The Confer Family

Miss You Little Buddy

2012-02-06T00:11:00.002-06:00

A Very Special Day!

2012-01-21T21:30:00.006-06:00

Today is a very special day for 3 big reasons. My husband was born 33 years ago and my beautiful twin boys Hudson and Dean were also born 2 years ago today! Life would be so dull with out my boys!

We colored pictures of Sodor. For all those non Thomas people out there that is where they live.

We made train necklaces out of dyed wagon wheel pasta. The wheels look like train wheels.

Eli came to help us celebrate!

Carter came too! Thanks Autumn...I know you didn't feel well.

The boys loved all the presents..they really caught on this year. They were a little over stimulated afterward.

We are very blessed parents.

We also celebrated Denver's Birthday that evening.

I made this cake by buying a simple cake from Kroger and adding a picture. More icing and candy! Worked out perfect. There is one candy missing...Dean ate it!

Denver got a few of his favorite things! Starbucks, a mug to drink it in, a warm pull over, and gift cards to get more downloads for his kindle.

Thank you to those who made Denver feel special as well...he is a wonderful husband and father. He does such a good job with the boys and leading our family!

Painting a Snowman

2012-01-16T19:32:00.003-06:00

The boys made a wonderful little snowman tonight with GiGi. This was the first time they painted. They loved it. We used our new easel Mimi! : )

Happy $%#@ th Birthday Mom!

2012-01-05T21:15:00.003-06:00

We celebrated Mom's (GiGi's) Birthday tonight. This one was a pretty big one for mom. I said no one was counting candles!

The boys loved their special cupcake!

Christmas Morning

2011-12-25T09:35:00.005-06:00

The boys are up and going! They loved all the things Santa brought him and said thank you Santa!

This is a longer video...watch if you want. Posted for family!

T'was the Night Before Christmas...

2011-12-24T20:39:00.004-06:00

We've continued our tradition of reading Up on the House Top with Hudson and Dean! Hudson wanted Mommy to ready it, but he eventually let Daddy do it. They are nestled in their beds so Santa better get busy!

Giving Daddy kisses!

H was very tired! He wanted to pay some more with his new Thomas set!

Taylor Christmas 2011

2011-12-21T08:53:00.005-06:00

We enjoyed getting to spend some of the holiday season with Madison and Paige and of course Rosemary! She is soo sweet! The boys are starting to get used to her even Hudson. : )

Posing like a big boy!

Love this!

My little angel!

The men

Such a cute outfit!

I'm not partial but we think Madison looks a bit like Tebow!

I got the cutest cards from Rosemary!

Thank you so much for the trucks and cars!

We attempted a grandchildren pic...Hudson laying in the background was having no part of it!

Alabama Christmas 2011

2011-12-17T20:02:00.005-06:00

This was the first year ever of my life that my Papa has not been at his home for christmas. He is now in a rehab facility in town. We enjoyed seeing all the family and loved seeing Grandma too! She never misses a day of sitting by my Papa's bed..truly an example.

Rosemary's First Christmas!

Madeline graduated with her masters this semester!

Gill and Elijah have a new little grandson named Elijah. Precious boy!

Paige, Madeline and Annie

Garrison and Wyland

Uncle Madison, Dad and Elijah

Arnette

Rebecca and Rumi...such a happy girl!

The boys loved their sun glasses!

Stella

I still have the magic touch...I have put Rosemary to sleep twice now! Sweet girl!

Playing with Carter at 23 Months!

2011-12-15T09:28:00.003-06:00

We really enjoyed the weather yesterday! Thanks for coming Carter and Autumn. Sometimes Mommies need pick me ups too!

Can't wait to meet the newest member of the Maxwell Family! : )

It's Starting To Look

2011-12-11T21:30:00.007-06:00

A Lot Like Christmas! My Uncle David came to visit and brought the boys a car ramp and cars! The boys love it. The prefer to play with it closed though..go figure.

Thanks so much Uncle David!

We decorated our tree the first week of December. The boys loved it. They would throw the ornaments on the tree and run to get more.

