Sea World trip

Welp, we are back from San Diego and Hudson has pink eye in BOTH eyes! First it started in the left eye and spread to the right. Luckily we had drops left over from the last time he had it.
We had such a wonderful trip. Even though we were on the go from the moment we touched down at LAX it was such a fun memorable trip. We arrived in LA around 9:15, 11:15 Texas time. It was our first time to have all day Thursday and even with the early wake up call ( we were at the Midland airport around 5:45am) it was nice to have the whole day! Hudson was exhasted so he napped about 30 min on the plane. Friday morning we woke up and loaded 7 deep in the mini van Dad rented for 2 days. (My step brother Matthew and his girlfriend Leah joined us.) The drive from Palmdale to SD is supposed to be aroun 3 hours. About 4 stops laster and some serious rain in Los Angeles we arrived about 5 hours later. We checked in to our resort and let me just say ::: BREATH TAKING! It lives up to it's name. Paradise Point. Hud, Cody and I had our own room where our back door lead to a patio and the San Diego bay.

              

It was a little overcast and sprinkling but it was still beautiful. We loaded back up and headed to get something to eat in Old Town. A beautiful part of SD right down the street from us. They had a pineapple chipotle margarita on the menu and it was THE best marg I have ever had.

The place was called Cafe Coyote and I highly recommend it if you are ever in the area. They had amazing calamari. It was huge and fried. It looked like a cheese stick. As soon as we were done and waiting on the check, the sun came out and it warmed up! Just in time to check out and shop in Old Town. They had super cute little shops. T-shirts and souvenirs, candy and fudge shops, jewelry and nick nacks. They also had the most amazing churros! I haven't had a churro in years! It was delish. We got back to the resort and little Huddy Q was so tired he passed out early. The rest of the gang hung out on the back patio and enjoyed the view until it started raining again!

We woke up early Saturday morning to get ready to see "Shampoo" <--isn't that the cutest? That's what Hud calls Shamu. We headed to Shamu first thing. The show started 15 min after we got there and of course, Dad suggested we sit in the SOAK ZONE! The sun peeked in and out of the clouds and it was a cool 50 degrees. But he convinced us to do it anyway, then bought a $20 Shamu towel just in case we did get "soaked." (We didn't, thank goodness)

Hudson was so amazed! I was watching him more than I was the whales.

We headed over to Seasame Street and rode Elmo's Flying Fish and let him run around and play on all the cool things they had. Cody and I were just as amazed at everything as Hudson was. I haven't been to Sea World in about 10 years.

We stayed and watched the dolphin show, watched Elmo in 4D, enjoyed hot dogs and turkey legs and rode a few more rides. When it was time to leave, he was so tired and crashed as soon as we got him in his car seat. He was so good the whole time, even on the long car ride there and back. Sea World SD trip = SUCCESS! We stayed most of the day Sunday in Palmdale. Cody golfed and I shopped and we headed to the airport around 3 to catch our 5pm flight. Until next time California <3......

Big Boy Class

We've officially moved Hud up to the 3 year old class yesterday, April 9, 2012. Bittersweet. This class is more advanced and he needed that challenge. It was a little tough on him. He went in not knowing anyone and not used to his new teachers, so of  course, that made it hard on me too. He cried, I cried, it was a tough send off. It was good to hear when I came and picked him up, that he didn't cry much longer after I left and he had a really good day! He's such a tropper. He's still getting used to a new environment so this morning wasn't as rough but he cried. OY! I know today will be the same as yesterday and he'll be just fine. My little baby boy is growing in to a fine little boy. BITTERSWEET! I sure hope his short week at daycare in his new class doesn't throw him off when we return Monday from our vacation in San Diego!!!!!


We leave at the CRACK of dawn on Thursday morning. I mean, CRACK! We have to be at the airport at 5:45 to catch a 6:45am flight. I still don't understand why the Midland airport hasn't put in a STARBUCKS. C'mon people!!! We get to LAX at 8:30 though. So we have all day Thursday. We leave early Friday morning and drive to SD! Here we come Shamoo. (Hudson calls him shampoo!) Too sweet.
Spend all day Friday at Sea World and have a nice dinner. We are staying at Paradise Point Resort, the name alone sounds fantastic.

The island that Paradise Point is on.

