Halloween

Considering we whipped out the Christmas tree already, I figured it was about time to post some Halloween pics before I caused total Holiday confusion. Halloween was a fun-filled, two weekend affair this year which involved a costume party at the community center, a parade and Halloween "jubilee" downtown, a pancake breakfast and magic show at Roundhill, AND finally some trick or treating in the hood. Lots of fun, but, needless to say, we were a little Halloweened-out.



A very windy day at the Pumpkin Patch.

Max working his Zoolander stare.

Hud rockin his pumpkin hat.

Bob the Builder at the local community center.

A very happy Yoda.

Back from Palm Desert

Carry-on weiners.

Grammy lookin hot poolside with Hud

Mr. October

Swimming Machine

After Ryan's momentous Hole-in-One, the old timer's came over and forced him to drink lots of Crown Royale.

On the road again....

Amazingly, we survived four 3+ hour long drives in one week- with very few meltdowns- and although there was a lot of packing, unpacking, laundry, repacking and driving involved, we managed to have 2 nice little getaways to Clearlake and Tahoe. Captain Max spent some time commandeering various watercrafts and digging, while Huddy did alot of what he's pictured doing above. Thankfully, grandmas & grandpas were on hand, so Ry and I were able to squeeze in a little Alan Jackson concert and brief, but enjoyable alone time.

Happy Hud!

So- we are finally getting some "return on our investment" and seeing some non-gas-related smiles from our little guy. These were taken between 7 and 9 weeks. Enjoy!

Back by Popular Demand....More Hudson

Sleeping- as usual :) - 4 weeks old


looking concerned (Max must be nearby). 3 weeks old



After our first bath (at 1.5 weeks)


nanny scooter (3 weeks old)


Our first visit with our cousins (from left: Abby, Grace & Emmy)- about one week old

Happy 2nd Birthday MAX!

Our new tool bench is really loud- and we love it. Just one of MANY gifts.


Pancakes for breakfast at Valley Medlyns -just the the right start to a sugar-filled day.


Mom's masterpiece!


Party at Grammy Cathy's house


Blowing out candles with Poppa Tom.

Someone was very happy to finally have a day that was all about HIM again (notice there are no pictures of you-know-who :)

Hudson is 4 Weeks old today!

Wow- time really flies when you are changing a million diapers. Hud is four weeks old today- and what a tumultuous four weeks it's been. Hud, however, has been (knock on wood) a total "angel baby". Max is not quite as excited about him. A hint of jealousy, in addition to the onset of the "terrible two's" (which are NO JOKE btw) have been proving to be quite a challenge. Needless to say, there are time-outs-a-plenty around here :)