Today was Ryan’s Thanksgiving Program at his preschool. The kids sang some songs and then they served everyone a Thanksgiving dinner. They did an awesome job and were SO cute! It was very crowded and Hudson was fussy so we told Ryan we would take him anywhere he wanted to eat if he would agree that we could skip out a little early (the line for food was SOOOO long!) He was a little sad at first but quickly decided that Chick A Way (Chick Fil A) sounded like a good idea (plus we had lots of coupons to use there…hehe!) On a side note, I told myself this morning NOT to forget my camera but I did. Luckily, Rachel had her camera and I ask her to take some for me! Here is our sweet Ryan boy…he has on a John Deere Shirt. In one of the pics you can see him waving and doing the motions….after each song he would jump and say, I mean scream, “I KNOW THAT SONG!” He was too cute!

Bathtime! Hudson used to hate bathtime but now enjoys it…although from this picture you wouldn’t know it. He is looking at his sister with the Deer In Headlights look.

Amber, Josh, Mary Alice and Major got Hudson this outfit at his shower. I LOVED it and couldn’t wait for him to be able to wear it. He is for sure the Man of My Dreams…

Hudson loves to play with the toys on his carseat handle..

Hudson with my BigBird from when I was a baby…I think I already posted this picture but I can’t remember for sure!

Some gorgeous Fall Trees we saw while garage saling a couple of weeks ago: They were yellow, red AND orange…SO pretty.

Last picture…I promise. My birthday was last week and my Mom invited a bunch of girls to hang out at Starbucks (after all our kiddos were in bed)…and share coffee, funny stories, and lots of laughs. thanks, girls!

A couple of weeks ago I decided to keep Torie home from school to enjoy a beautiful Fall day at the Zoo. The kids had a blast and Ryan was SOOO excited to finally see the elephants. Here are some pictures from our Zoo Adventures!

Looking at the elephants.

I have no clue what they were doing but thought it was a funny picture.

Looking at the Tigers and Lions. We were lucky to go see the Lion when he was ROARING!! The kids were in awe…

The only picture I have of all three kiddos together. On the train.

Posing with the pink elephant…

Beautiful Fall Trees as we were walking through the zoo..

I hope my kiddos always love each other as much as they do now…..

My Mom has been wanting a picture of all 5 grandkids for her Yellow Pages add…here are some of the ones we took.

Here is a picture of Hudson with my Big Bird from when I was a baby.

I have a picture of Ryan and Jamas like this that I wanted to post, but I can’t seem to find it. Here are Hudson and Silas.

Ryan and Torie were shooting his animals into the tub…they were laughing and having So much fun. I say it all the time…but I just love to see and hear my kids playing together.

When I was taking Hudson’s 3 month pictures with the monkey Ryan just HAD to have his picture taken too!

Riding the firetruck @ Grandmom and Grandad’s…

Torie loves reading to her brother.

I think I have posted all of the October photos that I wanted to share. October has been a wonderful month full of wonderful memories, wonderful family times, and wonderful weather. We are looking forward to fun times in November!

We met Misty, Jade and Mya up at the Fall Festival and spent the evening with them. The kids had a blast. Ryan had a fireman outfit but decided he really wanted to wear the Curious George costume from Ian (even though it was too small…as you can tell in the pictures!)

Torie: bride, Ryan: Curious George, Hudson: Monkey

Jade and Mya decorating their bags.

Ryan and Torie decorating bags.

We always go to my Grandparents house for the kiddos to get some treats! Here is my Grandpa with Katie sitting next to his scarecrow.

After visiting with my Grandparents for a while we took the kiddos home to bed.  They had a blast dressing up and spending time with friends.  After they were in bed Hudson and I headed over Misty’s Mom’s house to hang out and read all the notes I found from middle school and high school.  We laughed and laughed and laughed…..what a great way to end the day!

Happy Birthday sweet Hudson boy! Our little Hudson is such a sweet baby. He brings us SO much joy and fun. He loves to be held, only cries when he’s hungry or sleepy, sleeps much better when being held, laughs out loud when you talk to him in a high voice (or tickle him on his chest), loves to play with and suck on his hands (I think we may have another thumb sucker), snuggles up on your neck when you hold him up on your shoulder, talks to us constantly, cooes and makes cute sounds all the time, has the cutest/chubbiest little legs, and did I mention makes my heart melt!!

I always call him Mommy’s Monkey…so, I decided to start taking his monthly pictures by Ryan’s monkey. Here are his 3 month pictures.

Here is Hudson playing on his mat…he loves it!

Happy 3 month birthday sweet boy…my cup runneth over.

Here is a picture of the kiddos getting ready for “movie night.” They enjoyed Hannah Montana and popcorn!

The older two are rockin’ out!!

Ryan was “cooking” at my parents house…you could smell cinammon all over the house!

Hudson was snoozin’ in his crib:

Torie pulled another tooth…I’m so glad I don’t have to pull them for her!

Hudson was sitting on the counter in his Bumbo..cookin’ with Mommy!

Matchy, Matchy! They melt my heart….

until next time….

Hudson went to work with me yesterday…later that afternoon Ryan, Lindsay, Jamas and Silas came up to the office. Here are some pics from their photo shoot!

Mommy and Hud are hard at work

Hudson was 2 months old on 9-30. He also had a Dr appt on his birthday…. he weighed 13lbs, 11 oz and was 23 inches long. He is healthy, happy and SUCH a sweet baby! Here are some pictures I took of him and his brother today before we left for our morning walk!

These next couple of pictures just sum up Ryan’s personality to a T!!

Quick Story to go with this picture. Caden came over to play one day after preschool. Becca and I are sitting at the table eating lunch and Ryan comes running from the backyard yelling, “Caden’s Mom, Caden’s Mom!! HELP! HELP!” I figured he was being dramatic…but come to find out…Caden did need help…

They had been playing on the teeter-totter (sp?) and when Caden went to get off his pocket caught on a screw and he was hanging upside down!! Ryan to the Rescue!! Too cute!

The last picture is not a great quality because I checked on the kids through the doors in the living room and saw them eating their popsicles, swinging and just talking away. I knew if I opened the door it would ruin the moment!! I just love this one!

I can’t believe the sweet girl who made us forever parents has turned nine. She really is the sweetest girl ever! We love you, Torie.

Torie’s birthday was celebrated over a week….can’t beat that. The Saturday before her birthday my Mom and Dad had a date with her….she chose to eat at Chili’s and then they took her to Justice to pick out some clothes. She knew about a week ahead of time that their date was scheduled and could not wait for Sat. to get here…she had a blast. Her actual birthday was on a Thursday so we went and had lunch with her at school and took her FasTaco. My grandparents picked her up from school on her birthday and took her shopping so that she could pick what she wanted (she also picked out her own card Then that evening she picked to have dinner @ Mexican Inn. Grandmom and Grandad kept the brothers and we got to go and enjoy time with just Torie. She opened a couple of of presents @ Mexican Inn but was eagerly awaiting her birthday party the next night. She also really enjoyed the cards she got in the mail and all the phone calls from grandparents and family on her actual birthday….thank you to everyone for making her feel SO special!

Here are some pics from her party! On the menu (her choice)….chilli dogs, frito pie, and a High School Musical cake.

Blowing out her candles.