Maggiano's Night

One of our favorite places to eat is Maggiano's, but we don't seem to get there very often. We have been meaning to get there for some time now, but things kept getting in the way. We decided to make reservations and head over there this weekend. We are so lucky to have Nan and Da live close to us and they are such a huge help! We are truly blessed by them and all that they do for us! From sick kids to simple celebrations, they get to help out and enjoy the kids. Both the kids love being around them, and love to stay with them too! Thanks Nan and Da for all that you do for us! We love you!

Dyeing Easter Eggs!

Dyeing Easter Eggs is so much fun! On Friday, Nan and Da got to keep the kids while John and I worked since daycare was closed for Good Friday. I was able to get off at noon and after much needed naps, we got up to dye some eggs! Hudson, of course, cracked several of the eggs while putting them in the dye and Reagan really just wanted all the eggs to be pink! Both kids are extremely excited to have the Easter Bunny come for a visit and can't wait to hunt Easter Eggs! The day ended with some great pizza...Nan even let the kids eat their pizza on TV trays in the living room!

Hudson's Weed Eater!

Since Hudson had such a rough week last week while being sick, we decided to get him and Reagan a special new toy. The kids got to go with us to Wal-Mart to pick out what they wanted. After much deliberation, Reagan chose a "My Little Pony" that she has to have with her most all of the time, and Hudson chose a new "Junior Weed Eater!" He loves to go out to the garage and look at Daddy's lawnmower, blower and weed eater....Now, he gets to help Daddy with the yard! Too bad that it doesn't actually cut the weeds!

Reagan's Spring Program

Reagan had her Spring Program at school this last week. Her music teacher is wonderful and had a musical/dance presentation for us. It was all based on different animals....Reagan was part of the elephant crew! According to her, the best part was wearing the pink tutu! They sang and danced and had a great time. We got to take part in a family breakfast after the show!

Happy Birthday Daddy!

We are very blessed to have celebrated Daddy's birthday this past Thursday! Although we had an interesting week that included a very ugly stomach virus that hit Hudson and me, we did our best to celebrate. The kids sang "Happy Birthday" and helped him blow out the candles. Daddy's actual birthday included caring for Hudson during the day...not a whole lot of fun taking care of a sick kid, but he did it with a smile on his face! He then had to take care of both the kids the following day when I got the lovely stomach bug! I don't know what we would do without him. He is a wonderful husband and a great father and we are so blessed to have him! We love you Daddy!!!

Bluebonnets!

This past weekend, we found a bluebonnet patch to take some pictures in. Unfortunately, there are not many patches around since we haven't had much rain. Hudson was being his usual self - more interested in the bugs/ladybugs that he could find, and if the bluebonnets smelled or not...Reagan, was ready and willing to pose for some pictures but also got interested in the ladybug. She was very ready that morning to go and take pictures in the "blueberry bonnets." Now, every time she sees some bluebonnets she asks to stop to take pictures. This is a wonderful and beautiful time of the year in Texas...

Outside Play!

The greatest thing about Spring is that the kids can go in the back yard and play! I can leave the back door open and it not get too hot, and they can come in and out as they please! This seems to make everyone happy! Our Roller-Derby Reagan was ready to go the other day, even though she hadn't gotten her PJ's off yet. Do you think she likes the Disney princesses? Hudson was right there with her and of course, had to try the skates on after she was finished with them!

Pictures...Pictures

It has been a while since we had some pictures taken, so we took the kids in a couple of weeks ago. Unfortunately, Hudson was not the most cooperative...but we were able to get a few good pics. I, of course, love the pics with the kids giving each other some sugars! We were able to get some individual pictures of Reagan, but not with Hudson. He is such a boy...he could care less about pictures and would rather play with all the props that were in the studio!

Reagan's First Soccer Game...

Reagan had her first soccer game this past Saturday. She had a lot of fun and was very red-cheeked by the end of it! She is starting to understand the game and starting to feel a little more comfortable actually going after the ball rather than watching everyone else go after it! John had a little pep talk with her while she was resting too. She did an awesome job and most importantly, she had fun! No scores were kept but from what I can remember, the score was tied at the end! Can't wait until next weekend!