Christmas 2013

You would think with having 2 weeks off from work that I would be able to keep up with this blog but the truth is I've touched a computer less, looked at Facebook, Instagram, etc less and just lived. It's. Been. Wonderful. So...here's me catching up now :)

After 3 rounds of a stomach bug and throw up on our Christmas Eve (picture to the left is on Christmas Eve...poor bubba wasn't in the mood for a family photo opportunity), Christmas morning brought sweet smiles, happiness and warmth. My poor bubba was sick on Christmas Eve and to see a smile on his face from something as simple as a green slinky made my day. All items in his stocking from santa and all presents from Santa each one bubba had a "whoa" "wow" "tool" (for cool). His sweet smile was awesome. Such a gracious gift recipient. He also told his daddy, "daddy I open present." Man this boy just gets smarter by the second! Watching him was the best part of my day...it's the best part of my life :).

Karl and I talked to Santa and had him deliver Woody and Buzz back in October this year. We wanted to make sure our little bubba got them. He's a Toy Story fanatic. When he opened up Buzz and Woody he had the biggest smile. Then played with them while we opened our gifts. It was awesome. Mission complete.

We weren't sure if we'd make Christmas morning but luckily there was no throw up over night and none in the morning. In fact, Hudson was ready to go. We packed up the truck and headed to PawPaw & MawMaw's house. It was so fun to see everyone. Hudson played santa and handed out the presents. He is so smart! Handing them to the right person most of the time. Aunt Brigette the elf would tell him who to give it to and then he would walk it over to them. He was so excited to do it. I believe one of his favorite parts at mawmaw and pawpaw's house was his kitchen cooking set from nanny. Hudson and Noah both played kitchen for awhile. It was so cute. We're always taking shots at what we think Hudson will be when he grows up. That morning..it was a chef.

After we opened our last gifts and loaded up our little monkey we headed to nana and pops' house. It got off to a funny start because Hudson didn't want to sit still. Can't blame him after being stuck inside all day the day before and not moving much. Then getting back to going 90 miles an hour to then sit still. He was ready to play outside. However, we were still able to enjoy a sweet time and open gifts and enjoy the great time with everyone. This was Liam's first Christmas. This year, Liam was taking notes, next year, he'll be a pro. Grandpa was pooped from all the excitement. One of Hudson's favorite parts at nana and pop's house? I think it's a tie with his ADORABLE rocking horse from aunt DD and uncle Patrick and his ever so cool work bench / tool set from nana and pops.

That evening we headed back to mawmaw and pawpaw's house to take a nap and eat Christmas dinner. After dinner we went down to nanny, James and Noah's house to play. The cousins had a great time. Hudson's catching up to being able to do what Noah can do. They love to play together. Watch movies together, protect each other and always love on each other. Two sweet boys who are becoming more and more like best buds. It's the best thing ever.