Chillin

The boys got mini recliners for their birthday. Oh, how they love to watch movies now! I have to admit they look really cute all relaxed in their chairs. They were very upset with me for taking a picture because I was blocking the T.V.

Hudson's 2 year well visit

Today Hudson had his 2 year doctor's appointment. Let me just tell you that he was NOT happy about it. He was totally fine playing in the waiting room with all the toys and he paid attention when they called his name to go back to the exam room. But once we were in the room the tears started flowing. He took one look at the table and freaked out. I could barely get him to sit on the scale to get his weight. Then he screamed when we laid him down to measure his height. Of course this was all with the nurse. He cried even harder with the doctor. I am not even sure how the doctor could hear his heartbeat with all that crying going on. Everything checked out fine. The doctor was impressed that Hudson was starting to potty train. Fortunately for Hudson it had not been a full six months since his last appointment so they were unable to give him his shots this visit. Looks like he will get those next month when Ethan goes in for a check up.

Weight 30 lbs. 11 oz (75th percentile)

Height 34 1/3 in. (50th percentile)

New Ethan stories

Since I use this site to help me with my scrapbooking later I must post some of Ethan's new stories. He has been a roll this week making us laugh. It is hard to believe that he will be 5 years old next month! Ethan's preschool teacher asked him what we were going to name the new baby and he quickly answered Luke Skywalker or Princess Leia. Most people would think that was pretty smart of him to come up with two names, obviously one for a boy and one for a girl since we don't know what we are having yet. The only catch is everytime we ask Ethan if he wants a brother or sister he replies "One of each". So that might be the reason he came up with the two names. As if this wasn't funny enough Matt was having a conversation with him about his name choices but added Frank as the last name. Ethan was very upset about this and insisted it was just going to be Luke Skywalker or Princess Leia without the Frank. Oh the imagination on that kid. Can you tell he is obsessed with Stars Wars???

Today I took the boys with me to Target. Funny how he can't read a book but he already knows which store is Target (or Wal-mart, or McDonalds). I can almost understand how familiar the stores get but what really caught me off guard was the products inside the store. Surprisingly I am not talking about toys. We were shopping for cleaning products and he asks me if we need more scrubbing bubbles. What???!!!! Sure enough he was pointing to a can of scrubbing bubbles. I don't even use that brand. It was hilarious. Next aisle he asks me if we need some new Airwicks. Once again I have never purchased Airwicks. I was cracking up by this point and he was getting upset with me. He wanted to know what was so funny. I asked him how he knew what Airwicks and scrubbing bubbles were and he matter of factly responds "it was on my T.V." So the advertisers are doing their job even a four year remembers their products in the store.

Super Birthday #2

We had so much fun last year with a Superbowl theme party for Hudson's birthday we thought we should do it again. Hudson still loves football and his birthday actually landed on Superbowl Sunday so that made it even better! Not only were we celebrating Hudson's birthday but he shares a birthday with his Aunt Summer. Cousin Kara(also 2) had a birthday on January 17th so we celebrated all three birthdays yesterday. The party was a huge success. Only thing that would have made it sweeter..... a Cardinal Win but at least it was a great game.


The Birthday Boy


His cheesy smile


Cupcakes made by Summer and I

The Cardinal Fans

Family photo(yes I know the Cowboys were terrible this year but I will always be a fan)

Hudson not sure about those candles

A little help from Aunt Summer

Playing with his new toys

Ready for the 3D commericals

The guys

Wild man Hudson

Random thoughts

I have been rather slow with the updates the last two weeks. Actually I haven't been on the computer much. That is so not like me. However, Baby #3 has a mind of its own. I have been suffering from morning sickness the last couple of weeks. I thought all of that would over by now but I was not so lucky. The morning sickness has been mild but enough to take all my energy so all I can do is sleep. I had to drag out the relief band a couple of times just so I could function during the day and get some chores done. Of course the band does not keep me from throwing up but it will allow me to forget about the nausea and go about my day. I am now 18 weeks. Today we took a few pictures so you could see how much the belly was growing. The boys also wanted to play around with the camera so there are a few shots of Hudson and Ethan.

We are all about football right now. We had Matt's family over last weekend to watch the NFC championship game. Matt and Uncle Bob are still screaming about the Cardinals winning. We are already planning the Superbowl party for next Sunday. Right before the Superbowl we will have a birthday celebration. Hudson and Kara are both turning two. Hudson turns two on Feb 1st, and Kara turned two on January 17th so we are combining their birthdays. It just so happens that both kids love football so a Superbowl theme is perfect. Hudson already as a new Cardinals jersey to wear so he will be ready for the game.

Ethan is doing very well in Preschool and Karate. Yesterday his Karate instructor talked to us about moving Ethan up to the next Karate class. He has been improving his focus and trying really hard. In the next couple of weeks we will have a trial class and if all goes well then he moves up. The next class is 45 minutes long instead of 30 which could be challenge for an almost five year old. But the instructor believes that once Ethan is around the older kids he will actually pay attention more and learn from their behavior.
The weather has been chilly and it rained all weekend. I will admit right about now I am ready for spring and missing the Arizona sunshine. Not much else to report at this time, but I promise to do better about posting.





18 weeks


Ethan wanted a picture with the playoff towel.


The boys!

Photo by Ethan

Hudson always wants in the picture

16 Week Check up

I had another Doctor's appointment today. It was uneventful. I had to pee in a cup, weigh in, have my blood pressure checked, and then measure my belly. I gained three pounds since the last appointment but considering I lost a pound that visit I have gained a total of two pounds with this pregnancy. I keep getting the question "When do you find out what you are having?" I know have an answer, February 10th. It still seems a little weird to me that we are going to find out. It feels like I am cheating. But I kept the first two a surprise and Matt really wants to know so that is why I agreed to ruin the surprise this time. I still have a few mornings with nausea. It wouldn't be such a big deal if the boys wouldn't follow me into the bathroom and then want to know why I am throwing up. Nothing like having an audience at that moment. This week I started to feel the baby move. That still amazes me, even on the third pregnancy.....


This is my Samantha Harris pose


16 weeks


the orange tank top and black pants take two (16 weeks)

Playing in the snow

Yesterday we took the boys out for a drive and then to play in the snow. It was an adventure for sure. Hudson does not like the curvy roads. About half way to our destination he got car sick. Thank goodness he was dressed in layers! After he was all cleaned up we continued to the snow. The boys had a blast. Here are a few pictures.