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!

Kids say the darndest things!

So, I know this is a very VERY late start to blogging, but I am hoping to catch up and be posting in real-time... soon!



Being pregnant while teaching kindergarten was never dull.  They had tons of questions and lots to say.  I took votes every other week to see if they thought the baby would be a boy or a girl - girl votes always outnumbered the boy votes... even after I TOLD them it was a boy.
Even though my blog is late in creation, I took copious notes during pregnancy and can share some gems!
  Questions:
"How did that baby get in there?"
"How does the baby get out of your body - through your butt?"
"If you are sick and throw up, Mrs. Crisp, are your going to throw up your baby?"
(After hearing me refer to the baby as 'Baby Crisp') Why would you name it Baby when you could name it Lightning McQueen?"
"When is that thing gonna come out?" (7 1/2 months PG)
"Is it gonna be Brian's baby too?"
"Did we all come out of Mrs. Crisp's belly?"

Comments:
(To each other while giving me looks of disapproval) "She sure does eat a lot of candy..."
"Why do you eat chocolate?  If babies eat baby food you should be eating that."
(After a student put his hand on my belly for all of 1/2 a second) "Oh man, I think your baby should gave me a high-5!"
"You should bring your baby to school so he can learn with us.  Here, he can sit in this chair."

...lil Cluster!

Friday, September 10, 2010 we got the best phone call of our lives.  Our doctor was calling us telling us to start preparing because May 2011 would be a very exciting month!

October 2010.  We were so excited and couldn't believe how lucky we were!  Still not able to tell anyone was killing me, but was the most amazing secret we ever had!

I remember thinking I was HUGE and I was so angry that people weren't commenting on my cute pregnant belly!

Then Comes Marriage!

It is hard to believe it has almost been two years since I made Brian the luckiest man on earth!

(Almost) Two years of smiles, laughter, love, friendship, compromise, courage and lots of hugs and kisses!

Stay tuned...