While Mommy's Away...

...the boys will play! I went to Orange Beach this past weekend for a childhood friend of mine's bachelorette party! But it was so sweet to get daily updates & pics on what my boys were up to! Now for your enjoyment...

Friday night: out for margaritas {for the adults, shame on you} & a wagon ride!

helping Daddy "drive" around our cul-de-sac

cruisin' with my girl, Caroline

coming home from church with "windows down"

willy's for lunch!!

Great Date!

So far behind, I know! Here's Great Date Experiment #2...ahum, #3 will be out next week...so get on it! Here's a link to what it's all about if you missed my first post!

More posts to come on our weekend adventures...Fun Fun!!

Sweet Mother!

Woo hoo! Got my first blogger award!! How 'bout them apples! No really, April flattered me with it, so I'm here to graciously accept & pass along this honor! She has way more people read her blog than the 102 9 people who read mine...but humor me will ya?!?!

So, here are the rules...1. When given the award, you list 7 things that you love 2. Pass along the award to 7 bloggers that you love, tag them and let them know they've won. {Tagees: Don't forget to copy the picture of the award for your blog'orama...post & sidebar.}
7 Things I Love:
1. my Sony a300...best camera EVER!!

2. a Checked Off To-Do List
3. Breyers' Triple Chocolate Ice Cream
4. Cherry Coke
5. Great Deals...I always tell Husband how much I "saved"...he says "or did you just spend $$"
6. Blooming Dogwoods

7. Facebook & Blogging

8. Husband, Little Man and the Beas - what would my life be without them

**Oh well, I needed 8!**

And the award{s} goes to...{so go ahead & put this little cutie on your blog, and don't go letting me down!!!}

1. Beth at 'the Bowmans'
2. Crystal at 'the Farley Files'
3. Becca {in b/t feedings} at 'the Maders'
4. Kelli at 'the Princess Diaries'
5. Stephanie at 'the Pinckards'
6. Erin at 'the Sheltons'
7. Scarlotte at 'the Vaughns'

to A Day we go

This year we made a day trip of it...Hudson had a morning nap {what what} in the car & we arrived in Auburn just in time for lunch at where else for Mr DeLine Tenda Chick. Since we missed the morning activities boo at the practice fields, we made our way into Anders! What training Hudson has received from Momma...he cleaned them out with a new & first Auburn onesie for cousin Davis, a "white Aubie" shirt & TWO hats {$5 each I might add} for the man himself! Daddy even got a new tee to boot! Side note...Momma was none to happy about buying hats for the Little Man labeled "Youth!" Sad sad day in mommy-land! We made it into the game and wonderfulness ensued until 3rd quarter. Daddy spent most of 3rd quarter buying M&Ms while Mommy spent the 4th quarter in line for something...anything...and I'm still empty-handed since Daddy was spotted dragging Little Screaming Crying Man and rolling his eyes. Momma decided to give it one more shot & head over to the band! That almost helped, but it was the field goal kick that was our saving grace! angels singing!!!

After the game, Hudson had a big time running around on the field but nothing could compare to taking his shoes off & running barefoot!!! We got lots of cute pics & Little Man is even smiling in them...who woulda thunk it?!?!

We even squeezed in some Mimi, Pop & Mallory time! Then on to Momma's favorite...Laredo for some din din! On the way out, we stopped by Chuck's for Sunday dinner!!

What a wonderful day...even the 20 minutes of tantrum was worth it! Personally I think a 20 min tantrum after only 1 1/2 nap in the morn was quite good! But oh how we miss Auburn...one day...one day we'll be back! Meeting at a football game, getting engaged & having our wedding pics at Samford Hall...we just love it. My only regret is not getting some Laredo salsa to bring home...oh, how I'm craving it right now!

on our way

so AUsome to see CGC out on the field during the game

off they go...

Hudson's Newest Cousin

Friday night we headed over to Aunt Kristin & Uncle Ryan's for a chance to meet the newest family addition...James "Davis" Hall! Born on his due date, April 14th, weighing in at 6 lb 15 oz & 19 inches long! He's a cutie, and I'm pretty sure I witnessed Hudson's first bit of jealousy. He just wasn't quite sure what to do with him! He was, however, obsessed with holding his hand!

"what is this thing again?"

sweet little face

warming up to this idea

the hand-holding

Oh, how I crave another little one

More Easter Pics

We had a wonderful Easter...despite a rocky night. Hudson has come down with a really bad cough and was up until 12:30 Sat night. I was sure Easter church service, family brunch and an egg hunt were definitely off for Sunday. However, Hudson woke up {still with the cough} but in a great mood. We asked if he wanted to go to church & he shook his little head, Yes! He loves church & loves the girls in Wamba Land {nursery}! We even made it out the door 10 minutes early!!!!

Next was brunch at Chequers with Kevin's family {if you're ever in Atlanta on a Sunday, go to this brunch, YUMMMMMMMY}! The Easter Bunny was even there...Hudson immediately said "Scared" but wanted to follow him around the whole time too! After everyone had full bellies...we headed home to check out what the Easter Bunny brought us & to find some eggs! Hudson was definitely spoiled this year, but he was able to get a new Scooter!
I'm thinking next year Hudson won't be quite as spoiled with Aunt Kristin's little one coming...and coming tomorrow - Tues, 14th!!!!

Happy Easter

I've been pondering what to make of this Easter season. I want those fun traditions and memories with Hudson, but I also want him to know why we celebrate this holiday...this ever important holiday. What can you tell a 2 year old so they understand. I, myself, have thought about and looked at the cross and those final hours of Jesus in a different way this year. I don't know if it was Andy's sermon last week, or if it is my need as a parent to make sure Hudson knows my Jesus, his Jesus and that his Jesus will be his friend forever. That is what I have focused on these past couple of days with Hudson. That Jesus came to live like we do then went to Heaven to be with God, so we can one day go to Heaven too. {Andy Stanley, our pastor, gave a powerful talk last Sunday...everyone should listen to it/watch it. Visit Buckhead Church messages and click on black "CD Cover" - it's called "The Final Hours." This may be one I listen to every year to remind myself of the magnitude of His gift to me!}

The DeLine's wish each of you a very Blessed and Happy EASTER!!!!