We also went to the annual Sheppard Reunion. The boys had fun playing with cousins. Jill and Dean could pass as siblings.

Giving Hugs!

Dean has learned to give kisses. It is the sweetest thing!

The loved the giant Ho Ho!

Bath Time at 22 Months

2011-12-05T20:50:00.004-06:00

The boys are just getting to be more and more fun each month! They are both talking and repeating everything. So we have to be very careful. They are especially a hoot in the tub.

Swimming

Hudson going in for a kiss!

I try to stop this sucking...but they won't so I gave up.

Patting his beard!

Touch Down!

Got a love them!

Thanksgiving 2011

2011-11-26T22:25:00.006-06:00

Twins at Work!

2011-11-15T19:17:00.001-06:00

The boys love to help in the kitchen now! They are doing the laundry here...such a big help. : )

Brotherly Love

2011-11-10T19:53:00.004-06:00

We had a busy day today! The boys are so funny when they take care of each other. I just love watching them.

Rosemary

2011-11-06T07:46:00.005-06:00

My sweet little niece is finally here! She is perfect from head to toe. She has light brown hair and a sweet little smile. We enjoyed getting to see her so much! Congratulations Uncle Madison and Aunt Paige!

La Vie En Rose Cottage

2011-11-02T20:23:00.005-05:00

You can now find my Little Audrey's Flower Shop items in this Cottage Chic Boutique! I'm super excited about this new store located in Lenox Village. Come in and check it out for yourself. You can find my pillows and lampshades scattered throughout and my paintings and hair accessories in the boutique area in the back.

My Lampshade is behind the T!

I bet you can pick out my flower hair accessories!

I spot a canvas!

Hmmm pillow..

and another one!

More of my items will hit the cottage each week! Stay tuned and happy shopping!

Trunk or Treat 2011!

2011-10-31T20:53:00.003-05:00

We went to Trunk or Treat at Antioch again this year! The boys didn't totally understand everything...but they caught on that people were giving them candy. As Dean says, "DEDE"! Hudson did not like the masks to much but still wanted to walk! Dean helped my Mom hand out Candy. I think Denver even enjoyed some Nerds!

He wouldn't get any closer to Grandad..he had a mask on!

I think they both ate about 5 suckers!

Hudson kept saying he wanted a different one.

My parents were Underdog!

My good friend Laura's little boy Cody was also a cow...so cute!

Fun at the Farm!

2011-10-30T15:35:00.007-05:00

We took the boys to another pumpkin patch to do something fallish with GiGi and Grandad. The boys had a blast!

Sweet Cows

They loved this little house..it had brooms!

Potty Training!

We Carved a Pumkin at GiGi's! The boys would only look at it if we turned the lights off!

My Favorite Pics from London

2011-10-25T21:12:00.006-05:00

These are some of my favorites pics of London. I have to say we had a really great time! It was a trip of a life time! I'll tell the boys about it some day.

London Day 4

2011-10-12T16:24:00.012-05:00

We had another relaxing day here in jolly old England. We went back to the park to play in the tee-pee's and Hudson wanted to get on the frog. The boys are soo funny...they talk and play so well together now. Hudson is trying to tell me stories...very cute! After our nap we headed back to the Museum of Natural History. This time we looked at animals!

The hippo

Cases and Cases of birds! Mom...you would have loved it!

This escalator went through a giant Earth...so cool!

Hudson told Daddy he saw bones.

They have these cool booths all over.

This is the garden portion of Hyde park...beautiful!

Rode the see saw today.

Might be one of the cutest pics of Dean yet!

Dean's new past time...feeding the pigeons!

London Day 3

2011-10-11T17:02:00.015-05:00

Today we visited the Museum of Natural Sciences. It is free to the public...very cool. We spent an hour on one floor and there is another building we haven't even seen yet. We will go every day I think. The boys loved it. Oh and hurray for me for navigating London streets all by myself!

History of the automobile

They had a really neat toddler section that the boys loved. This was one of those foe water simulations. The boys started swimming just like they do in the bath tub.

