My sweet little sugar bean!

These are just some pictures of Hudson in the past few weeks. He really is so happy and so smiley all the time. I love his smiles, and his laugh is the cutest thing I have ever heard. He doesn't laugh as often as he smiles, but it is amazing when I can get him to. There are also some pictures of him in his blessing outfit, the same one Jayson wore to get blessed in. It was a beautiful blessing, and I do have a picture of us 3 from Hudson's blessing but it is on my mom's camera and I'm working on getting some pictures from her. There is also a picture of Hudson in his bouncer that Grandpa and Grammy J got him, which he just loves!! And of the rocking horse they got him for Christmas, even though he is too small for it now I'm sure he will love it in the future. Thanks mom and dad!
I think it's hilarious when Jayson gets into his game Call of Duty and he is so good at multitasking. One day I walked out and he had Hudson on his lap while he was playing. Another night he put him in the Moby Wrap so he could play. :) It's so cute.
Speaking of the Moby Wrap...I would suggest it to any one that has kids. I LOVE LOVE LOVE mine. I wear it to church, around the house while I'm doing housework, etc. It's so comfortable and Hudson really loves it. Check it out at mobywrap.com
Well, I am just loving being a mom, and I can hardly believe that Hudson is already 8 weeks old! He is growing up so fast, and getting more and more alert each day. I love watching him figure out how to grab things, and how he interacts with us. His smile just melts my heart. :)
I hope everyone had a great Christmas and a Happy New Year. We are really excited about this new year and the wonderful blessings it is sure to bring. :)

Christmas pictures

These are just some pictures of Hannah and Hudson, my sister Amber and Hudson, and my dad and Hudson...who is known by my family as "Hud-Bud" which I didn't think I would like, but it's so cute when Hannah and Tyler (my niece and nephew) call him their Hud-Bud. :)





I thought it was so sweet when Jayson and Hudson fell asleep after we had opened all the presents. Then we all started playing the new Wii game Just Dance....it was the funnest thing ever!!! My mom, dad, sisters, and brothers all got into it. It was so funny when my brothers Anthony and Ben played, they were so into it. And my dad totally got into it too. Jayson even got in on the action. It was so much fun, we played for hours!





Our little family on Christmas. Jayson opening his presents, I surprised him with a blue tooth headset for the PS3 so he can play Call of Duty and talk to the other players, and he just loves it so far.




My mom got this amazing Santa suit for my dad this year. He picked up my sister and her kids at the airport and everyone there thought it was so cool. It was really awesome when he read The Night Before Christmas in his suit. He is an awesome grandpa!


On Christmas Eve in our Christmas jammies!!




Hannah Rose with Hudson Allan, they share a birthday! :)


Me and my sister Amber on Christmas

Jayson got a Christmas suprise on Christmas Eve we went to In and Out Burger for lunch! :) It was so delicious, and we were really surprised the drive thru line was only a 20 minute wait.

Holiday Whobewhaty?

