Hudson's 2nd Birthday

 The birthday boy in his new fireman hat. Happy Birthday Hudson!!!

 Doing a quick check of the food being served at the party.

 Hudson buckling himself in to the Jeep. You better hold on tight if Olivia is driving.

 Hudson's turn to take it for a spin.

 Hudson doing a head dive down the bouncy house slide.

 Grabbing a quick snack with dad before I hit all the action again.

 Checking out what is in my goody bag.

 Punching mom with my new Bozo boxing gloves.

 Olivia giving Hudson a few driving pointers.

 Hudson and dad.

 The best picture we could get with a 2 year old on the go.

Another Skyline Chili meal.

Dad and Liv on the plane out to California. Everyone looks so happy and relaxed before our 4 1/2 hour ride out there. Too bad mom didn't get a picture once we landed to see if everyone was still smiling.

Liv and Hudson having breakfast in our new kitchen.

Olivia on her last day of summer camp with her friend, Kate.

King's Island

 I love that she picked the zebra - her mom's favorite animal - to ride the carousel.

 Liv riding a pink Cadillac at King's Island. One last road trip before school started.

Gingue Family Vacation to Carmel, CA August 2012

 Hudson and Mike checking to see if there are any seals out there on the rocks in Pebble Beach.

 Hudson and Mom dressed in our layers as the weather in Carmel was chilly.

Hudson and Mike dipping their toes in the Pacific Ocean. This was as far as Hudson went in all week.

Olivia, Mom and Dad taking an awesome picture along Highway 1. One of the most picturesque drives ever!!!

 Hudson checking out the amazing view while eating his snacks.

 Liv at the Monterrey aquarium in front of the puffin exhibit.

 Olivia clowning around in the clam shell.

 Hudson's turn in the clamshell.

 Olivia and Hudson digging on the beach.

 Hudson trying to climb out the hole that the kids dug.

 Olivia was one brave soul and went into the freezing ocean with her friend, Luke.

 Liv is ready to have some fun in the river - skipping rocks, looking for fish.

 Hudson checking out the rocks at this river we went to in Big Sur.

 Crossing a bridge on a nature walk we took with the kids.

 Olivia ready for lunchtime in Big Sur.

The whole group at Nepenthe restaurant in Big Sur. We were basically sitting above the clouds while eating our lunch. One of the coolest restaurants we have ever been to.

 Hudson smiling at the beach - he is excited it is finally warm enough to put on a suit.

 Family shot on a nature hike in Carmel.

No more walking for Hudson - he was ready for naptime.

The Woodland Playhouse

Hudson playing in the new playhouse in our backyard. Mom and dad spent many hours one Saturday putting this guy together:)

The Messy Eater

Hudson takes about 10 paper towels to get clean after each meal. You will find food particles in all kinds of places once he is out of the high chair.

Olivia and Ms. Jacqueline helping out at the GJK lemonade stand this summer. Liv had lots of fun selling lemonade to everyone who passed by in downtown Glencoe.

Olivia and Hudson out to dinner and enjoying a chocolate brownie for dessert.