Deer Hunt 2013

With Nick being gone I was pretty bummed I wouldn't be able to hunt. I feel like an entire day is just too much to ask of someone for me to go and have fun while they watch my kiddo. So, my Dad talked me into going and just taking Hudson with me. So we did it! And it was a blast! He did pretty dang good considering we were out there from 11-6 pm! I have the best boy :) We saw a few doe's but no bucks. Better luck next year! Here's a few pics from the day.

Trying out a carrier the night before the hunt

He warmed up to it real quick :) Check out that grin!

I also made him a little beanie the night before to keep him warm . He never has hats on! Can't wait to put more on him this winter. It brings out his eyes even more!

Getting ready to head up to the mountains

This is what heaven has to look like 

Definitely one of my favorite pictures of all time. Such a sweet grandpa-grandson moment

He was totally zonked whenever we started hiking.  Rocked him right to sleep

Getting ready to hike back to the truck

And not too long till he was snoozin again :)

Then it was time for some truck hunting. Hudson just stared at grandpa all afternoon!

His favorite new toy. A little bee that buzzes when you bend one of the wings. He loves it!

Like I said, these two were the best of buddies all day. Hudson loves his PopPop.

My Grandpa Stika even loaded some bullets on top of letting me borrow his gun. Love that I have these memories and special things from him. I missed him hunting and camping with us this year, so having these bullets was a pretty sentimental thing. Too bad I didn't get to actually USE them! haha

Time With Daddy

I knew the week before we left for Texas would drag on and on but H and I stayed pretty busy :)

Hudson loves Sophie the giraffe! It's his favorite thing to squeeze, chew on, drool all over, and toss!

Got this fabulous picture from Beth while I was at work. Doesn't get much cuter than this!

This picture is so tender to my heart. Miss Malia and Hudson Man. I hope they are always friends

Scooting in circles. This kid is going to be mobile soon!

Cuddles before bedtime

Early Early morning! Here's little man and I just before leaving for the airport at 4:45 am

H got his own seat on the flight to Texas next to me :) Lucky us!

Texas Roadhouse for our first night there. We all deserved a big steak!

Rice cereal from a spoon for the first time. He did pretty good!

Snoozin while we walk downtown San Antonio. I just love the Riverwalk!

Don't worry, it's not us he's afraid of, it's the mariachi band playing loudly next to us :)

It made my heart so happy to see these two spend time together again

Daddy making H giggle like crazy

Being such a boy and watching the BYU football game. He was hooked!

Playing airplanes with Dad

Sweet potatoes were a hit!

Looks like he's having the time of his life doesn't it? haha Bored much little dude?

Dad and H having a heart to heart on Saturday morning.

The BEST creamed corn on earth! Rudy's definitely had to be a stop of ours for lunch on Saturday. Best smoked BBQ too!

Giggles while we waited in line at sea world.

Headed into the Sea Lion's stadium

This boy was NOT a fan once the show started. He really doesn't like loud noises! We had to stand at the back of every show so that he wouldn't cry the whole time!

Family pic!

Those eyes ... Seriously, melts my heart!

Shamu!

Proof of him having to be at the back and standing up or else he wouldn't let us watch at all (or anyone around us for that matter!)

Getting ready to say goodbye and getting all the father-son time in as they could

Cuddles with Savannah after she and Dad picked us up from the airport

Hudson't new thing is to play with his hair. He thinks it's so funny!

Love busting out the fall clothes!

Hudson looks so big in his NaNa's arms!

Hooked on the football game while we were all trying to get his attention.

Enjoying his favorite ... sweet potatoes!

Snuggles with his favorite. Seriously, he lights up every time she walks in! We love you Aunt Savannah!

Since little H is always happy I decided to snap a pic of him sad. Look at that pouty lip! It immediately melts my heart every time!

Just kicking back in his high chair at Nana and PopPop's house!

Twins anyone?! The left is Nick! Like father, like son.

This kid is scooting all over the place! Love his happy little smile and all the time I get to spend with him

Hudson's new favorite is playing with my hair. It's seriously the best. 

FaceTime with Daddy. These two are such buddies

Morning giggles

Barnyard Boo at Thanksgiving Point with Jess, Dax, and Gray. We had a blast!

Hudson's first ride on a horse

Seriously, Mr. GQ face! :)

"Mom. Shhhh ...." hahahaha

This boy love to nuzzle my face and give me kisses, especially at night. I can't even explain how wonderful it feels to see how much my son loves me back. Mommy heaven.

All dressed up and ready for church! His shirt, vest, and handkerchief is the best!

Nana snuggles ... while hooked on Sunday night football. That kid ...

I've been reinventing my style as a Mom a little bit at a time and it's so fun! Here's my newest favorite outfit :)