love

We love to celebrate a holiday around our house.  Boston LOVES Valentine's Day because we do the "14 days of Valentines" and each day leading up to Valentine's Day, the boys get a special gift/treat in their mailbox each morning.  Sometimes I wonder WHY I started this tradition but the boys love it and now it's here to stay.  

They were also thrilled when Mimi and Papa sent them a little Vday love in the mail! 

Being sick and just lazy these days from the pregnancy, I didn't plan too well for the whole Valentine's Day exchange and every time I'd think of or find a fun idea, Boston didn't love it.  That is UNTIL I came upon the idea of Ninjago Valentine's.  This kid was thrilled....although he did very little to contribute to making these (that's what happens when life is busy and mom is a little OCD) BUT he was beyond thrilled to pass them out to his friends at school.

 On Valentine's Day, Kent brought me home some beautiful flowers (I love getting flowers) and a bouquet of butterfingers.  We made heart pancakes for the boys for breakfast---note to self: pancakes aren't their favorite.  We also got to join Boston at school for his Valentine Party.

 Hudson always thinks he's one of the big kids and Boston's friends are his friends too.

I really do just love these boys.

Since Kent is on a health kick and watching what he eats, I made him a fruit bouquet.  I was pretty proud of my little bouquet. 

 That night we ordered heart shape pizza for the boys, the sitter came and Kent and I were off to Churrascos for dinner.  I had been CRAVING a yummy steak and potatoes and Churrascos never fails to fulfill that.  After dinner, Kent and I headed for a pedicure.  This seems to be a tradition of ours on either valentines or anniversary and I LOVE it.  After a FEW embarrassing moments (let's just say I had SKINNY jeans on that night and they are NOT pedi pants and then Kent thought the Asian lady wanted him to take his shirt off), we bolted out after giving them a nice tip.  

I love this man.  We've now spent 11 Valentine's together and 11 years ago on Valentines is when it all really began.

oh baby

When I had gone in for a doctor's appointment, Dr. McGuirk informed me that there is new testing that has recently come out called Panorama Testing.  This test is mainly used for testing downs and trisomy 18.  I've never been interested in this kind of testing for my past babies and since I'm not required to take it at my age, I usually pass on it.  But when my doctor informed me that it also can determine the gender with 99.9% accuracy and a simple blood draw, I was ALL IN!

They drew my blood right there in the doctor's office and I had to wait to hear from the nurse with my results for 2 weeks.  

On Thursday, February 13 the nurse gave me a call with my results.  She knew I wanted to have a fun reveal with friends so she sealed it up and Kent and I went together to pick it up (I made Kent come so I wouldn't be tempted to peek).  I took it straight to the cake maker and told them to put blue or pink filling depending on what the paper inside said.

That night we invited a few close friends over & facetimed my parents in for our little reveal!

BOY!!!!

The boys BOTH wanted a boy (Hudson mainly because Boston wanted one so bad) and Kent was pretty sure it would be another boy too.  For awhile, I thought it could go either way although I leaned more towards another boy.  A few nights before this reveal, I had a dream (I've never had a dream that I can remember for EITHER of my boys).  Kent and I had gone to my doctor's office to pick up my results.  Instead of the nurse handing me my results in a sealed envelope she just gave them to me in a little folded up paper.  When I went back outside to the car, the wind blew the paper out of my hands.  I went to pick the paper back up and the paper was sitting faced up and I saw the word "BOY" written on the paper.  I woke up and for a minute thought maybe I was having a premonition but then dismissed the thought because that's never happened before.  It was probably just another crazy pregnancy dream.  So when we pulled that cake out and saw that it was BLUE, I totally felt so amazed that I had dreamed this result!!

So, we are adding NUMBER THREE BOY to our family and really are VERY excited about that.  

I love being a boy mom.

we're growing

discovered the news: New Year's Eve

due date: August 24, 2014

kent: shocked (even though this has been a process for awhile)

me: thrilled

boys: ecstatic

gender guess: all 4 of us say hands down BOY

morning sickness: its been minimal compared to the other two.  i'm still constantly nauseous all day every day but can usually subside it with food for an hour or so.  i'm more tired than ever and can find myself napping almost every day (and I hate naps).  i found out that hudson snapped this gem one afternoon---perfect description of our lives right now---including all that laundry that's being forgotten about.  i have zero motivation to do anything and just want to hibernate and sleep this all away until the sickness and sleepiness go away.

I feel like our lives with drastically change this year in many ways but I'm SUPER thrilled to add to our family.

Can't wait to meet this little baby!!!

february fun

The boys were counting down the days to go to MONSTER JAMS with their dad.  It was a boys' night out where they got to eat MCDONALD'S (bleh) and then watch these massive trucks crush cars, jump over mounds of dirt, flip, and crash.  Talk about boy heaven.  

 On Super Bowl Sunday, we dressed up in Bronco's colors for church.  Peyton Manning is Boston's all time favorite quarterback so he was beyond THRILLED that he made it to the Super Bowl....so we had to support.  We had a little Super Bowl party that night with a few friends and were sadly disappointed in the game, the commercials, AND the halftime show.  Sadly, that ends football season in our house BUT I did spend an evening re-watching old Super Bowl games with Boston that they were replaying on NFL network. That kid and his football.

 After having TWO snow days with ZERO snow, we woke up one morning WITH snow AND school.  Sadly, Boston didn't get to enjoy it too much because we rushed out to school and it had melted by the time he made it home (he was NOT happy about that).  There wasn't TOO much snow but we had a little bit on the trampoline and Hudson enjoyed it for about 2 minutes.  Then he said he was too cold and wanted to go inside----my southern boy!

