Pettit Creek Farm

Today was a day off for Josh, and we wanted to do something as a family since he's been working a lot lately. Hudson was feeling better, but still not well enough to go back to the nursery at church so we went to Pumpkinfest at Pettit Creek Farm in Cartersville. It was smaller than we thought it was going to be, but it was still fun. We did their corn maze and Hudson and Josh did an inflatable obstacle course. They also had a petting zoo, and Hudson picked a small pumpkin to take home. It was a fun time together, but we are REALLY excited about Burt's Farm next Saturday. Look for pictures from that next weekend. Here are the pictures from our day today.

Hudson led the way through the corn maze.

Hudson and me.

Josh and Hudson in the maze.

The petting zoo.

Obstacle Course....cliiiiimb!

Wheee!!!

They then tried to climb back up for another slide...but they only made it about half way. :)

Sick Baby

I've got a sick baby this weekend. He started running a fever on Wednesday. I hate that he's sick, but it means a lot of mommy Hudson cuddle time, which I love, because he just wants me to hold him when he doesn't feel good. He's been getting Tylenol for the fever since Wednesday, and when it begins working he thinks he is all better. Thursday the Tylenol made him feel pretty good, so he started playing like he was ALL better only to crash around lunch time because he'd overdone it.

I can't help but wonder if this is how we do with God. We rely heavily on him when things are going wrong and we need help. Yet, as soon as things start looking slightly better we try to "take over" again. Only to crash yet again instead of continuing to rely on God and His strength. I bet as much as God hates to see us go through hard times, He probably loves the cuddle time it brings.

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28

Tumble Class

Hudson takes a Parent/Tot tumble class at Douglas County Dance and Gymnastics Academy. He LOVES going, and he does really well. Last Monday was Skill Evaluation day. Pretty funny for the toddler class, but they all did GREAT! They even got a certificate! Hudson was so proud. It was a treat too because normally just he and I go, but last Monday Daddy came AND Grandmama. He showed off EXTRA for the special guests he had. :) And since he wants to be in the Olympics one day (in gymnastics according to him) we figured we get a head start. Ha ha. I wonder when Michael Phelps began swimming....hmmmm?

Future Olympian

I guess the Olympics inspired us all, big and small. I joined the gym after weeks of watching the extremely in shape athletes perform, some of which were much older than me! So, no chalking it up to youth. :) It must have also inspired Hudson! The first clip is of Hudson watching the diving event. Everytime one of the divers completed a dive he would begin clapping. So cute! Then today, weeks after the Olympics have ended he decided he wanted his turn on the podium. :) He made himself a podium, and jumped up on it. Josh and I were not paying attention and all of a sudden we realized he was standing on the podium chanting U-S-A, U-S-A. We had done that during the Olympics when we would watch them on TV. I would get him to chant with me, but that was WEEKS ago. :) What a little sponge.

Hudson Funnies

Here are a few short stories of Hudson that are funny.  At least to us they are funny.  I hope you enjoy them.  It's so amazing to see the person he is becoming!  

This was just so funny to me.  The other night, I was trying to get Hudson to bed, and I asked him to close his eyes.  He squeezed them closed really tight.  Tapped his thumb in between his eyes and said, "Dark in thur."  ("dark in there" for those of you who don't speak southern)  It cracked me up.  He is so funny to us!  

We are beginning to potty train.  He is HIGHLY motivated by M&M's which are any sweet candy I have at the time; lately it's been jelly beans.  But he calls them M&M's.  So, he will tell me he has to go potty.  He will sit on the potty, and if ANY pee comes out he says, "GOOOOOOOD" in a high pitched voice.  I guess because I said it so much the first time he went on the potty.  The candy will sometimes make him "have" to go back to back to back times, but he expects M&M's if he is successful.  So funny.

I was checking my email one night and Josh was playing with Hudson on the bed.  Hudson started saying "Mommy" and I wasn't paying attention.  After repeatedly calling my name with no response from me he finally yelled "MOMMY KAI WALL"  Hahahahahaha  So funny.  I know it's cliche, but when he's in trouble I  pull a "HUDSON KAI WALL"  I guess he thought that was my name too.  :)

He's so funny.  He keeps us laughing, and on our toes.  We couldn't imagine life without him!  I've been slack about updating this recently, but I'm going to try to do better.

XOXO

Hudson's 2nd Birthday!!!!

We had a carnival for Hudson's 2nd Birthday this year. It was so fun, and I couldn't have done it without a lot of help from our sweet family and dear friends! Hudson had a blast, and we had a great time playing on the midway!

These are Hudson's 2 year pictures. We got them made at Portrait Innovations. They did a FABULOUS job with him! I am SOOOO in love! This kid rocks my world. I can't believe he is two! He is so fun, and he is so funny!

Weekend of Family and Fun!

Grandpa spent the night with us on Tuesday night. He was in town on business, and Hudson had a GREAT time with him. They played until almost midnight! Hudson has never laughed so hard!

Then we spent the end of the week in McRae visiting Josh's parents. Hudson rode their horse, "Red." He was scared at first, but he got on with Josh and LOVED it. We had such a good visit with 'Ma, 'Pa, & Kobe.

We left McRae and headed to Moultrie for Haley and Ret's wedding. It was so fun. Here are a few pictures from the wedding.

This next video is thanks to Cat. She taught Hudson these things. We think they are very funny!!!! The first video is really dark, but you can hear what they are saying. Hudson said this to 'Ma out of the blue on Thursday. Thankfully, 'Ma was good hearted about it and didn't get mad. :)