Mother's Day Celebrations

This Mother's Day was my favorite:).  Hudson woke me up with a chipper greeting "Happy Muther's Day Mommy!" holding a card I will cherish forever.  He was my little prince for the day.  Daddy brought me breakfast in bed but I opted to eat downstairs with my boys.  We had such a relaxing morning.  Daddy bought me a mug and frame which now graces my night stand and I look at daily.

Then my boys read some books

And played trains

Meanwhile, I finished my Mother's Day gifts, with Jared's help:).

Then we went to church which was fabulous.  I love Mother's Day church services now.  I will admit, there were a few tears when they talk about motherhood:).  After that, we headed over to our second home, Holman Gardens to visit Gigi & Gpa for brunch.  Hudson is so good at saying hi to all the ladies and doing his prayers before we eat.  Each meal, a woman gets up and hits the bell and speaks a prayer into the mike.  At Easter, Hudson said "Amen" before the prayer was over but this time he waited until the end.  The lady said she should have handed him the mike because the whole place waits for him to say it and laughs when he does:).

Mommy kisses!

Then we headed back to Gigi & Gpa's place for Huddy's nap and some family time.  When Huddy woke up, he always says something like this:

Yes he talking about Thomas the Train.  Gordon, Percy, James, etc are trains on it and he talks about them constantly.  I think its hilarious!

Hudson went to a birthday party the day before and came home with this sword.  He was making boy, sword sounds and I thought it was too cute.  He showed Gpa his new talent.

Then it was time for some Gigi time.

Here is Gigi in action:

This picture sums up Gigi & Hudson time!

This Mother's Day was so meaningful.  Not only did I get time with my boys, but with my family too.
 I am so blessed to have 2 wonderful women in my life.
Love you Nana & Gigi!!!  I'm so blessed to have such incredible family.  

Outside Fun

Easter Celebrations

I couldn't wait for Hudson to experience his first Easter egg hunt this year.  I was going to go to our churches, VRL, but my childhood friend Sharon invited us to the Foothills Community egg hunt.  It's smaller and they let the 2 and unders get an early start.  Well, it was obvious that I was more excited that Hudson was because this picture sums up the experience....

That's right, he hated it.  He cried and threw out what few eggs I could find.

Molly, Sharon's little girl, on the other hand loved it and the eggs!

Luckily Papa helped spur him on to look for eggs.

That's right, he even picked up a few and put them in the bucket.  Thanks to Papa!

Molly & Hudson for their 2 minute photo op

Hudson was more interested in the fire trucks.

Daddy surprised us!  He has been working long hours and Saturdays for the month of March, April & May.  We were delighted!!!

Molly is such a delight and if she is let loose, she runs!  Luckily Sharon caught up to her and the eggs:).

Ah, childhood memories at this Community Center from VBS every summer, church Pioneer Clubs, Youth Group and Huddy's baby shower.

Then Huddy found the swings...

So did Daddy:)

Then it was off to Nana & Papa's for lunch and nap.  Afterwards we went on a four wheeler ride and a walk in the woods.  What a nice day it was!

Hudson only wanted to be carried by Papa.  Poor Papa!  Then Papa suggested taking a break to sit down.  Huddy loved finding all the rocks, leaves, flowers, sticks, you name it!  Then he decided he wanted to walk too.

When we got back it was time for some Thomas love.

Then we died Easter eggs, so fun!

THe next morning I put out some eggs for Huddy.  I was hoping they wouldn't infuriate him and they didn't:).

The hunt led him all the way downstairs to the ottoman where he had a present from Nana & Papa, Thomas Pez dispensors-ha!, and a Thomas egg.  I found a few Thomas the Engine eggs at Target so he got Percy & Toby.  He loved them and went right to work playing.