They showed the history of the train as well. The boys were upset because they wanted to ride in all the trains, cars, and boats. Dean created a boat out of the bench..so that solved the problem.

Space History

The outside of the Museum of Natural Science.

We go back to the park each afternoon when they wake up. We took crackers to feed the ducks. We shared our crackers with two other children that really wanted to feed the ducks!

Hudson got brave...not in this pic but the duck ate a cracker out of his hand and nipped him!

Eating Dinner...Dean is coloring.

They had a mall with some riding toys. Hudson said Money when we walked up to them...he is too sharp!

He rode the boat 6 times.

We'll, see what we get into tomorrow. Oh, I forgot to mention that the boys and I are on a half London half Tennessee schedule. We sleep till 11:15 am. London time and then they go down at about 10:00 pm. This gives them a chance to see Daddy! It's perfect. The transition back won't be too bad either.

London Day 2

2011-10-10T16:29:00.010-05:00

The boys and I did not get up until 11:15 am London time...remember we are 6 hours ahead. I had to make them wake up. We went to Hyde Park to explore the play ground and see the swans...this is new to the boys. We had a really nice day.

This is the park that was built in Diana's honor..it had wooden houses, boats and animals. Very cool!

This is the mast of the big wooden ship that was built in Diana's honor.

This swinging bridge was very unique...the boys loved trying to cross it.

I guess they still have jet lag!

Eating some of the freshest strawberries in our flat.

Our view from the window. The boys say nana and grape all day because they can see them at the market across the street.

We went back to the park this evening to run around just a little. The bears had fun!

Daddy got off work and we headed to dinner. We found an italian resturant that had really good lasagna and pizza. We also had this awsome goat cheese spread with rasberry drizzled over the bread. I am going to have to recreate this one.

We are headed to the museum tomorrow.

London Day 1

2011-10-09T13:57:00.009-05:00

Ahhh, sitting in London in our little flat on our first night blogging. The boys are asleep and the weather is perfectly fallish. We have the window open and can hear the sound of the occasional car outside. We made it! The nine hour flight was tough, but we are here now and loving it. The boys are thrilled and have adjusted well. We found a wonderful bistro type restaurant that was delicious. We ordered pizza and pancheta rigattoni...mmmm! Boys loved the faccaocia bread too!We walked the streets around the hotel to get me familiar with my surroundings and went to Hyde Park! Not a bad start to this two week vacation!

Yes, this is Dean!

Our hotel

Kensington Palace..being renovated for the new Prince and Princess.

Watching some dogs in London

Hyde Park

Love the hats!

Well, off to bed for another fun filled day of new adventures with my boys!

GiGi and MiMi are Back!

2011-10-06T14:17:00.004-05:00

GiGi made it back in town from seeing Papa and Mimi came to visit to help us get ready for London! The boys have been loving all of this!

Dean will fight you for this stroller!

Playing at Brielle's school.

Feeding the turtle.

We went to the park this morning to feed the gucks again!

Playing with Pap and Grandad

2011-09-30T13:14:00.004-05:00

We've been playing at the park alot lately since the weather is so nice. Yesterday was 80 and today was only 65. Pap came back through town and Grandad went to owl creek with us! Where are Mimi and GiGi?

Can you tell we like to swing?

Centennial Park with Daddy and Mommy

2011-09-30T13:08:00.003-05:00

On Tuesday I took the boys down to the park to see Daddy for lunch! They love to play more and more each day!

We counted and they can hang for about 12 sec. ...we think that's pretty good!

Feeding the gucks and goose.

Ft. Lauderdale Day 4

2011-09-28T12:27:00.005-05:00

Day 4 was our last day at the pool and beach. We had a relaxing time at the pool...then played in the fountain outside the hotel. The boys spent 45 minutes sticking there heads in the water...very funny! The traffic loved it too. Later that night I took them to Wendy's and then to the beach for a few pics. I managed to capture a few good ones. All and all we had a very nice time and are glad that we tagged along with Daddy. I think he was glad too!

In this picture the boys were jumping up and down as usual and the wind caught Deans hair! Everyone loves this one.

