Lufkin for Family Dinner

This past summer, the Hudson crew moved to Shreveport which means we have much less opportunity to see them.  My Mother in law has invited us to her house once every other month for a family dinner so that we get good quality time together.  The following pictures were outside their house.

 She just has to be one of the big kids. 

 Joe was good and took her for a ride. 

 She wanted to do it herself though. 

Joe is so good with his sister.  Well, that is,... when she isn't stealing his toys.  And even then, he shows great patience with her and her strong will.  :)  

Random pics of what we've been up to....

It's been a busy couple of month's.  And when I would usually update my blog was when I was at work...  ... and now I am actually working.  :)  So... here is a collection of random photo's. 

We've had birthday parties at bounce houses...

Spending time with friends and their kids

Joe is learning to ski

Daddy is skiing again at 70

And not only being able to do it, but he was willing to try.

There were lots of kids in jammie's.

The love of sisters

Joe caught his first fish with Big Daddy

Jocelyn loved reading books with big daddy

And daddy

Can you see the mischievous glint in her eye?

Jocelyn takes after her brother and loves the lawnmower

Mom found a pic of my dad and we finally realized who my daughter looks like!

We did more skiing

We had our first ponytail

Our 15 month appointments

Cute belly's

She is growing well! Being happy! Living life.

A whopping 23 lbs 12.5 oz at 15 month's. 


More to come later with more pictures. :-) 

I love being the last thing.....

Dear Joseph and Jocelyn,
I love being the last thing you see before your eyes gently droop to sleep. I love knowing that all is right in your little world. I hope it stays that way.

I know in reality that's not possible. But for now.... At 5 and 1.... You can be ironman and fight the evils in the world. You can climb mountains (or chairs that look like mountains) and reach the summit on your own. You can say that when you grow up you're going to be a superhero and a race car driver. If your 1, you can point and get your ideas across. You don't settle for "no" because surely that means to try again.

I love seeing you, Jocelyn, tap the sides of your paci as your little body finally gives in to the sleep you need to reenergize. Knowing you're dreaming of the world and all it's marvels.

I adore snuggling with my joe joe knowing that someday the last place he will want to be is snuggled up with me. :-) having you play with my hair and tell me you love me.

You two are the best parts of me and I love love love being the last thing you see as you move off into slumber.

I adore you more than all the nutty bars, wine and adventures in this world! (and that's a lot!). :-) you two are my angels.

Your mommy

Gradumamated

Back in May, Joe was graduated from Pre-K.  These crazy Texans go all out... I don't remember doing this but hey... it's fun and it's cute!  :)  Primrose had their ceremony at a nearby church.  They all get to wear their caps and gowns.  They walk in, sing some songs, come up by class and sing some more and then they were presented with their diploma's. 

 So very proud!

 Jungle Cats... ROAR!

 I'm not a little tot!

 Jocelyn amused herself with walks with Papaw and drawing. 

 I want to be...  IRONMAN when I grow up. 

 Mr. Wilkes, Joe's teacher. 

Running with friends and Lj of course, walking with Papaw.  

I can't believe my baby is starting Kindergarten in the fall.  So big!  We decided to keep him at Primrose for Kindergarten.  He thrives on the structure and one on one attention.  

My baby is growing up.  :(