him up!

[How do you post videos to blogger? Does the way you post them always take FOR-EV-ER?]

Being at work without him sucks but he is in such good hands! I only work 2 1/2 days a week.  Lately he has been coming home with a mohawk after Debbie has had him.  Oh my goodness...I love him so much.

We went to the doctor last week.  He really actually didn't grow as much as I would have thought. He seems just gigantic to me!

Weight: 14.5 lbs-- 40%

Height: 25.5 inches-- 71%

Tall and skinnish? Who would have thought....  He did not like the shots this time.  He was screaming for the longest time.  However, he LOVED the oral vaccine.  He is odd, but adorable!!

This video is the first time he ate rice cereal.  I wouldn't watch this whole video, it gets old.  And totally ignore our baby voices.  You don't realize just how awful it is until you hear yourself. 

{This is where the video would have been but good grief I've tried for 3 days to load it....not working... suggestions would be appreciated}

I decided to attempt to make my own baby food since Hudson did so well with the rice cereal.  A big thanks to Susan, my MIL, who gave us a whole lot of veggies from her garden.  We'll see if Hudson likes green beans and carrots.  I haven't quite figured out how you're suppose to work solid foods into the routine that has worked so well for us the past 4 months,  perhaps I'm just over thinking it all?

Cousins

 Hey everyone! It's me, Hudson.  Or as my mom calls me Little Mister.  I just wanted to let you know that we're doing ok.  We've had as busy of a summer as my mom can stand.  My cousins, Xander,Lil and Andrew, moved back so we get to hang out with them all the time.  Here are some of the fun things we have done so far this summer.

 All of my cousins, except Andrew he's too small just like me, performed some plays for us.  They were definitely so entertaining.

 We got to celebrate both Xander and Lil's birthday.  Xander wanted to ride the saddle at Texas Roadhouse.  He is so silly, he hates loud noises so he covered his ears when we all yelled Yeehaw!

 Lil had a Tangle themed party.  My mom ate lots of jello, that made her have quite the sugar high.  We got to watch people ice block as well. 

 For the 24th(really the 25th) of July we went to the parade. It was my first time hanging out outside with no shade around.  My mom loaded the sunscreen on in fear that I have the Boston skin.  It was too hot for little boys to sit on mom's lap. We were all so sweaty. 

 And just because my momma loves me....here are some adorable pictures of my cute face.

Swim Night 2011

 Last night was my dad's swim night! It was kind of a big deal this year since my brother graduated and is back and ready to start practicing dentistry!

 I was more than happy to have the I have a baby excuse as to why there was no swimming this year. Hudson was a dream and slept the entire time.  Except I am excited for next year to have him splash in the water!

And I know I complain about being back to work and away from Hudson during the day but I really have missed everyone, the staff and patients.  I work with a group of the best people.  It will take some getting use to having my brother there but he is honestly a good time!

Thanks to Tiffany for the pictures