Ft. Lauderdale Day 3

2011-09-26T20:16:00.005-05:00

On day 3 we went to a local playground in the morning and then played by the pool. We also went back to the beach.

They boys loved to kick in the water. Dean would jump to me all day. Hudson was brave enough to walk along the step. Major progress.

Which way to the waves man?

This is how the boys slept each night. They did so well. They even slept through two fire alarms..right over their bed!

Looking for shells!

Burying his dinosaur.

Day three went well too! No spankings to this point.

Pumpkin Fun!

2011-09-25T15:08:00.006-05:00

We went to Walden Farm yesterday to ring in fall. It was the perfect time to go. The weather was wonderful. The boys loved the animals and the farmer!

Pumpkin won first place.

Trying to see the pigs better.

Picking our pumpkins. Hudson named his Red...and Dean named his Baby.

Hudson loved the tractor!

Watching the train...they both didn't want to get on it because it sounded like a lawn mower.

Ft. Lauderdale Day 2

2011-09-24T22:47:00.004-05:00

On day two Daddy went to work..so we just stayed at the hotel pool and sand area on the intercoastal waterway. It was a great day and the boys made friends with many of the hotel staff! They were so nice to us.

The boys loved this egg shaped bed overlooking the water. They would pretend they were going nite nite.

You can still see a little of Dean's scar on his chest..but it looks really good!

We saw lizards everywhere! Dean loved it and Hudson liked it okay. This one crawled right out in the middle of the boys digging. Dean spent much of his time trying to find him again. We had to tell him that it went nite nite.

This is a water taxi...many of them stopped right by our hotel. Hudson loved to say ellow taxi.

One of the only times I could get them together for a picture.

Looking for a lizard or a boat.

We ate with Denver's Audit team at P.F. Changs right near the hotel. This was a fountain outside.

Denver taught the boys agua for water sometime ago...so now they don't even say water.

Day 2 was lots of fun! Still more to come.

Ft. Lauderdale Day 1

2011-09-23T22:03:00.005-05:00

We left bright and early for the airport on Sunday morning! The boys were excited...I'd been preping them all week. They had no idea what a beach is but could say the word. They cried for the first 10 minutes and then passed out in my arms...I rested too! I recommend flying over driving any day.

We checked in to the hotel and went straight to the beach. They both loved the sand!

Checking out the boat!

They both love their "shobels."

Dean loved the water...he swam with Daddy. Mommy doesn't do the ocean.

Hudson was content to dig in the sand on the first day.

Our view from the palm trees we were laying under.

Check it out! Denver has been working really hard in the gym. ; )

We had a great first day at the beach with the boys! We also found a really great new york style pizza place for dinner! Yum!

Day 2 will come tomorrow.

Ft. Lauderdale 2011

2011-09-20T21:12:00.001-05:00

Pictures Coming Soon..Blog wouldn't upload my pics. They are on facebook so you can friend me there if you just can't wait! : ) Lot's of fun commentary will also be coming.

Weston Came to Play

2011-09-14T10:57:00.004-05:00

Weston came to play this morning...before the sun got too hot. My boys had a little trouble sharing. They share with eachother..but have trouble with new people. By the end they were doing much better! Thanks for coming Weston.

Bath Time at 19 Months

2011-09-12T20:03:00.005-05:00

The boys love bathtime. Daddy has taught them how to shave and Mimi got a toy shaving kit that they use now. They like to swim and slide all over the tub. It can get a little crazy!

Dean likes to lay down in the tub.

Trip to See Granny and Pappy

2011-09-06T12:49:00.007-05:00

After Dinosaur world we drove on to Frankfort, Ky. We visited with Denver's Family for a couple days. The boys had a blast as usual. Thanks for having us Granny!

Out for our morning swim after breakfast.

visiting pappy

he loved seeing the boys

Denver and Denver

Dinosaur World

2011-09-05T22:52:00.006-05:00

On Saturday we ventured up to Dinosaur World with Grandad and GiGi. The boys loved it..even Hudson. He didn't say bye bye until we saw a dinosaur with really big teeth...can't say that I blame him. Dean was running through the Dinosaur walk..he's a pretty fast little guy too! We had a good time.

