Lil' Kickers

Hudson (18 months) He started a little tykes soccer program this past Saturday. He spent much of the lesson hanging out on the sidelines or chasing the balls they had out on the field.

 Taking a breather on the sidelines.

 Very interested in all the types of balls they had us playing with.

 Orange cones are a tasty treat!!!

 Stacking all of the orange cones up into a nice pile. I am very helpful during the clean-up period.

Olivia's 4th Birthday!!!

 Olivia blowing out the candles on her birthday cake. We love you with all of our hearts Liv!!

 Olivia at her "almost" sleepover party. Everyone wore their pajamas to the party.

 Olivia getting her face painted to look like a princess.

 Taking a mid-party break on the beanbags to watch Tangled.

 Olivia and a friend of hers from school who came to celebrate the big day.

 Mychelle and Lily. Lily also had her face painted.

 Olivia swinging the bat to try and hit the cupcake pinata. Dad had to come to the rescue and give it a few manly hits to break it open and spill out all the candy.

Olivia and all of her friends having a birthday cupcake.

Hudson's First Haircut

 Hudson sitting in the hot rod and ready for his first haircut.

 I had started to have wings develop on the side of my head. My mom knew immediately it was time to clean up my hair.

 My curls were getting out of control in the back.

 Hudson is not happy one bit...big tears...

All done and I look so handsome.

Olivia Ice Skating

Olivia ice skating with Uncle Bubba and Aunt Chrissy.

Olivia using a walker like device to help her skate all by herself.

Hudson - 15 months

Playing on the sofa and being very silly.
Getting into more trouble - I moved this box all the way over in front of the microwave so I could stand on top of it and get this bag.
A rare moment of me standing still - I was probably just catching my breath before I was off again.
Ready to do some cooking - I have the mixer and bowls.
Hanging out with Madison. I love to give her lots of kisses and I am learning how to pet her nicely.
One of Hudson's favorite activities - empty out the closet of all the bags so I can climb in and close the door behind me.
Taking a bath with my wild mohawk.

Merry Christmas!!!

We hope everyone had a nice holiday and has a great 2012!
This is more Hudson's speed. Playing with all of the empty boxes, wrapping paper and ribbons.
Hudson checking out what Santa has brought him.
Hudson helping Dad decorate the tree - we put up our tree at the last minute because we were afraid Mr. Hudson was going to pull it down with all of the trouble he gets into lately.
Taking a break from all of the action to read her new American Girl doll book - Liv set a record in opening her presents in 35 minutes flat. And if it was not some sort of a toy she was very disappointed - new towels do not make good presents.
Liv on her new Disney princess bike from Nana and Pop Pop. She cannot wait until the spring time when she can get outside and really learn how to pedal.
Olivia on her new razor scooter from Santa.
Christmas Eve pic before all the fun begins - it was so much fun to have Aunt Whitney and Deve with us.
Olivia all dressed up at a Santa's workshop event.
Olivia with her gingerbread house that she made at school with mom. We did an awesome job Liv!!!!
Things have gone downhill real fast between Santa and Hudson.
Hudson and Olivia sitting on Santa's lap. Hudson is not happy with this jolly old man.
Olivia decorating cut-out cookies with lots of icing and sprinkles.

Olivia's Ice Skating Lesson

Yay!!!! I finally made it up.
Still down on my knees....this is not as easy as it looks.
Trying to get up on 2 feet with the help of my teacher.
All laced up and ready to step out onto the ice for the first time. Olivia is taking beginner ice skating lesson at the outdoor rink in Glencoe.