So much is going on!

My baby sister is having a baby in about a month!  I am going to be an AUNT (by blood)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Can you tell I'm sooooo excited to have another baby in the family (and I don't have to carry it or birth it).

~Hudson

Hudson is learning to use the potty!  FINALLY!  While we were on vacation Elitha (Grammy) got hud to go #2 on the potty.  4 days later, and we had our very first NO ACCIDENT DAY until right before bedtime.  So One accident total.  ALL DAY.  OMG I couldn't be more excited!  When Hud goes a whole day without having any accidents, he gets to pick out a toy.  He's pretty excited too.  :)

Hudson is so excited for summer and being able to swim.  He still wears his little life vest thing, but loves to swim and kick and play in the water.

Hudson also loves books!  He has been asking to go to the "LIVRARY" a lot and he especially likes story time.  It's so fun having a child that likes to read books and WANTS to go to the library.  :)

Hudson is more independent than he has ever been.  He has started playing in the basement by himself. I don't feel the need to be hovering over him all the time.  Its nice that he can play so well alone, but I sure do love it when he asks me to play with him.

Hudson has transitioned from naps every day to quiet time where he can read books, listen to music, and/or play quietly with toys in his room.  If he is having a bad day or is especially grumpy though, we make him take a nap.

~Alexis

Alexis is the best little eater!  And that shouldn't be surprising since she has ALL HER TEETH!  That little girl LOVES her food and will occasionally bite her big brother if he starts pestering her.  It's pretty much her only line of defense, so she works with what she's got.

Alexis or "Wooo" has Hudson affectionately calls her started WALKING!  She's been standing up on her own for a few weeks, but she only recently started attempting to move without holding on.  Just today she took 6 steps in a row before falling to her knees!  I call that walking, don't you?1?!?!    My little baby is growing up!

Along with walking, Alexis is talking too!  She talks all the time.  We still can't make out what she is saying some of the time, but there are some things that are clear as day.  She will answer yes and no questions, repeat animal sounds, say mama, daddy, up, walk, bounce, ball.....  I'm pretty sure she might be the most adorable little girl that ever existed on earth!

Yesterday was our very first pool day where both kids got in the water with me.  Alexis did great!  I put her in a life vest that kept flipping her on her back and I think it was driving her a little crazy.....  but other than that, she loved the fountains in the baby pool and thoroughly enjoyed watching Hudson splash around.



Steve and I just got back from a nice 12 day vacation!  We flew to Las Vegas the went to LA and stayed with Jessica and Avery for a few days.  After that we drove to Laguna Beach where we spent our final days at the Montage Luxury Resort and Spa.  It was amazing (and much needed).  It was so nice being able to get away and recharge, but I am so thankful and happy to be home with our kids.  The time away allowed me to recharge and regroup, but I think it makes me a better mom to my children and wife to my husband when I can get away and take care of myself for a little while.  Anyway, This first week back home with the kids has just flown bye and I'm working really hard to put into action what I thought about and reflected on during our vacation.