Digging in the boneyard.

Daddy and Dean

Hudson and Daddy

Run Denver Run!

Thanks for driving up to go with us Grandad and GiGi!

Swimming with Carter!

2011-09-01T13:53:00.004-05:00

We swam with Carter for the last time in our big pool. Everyone got in even Hudson! Dean blowing bubbles.

Giving hugs!

H swimming!

They loved the butterflies.

Isn't he precious!

Hello DADA!

The Crew

Swimming, Cooking and Cleaning

2011-08-30T21:54:00.004-05:00

I took the boys by myself to swim the other day since we will be alone at the beach and pool in Ft. Lauderdale in September while Daddy is working. Hudson didn't get in at all, but Dean swam and swam.

I got the boys a new kitchen at the otter creek sale. They love it! As they say, "Cooking Cooking"!

Oh, Dean loves to carry this balloon around.

Hudson calls this his pancake.

The other day I was cleaning the back door of all the cute little handprints. I left the paper towels a little too close to the edge of the table. Hudson got them and was cleaning!

Dean joined right in!

I love that they want to help me!

Busy! Busy!! Busy!!!

2011-08-25T12:37:00.006-05:00

I don't think any of this needs an explaination! : )

Bathtime, Brushtime, Bedtime!

2011-08-21T19:49:00.003-05:00

The boys love bathtime even more at 19 months! They like to write on the tub with bath markers and love to tell you what each of the picture blocks are example, "tow, cuck, cat". They also love to talk about letters. They are so eager to learn and are like little sponges.

cute little birthmark

wanting out

The boys love to brush their teeth..this is good since my family has a history of liking the dentist and wanting to make him happy!

Toothbrush out passy in...and goodnight!

Owl Creek with Weston!

2011-08-17T12:57:00.003-05:00

We went to the park this morning for a little play time with Mr. Weston. I asked Dean if he wanted to go to see Weston from class and he said,"no". He thought we were going to church. Hudson said, "park"!

Eating all of Weston's grapes.

Some goldfish too.

Dean sat right in Weston's lap..very funny!

My Little Explorers

2011-08-10T17:24:00.003-05:00

This is about as close as we will get to deep sea exploring!

Playing with GiGi

2011-08-09T19:28:00.006-05:00

We've been spending a little extra time playing with GiGi since she starts back to school really soon. We visited her elementary playground Monday. The boys loved the grasshopper and "hair plane!" We got their passport pics made on Tuesday and went to Centinnial Park to eat and play.

Thanks for taking a break to come and see us Daddy!

Everything goes on the head.

Hey, I thought we were feeding the "ucks!"

I had never seen a duck stand on their head before...very funny!

Thanks for helping me GiGi...the boys have been a handful this week!

Early Morning Trip to Owl Creek with Mommy

2011-08-04T20:20:00.003-05:00

We decided to hit the park early and beat the heat. It was perfect for about 45 min. The boys played and played....Hudson also made a new friend.

Not wanting to swing. He says, "Gno..Gno", when he doesn't want to do something.

Love this toothy smile! He loves to swing...he also liked it as a baby.

Loving the caterpiller.

Dean held on for about 45 seconds! He is getting so much stronger

We Love Chick-fil-a!

2011-08-03T21:49:00.003-05:00

We ventured to Chick-fil-a today since it was sooo hot outside. I think everyone had the same idea. We just love this place. The staff is so nice and helpful..not to mention the play area. The boys did really well and enjoyed playing.

Water and More Water

2011-08-01T22:41:00.003-05:00

We went swimming this morning with the Rozell's. Ford has learned to swim and does such a great job! Cody and Dean can be water buddies...they're just not afraid of anything. Hudson did get in today for just a little while.

Hudson's Butterfly! He was thrilled.

We let the boys get in the hose this evening. Dean was upset about something...but we never could figure it out. He was piteful.

I hate when he cries like this.

