Family, friends, fireworks!

So, it's been a while again...  I know I only have one little guy, but the older he gets the more attention he needs/wants.  This mama isn't complaining though!  8 months is a fun age!  Hudson will actively play with Steve and I interacting with out expressions and reactions.  He is just so adorable!  His latest trick is gargling.  At first it really freaked me out, I thought he was choking... but he just giggled and continued doing it.  Ahhh to be a kid again!  He recently started sitting up on his own from a laying down position.  It is the funniest thing to watch.  He will start out on his back, roll to his front then push himself back with his arms until he is sitting up!  hahahah  I laugh so hard at his heavy breathing while he does this.  He is still not crawling but has mastered the military crawl and can even pull himself into the standing position in his crib... GUESS WHAT WE DID THIS PAST WEEKEND?  That's right!  We lowered his crib (tear)!  It still amazes me how much I love this little guy! 

Once again, I have tonz of pictures that I need to post... Enjoy!  haha

About a week and a half ago we were back at home with my parents.  :)  We were there again because my sweet cousin is getting married and she was having a bridal shower in Northern Indiana on Sunday.  It was a nice visit (as always) full of festivals, fun, swimming, shopping, s'mores, and good food!  Can't wait to go back!

Hudson and Steve at Carmel Farmer's Market 6-23-12

Me and Hudson at Fisher's Freedom Fest 6-23-12

Playing at Grandma & Grandpa's House

I just LOVE my pool!

Hudson getting a mohawk from daddy

He wants in the water so bad

Great Grandma Smith & Hudson at my cousin's bridal shower 6-24-12

Hudson playing with his 2nd cousin Landon and another little girl

Last week Steve had to do some overnight traveling.  I absolutely hate it when he has to go out of town, but Hudson and I made the best of it and even managed to have a lot of FUN!  It was soooo hot! We got his baby pool out and went swimming in our back yard, played at the park, went to the mall, and had a few play dates! 

Hudson LOVES the water!

This is what happens to our house when daddy leaves...

Swinging at the park with mommy!

I hate my hat so I took it off... but I LOVE to swing!

On Saturday (Steve was home by then) we had a cookout at a friends house!  There were lots of kiddos to play with and even some amazing fireworks!  Again, it was crazy hot (I'm talking around 100)... So the babies got to play in a pool!   I love this pool and may need to get one!  The following pictures were not taken by me.  I'm an idiot and couldn't find my phone (it was in my bag) to take pictures.  So these were taken by Wyatt's mommy!  All the baby boys were born within two months of each other!  They are so adorable!  I was worried that Hudson would freak out at the fireworks, but he did great!  In fact, after the first few went off, Hudson fell fast asleep and didn't wake up the rest of the night!  haha  So Steve and I watched the amazing fireworks (better than most towns) while Hudson and I cuddled!  :)  It couldn't have been a more perfect night! 

Wyatt, Ty, and Hudson 6-30-12

They are all looking at the camera! 

My little love bug! 6-30-12