Movin' on up..to the 3 year old class

Yes, you read that correctly. My not even 2 1/2 year old will be with 3 year old children. The decision came a little soon but we feel it's the right choice. You see, Hudson is a BIG boy and he knows it. He sometimes uses his brute strength and size to, let's say horse around with the other kiddos who are half his size. His teachers had noticed this and told us that he's never very rough, he just plays a little harder than the rest of them ;-)
I talked with the daycare director, Ms. Helen. Let me tell you how wonderful this woman is. Her daycare establishment is fantastic and her learning curriculum is just brilliant. Within a month and 1/2 of Hudson being there, he was saying the months of the year and days of the week. They work on one color a day, one shape and the day of the week. They also include the Lord's Prayer. Amazing right? RIGHT! Anywho, she also knows our child as "the one who pulled the fire alarm." That's another story. =))

So we move up to the 3 year old class on Monday. I pray this is an easy transition for him and his teachers are loving and patient with him. I am thankful that we actually know two other children in there and their mommies! Please say a quick prayer for this to be the right decision for all of us. Thanks!

The mountains are calling our name!! We leave for Ruidoso in a few days and it couldn't have come at a better time. I am so excited! We are traveling with a large group of other couples and staying at the cabins we always stay at in a two story 5 bedroom cabin!! FOR FREE!!! The owners of Pinon Park are wonderful people and family friends. Cody had called up to see what was available and Renee said that the cabin she had was going to be free of charge for us that weekend. She truly is such a sweet woman. Check it out if you ever head that way http://www.pinonparkrentals.com/

Cody is on his 4 day and I'm so excited we get to spend time together. It seems we both have been so busy. He just finished his A&P class and started paremedic. He has been working so hard. We have a busy weekend full of birthday parties and baby showers! Happy weekend to all.

"The woman who creates and sustains a home, and under whose hands children grow up to be strong and pure men and women, is a creator second only to God!"

Aloha!!!!!!!!!!

I am actually getting to cross something off my BUCKET LIST! Probably ONE of the destinations closest to my heart! No, not Paris....but this place ain't so bad either.

MAUI HAWAII!!

Daddio has had a condo there for about a year that he shares with a business partner and every year they switch off months. This year it's Dad's turn and we were just lucky enough to get an invite!!! I'm so glad we get to experience this as a family. I have googled every website that even mentions Maui. I want to soak it all in and get the full experience, just as soon as I get my daily UV rays from the gorgeous sun on the most beautiful beaches. =)))

{{Insert cheesy grin here.}}
I am like a kid in a candy store.
Cody is just excited that he gets to golf!!

I'm drooling!

I want to zipline, rock climb, scuba dive, learn to surf ...my mind is going 90 miles an hour. I can just imagine Huddy on the white sand beaches!

There is also a great aquarium there that he'd love.

So so very grateful we get to experience this wonder of the world. We are blessed beyond belief and can't wait untill MARCH!!!!!

Maui, Hawaii

2012

Oh hey, 2012 nice to meet you! Crazy that you are here already.

Once again, I have been slacking and have so much to catch up on but not even sure where to start...
We just took a fabulous trip to Grapvine, TX and stayed at the Gaylord Texan. What an experience. This hotel is amazing and we had a great stay. We upgraded to a atrium view that was stunning. They go all out during Christmas and so much to see. Hudson had a great time and was in awe of pretty much everything. We did the Shrek the Halls ICE exhibit and WOW! Amazing. 9 degrees, big blue parkas and ice slides!! So fun. But it was FREEZING! We ventured to the Garpevine Mills mall and did our last minute Christmas shopping and dined at Rainforest Cafe. =))
Then on to Bass Pro Shop, of course!

Christmas was wonderful and it was truly a joy to see Hud light up about the Holidays. This year was so fun. I played "santa" because Cody was on shift Christmas Eve. But Christmas morning it was on! Cody came home and we were still in bed. When we woke Hud, he had no clue what was going on. We guided him to the living room, turned the lights on and BAM! Santa came!!
Our first White Christmas since like 1997 I think! We had more snow in December than I can remember ever having in my life! And it snowed again yesterday (Jan 9,2012) 10.5 inches

I wish it would have let me upload the whole video because it's just too cute! But I had to edit it.

HAPPY 2012!!!!!!

Looking forward to what this year brings.

Blessings =)

xox