Shampoo! Sea World SD

I have to blog this so when we look back and read this we'll all have a good little chuckle. This was a few weeks ago when Hudson got out of the bath and Cody was getting him dressed. He looked down at his chest and pointed to his nipples. he asked Cody "what are these?" Cody responded, "nipples" Hud waited for a moment and said, "oh, nickles?" we both just died! Then he proceeded to say, "not quarters?" I adore that little angel. What a stink.

So excited for our mini family get-a-way.

A day with my boy!

I love days when it's just me and Hud! Don't get me wrong, we both miss daddy when he is on shift but a little one on one time with one of my favorite boys is so special to me. We started off going to the park on Sunday before it got outragiously HOT. He swang, slid and ran around. I wish I had 1/2 the energy he does.

Then we headed for the Children's Museum! I love that place. Not only is it fun and educational for him but it's also air conditioned :)
We saw Nemo in the fish tank, played with toys, mini golfed, played in the news room and dug for dinosaur bones in the sand.

So silly. He's always making me laugh!

This was Saturday. We are trying to get our yard "healthy" again but with little rainfall, that's hard! Hud needed to cool off because it got to 90 degrees.

                                                                      Tire swingin'

                                                      Love you to the moon baby boy!!!
                                                                            xoxo

California Dreamin'

We've got our Cali weekend booked! We leave April 12 and return April 15. This time we are actually getting to visit the lovely city of San Diego!!! In all the years I have been traveling to see my dad, I have yet to visit the wonderful city of SD! Dad and Jill have been talking for years about retiring there. I have heard so many great things about this city. The scenery, the shopping, the dining and all the fun things for the kiddos of course. I've done some research and we are going to check out the aquarium, La Jolla Cove and possibly Lego Land for Hudster.

                                                                 San Diego, CA
                                                                 La Jolla Cove

                                It will be a little too chilly to swim but we can sure feed the seagulls!
I'm not sure if Huddy is old enough to really enjoy Legoland but we shall see. If not, I'm sure there are plenty of adventures we can have.

Our good friends Michael and Casie are having their little girl today!!!!! they are going to be such wonderful parents. Can't wait to meet miss Brnkley!

Wedding Festivities..

Let the games begin! So begins another busy wedding season. Just when I thought we had put that behind us! I am still recovering from last year's weddings! I love weddings, I really do. At one point a few years ago I was extremely close to taking a wedding planning class to become a Wedding Planner. I thought I had done a fantastic job planning my own wedding and even had friends coming to me with questions while planning wedding. Then I realized how exhausting it was. So I passed. Cody was asked to be the Best Man in a wedding last weekend. It was one of his brothers from the Fire Department in Big Spring. His partner for almost two years. Lance is a great guy and what a beautiful wedding it was.

My handsome date for the Murphy wedding

This weekend starts the festivities of James and Alicia! Cody and James have been best friends for almost 25 years. (I feel like I've known James just as long.) He is also the best man in this wedding. What a beatiful couple these two are. Seriously, Alicia is the calm, rational one while James is the wild crazy one. I have never seen him more happy =)

They are both so fun to be around. I call them our Travel Buddies! We've been to FF Olympics 2 years now and Ruidoso twice and they are the BEST! Alicia is such a sweet soul and couldn't be more happy for them. This weekend is their couple's shower. I wish nothing but many years of happiness for them both.

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My dear friend, Double Trouble, as I like to call her, Ashley is also planning her wedding in August! I am so thrilled for this girl. She deserves nothing but the BEST! The girls and I are in charge of her wedding shower and bachelorette party. Now, I can throw some parties! Especially bachelorette parties! We are planning a river trip and a 6th street party in Austin :)

Don't even get me started on Baby Showers this year!!!!!

A little bit of sad news and playing in the MUD...

Well, Hawaii has been postponed! Waaaahhhh. With Cody's work schedule and medic class it's beyond complicated to take some days off. But there is still hope!! Possible May trip..Plus March is whale watching month and that makes the prices JUMP!

I am trying to convince some of my girlfriends that this is a good idea:
http://www.warriordash.com/register2012_north_texas.php#

I mean, why not?? I have been researching WD since before I got knocked up ;-) Looks lovely eh?? Last year scheduling conflict got in the way but this year it's ON! So that means Jewels, Kristen, Em, Erin and Laural, YOU ARE SIGNING UP!! Ready GO. Someone has to do it with me.

Get Dirty!

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!"