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the movie The Grinch Stole Christmas with Jim Carrey. I have watched it maybe like 10 times in the last 2 days. :) I just love it. But I just wanted to update the blog a little. We have been super busy the last few weeks. My dad came home from Afghanistan and we have been spending lots of time at my parents because my dad has to jam in a whole 6 months worth of activities in 4 short weeks. He has also been having as much Hudson and Grandpa J time as he can :) He just loves Hudson. And my dad makes this noise that sounds just like Donald Duck and Hudson just loves it, he smiles and you can tell he is on the verge of laughing. Hudson has been smiling for the past 2 weeks probably, which is just awesome to see. It makes my day when I go get him from his crib and he gets a huge smile on his face. Just amazing. :) Being a mom is beyond rewarding and I am loving every minute of it! :)
We went to my little sister's performance of The Nutcracker a few weekends ago and it was wonderful. It made me miss my ballet days that's for sure. Katie just got put on point (the shoes with the wooden blocks) and I am so proud of her! I remember her trying on my point shoes, and now I am trying hers on! :) My grandma who we call "Mimi" was able to come hang out with the family for a few days so that was great for her to be able to see Hudson. We had a lot of fun going out to eat at Pat's BBQ in Salt Lake, the BBQ place that has been on that show "Diner's, Drive Inn's, and Dive's" It was great BBQ and we will definitely be going again!
Hudson also turned one month old during the last few crazy weeks! I can't believe how fast time is flying and how big he is getting! When I went to my mom's last week so I could see my aunt and uncle and cousin before he left for the MTC I got out the outfit Hudson came home from the hospital in and the pants no longer fit!! But it has been really fun now that he is fitting into all the cute outfits from his cousin Tyler!
My cousin Matthew, Elder Eyring now, has been called to serve in the Boise Idaho mission and we are so proud of him!! I was a little bummed that I wasn't able to go with my family when they went to the Salt Lake temple with him, I kept trying to tell my mom that I could just put Hudson under my temple dress and no would ever notice...but she didn't think I could pull it off. :) But he is going to be a great missionary and the people of Idaho better watch out! :)
This last Sunday we blessed Hudson so that my dad would be here to be in the circle. It was a great day. Jayson did such a wonderful job. He had lost his voice a few days before but Heavenly Father sure did bless him so that we would all be able to hear him for the blessing. I thought it was pretty awesome, Jayson's mom had saved Jayson's blessing outfit and so Hudson was able to be blessed in the same one his dad was blessed in! After the blessing we had soup and bread bowls with family and friends. And thanks for the Kummer's for driving so far to come and be with us! They are great friends of ours, and we were glad that they were able to come. It really was awesome to see all of our friends and family there who were willing to put aside other things that they had going and to be there with us on this very special day. We really are grateful for the love and support for all of those who came. My brother Anthony even had some car trouble coming up, but he made sure he was there to be apart of it, what a great brother! And Jayson's great grandmother was there, who is 92 :) I could go through and list every person that came, but I just wanted to say that we are really thankful to those who came and showed their love and support on Hudson's special day! :)
I can't believe that Christmas is already upon us. I put my Christmast decorations up at the beginning of November, and I'm not ready to be taking them down just yet. I am so grateful for the wonderful holiday where we are able to reflect on the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. I remember as a kid reading the scriptures on Christmas Eve and learning all about His wonderful entrance onto this Earth, and I am so grateful for my parents for helping me build my testimony that I know that our Savior came to this earth and he made it possible for me to return to my Heavenly Father again. I'm grateful for the spirit of giving at this time of year. It really is the most wonderful time of the year!
Well, Hudson is just waking up so I better get going. I will be posting pictures on here after Christmas because most of the ones I have taken the last few weeks have been on my mom's camera and I need to get them onto my computer. Hope everyone has a safe and wonderful Christmas!!

Thanksgiving

This year we went to both of our parents houses for the day. We had dinner at Rick and Jeanie's, which was delicious. It was my first time having deep fried turkey and it was so good! I don't know if I will be able to go back to just plain roasted in the oven turkey. After that we headed to my mom's where all of my siblings were there. We sure did miss my niece and nephew Tyler and Hannah though! It was the first time my three older siblings were meeting Hudson so that was ecxiting!!
Jayson and I had made plans to go early morning shopping at Walmart, but when we got up with Hudson at 2:30 AM we were both too worn out to go. But we ended up going shopping at the Gateway in Salt Lake with my fam later that day, and I had gotten us tickets to New Moon at the theatre there. I was all hyped for New Moon, but I have to be honest I was dissapointed. The acting was horrible I thought, way too cheesy. The books are way bettr=er and I think from now on I am going to just stick to reading books. :) After that we hung out with my family for a few more days and came home on Saturday evening. It was a nice little vacation and Jayson was really glad for the 4 day weekend.
On Sunday we went and listened to Jayson's sister Stephanie and her husband Andrew speak in church. They both did a wonderful job! Then we hung out with Jayson's family for the afternoon and came home pretty tired from all of our traveling.
This week Jayson is in Riverton working until Friday so Hudson and I have been on our own. :) And it's been a good little experience. He is beginning to be WAY more alert and is staying awake for hours at a time. I haven't gotten much sleep, but that's ok it is awesome to be able to stay home with my son and be with him. This morning we did mommy and baby yoga. He absolutely loved it. You could tell it totally relaxed him and it will probably become a morning ritual in our house :)
I'm looking forward to my dad coming home next week and Hudson meeting him. :) Well I hope everyone is having a wonderful week!