Houston

Hudson and I are in Houston this week with my wonderful in-laws. I don't really like even calling them in-laws because that has such a negative connotation to it and I really love them. They are seriously so wonderful to us. We even go on vacation every year with them. Anyway, this afternoon we went to downtown Houston and walk the art festival. So FUN!! So much to see and there were even some inexpensive art to buy. I bought a fancy spoon for my hot teas and a wine bottle stopper. As the week winds on I will update on all the fun we are having here, but the whole reason we are her is at the end of the week we are going to go through San Antonio to visit Kylah Jo. How exciting, this is shaping up to be a one of the greatest weeks of the year.

A back yard to call home...

Finally Aaron and I are going to start working on having a presentable back yard. I mean we have only lived here for five years this Sept. We have put it off and put it off and now we are to the point that we have to do it. Poor Hudson can not roam free around the front (obvious reasons like traffic) and I am constantly telling him to slow down because our front slopes so much he trips face first into the dirt. I am one of those people (and luckily Aaron is to) that when we get an idea and plan it all has to be done quickly and right, right now. Picture a shed for lawn equipment, a rock bed for Hudson to play in, a small veggie garden for Hudson and I to work, and grass. Throw in Hudson's kiddie picnic table and turtle sandbox and we are going to have a great summer! Not to mention that my back patio will be cleared off and I will actually be able to enjoy the outdoor furniture I bought last year. Nothing sounds cozier than sitting on the love seat, drinking hot tea late in the evening before bed.

Random thoughts...

I am not going to give anything away but I must say that I am so excited about Sessie. I can't wait to start shopping. Knowing Kylah as long as I have it is amazing to go through all of our life changing moments together. Kylah I just wanted to say how much I love you and I am so happy for you and Michael.

My mom and sisters came in for the day and we went shopping for Angela's (youngest sister) prom dress. She found an awesome dress at Korona's. She is graduating high school this May. How old does that make me you might ask. Let's put it this way when I went off to college she was going into the 5th grade!! Yikes!

We went to the doctor today to get Hudson checked out because he ran a fever all weekend and has been swallowing really hard. They said he was fine, no red throat, no ear infection, nothing. I am very relieved but what is up with the fever. And today he is acting fine, oh well.

Great things to come

Well we made it to Odessa, anyway. Long story about the whole cousin thing, but the important part is that we went to Odessa and got to see Mamaw, Popo, Aunt Stephy and Aunt Angie. We are so excited because angela is going to come to San Angelo next year to go to college. Yeah!! And Stephy is getting married next spring break in vegas. Mom and her are doing all the planning for the wedding.

Angela is graduating from OHS is May. That makes me as well as a few others (you know who you are) feel really old. Not to mention that next May is our ten year reunion.:( !I have been out of college longer than I was in. This little trip down memory lane has now officially depressed me.

Buddies

We have Grant here with us today because Seph's house is still feeling under the weather. Grant and Hudson are really very cute together. They have moments were they don't like to share but what can you say they are just being 1 year olds. But then you have amazing moments like the game they were playing earlier and I had to try to capture it. If you can't tell they are running up to me and giving hugs and then running back to the front door. They must have done it 30 times and then they both needed a sippy cup break. So Cute!!

Bummer

I got super excited about going to OD this weekend only to find out at the last minute that my cousin from Midland is coming here to see us. So now we are going to OD next weekend and I am making Michael bring me Taco Villa on their way here. Michael has a great wife who I adore and two really cute/cool kids. The oldest one, Jae Karson is 6 and another Blade is almost three. So maybe Hudson can show off his toys and play with someone new. Maybe we will go to the park and.... what else is there to do here? I guess we will find something to do.
We haven't seen them since Thanksgiving so it should be fun.

Odessa

I don't know about everyone else but I really love Seph's Fridays favorite things. I am also now addicted to Etsy! If you haven't been you need to. If not to buy then for ideas. I already got great ones for Hudson's b-day and that isn't until Oct.( but you know me I tend to go overboard on the planning ahead).

Hudson and I are going to Odessa this weekend to visit my family. I can't wait to see them. They are not going to believe how big Hudson has gotten. I can't believe it and I am around him all day. He now understands most things you say to him. He also has the most infectious laugh and smile. Also a plus to the trip is Amy and Alex and their new surprise(no baby, yet ;)) I can't wait to see it. But most important and all you ex-Odessians know is Taco Villa. I get the same thing every time but I am addicted. A true addiction, every time I go to OD I eat there at least twice if not three times a weekend! Yum!!

Also I am way pumped about Crystal's party on Friday. Should be fun and Aaron is doing daddy duty so I get to go solo.