Mommy's Big Helper

Hudson is always ready to help Mommy with anything Grant!  So much that I have to watch out for random "I can pick him up" or "I can burp him" comments/actions b/c they may actually be happening!  It makes me so incredibly happy that Hudson loves his little brother so much! 

Hudson has been constantly asking "can Grant crawl yet?"  I keep telling him once Grant starts crawling, he'll be grabbing for his toys!  Hudson's response, "Yea, then I can show him how to play with them?"  Oh, it simply warms my heart - hopefully it was go accordingly once crawling actually starts!!

{the extra pic is just of my sweet boys in the St Patty's Day garb}

my little leprechaun

Isn't he the cutest?! Hopefully I'll get a good pic with both of my St Patty's Day boys in their green today!  For now, here's the little guy!

{And who says boy's clothes aren't cute - look at those kicks - THANKS MIMI!!}

a Day with the Big Leaguers!

We ventured down to the Loveliest Village on Saturday for

1) Grant's first official Auburn visit and

2) An Auburn Baseball game. 

check out this pose!!

It wasn't just any Auburn Baseball game.  They were inducting a few decent players to the Wall of Fame!  Who does that include you ask?  Only Bo Jackson, Gregg Olsen, Frank Thomas & Tim Hudson.  It was also Frank Thomas' first trip back to Auburn.  Can you believe his kiddos have NEVER seen Auburn?  WHAT?  We kept saying the trip was for the Little Boys but I'm pretty sure my Big Boy was the most enthrauled.

Just wish I hadn't been so sick...we left early & missed our Kevin's chance to get autographs & pics with all the guys {our friend, Tim, did though - big bummer}!!!  We arrived at Auburn Urgent Care with 5 minutes to spare where they gave me the wonderful news that I had a Sinus Infection! BOOOOO!  It was still a somewhat successful trip!

One Month Old

I just can't believe it has already been a month! I feel like we just left the hospital.  It really has been a big blur in some ways.  I mean, with #2, life has to go on - and, boy, has it!

Grant had his big dr's appt on Thursday!  He weighed 9 lb, 7 oz and is 21 1/4 inches long...both 50th percentile!  I looked up Hudson-man's stats at 1 month & he weighed 9 lb, 9 oz and was exactly 21 1/4 inches long! It is crazy how close in stats they are!

The little man is eating every 3 or so hours during the day & waking once during the night - between 4 & 5 am.  He's been alittle cranky lately but we've been adjusting {lowering} the amount we feed him and getting back to the swaddle, and he seems to be better.

I do miss that I can't always snuggle whenever I want, as I did with Hudson but it makes me appreciate those times even more!  Just look at how sweet and similar my boys look!!!

Grant

Hudson

the Big Top

Just a quick post before I get some much needed rest tonight!  On Sunday, we took our Big Man to his very first Circus.  We got a great deal on some tix through Kevin's work - so off we went!  Just the 3 of us - Mommy, Daddy & Hudson.  Grandma D came over to watch Grant so we could have our special time with Hudson.  As always, he just took it all in - I didn't think he liked it all that much.  But he has talked about it all week & asked when we can go back, so I guess it was a success.

{The only downside - Hudson didn't get any cotton candy - it was $12 - yes TWELVE DOLLARS!!! We settled for a pretzel & water - to share - for $9!}

It Snowed!

I must say - the snow is beautiful.  All 3.5 inches!!  Last March's snow was nothing compared to this.  It was so wonderful waking up to a sunny, white winter wonderland.  Hudson has been so excited!  He has been asking, "When is it going to snow A LOT, Mommy?" for the longest time.  I kept telling him to talk to God about it! :-)  Well, God finally answered the little man's prayers!  I also can't believe it has snowed every year of Hudson-man's short life!  I haven't seen this much snow in my entire life!  He's a Lucky Little Man!

so excited for the snow

mommy's attempt at a snowman

hope he's not eating "yellow snow"

handsome Beas

Daddy's {much cooler} snowman

Snowy family photo

Beasley is ready to catch his snowball

the little man - all bundled up

our maple tree!

ready for another snowy day

snow angel

Sweet Man!

Be Mine

I've never been a fan of Valentine's Day; however, having a little one changes things!  Hudson loves his friends, esp. Olivia, and he loves school!  Naturally, my sweet-hearted little man has really enjoyed this past week of school! 

The kiddos enjoyed their class party on Tuesday by painting hearts and eating giant heart-shaped brownies covered in icing {every kiddos dream}! 

On Thursday, they traded Valentines!  I'm always looking for something creative for the class & have seen directions for "homemade" crayons in a few places. Once I saw the heart-shaped silicone molds in Target, I knew we had to make them!  It was such fun making them since Hudson was able to help...it may be our new tradition!

Happy Valentine's Day!

you're supposed to use old, broken crayons - but those get thrown out ASAP in our house

ready to bake - 200 degrees for 30 minutes

all cooled off and ready for the bags

"you color my heart with happiness!"