Hudson hearts A Little Artsy!

Hudson loves all things art. So, a few months ago when my friend Jessica told me about A Little Artsy, I knew that this would be right up Hudson's alley. I set up a little class for him to go to this morning and it did not disappoint! This is definitely something we will do several times a year!

The first art project was painting a pumpkin.

He was concentrating so hard the entire time, so he looks really serious in these pics!
The second project was a spooky tree. I had to draw a tree with some sort of white thing (you can tell I'm seriously artistic huh?) and then he was supposed to paint over it and the tree would pop out. Very cool!
Next up was using these dobbers. Afterwards he said this was his favorite part. I think Santa might need to put some of these in his stocking! :)

The teacher asked him to tell her what his picture was so she could name it and he called it "Circles and Trees"...how cute is that?!?

His three finished projects!

The kiddos got suckers for doing so well.

Hudson, Avery, Ellie, and baby Greyson

When I put Hudson in the car I told him his tongue was blue. He asked me to take a picture so he could see it. NUT!

Thanks A Little Artsy...we will be back!!!

Owens Farm

Today we went to Owens Farm with some of our MOPS group. This is the third year we have gone and Hudson LOVED it like he always does...SUCH a fun place!

It took a lot of convincing, but he finally posed for this picture.

He was a little unsure of the goats this year. He only wanted to feed the babies, but it is a little tricky with the big, pushy ones around. He finally started dropping the food on the side.
He absolutely LOVED running through the maze this year!

We spent a LONG time looking at the chickens and roosters. Hudson even asked to go back to look at them once we had left, which is funny because he was terrified of the chickens at the Arboretum!

Goofball! This is definitely a Fall tradition that we will continue!

Pumpkin Head

A week ago we made our first trip to the Arboretum. This is definitely an October tradition...Hudson's first trip was when he was 2 months old! This year he was all about putting the pumpkins on his head. Who knows where he gets this stuff?!?

This face cracks me up...you would think the pumpkin weighed 50 pounds...HA!

My little pumpkin head!
Avery decided she would join in the fun...

Then Stone...

It was a great first trip this year with several more trips planned!

SURPRISE!!!

My birthday is at the end of September and it was great this year! I spent the weekend before shopping with family, the actual day with some friends and then that night with Kelly and Hudson. Then, I went to a fun lunch the following Sunday with some of my besties, and then another fun dinner the following Monday with some more of my besties. I kept joking that it was the best "extended" birthday ever because it just kept going. Little did I know, it wasn't over yet. My sweet hubby threw a surprise party for me this past Saturday and I walked in from shopping to a house full of friends and family. It was the best surprise ever! The best part was that it was OU/TX so everyone was decked out in their gear and we watched the game while the kids played and played and played. OU was so sweet too...they won the game for my birthday. Wasn't that nice of them?!? :)

Walked in to see this on the other side of the dining room!
The weather was perfect and many of us stayed outside to watch the game!

The annual OU/TX game shot of Kelly and my Dad. (Kelly wasn't smiling like this at the end of the game!)

At half time, all the kids took turns blowing out the candles. It was precious!

I didn't have the camera out until later in the day, so I missed getting pictures of everyone there, but I did manage to snag a few.

Kara, Dena, Cara

Leslie, Dena, Aurora

The best husband in the world!

Hudson sporting his TX shirt now. He had to switch shirts after his nap. Poor thing...he's going to be so confused!

As you can see, we celebrated until dark. It was the best day and I am so thankful for all of my friends and family that were able to help celebrate!! Love you all!! :)

Abstract Artist

Hudson loves all things art. So, when his birthday was approaching and gift ideas were being asked, I immediately knew he needed an easel with paints. Aunt Shani and Uncle Geoff jumped on the idea and stocked this little man up. He now asks to paint at LEAST once a week and it is the cutest thing. He LOVES mixing colors and is definitely an abstract artist! :)

This particular day he told me he was going to paint a rainbow. It started like that, but quickly turned into a big blob!

I love his look of concentration...he is always very serious while painting.

The finished project!

Shaving with Daddy

Kelly normally leaves for work before Hudson wakes up in the morning, but every once in a while he goes in a little bit later and these days are always a special treat for Hudson. This morning was one of those mornings and I walked into the bathroom to find this cuteness:

Daddy and Hudson shaving together! LOVE it!
No worries...this razor doesn't have a blade attached.

I love mornings like this! :)

A Hat

Definition of a hat: noun, a shaped covering for the head, usually with a crown and brim, esp. for wear outdoors.

I think this works! :)