Cowboy Hudson

We tried to keep this cowboy hat on Hudson, but he did not want to keep it on. He did really well on our trip to my parent's house last weekend. He watched part of Madagascar 2, hten ate lots of chinese food afterwards.

This weekend he helped watch his cousin, Claire, which he absolutely loved! He enoys giving kisses and helping out.

He insists on taking a bath every night and will kindly remind you about this.

Halloween

Hudson was not really impressed with his costume, he did not want to be a spider. His hat was too small so we propped it on his head for the pictures. Cory was forced to be a cow again and I opted for the vampire look (the Twilight series has sucked me in-if you don't know what that is, then you should get on the literature boat!:)) Cory was one of the only Dad's dressed up.

Hudson the reader

Hudson really enjoys books. If you ask him to get a book he will go get one of his books. One of his favorites is "The Hungry Caterpillar" as well as an animal picture book.

Pumpking carving with grandpa, grandma and cousins

Hudson liked cleaning out the pumpking the most, but Tate and Reagan liked the carving part.

The boy who loves to cook

Hudson tried to pull a chair over to the counter and help me make cinnamon rolls. He stood on the chair for quite a while. He dropped a fork in the bowl so I decided a long wooden spoon would be best. He gets mad at me if I don't sit him on the counter or get a chair to let him help me cook. He wants to help any way he can, but he really seems to enjoy stirring.

Snacking

ON our way back from Salt Lake one weekend we bought some popcorn. Hudson really enjoyed eating popcorn and then later feeding it to Mommy.

He can enjoy parts of a dvd during a long trip as well. Books are still his favorite thing to look at while traveling or at home.

Handsome Hudson

Hudson was all dressed up for church and couldn't look any better! He knows where to find his socks and shoes. He may even bring you his shoes when he is ready to go somewhere. When that doesn't work he'll bring you your shoes!

Independent boy

Hudson went to the hot pad drawer and got himself two oven mitts. He truly enjoys cooking.

Big boy

Hudson is pretty adament at this point that he eats at the table. After he had eaten quite a bit one evening he climbed up on the bench and ate out of the pan. He enjoys having many choices for meals and snacks!

Hudson and his cousin Claire

Hudson loves babies. He really enjoys helping out. Erica put Claire on the couch and he got up on the couch and thought he should pick her up so we helped him so that he could hold Claire. He only wanted to hold her for a couple seconds and he pushed her away after he was done.

Helping Mommy and Daddy in the Cold

Hudson doesn't really enjoy his hat and certainely not his gloves. The hat at least stays on his head, but gloves are a joke. Hudson enjoys tractors and being outdoors.

The Baker Boy

Hudson is really interested in what is happening when Mommy cooks. He decided he would make his own concoction. Hudson is geting more teeth in, talking like a mad man and tearing the house up. Cory is hunting right now with his brother, Clint and his cousin, Danny.

I am staying busy with school and volleyball. For those interested I did purchase a road bike. It is a SPECIALIZED Sequoia. I was planning on getting the Allez, but the Sequoia fit better. I have only had a chance to go on a small few rides, but it will get it's miles clocked in soon. More to come on the cycling extravaganza.

A Family Ride

Even though it is not a double digit ride we had a great time! Hudson is the best kid ever.

The Best 70 Miles of My Life

Last Saturday I attended CASVAR. This was a benefit for Dr. Bennett's family. I had originally only thought of riding the 20 or 40 miler. I have been "training" pretty much all summer. I started out riding with the guys from the valley and they were moving really fast. I couldn't keep up with the pack and broke off. They were going up the south end anyways and I am almost sure I am not ready for that yet. They were trying to talk me into the 100 miler, I will be ready for those next year, but for now I will stay with what I feel comfortable with.
I was riding past a pair of two older ladies and asked how far they were going. They said well we think we will go on the 70 miler. I thought well I am young and probably in better shape anyways so I rode the full 70 miles. The rest stops had great people who were helpful and great encouragement. I had Cory meet me back at Canyon View Park and we had a great dutch oven cook out. I am hooked on cycling...it's addicting!
School is underway as is coaching volleyball. Hudson is back at his in home daycare and loves Natalie. Tip out there to working Mom's or those to be-find a daycare that is in home that will do exactly what you would do or more and this will save your life;) seriously. Cory started his online class today and is enjoying his job. He is running into struggles, but likes the challenge.

The Grey's River, Derby and Water Week

It has been awhile since the last blog I know. I attended a Special Education Leadership Symposium. My wonderful Mom met me there and took care of Hudson while I attended classes. When we got back I moved our things from one bag to another. I ran a 5K on Saturday, no there are no pictures because a lot of people passed me, but I did it and will know to train more. I thought I could not run because of my knee, but I did a couple times and thought what the heck...I'll run a 5K down Swift Creek.
Off we went for a couple days to Grey's River. On Monday we went for a hike with Anne and Megan. I did make a bad choice and wore my running shoes instead of hiking boots, I even have the blisters to prove it. Tuesday we hiked up Barstow and Wednesday Cory and the brothers went and got wood. It was a great trip and we loved seeing our family.
It is official Cory won another derby as you can see from the pictures! Casey placed second and won in the compact division (there were only two cars!). Hudson really enjoyed the trophies. Clint did really well, he didn't place, but he is really excited to drive next year. We do have a DVD already made of this if anyone is interested in watching the crazy night!

A weekend up Grey's River

We went up Grey's River this last Friday. We got a load of wood while Hudson slept in his pack 'n play. Cory works like a maniac! The dogs ran up and down this rock slide all morning. Baylee now can barely move because she ran so much she tore up the pads of her paws. We sold the wood that afternoon and enjoyed the rest of the evening relaxing.

Greg and Erica had a baby!

On July 10th Erica and Greg had Claire Larie. She was 7 pounds 14 ounces and 19 inches long. Erica had a great delivery and everyone went home the next day.

Second place

While we were in Rexburn Cory had a derby and won 2nd! He states it was pure luck, but I think multiple years of experience might have something to do with it.

4th of July

R.J. and Marci came and visited us before the 4th and then we had a family gathering at Bear Lake. The weather was great, the water was amazing and we had an awesome time. We barbecued on the shore and Hudson ate sand!

The Unfortunate Travels

I'm sure many of you know while in Salt Lake for the family reunion our car (the subaru) decided it would die. We found a motor two weeks later and it is now running again. Here's the kicker...on the way home towing the car on a u-haul trailer the trailer got a flat outside of Cokeville. Luckily our good friend Russell Gardner just happened to see us. We came back the next day with our truck and trailer to pick up the subaru. We didn't take pictures because that's a memory we don't want to have!

The Lehman Luau

The third weekend in June we had a great family reunion with the Lehmans. We had a luau on Friday night. Nick and Jen brought a fun toy for all the kids to play on-the airplane! Then we met up at Cherry Hills on Saturday for a day of sun, fun, water and miniature golf.