Small Town Rodeo

Happy Monday everyone!  This past weekend was eventful for our little family!  On Thursday Hudson and I started our day with a walk down the Logan River Park Trail.  Bee-utiful!  I loved every minute of it and cannot wait to get my 2 miles in there again!  Friday, after exercising and cleaning up, we did some sidewalk chalk drawing.  I tell ya, my son is quite the artist with that chalk.  He loved it! 

 Friday night we put on our cowboy boots (ok really just Hudson's cute baby ones) and headed to the Preston Idaho rodeo and festivities. I know, I missed the Olympic opening ceremonies.  Don't remind me.  I had them recorded and for some reason it did not work.  Sad day.  Anyway...  We started out at the parade (where Hudson was more interested in eating the candy than catching it), followed by dinner at Arctic Circle (where Hudson played more than ate), and then the rodeo.  I was nervous that Hudson would act up but he was so good.  He loved watching the horses come in and then after that he was toast.  Slept almost the whole time, waking up just in time for the bull riding!  What a trooper he was and we had so much fun just hanging out as a little family. 

 Now we are looking forward to this weekend when my aunt and cousins are coming from back east.  So darn excited to pack up and go to Star Valley WY for a nice family getaway!  Meanwhile, I'll be soaking up every last bit of Olympic events that I can.   Go USA!

Pioneer Day

Yesterday was Pioneer Day here in Utah.  Parades. Fun runs. Fireworks. No work.  Just a day to relax with our families and reflect on the pioneer heritage we are so proud of.  Um...my day went a little differently.  My husband had to work (darn it!).  Here is how my day went:

-wake up and get Hudson's oatmeal

-went out to breakfast (I did con my hubby into this before he went to work)

-back home to exercise (2 miles with a belly full of french toast is no bueno)

-bath time for me and Hudson

-build some stuff with legos

-lunchtime

-naptime (for Hudson)

-bathroom cleaning and tidying up (for me)

-a quick trip to Walgreens

-hubby finally home and off to wander around the mall

-dinner at The Borderline

-home to relax and enjoy the fireworks in North Logan and Willow Park (we could see both from our house)

So, even though our day wasn't full of celebrations and festivities, it was still a good day for us.  I am so thankful to my pioneer ancestors that made the trek across the plains so that I can practice my religion freely.  I'm glad there is a day set aside to honor them.

Cruisin at the Mall

Happy Pioneer Day!

Sidenote:  My baby is 17 months old today.  Crazy.

Our Month in Pictures

I have neglected my blog lately. Here are a few of the things we have enjoyed as of late :)

-Fun in the sun

-Summertime

-Bear Lake

-Strawberry picking

-Making fresh strawberry jam

-Baby cowboy boots

-July 4th in Oakley

-Snow cones

-Bubbles

-Splash Pad

-Baby golfing in our front yard

-Lava Hot Springs

-Mickey mouse clubhouse (every. single. morning)

Water colors with our friend Mickey

Baby cowboy boots

Sand baby @ Bear Lake

Driving the boat with daddy @ Bear Lake

Chillin @ Bear Lake

Mom and Hudson @ Bear Lake

Fishing with Aunt Shalese @ Bear Lake

Soaking up the sun @ Bear Lake

Eating at Chilis

Baby golfer

Riding in the wagon

Picking Strawberries

At the strawberry patch with Ian and Bria

Summer lovin

Splash pad



Pina Colada snow cone

guarding the groceries

Oakley 4th of July parade

With Uncle Cam at the parade

4th of July firetruck spray

Ready for the Oakley Rodea

Enjoying the parade

Making strawberry jam

Sorry for the picture overload :)  And on another note.....yay team Jef!  If you are a bachelorette fan you will know what I mean!  Also, happy sweet 16 to my cute sis-in-law Shalese!  Love you!  

Father's Day Memories

So this past week was just great.  On Tuesday I dropped Kolby off at the airport for a business trip and I headed to Coalville for a few days.  That night my mom, sister, brother, and I went to City Creek.  It was my first time and it was a pretty fun place.  We ate at Cheesecake Factory and just had a good time being together.  I also bought Hudson a swimming pool at Target.  I had been wanting to for awhile and was excited to get it home and try it out!

At City Creek

 On Wednesday we put up the new pool (I was the most excited out of anybody) and Hudson played in it for hours.  I just love that little boy! 

That night we went boating at Echo and bbq'd hamburgers (two must have summer activities).  Hudson loved boating and feeling the air on his face.  I have to admit it was relaxing for me too. 

We love Aunt Cara

Thursday came and Hudson and I joined Kolby's mom, brother, and sister at Park City Mountain Resort to have some fun on the alpine slide.  And it was so fun!  We also took Hudson on the carousel before I had to leave to pick up Kolby. 

