Christmas memories

Merry Christmas to all our family and friends.

This will be my first Christmas without my sister, Rebecca. She loved this time of year and especially enjoyed when family and friends got together on Christmas Eve for our annual party. We have decided to continue the tradition of our party and will honor her memory. It is very sad to think she will never walk through my mom's kitchen door with her family or wish us a Merry Christmas again. Last year she and her family stayed at my mom's house on Christmas Eve. We all woke up together Christmas morning as one big happy family. Those are memories I will cherish forever!!

This year she is celebrating Christmas with the birthday boy himself, Jesus Christ. When we sing Happy Birthday, Baby Jesus she will be right by his side. What an awesome sight to behold.

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night and a blessed New Year.

Pullen Park in November

Last weekend my mother-in-law joined us for a trip to Pullen Park in Raleigh. It was our first time there and we had a great time. They have a train, carousel, and baby boats. Hudson enjoyed the play area for tikes and wanted to go on the train. We rode the train, fed ducks and walked around and enjoyed the changing leaves. It was a perfect way to spend a fall day!!

Baby Mallory and Hudson hang out!

Hudson and I went to see his new baby cousin, Mallory, today. He wasn't overlly interested in her but there were two moments where he was enamored with her. One of those moments Ginny caught on film. In this photo you can clearly see him reaching for her. He just stroked her arm before his attention was drawn back to Finding Nemo. The other was memorable in that he reached for her hand and carressed it!! He was very gentle with her. Chris has said he thinks Hudson will make a great big brother and when that day comes I know he will! I'll add more pixs of my new niece in a day or two.

State Fair

Emerson, Lillian, Arwen and Hudson

Uncle Billy and Hudson

A horse of many colors

Four babies for Palin and McCain!!

Before many, many photos and after...

Hudson and I went to the State Fair with Chris's Aunt, Uncle, and cousin and her family. We had so much fun, minus a few tears from Hudson. Although he looks so sad when he cries it is my favorite picture from the whole day!!

Hudson on the red wagon

These are some of my new favorite shots of Hudson. We went to his second cousin's first birthday party (that's a mouthful!) this past Sunday and enjoyed his toys and the beautiful weather. Hudson LOVED the big red wagon and probably would have sat in it all day.

He is such a loving and sweet little boy. He absolutely adores his daddy and would like nothing more than to spend every minute of the day with him. They really get a kick out of being together and it warms this mommy's heart.

Enjoy these photos!!

New Hudson Pictures

Here's some photos Heather had taken of Hudson. My scanner is somewhat dirty ... his eyes look much more blue in the actual pictures. Although ... he still looks super cute.

Visit with Old friends 10/11/08

Victoria brought her baby boy, JR, down to visit us in NC. Our old roommate and dear friend, Lorie Ann came with her newest baby, Solomon. It was so great to spend quality time with old friends. It felt like we were back in time, with the addition of spouses and children. It is amazing how our lives have changed over the past four years and the happiness and blessings that the Lord bestowed upon us.