Hudson is THREE!

It is hard to believe that Hudson is three years old already!  Time has really flown.  He is such a cutie with the most fun personality.  It has brought such joy to watch him grow up.  I know Charlie Banks is going to look up to him so much and I can’t wait to see that (but, I gladly will!).  We went over to their house on his birthday to watch him open presents and eat cake.  Happy Birthday Hudson!

Mother’s Day

I had a wonderful first Mother’s Day.  It really made me so happy to spend the day thinking about how lucky and blessed I am to be this sweet boy’s momma.  I was spoiled by getting to sleep in, breakfast in bed, sweet chalkboard notes, a massage to be scheduled, flowers from my sister, a beautiful waterford vase from my mom, and sweet cards.  I am so blessed to have a wonderful mom, wonderful examples of mothers in my sisters, a great mother in law and to finally get to be a mom to my own boy.  It was a special day!

First Boat Ride

We were really wanting to take our “new” (Jimmy’s parents old boat that Jimmy and his dad just had completely redone) boat out for a cruise this past weekend.  The weather was iffy but we decided to chance it!  We ended up getting poured on at the end, but luckily I had Charlie Banks’ car seat so I put him in there under a towel and he was fine.  The rest of us were drenched though!  It was fun to try out the new boat and take him on his first boat ride.  He was so good and seemed to enjoy it.  He will be spending many days on this boat!

Four Months!

This little cutie pie is 4 months old!  He is definitely teething…trying to get his fingers and any/every thing he can get his hands on in his mouth!  We have totally transitioned to his crib for naps and night time.  I cried the first night, but I have been sleeping in his room since Jimmy has been gone so it hasn’t been too bad.  I still can’t bring myself to fold up the rock n play in our room though!  He is taking about 4 naps per day…lasting only 30-45 minutes each.  We are still really struggling with the nights…its been about a month now.  He has been waking up twice (at least)…ugh!  He has been much better in his car seat and doesn’t mind it anymore. He loves running errands with me and is such a good baby.  He weighs 13 lbs…dropping him into the 25th percentile.  He is still in mostly 3 month clothes.  He has the sweetest smile that just melts my heart!

My mom is in town this week and Jimmy gets home tomorrow!  YAY!

Busy Day!!

Yesterday was a good day! 

Charlie Banks and I spent most of the morning working on getting his schedule down and it really felt like it was “clicking” yesterday which made me really happy.  I also captured some his first giggles on video.  He had his best night of sleep in weeks last night.  All is going well so far this morning on that front, too.  He is down for his second nap as I type.  So, so proud of him!!

In the afternoon, we went to Jordan and Nathan’s gender reveal party!  It was so fun!  IT’S ANOTHER BOY!  It is going to be so fun to see these boys grow up and play together. 

I then headed to my sister and Jeff’s and hung out with them for a little bit.  They watched Charlie Banks for us while I went to our friends, Chilton and Courtney’s, wedding.  It was so pretty and was fun to visit with other friends for a short little bit.  Gorgeous bride and a fun time!  Jimmy was really sad to miss the wedding as Chilton is one of his best friends…and I was sad to be missing my sidekick!  Charlie Banks was asleep when I got back to my sisters which made me so happy.  I was worried he was going to be miserable and didn’t want to leave them with a sad baby while they have their hands full with two babies of their own.

It was a fun filled Saturday getting to spend time with so many of my favorite people.

Tongue

Charlie Banks has just discovered his tongue and it is the cutest thing.  It is constantly out!

And this smirk…just melts my heart!

Love this little boy!

Charlie Banks’ First Easter

On Good Friday we had a fun little family day taking Charlie Banks to the mall to meet the Easter Bunny and we had breakfast downtown at somewhere I have been dying to try…Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit.  It did not disappoint!  We will definitely be back for another fried chicken biscuit.  The special that we got had fried chicken, fried egg, bacon, cheese, and maple syrup.  It was soooo good!!

We had a fun Easter day spent with family!  The pictures are a little out of order, but we started the morning by meeting Jimmy’s parents at the yacht club for a cocktail reception.  Charlie Banks’ met the Easter Bunny for the second time there!  We then headed to Folly with my family and had a delicious lunch.  We finished the day with a family nap and relaxing as Jimmy had to head back to work the next day.  Hopefully next year the day will be started at church!