It's just as they say....BABY STEPS!

Well, this past week has been very eventful for Hudson!! He began taking 4-7 steps at a time and I am one proud mommy! Of course having cheerleading experience I am definitely the one cheering him on all day trying to get him to walk all of the time. I guess that day will soon come...

Everything is happening too fast! I really don't know where the time went and it is really odd how you forget things that seemed so important at the time. I don't really remember him being the little "bump on a log" baby that I loved to cuddle and kiss. He will be turning eleven months next week...then...you know what comes next.

Speaking of which, Alison threw an awesome first birthday party for Nathan today which Hudson and I attended. We had so much fun eating hamburgers, watermelon and cake and playing with the sailboats and watching the children. I only hope that Hudson's party will be just as fun!! Thanks Alison!! :0)

My little boy is sleeping now and Andy will be home from work soon!! I better go and make dinner plans...hope everyone has a great rest of the week!

An afternoon at that SPA!!

Today my sister and I went to a local spa and had 1 hr. massages!! OHHHHHH it was WONDERFUL to say the least! Andy had gotten me a gift certificate wayy back when I had Hudson (10 1/2 months ago) and I just got around to using it! Andy was working with my dad tonight so my mom, hudson, ashley and I all went and my mom dropped us off and took Hudson shopping. I also decided to follow up my massage with a pedicure (an absolute must I think!) I now feel soo relaxed and refreshed it was wonderful.

Of course we can't go anywhere without going out to eat...:0) That's the best part as far as I'm concerned! We went to this authentic Mexican restaurant that was muy delicioso!! If you like Mexican food ask me what restaurant and I will give you the info!

We then went to the mall and browsed because my mom had to take some pants back but nothing really has changed since we were there last week. When Hudson gets big enough to move into a "big boy bed" I have decided I am going to move him into our spare room. A while back I found a really really cute dinosaur comforter set and I decided to go with that theme for his room. It's not an ugly graphic detailed dinosaur but really cute, more cartoonish dinosaurs. Well...we went to Kolhs tonight and they have "Kolhs for Kids" promotions they run usually with a $5 books and stuffed animals to go with it. The theme for Kolhs happen to be dinosaurs right now so none the less Hudson now has two dinosaur books and three stuffed dinosaurs thanks to Grandma and Aunt Ashley! I am trying to stock up in the mean time on all of the dinosaur books that I can find to make a pretty good collection for his bookshelf. I am really into themes so if anyone has any ideas let me know!!

Well I think I have babbled enought today...it's late! Goodnight!

Two posts in one day?? This is worth it!!

The most precious thing that I could have ever asked for happened today and I MUST share...

We are a praying family whether we are saying a blessing before dinner or praying with Hudson before he goes to bed at night. Ever since Hudson could eat baby food we would sing the little ditty "God is great, God is good, let us thank God for our food...etc. etc." Now he is old enough to understand so we have been saying our regular meal blessings. I would put his little hands together and say..."Let's pray..." and he would listen. Now, whenever we say "Let's pray" his little hands automatically go together in such a cute way! Tonight...after praying with Hudson at dinner, I said "Amen" and he said "Anen". Of course I didn't think it was possible so I said it again...and he repeated "Anen" It was the cutest thing I have ever heard and not only that, it was a very accomplished feeling as a parent to know that your child is taking a step toward his walk with the Lord. I know Hudson is too young to make that decision but we are getting there slowly! We immediately called up grandma and told her the good news. She came over and wanted to hear it...and she did! We both looked at eachother and melted! So precious! The Bible says it is written into the hearts of all man and that has been proven true today! Praise God!!!