Goal for 2010

I have come up with a goal for myself that I find totally achievable. I am going to read 30 books this year. I actually stole this idea from my sister, although her goal is 20. I have more free time so I am going for 30. I should say 30 new books. I've read 6 books this year if you count ones I've already read. Anyway, I am going to read the books and then review them so youcan see if you want to read them or not. The books that I have already read this year are: The Time Traveler's Wife, and City of Bones. Time Traveler's Wife was a little bit crazy for me. And it was rather sensually graphic. I wouldn't recommend reading it. Unless you're into that sort of thing. There were some parts too where I had no idea what the author was talking about. City of Bones was pretty good though. It wasn't the best book I've ever read but it was an interesting story. It fits in with the sci-fi romance that is so popular right now. Although the ending of the book wasn't my favorite. I have two more books to read in the series and I'm hoping it resolves the issue. I love when I start a trilogy that is already finished. I hate waiting around! (Hunger Games book 30 coming August 2010! Woo Hoo!) 28 books to go!

Nice cover, eh?

One Year

It has been one year since baby Hudson was born. I can hardly believe it! Where did the time go. One minute he looked like this:

and could fit in half of my arm.

Now he looks like this, and he takes up half of my body. Over the past year, we've gotten less sleep, changed a million diapers, taken a ton of pictures, and gone through more cheerios than we can count. We have enjoyed it all. Well maybe not the less sleep part. We love this little guy so much! He makes us laugh all the time with his funny faces and his silly noises.

He occasionally makes us mad.
We can't wait to see what the future holds! Hopefully nothing else broken. :)

Christmas/New Year's

Boy oh boy has it been a busy couple of weeks. We loved seeing our family so often but it definitely tired us all out. Hudson had a great first Christmas. He liked playing with the wrapping paper after it was off the present. He loves his new toys too, although it's been hard trying to find a place to put them all! We had a great New Year's too. We went out to some friends' house and had a fun night. Hudson was sleeping away. We ate great food. I think I ate 5 pounds of apple dip. Although it was busy, I am a little sad that it's over. The holidays go by so fast! Oh well. Here's to 2010!

Christmas Eve, He makes this face all the time
Aunt Aubrey helping him open his present

At Bass Pro Shop

Jumping on the tramp with Dad

Hudson and all his toys, spoiled much?

Temple Lights

Every year for Christmas, we love walking around to see the lights at the Mesa temple. It was fun to go this year because we have Hudson. He loved them! He just kind of stared as we walked around. He wanted to grab them of course, but I didn't think that would be a good idea. His favorite thing was the star of Bethlehem, because it was the brightest. :)

Is it sad that I am paler than Hudson?

Don't mind Jacob's funky eye, this is the best picture of all of us.

Children's Museum

Yesterday, Hudson and I had the opportunity to go to the Phoenix Children's Museum with some friends of ours. Thanks so much to Heather for getting the culture pass! Woo hoo! We had a lot of fun. It was a little hectic. There were a lot of school aged kids there, running around and yelling. Luckily, there is a special room for kids three and under. We spent most of our time in there. Hudson really seemed to enjoy the change of scenery and likes spending time with other little kids. I think he gets bored of me. His favorite part was the fun noodle field. They have a ton of fun noodles hanging from the ceiling and you get to walk through them. I actually got a really great picture of his happy face! Usually when the camera appears, he goes stone faced. It'll will be great to go back when he is older and can walk. PS- Don't you love his little teeth? They crack me up.

Our House

Let's just start this off by saying that I hate moving. I didn't think we had that much stuff until we had to move it all. It didn't help that we had to clean and sanitize everything before we moved in either. It is definitely still a work in progress but it is starting to feel more like a home. We have a bit more room, which is nice. We have two bathrooms which is awesome. We live right by an elementary school and the lady who announces things over the PA system has the most annoying voice though. I am already sick of her. Sorry for the millions of pictures, but you have to see the before to appreciate the after.

You've all seen that hideous wallpaper. Here is after. Not done, but much better.
Kitchen Before & After

Front room before & after

The eating area of the kitchen before & after

Better eh?

Happy Belated Thanksgiving!

It has been forever since I have posted but I have a good reason. We moved. But that's for another post. We had a great Thanksgiving down in Tucson. It was really nice to get away from all the stress of a new house and relax with my family. It's especially nice because I get to somewhat be a kid and have my mom take care of me again. It was really fun to have Hudson this year. He definitely enjoyed the food. He takes after both his parents on that one. We did go black Friday shopping while Uncle Isaac snoozed at home with Hudson. We got some things for the new house but also some cheap movies (the best kind!) Here are some pictures for you to enjoy!

That's my boy!

All snuggly and warm

Getting ready for Thanksgiving by playing Rock Band