Mini Jacob?

Okay, I know that I am kinda crazy about this but I swear Hudson looks like me! Everyone tells me he is Jacob's twin but I think he looks more like me. And I am usually right. I am putting it to a vote again. Here are baby pictures as proof.

Hudson's Latest Trick

He's one step closer to walking! And yes, he's eating an otter pop. He definitely takes after me. :)

City of Ashes

Alright, so I know this makes me pretty much the coolest person ever. I have already read another book. Please hold your applause until the end. I started reading the Mortal Instruments series, of which City of Bones was the first book. At first, I was a little confused about everything but after reading the second book, City of Ashes, I like the series much more. There is so much information to take in that it's hard to fully appreciate the first book because you're trying desperately to understand what the heck is going on. However, you don't have to do that with City of Ashes, which made me like it much more. The same icky situation exists but I have a feeling that it will resolve itself in the final book. There is a lot of great action and it really is unlike any book I've read before. I want to live in this world with the characters. I even have dreams of me living there. Although I guess that happens when you stay up till 2AM reading. That's not the latest I've stayed up either. Anyway, I would definitely recommend this series! It's exciting, magical, and it's not easily predictable.

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.