Brothers

Yesterday was a rainy day, so we had fun at home playing! Mason and Hudson have started playing together more. Or at least playing with the same things, so I snapped some pictures yesterday. Mason loves to play with puzzles, so Hudson joined in the action yesterday.

Hudson wants anything and everything that Mason has. Being the sweet big brother that he is, Mason gave him this toy to play with (i.e. chew on).

Next thing I knew there was a band playing. I had gone to do some laundry and when I returned Mason was drumming and Hudson was playing the bells and tamborine. It was noisy, but they were having a blast!

My little drummer

Following in his brother's footsteps

Hudson has graduated to sitting in the bathtub like a big boy this week. I can't believe he is big enough to sit and play, but he is. Mason likes taking a bath and splashing with him, too, which makes our job easier because we can get them both bathed at the same time.

I love seeing these two boys play together. I know we will have our fair share of arguments down the road, but they are precious giving toys to one another and watching each other in complete awe. I am so in love with my baby boys!

Future Fightin' Texas Aggies

This afternoon I took the boys to see one of my best friends growing up and her little boy, Cash. They were all in their Aggie gear so we had to get a picture. Mason didn't want to participate, so here are the little guys. Hudson and Cash are about 2 months apart. Whoop!!!

P.S. Not sure why there is a line in the middle of the picture, but it's the best one I had.

Up and going!

Hudson has not been happy staying in one place lately. Whether we have him playing on the floor, jumping in his jumper, or swinging, he doesn't seem to be content for long. So, I decided to get out the walker. From the first second that I put him in, he was grinning from ear to ear and cruising all over the house. He is a pro at moving backwards and has figured out that by jumping he can move forward. I will say I have a much happier camper on my hands, thanks to the walker!

First Day of School

Today was Mason's first day back at school. He was excited to go and be in the "big kid" class this year. Last year we had a difficult time at drop off throughout the whole year, with crying every day. So I have to say I was a little skeptical to drop him off because I didn't want him to cry. Well, I had nothing to worry about. He ran right into the classroom and started playing without even looking back to Scott or me. We both kissed him goodbye and he was on with his day. It is amazing what a summer of growing and a year of difficult goodbyes can bring. I think he is going to have an amazing year and I look forward to all of the things he will learn with Mrs. Sara and Mrs. Andrea!


With Daddy before heading out. Doesn't he look so big?

I had to throw in a picture of the little man. He is sitting up by himself and playing all of the time. He is working on crawling, but he's not there yet. I am getting the walker from Kara today, so I think he will be a happy camper when he can move around. Both of my boys are growing up so fast!

Vacation '09

We spent last week in Port Aransas with my family. All of the kids had a blast playing in the pool, in the sand at the beach and the Aquarium. Hudson wanted to be right in the action with the big kids. At the beach, he was only happy when he was in the direct sun splashing in the water. I guess he's going to be a water baby like the rest of them!


Mason and the girls pushed their dump trucks around the back patio while swimming in the baby pool and enjoyed filling them with sand at the beach.

Friday we went to the Aquarium in Corpus. Mason ran from exhibit to exhibit checking out the animals. His favorite by far were the otters. For some reason over the past few weeks, he has been asking me what an otter looks like. I tried to describe it to him and even showed him a few pictures, but when he saw one in real life he loved it! Hudson was mesmerized by the bright colors and fish swimming by. He enjoyed watching the dolphins jump out of the water during the dolphin show, as well.

Mason and the girls (Addyson, Caitlyn, Brooklyn) posing before dinner one night.

The silly girls enjoying the baby pool. (Caitlyn, Addyson, Brooklyn)

There will be pictures from the actual beach soon, but I didn't want to take my brand new camera down to the water to get sandy and salty. Mom had her camera and is getting the pictures to me soon! We had a great time and look forward to many more vacations!!

Family

This past weekend we went to Austin to visit with Scott's family that was in town from Italy. We had so much fun catching up with cousins, aunts, uncles and Gran. Here is a picture of everyone hanging out for the afternoon.


This was also the first time that all of the cousins had been together. Since Sean and Antonio live in Italy, it is a little difficult to get them all together. Gran loved seeing them all play together. Can you tell that Hanna is a little out numbered by the boys?

Random Pics!

Jace, Riley and Mason enjoying a tasty treat after eating lunch this afternoon.


Hudson sitting in a big boy high chair for the first time when we went to eat dinner the other night.

My sweet hubby and me at my 10 year high school reunion last weekend.

Just thought I would share a glimpse into our past week. Enjoy!