Having a little fun...Hudson even let Dean spray him. As Hudson would say, " Deany, Deany!"

Hudson wanting in the car! He figured out how to turn the lights on and off.

We finally had to resort to this!

Swimming with the Withrows

2011-07-28T12:55:00.005-05:00

We met my bestfriend from highschool at the pool today! We've been trying to get together for awhile now...hard sometimes with all the kidos. We had a blast. Thanks for coming with us Gigi and Sandra.

My little fish

He likes the sun...but not the water.

This is my model pose.

Ty had a lot of fun in the big pool. He can stand in the "3ft" water.

Kolton is getting so big..such a cutie.

Where's my food Mommy?

No matter how long we've been apart or what happens in between Kandace and I always Click right back when we see eachother. Love you girl! See you again soon!

Playing at the Mall

2011-07-26T13:50:00.002-05:00

It is supposed to be close to 100 degrees today...so we opted to play inside. The boys had fun at the play area in the mall. Thanks for helping me Mimi and Brielle!

This little girl was a piece of work...she told the boys they couldn't get in the boat because she was laying down. She then kicked Dean...we decided to go somewhere else!

The boys also love these riding toys!

Visit to ABC

2011-07-20T21:48:00.007-05:00

Antioch Bible Camp that is! We rode down with Autumn and Carter...the boys all did well! Ice and french fries helped us make it the last 45 min.

The boys wasted no time making friends.

We had to take turns on the tricycle.Meeting at the water cooler

Dean had never seen so much sand..he went and put his face in it. I guess he thought it was water.

Carter did not want to be sprayed...but he loved spraying!

This is a 300,000 dollar military robot that can disable bombs. A member at Antioch who is in the armed forces was able to bring it!

Can you tell it was hot?!

Thanks for going with us Autumn....it made it sooo much more fun.

Weekend in Cincinatti

2011-07-17T13:48:00.019-05:00

We spent the weekend in Cincinatti with the Confer family. We had so much Fun!

Telling brother secrets.

Spending time with Pap.

Thanks for reading with me Nina.

You too Mimi!

Hanging with Aunt Chantelle.

Hudson loved the whale...

as did Chantelle!

So much alike!

Dan and Aunt Chantelle

We also went to the Cincinatti Zoo.

Dean loved the goats!

Hudson fed the birds.

We visited one of the largest indoor train museums. There was so much for the boys to do! Can you say Thomas!

There was a large wooden train that the boys could climb in and shovel coal.

Riding the Train.

We hope to see everyone again soon! Thanks for putting up with us.

Swimming with Eli

2011-07-09T21:43:00.005-05:00

We had our good friends Matt and Lori over with their son Eli. Denver works with Matt and we took our birthing classes together...so long ago. They boys really had a blast!

Helping Daddy get ready for our company.

Taking a break.

Eli loved our cars.

Eli brought a little motor cycle. They boys were in heaven!

Playing in the Sprinkler

2011-07-08T22:31:00.004-05:00

The boys played in the sprinkler at GiGi's the other day. Dean loved it of course and Hudson thought it was just okay...he managed to have a little fun.

July 4th Weekend

2011-07-06T13:07:00.005-05:00

We had a really nice July 4th Weekend. We celebrated Dad's Birthday, swam with Aunt Bri and watched the fireworks from my Aunt Gina's Condo on West End!

Getting ready

Dean was blowing bubbles and Hudson thought it was hillarious.

We also walked to the park before the firewords so the boys could play.

cousin Kenzie and Maddie were a big help with the boys

strong boys..thanks for holding me cousin Benton

Dean said he was ready to go by saying bye bye to everyone!

Happy Birthday Grandad!

2011-07-01T22:06:00.004-05:00

We celebrated my Dad's Birthday tonight at the Noah's Ark Playground. We had fun eating pizza and icecream! Thanks for having us...we love you Grandad!

Our special card read...Don't be too crabby...it's just another birthday! We love you just the way you are! There were also pictures of the boys in the crab swim suits on the inside.

We also got to see the pictures from my Dad's mission trip.

