August...Where has the time gone?

August has just flown by!  I blinked and we are getting ready to wrap up the month of August!  WHAT?!?!

This month has been full of fun!  We have had play dates, gone on walks, gone to the park, purchased a new car, Hudson started feeding himself cookies, and he has started standing all by himself.  I'm sure I am missing a lot, but those are the big highlights.

Swinging at the park

We have finally had a break in the heatwave!  Since it has been crazy nice out, we have really taken advantage of the cooler weather.  Hudson and I have been making trips to the park where he gets to swing!  I think he likes it, what do you think?

We have known for a while that  someday we were going to need a bigger vehicle to cart around a baby, a dog, and luggage.  The little Toyota Carolla just wasn't cutting it anymore.  A week or so ago we really started looking at our options and this is what we decided on.  A 2012 Toyota Sienna XLE minivan.  I'm not even going to try to deny it.  I LOVE THIS VAN.  YES, I'm only 26 years old and I love driving this thing!  Never in a million years did I ever think I would want a van, let alone like it.  BUT I DO!  I love how easy it is to get Hudson in and out.  I love how much trunk space there is.  I love how high up I sit.  I love the Entune Navigation....  I could live in this car.  haha  The carolla was a great little car and served it's purpose for the past 3 years, but it was definitely time. 

Hudson likes his new ride too!

For some reason, Hudson has been waking up from naps crying hysterically... I don't know if he is having nightmares or if his teeth (that have still not poked through) are bothering him.  Either way my poor little baby is a hot mess.  I have just been cuddling him and he falls right back to sleep.  I hate to admit it, because he is so miserable at first, but I really enjoy our cuddle time... 

These are at night.  Our schedule has been complete off for the past week.  He hasn't been going to bed until almost 10:00pm!  I want him to really tire himself out, because he sleeps better and it is so much easier for him to be put to bed.  Look how tired this little guy was!

How cute is this sleepy baby?!?!

He's not gonna wake up...he is just too tired. 

Now that Hudson is completely mobile, he is EVERYWHERE!  He gets into everything:  cabinets, drawers, the fireplace...  I can't take my eyes off this little man for a second.  Now he is not only pulling himself up, but he is letting go and standing all by himself.  He is so fearless too.  That combination means that he has taken some spills and has gotten the first of what I assume will be many bumps and bruises.  :(  It breaks my heart, but no matter how much I try to prevent him from hurting himself (or doing things he just shouldn't), there is absolutely no way I can foresee some of the things he does!  I have a curious baby who isn't afraid of anything!  He is ALL BOY!

Trying to get my passi

Playing with crayons

hehe Who Me?

Big Yawn!  It's about time for a nap!