First walk of the season

My little bug all bundled for his first outside walk :)

Don't you want to just smooch those smile-y cheeks?

My P-man . . such a cheese :)

Parker had to have his own leash for taking Sparty on the walk too . . .so silly!

P.S. Update on running/working out. Well . . living in Michigan and being that it is still Winter (or whatever this weird weather is lately) I have taken 1 walk/run with the boys. It was the day of this walk. It was sunny and beautiful but only about mid 30s . . .so I couldn't do a whole lot. If I didn't have work all day, and chilly temps and Hudson was a bit older, I wouldn't mind taking both boys when I get home. But time will come! So that's where I am with running . . . lame as it may be! Ha ha! Someday soon . . .seriously. . . I will!

Wordless Wednesday

Heartbreaker!!!

Valentine's Day 2012

Brothers

Bad blogger . . . again . . .but I have taken a few pictures, since I last posted. Life happens, work happens, busy busy busy!!!! Forgive me!Brothers :) Melts my heart!
Chris and I both took today off, P had his 2-year well check today. Only 1 shot needed and he didn't cry for very long after . . .the promise of stickers always helps! Parker is 28 1/2 pounds and 35 inches, he hasn't really gained anything since his 18 month appt but I kinda figured because he is always moving and he's often picky about food lately like most toddlers . . .but he's such a smart little man. Dr. Frye was impressed with all his skills! So proud of our little man!

What else is new?!? . . . not much really. I've been loving trying some new Pintrest recipes (Pizza Bites, King Ranch Chicken, Creamy Chicken Pockets, and Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies!!! ALL DELISH!!!) , we've been able to have some friends over for dinner and lunch, and we've tried to enjoy a little time outside too.

I'm scheduling at least 2 more posts and hope I can catch up on what's going on with all of you!!! :) Have a great week!

3 months

Hudson Thatcher, you are 3 months old now!

I did capture some pictures on your actual 3-month birthday, which was Friday but we've been too busy playing to have time to post yet. Here is what you are up to . . .

- You're in size 2 diapers.

-You're in size 2 shoes

- You're in 3 month (mostly short sleeve onesies and some "big kid" style pants), 3-6 month and a LOT of 6 month clothes. Growing SO fast!

- You weigh about 15 to 15 1/2 pounds, and are about 26 inches

- You are such a happy baby! You jabber and coo all the time, and have the sweetest smile.

- You pretty much go 3 sometimes 4 hours between feedings. Some nights you've waited about 6 1/2 hours between feedings. You are taking bottles at Miss Vicky's and get about 3.5 ounces per bottle. You are still a boob-man just like your brother, and have really started to smile and smile at me while you eat :)

- You are a pretty good napper. You love your paci and snuggling with your blankie and those two things help you fall asleep pretty much on your own when you are tired; but I do still rock and snuggle you too . . because you are growing too fast! You nap at least 2 good naps a day, but typically take 3 naps. You are ready for bed no later than 8:30, but typically between 7:30 and 8:30. You wake about 2 times during the night, and are up for the day usually around 6 or 6:30.

- You are really starting to like books and toys. You like your play-mat and grabbing for toys, and we got out the exersaucer and you're enjoying a different view. You also have enjoyed your high-chair seat for the first time and enjoyed grabbing at your toys.

- You LOVE your big brother! You love to just watch him run around the house. You're really trying to talk to him! You are such a people person, and have to talk to everyone and smile!

We love you little man! You're getting so strong each day!

Party sweets

So much fun to make treats . . . and not too much time either!

And here are my Auntie Gayl's amazing cookies......

She should sell these . . . seriously!:)

P's Birthday Party

I didn't go as crazy with prep for Parker's 2nd birthday . . . with a 2 1/2 month old and going back to work it wasn't likely to happen. I even took the easy way out and had it somewhere else so I didn't even have to clean my house. And, seriously, the day before I was decorating the cupcakes and cakes and both boys were sleeping and angels the whole time I was busy. God knew I needed to get a few things done :)

We had his party at a local Pizza place (they have a "party room" so we reserved that) and Parker loves watching them "toss the dough" through this little window by the kitchen. We got balloons, made favors, food was taken care of, and cupcakes and cake made by me, and the cutest cookies made by my Auntie Gayl (I'll share that stuff on Friday!)

I'm TWO mateys!!!!

P's birthday

My birthday boy :) Somehow . . . he's 2!


One of our fav books . . .has this adorbs teacher-y thing to go along with it (Lakeshore!!!) and it also happens to be a favorite book of P's. Such an easy present to think of!

What boy doesn't need a helmet . .and some hydration at the same time . .haha!

He had to keep coming and checking himself out in the glass on the oven :) (Perfect gifts Grams! Parker loves it!)

Party pictures on Wednesday . . . .and likely a few more on Friday . . .