 Since I had to grab the dog and swimming pool at my parent's house, we drove back and stopped at the outlets on our way.  We got a few great deals at Children's Place and Carters, took a break to eat a cookie at Mrs. Field's, and just enjoyed each other's company after spending time apart for a few days.  After picking up our belongings in Coalville, we headed home, but not before stopping at the Burger Bar in Roy for dinner.  We love that place and it always reminds me even more that it's summer when we are there.  Love it!  We finally made it back to Logan with full bellies and lots of laundry!  Friday was just a day of doing that laundry but Saturday brought back more summer fun.  I drug out the pool and Hudson, along with some neighbor kids, played in it for hours.  I'd say it was a pretty great buy if it will keep kids occupied for that long!  That night we went and hit a few balls at the driving range and then grilled some hot dogs for dinner.  More summer activities!  I love summer!

Sunday, father's day, was fabulous.  It helps that I have a fabulous father and a fabulous husband to honor on that day!  Hudson and I gave Kolby a golf bag and golf glove followed by a pancake breakfast.  A good start to the day!  After church, where Kolby was spoiled with a donut bar in priesthood, we came home to relax.  We called our dads, napped, and went for a ride.  All relaxing activities for a Sunday afternoon!  As I relaxed, I thought about all of the things I love about my father and my husband.  I thought I would share some of them:

My dad:

-the best dad in the world!

-the best grandpa to Hudson!

-always takes time for me

-taught me the gospel and was a good example of it in our home

-taught me to work

-loves to have fun and surprised us lots as I grew up 

-always made sure we never went without even if it meant sacrificing himself

-supported us in everything and still does

*this list could go on and on for days but these are a few things I love about my dad!

My husband:

-the best husband in the world!

-the best daddy to Hudson!

-compliments me even when I don't deserve it

-loves me for me

-uses a coaster without being asked (very important in my house)

-works hard

-is a good example in our home

-surprises me with flowers or just a thoughtful text when I need it most

-makes me laugh

*this list could also go on and on

I just had to insert these lists to remind myself how lucky I am to have my wonderful father and my fantastic husband in my life!  I am richly blessed!

We ended our father's day with steaks on the grill and watching "We Bought A Zoo", a great ending to a great day!

Boys Will Be Boys

Playing in the Dirt

I love having a little boy!  He is such a mama's boy and I love it.  I was one that always thought I would have 5 little girls and was so excited to pretty them all up.  But I got a boy and I'm in love with him.  Wouldn't change it for anything.  Don't get me wrong, I really want a girl someday.  But if I have all boys I will be fine with that too.  A bunch of little mommy's boys.  Just don't tell their dad I said that :)

 Boys do some interesting things that I would never think of doing.  Dirty things.  But hey I've decided that I'm up for just about anything these days.  And I guess I have to be.  Especially since almost every kid in our neighborhood is a boy.  The neighbor across the sidewalk has two.  My other neighbor diagonal to me has three.  The neighbor behind me has two.  And just a few houses down is a household with four.   These boys, they love to play. My little guy loves watching them play and trying to get in on the action.  Yesterday four of the boys were out, along with Hudson, and I was also babysitting another friend's two boys.  Yes everyone there were seven boys outside my door.  We had lots of fun though.  Every toy I own (almost) was out in the yard.  Here are a few pictures of these cute little guys and one random one of Hudson looking at things upside down.  He thought it was hilarious.

So I guess boys will be boys!  I might as well get used to it.

New

Ok so this post is for all of the new things I have acquired lately.  Fun new things that I love. 

*Hudson's adorable new outfit from H&M (love it)

This is a bad picture but he wouldn't look at me

*Hudson's new beach ball from Potter Barn Kids (love this too)

It has a blow up fish inside.  How cute is that?!

*my new (well new to me) BOB jogging stroller (love this the MOST)

So here's to out with the old and in with the new!  Sometimes new stuff is just more fun!

Just Another Tuesday

So yesterday was just another Tuesday.  Nothing extremely exciting happened but sometimes that's how I like it.  Actually most of the time I'm perfectly content with everyday life.  Hudson has been off on his sleeping schedule since we went on vacation so he woke us up bright and early at 6 AM.  Yep that's right, 6 AM.  To me getting up that early is unheard of and throws off my whole day.  But when you have a kid they make the schedule!  So we got up and ate breakfast, exercised, and got ready for the day. 

We played outside for a bit and then at 11 we went to the splash pad with some friends.  Hudson ran right in and joined the action.  He loved it!  And I loved watching him! 

We ate lunch, played, and chatted until nap time was just around the corner.  Oh how I love nap time!  I always feel guilty saying it cause I feel like it makes me a bad mom but that time alone is just the best. It's needed. for. my. sanity!  If you have kids you know what I'm talking about.  If you don't have them yet, you will know exactly what I mean some day.  Anyway, I got the bathrooms cleaned, paid bills, and just relaxed.  Once Hudson was awake and had his snack we headed off to get the tires changed.  Hudson loves that place because he gets to sit and eat popcorn.  Popcorn is a favorite.

  We had chimichangas, rice, and corn for dinner and then my awesome hubby let me get some errands done.  He is just fabulous!  Anyway, there it is.  Our Tuesday.  Not too exciting but perfectly content!