Swimming with Aunt Bri

2011-06-30T14:39:00.004-05:00

We went to Brielle's pool today...we had lots of fun eating and swimming! Thanks for having us.

My cousin gave me these swim trunks for the boys...too cute!

Check out our new life vests.

He loves sunglasses!

as does Brielle

Check Please!

The boys wanted to go to sleep on the way home...but we made it to our beds First!

18 Month Checkup

2011-06-30T14:21:00.004-05:00

We went a little early for our 18 month checkup since we needed to make sure we got rid of our last ear infections...and we did! Dr. Ricafort said the boys were speaking very well for their age and were very strong! No shots this time...we have to wait a little longer.

Dean's Stats:

Height-32.5 in 66%

Weight-24 lbs 30%

Head-47.5 cm 47%

Hudson's Stats:

Height-32.5 in 66%

Weight-25 lbs 8 oz 54%

Head-47.5 cm 47%

Denver is in Denver

2011-06-27T21:13:00.003-05:00

Thanks to my Mom and Brielle for helping me today while Denver is in Denver.

more ice peez

waiving at the neighbor

First Time Playing in the Rain!

2011-06-26T17:03:00.002-05:00

17 Months

2011-06-24T14:05:00.004-05:00

It's hard to believe we are 17 months now! We are having so much fun...I am super busy with these little guys.

Here are a few of the things Dean is doing:

-eats everything..but cheese
-still sleeps very well at night and takes 2 naps a day
-runs everywhere
-loves his Daddy's car
-loves to be held and to give hugs
-says many words here are a few..bowl, boat, mow, hi, bye bye, ice, ball, water
-he laughs at everything
-likes to test me with a smile
-loves to swim and play outside
-loves his car
-likes to sweep
-loves music
-likes Thomas the Train

Here are a few of the things Hudson is doing:

-talking and repeating everything. Here are some of the words...cake, eat, chair, plane, car, truck, bowl, spoon, ice, shoe, broom and Thomas
-is a great sleeper and takes 2 naps a day
-loves all his food
-climbs on everything
-loves his car and giving it gas
-loves to play with the hose
-cleans and sweeps
-likes to read his books
-likes to jump on the bed
-he is the leader of the two
-he loves to be outside
-likes water but doesn't really want to get in
-likes Thomas the Train

Swimming with Cousins

2011-06-22T13:35:00.004-05:00

The weather let up long enough for us to swim with some cousins. Thanks for coming Annie, Maddie and Kenzie!

We brought our paint brushes to paint with the water. Maddie painted the whole pool.

Kenzie is a bug lover...she found a butterfly that she got attached to.

Hudson was not happy until I let him eat the cupcakes we brought. He says "cake, cake".

It worked out for Paige and Madison to come too thanks for helping me.

The boys loved this puddle.

Happy parents to be.

Hudson and Dean were brave enough to jump in to GiGi and I...we are making progress.

First Visit to the Dentist

2011-06-21T14:24:00.004-05:00

We took the boys to Dr. King this morning for their first check-up. Hudson did okay until he had to lay down. He also did not like Dr. King looking at his teeth. Dean liked the cleaning...but also cried when Dr. King looked at his teeth. Both boys teeth looked great and the spaces between Hudson's is a good sign that he will have lot of room for all his teeth. She said we had been cleaning them well! Yeah! We must start flossing after they get their two year molars. Each boy got to pick a toy when we were done. It was a great first visit.

They loved the waiting room! There was a fish tank and riding toys! Can you find GiGi in this pic?

Father's Day Weekend

2011-06-19T22:04:00.007-05:00

We had a fun and eventful Father's Day Weekend! We took the boys to Chattanooga again to the Aquarium. On Sunday we drove on over to Alabama to see my grandparents.

First we ate at Chili's after checking into the hotel. The boys loved the elevator.

Dean loved to be upclose with the animals...Hudson not so much he preferred the stroller.

He did get out in the butterfly house.

The hotel had a really nice pool...the boys enjoyed the spraying water.

