Huds' 1st Christmas!

At Anthem in front of the most gigantic Christmas tree! A fun day shopping - short sleeves, lunch outside and toes wiggling in the sun. A beautifully warm day!
In fact, this entire Christmas season has been wonderful.  I am so fortunate to get two weeks off to spend with my growing boy.  The weather has been great, the cuddles are fantastic and we even got to visit with family.  My mom and dad came to town and are staying with us.  This means Hudson gets even more cuddles and kisses AND gets to break a few rules!
He gets middle-of-the-night snuggles with Grandma and gets tons of playtime with Grandpa Cool D!  We will be sad when they leave but will look forward to the next time we get to see them.

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Dinner at The Old Tortilla Factory

A fun dinner with the Crisp family.

First Straw!

Out to lunch while Grandma Nicoletti and Grandpa Cool D are in town!  Hudson is not quite sure how he feels about sippy-cups, but loves drinking water from a straw.

Lunch with Grandma!

Lunch with Mommy!

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Black Friday

At the Mall of America with Mommy on Black Friday!  Brrrrrrr.... it is chilly in Minnesota.

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Choo Choo!

Grandma and Huds riding the train in the first indoor mall in America - Southdale!

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Hud bounce!

Hudson loves Grandma and Grandpa Cool D's house - first he gets to ride on a plane, then he gets a comfy new bundle me in his car seat (he was rubbing his head all over it), he gets to stay up late AND he gets new toys!  He is a bouncing machine!

Baby Food!

I had never even thought of making Huds baby food until Barbi had filled my head with all the wonderful benefits. I LOVE making it!
Some of Hudson's favorites :
*bananas
*apples
*avocado
*squash - all kinds
*mangoes
*sweet potatoes

If feels really good to be able to do this for our lil bear!

More Goodies for the Bear!

I bought these ADORABLE little snack bags for Huds from Etsy.   Pretty soon they will be filled with Cheerios and other yummy snacks.  He is getting too big!

Baby Haters

Hmmm...  I was never aware of how many places in Phoenix actually hate babies.  It is crazy.  If you sell baby clothes, assume people with babies will shop there.  If you advertise in Parents Magazine, parents will probably frequent your shop.  Guess what?  People with babies like to dine out, too.

Things that DO NOT make me feel like a valued customer:
*feeling like we are in the way of every employee and customer
*meticulously guiding my stroller through the crowded aisles
*being asked to move tables because my baby is now blocking the way even though YOU sat us
*having to change my baby's diaper on the bathroom counter 

Great dining and shopping experiences,  thank you. [Insert angry mommy face]

Dinner at the Parlor

We had a great evening with Barbi and Mark!  They loved on Huds, we caught up and we made plans to do it all again! 
PS - This may be the only picture of him with a binky!

Good Morning

Waking up with Hudson and cuddling in the middle of the week.  I took a day to spend with my lil bear and give him after-shot cuddles!

Evening Snack!

Every day after Huds and I get home from work, we wash bottles, chat and have a snack.  He sits next to me while I wash - he is a very good supervisor.  His favorite thing is when I turn the water on.  He loves watching it and tries to reach for it every time.

Loves Dr. Berger!

Hudson at his 6-month appointment.

Uncle Paul

Hanging out at the mall with Uncle Paul.  Real men 'Baby-Wear' :)

Sunday Brunch

Out to brunch at Hulas.  A Huds' style cocktail and a Mommy cocktail!   Yum yum.
Don't worry folks, Brian was our driver for the day!

Chillin'

No big deal.  Just rolling up to Grandma and Grandpa Crisp's for a swim. 
No pictures, please.
He will have his people call your people!

Seriously though, Hudson is a stud.  I love this lil dude.

Hey Woman!

... Bring me my milk!  This kid is bossy.

Last night with an excuse...

To be fat!