 We are seriously OVER having to dress like this and want spring time to come and STAY.

 But in the meantime, we stay cooped up trying to avoid the cold when possible which means we try to be creative to keep Hudson entertained while Boston is gone at school.  This boy LOVES his trucks and made his own "dirt mound" to try to ride over.  Although it was a rather disappointing attempt, I give him props for using his imagination.

 Hudson is my kid who LOVES a craft.  Very different from his older brother and we try to take advantage of this when I remember (because I'm not a very craft loving momma).

 I feel like we should just hibernate and sleep the rest of the winter away. 

 I know its only February and for most people winter lasts through April but I hate a long winter and can only take about a month of the cold and then I'm DONE.

january wrap up

 It seems like January took FOREVER.  

I hated January for the most part.  

Here's a quick recap of our month.

Our little Hudson went into SUNBEAMS.  His birthday is December 30th so he's the youngest kid in primary.  

So far he's done a good job but he came home his first Sunday acting pretty crazy.

 Hudson has gotten to go on many lunch dates with momma lately.  One in particular was Jimmy John's.  I love me a JJ sandwich but was a tad nervous because this kid doesn't do a sandwich....apparently unless its Jimmy John's.  He's a little stinker.

 Its been FREEZING here so we've had a few play dates at home.

 Speaking of COLD, we had our FIRST "snow" day.  Boston got the day off from school and although there was little "snow," we did get a little ice.  This was our longest icicle we could find.  The boys were amazed.  All was good and well until Hudson thought it would be funny to make Boston upset by breaking it off.  That kid is a TEASE.

 Trying to keep two boys busy who were cooped up inside all day was a little bit of a challenge. 

 Another reason I HATE winter.  I'm SO over it and want it to be spring time SO bad.

But one good thing about Texas is that you will randomly get a warm day mixed in with all the cold.  When we do, we take FULL advantage.

 I learned this month that although Hudson has been off the binki for QUITE some time, he still wants one.  Somewhere he discovered this thing and came down all proud of himself for finding it.  He wasn't too happy when I asked for it.  I swear those binki's get lost and just when you think they are gone forever, one pops up.  This binki went straight into the trash after this.

 Boston got the clear to remove his sling and FINALLY got to start participating in basketball again.  

Back to the sports life.

These boys were dead after this practice.

We have spent our Friday nights watching daddy play in his bball league.

(I know this is a pic of Boston dribbling the ball but Kent's the guy in the black in the background---picture courtesy of Hudson).

Sadly, they haven't won a game yet.  Kent's getting pretty frustrated.

 We've had a few napless days, which leaves for a grouchy yet sometimes cuddly evening.

 I spent a night yelling at the TV....then turned on my Real Housewives because that's WAY more entertaining and WAY less stressful.  And even though those women lie and are conniving, somehow I like their lies alot more.

 I finally forced us out of the house one day to make some Christmas returns at the mall.  Hudson enjoyed getting OUT and riding the train around the mall.

 And of course, another lunch date with mom.

See, not an overly exciting month and I'm seriously glad it's OVER.

2014

We had a PAR-TAY on New Years Eve.  

As soon as we got it started, the kids were already hyped up.

 We did a little pinata bashing,

 did what we could to stay awake (I hate that as I'm getting older we get more and more TIRED each year...I WON'T give into this....I refuse).

 Boston thinks he's the COOLEST thing because we now let him stay up until midnight on New Years Eve.  He tells me randomly throughout the year about how on that ONE night, he gets to stay up SO late.  He thinks he's hot stuff.

 And played games all night until the countdown was on.  

Then, the balloons dropped just like the ball in Times Square.

 And we celebrated with a little martinelli's

 Which made us all a little delirious (that or the lack of sleep)

Then we passed out.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

hudson turns 3

Our sweet Huddy turned THREE on December 30th.  I can't even believe he's now THREE. 

 Time flies (I know everyone always says that but it really does).

 Since we were in Dallas for his birthday, we put together a quick last minute party with my sister and a few friends in Dallas.  This boy is ALL about his CARS.  So, we went with the Car's theme and turned my sister's dining room into Radiator Springs.

 I learned quickly that Hudson LOVES tater tots.  I never buy them and honestly I don't know if my kids have ever tried them but Hudson ate quite a few (hey, its his birthday and he can do what he wants).

 Then it was present time.  When I asked him what he wanted for his birthday all he ever said was CARS and TRUCKS (you have NO idea how hard it is to buy gifts RIGHT after Christmas).  Then of course, a few days before his birthday he told me he wanted a "BIG MATER like Lan man".  We had ZERO idea what BIG mater he was talking about but I went in search of some kind of BIG mater and found a remote controlled one.  Not sure if that's what he was expecting but it's now a hit in our house.

 We also gave him a STRIDER bike.  Boy, does he think he's just the BIGGEST thing on that bike.

 It didn't take Landry long to go find his and join in on the fun.

 Please ignore the HORRIBILE cake that was made.  Seriously, SO last minute and SO not thought through.....hopefully he won't remember it in a few years.

Happy Birthday to our Hudson.  

He lights up our home and always makes us smile.  

I'll never get sick of hearing him say:

I lub you

I want some cockcorn

Uh-huh

A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, COME WITH ME, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

I want my fillow (pillow)