They had the neatest firepit that the boys would sit and watch...Denver said this was his favorite.

visiting Papa

The boys loved Papa's lake. Hudson said pool when we got there.

sharing

Happy Father's Day to Daddy, Grandad, Papa, Pap and Pappy! We love you!

Do We Really Need an Excuse...

2011-06-11T19:35:00.004-05:00

to eat chocolate?! Well, of course...Happy 86th Birthday Papa! We love you!

Swimming with the Rozells

2011-06-09T13:13:00.004-05:00

We invited the Rozell boys to swim with us this morning. The pool felt great on this very hot day! We had trouble making it this morning...Dean was into everything and decided to spill a cup of watered down milk on his head and my new floors. Oh, well...we can mop them later. Thanks for coming Ford and Cody...we had fun!

Thanks for coming to help me GiGi...it is very hard to watch these guys by myself!

The boys kept wanting to sit in their chairs...it's a big deal I guessWe brought the baby pool with us this time...they all seem to like it.

Centennial Park in the Evening

2011-06-08T20:11:00.004-05:00

We met Daddy after work at the Park for dinner. The boys have never seen squirrels before...we don't have them in our neighborhood. They were coming up and eating our chips...they loved it! The boys and Denver sure worked up a sweat.

They love these new sippy cups...they squeal when I give them to them.

Who Needs Merry Maids..

2011-06-08T16:03:00.001-05:00

when you have two cute little janitors! Like I said the boys love to clean! Enjoy!

Uncle Madison and Aunt Paige Came to Visit!

2011-06-03T10:37:00.005-05:00

Well, I can offically say now that my brother Madison and Paige are expecting a baby! We are so excited to have a cousin soon! Glad you got to come and visit.

Giving kisses

Had to show my skills.

Strip down before bathtime. They were saying hi to our neighbor Dave.

We've been taking the boys to swim at the pool in the morning before their first nap. They seem to like it pretty well. Hudson is still getting use to the cold water.

Working Hard and Playing Harder!

2011-06-02T11:26:00.003-05:00

My boys love to pretend like they are working. The sweep, mow and dust...Hudson would cook if he could! However, when work gets old they love to play..especially in the water!

Are you thirsty buddy?

Brush your hair!

Daddy Is Home!!

2011-05-29T21:16:00.003-05:00

Daddy finally made it home this evening after several delays in Chicago! Both boys were thrilled! They love their Pattington Bears. Dean gave slobbery kisses to Denver when he woke up! We also went to Cane Ridge Park with his sisters and Dan Chantelle's boyfriend to visit since they are still in town.

This ones for you Debi!

Noah's Ark Playground

2011-05-27T20:52:00.005-05:00

We went to the Noah's Ark playground at my Dad's church today! It was the perfect overcast day. The boys loved it! They kept coming up to the picture and pointing.

Just like on the Ark they came two by two!

Love this smile!

Always focused.

They both can now climb up the slides including the Tornado slide.

The boys really miss Daddy..when we pull up to the Park they say Dadda? Dadda? Can't wait for him to come home too!

Brielle Came to Help

2011-05-25T20:29:00.004-05:00

Brielle came to help me with the boys since Denver has been out of town since last Thursday. They are pretty wild these days...I think we are hitting the terrible twos early. We are having trouble with hitting, biting and taking toys. Well, Hudson takes things from Dean...since Hudson is the big brother. We love them anyway...despite these new challenges!

Climbing up and going down backwards...this is new as of today.

Hudson loves the sandbox!

Hudson has started repeating some words. We never know when he is going to do this..we think he said Dean tonight!

Dean still growls like a Dragon sometimes...very cute!

Good Dean bite the ball not Momma or Hudson.

Looking for Hud.

Ford and Cody

2011-05-24T14:07:00.003-05:00

We went to my good friend Laura's house to play with her boys...2 boys + 2 boys =crazy fun! Laura and I agreed that boys are just different..as they should be. Thanks for having us we enjoyed it!

My mom made these shirts to go with the boys new swimsuits..I couldn't wait to use them so we wore them today.

Our attempt at a group shot!

Got to love those chubby cheeks!