Karys in flight

As we drove back to our beach house from Longboat Key, we rolled the windows down to enjoy the salty air. We got a fun picture of Karys taking it all in.

Garrett's 8th Birthday

Backing up a few months, we celebrated Garrett's 8th Birthday at Greatwolf Lodge in Grapevine (even tho he holding up only 7 fingers...) What a fun place - the kids enjoyed every bit of it. Hard to believe we are at a waterpark in January when the temp outside was 27 degrees.

Garrett & Jon, his handsome Daddy, at the Rainforest Cafe on G's b/day.

Easter in Florida

After 2 days at Disney, we went to Anna Marie Island to spend Easter at the beachouse. Kids had a great time with Grandma Susan and we enjoyed relaxing (a bit.)

Garrett didn't like the smell of vinegar while decorating Easter eggs so Susan fixed the problem - tape over the boy's nose (as seen below.)We went to a nice Easter Brunch in Longboat and *tried* to get some family photos. It is just about impossible to get everyone to look and halfway smile at the same time.

Disney in April

We took a week in April and went to Florida to see Jon's Mom - Grandma Susan. Of course, we can't fly into Orlando (where it's cheapest to fly into) w/out going to a Disney park. This year, we went to Hollywood Studios this year b/c Garrett is into Star Wars. Garrett's view of Jedi Training from Jon's shoulders. To our surprise, he did not want to take a chance at fighting the Clone Troopers and Darth Vadar. I just love how they so cleverly have you come into the Star Wars store as you get off the ride... Karys & Yoda and Garrett & an Ewok
We took Garrett & Karys on the Tower of Terror. It was not one of our best parenting decisions. Garrett said it was scary, but he liked it. He would ride it again, but not for at least 2-3 months. lol Karys on the otherhand cried & cried & cried. We had to let her get a tattoo & ice cream to make it all better. Surprisingly, Hudson was quite a trooper at the park (unlike the flight to Orlando - which he screamed thoughout). He finally gave out and crashed for about 30 minutes in his stroller.

All Garrett Wants For Christmas

Garrett lost both of his 2 front teeth on the same day about 2 weeks ago. He lost one at school (not sure if he swallowed it or what b/c it was never found) and I pulled the other one that afternoon. As expected, it changed his appearance significantly. In light of the holiday and his missing teeth, he sang a little song for us. See the video...

Hudson-stein - Walking

Hudson so very into walking now. He is on his feet about 90% of the time. He would be on his feet all the time if he could figure out how to stand up by himself. He is trying, but can't quite do it yet. Anway, when he walks, he always has his hands out in front of him like Frankenstein. Very funny. Here is a little clip of him. Seems that every time I get the camera out to video him, he gets too excited and doesn't walk far. He can actually walk the length of the house now without falling :)

Hudson Taking Steps

Hudson is trying out his walking legs this week. He has been taking a step or 2 between the couch and coffee table for a few weeks, but he is now letting go to attempt going across the room. Here is a little video of him taking about 10 steps (once again, I don't know how to turn it sideways!)