Funny Talk

Katelyn and Adelyn keep me laughing with all the funny things they say and do.  For example, at Adelyn's 3 year well check she had to have 1 shot.  She didn't know what was coming as she laid back on the table.  I was leaning over her holding her arms while the nurse gave her the shot.  As it happened Adelyn looked me square in the eye and said, "WOW, well that really hurt."
Katelyn is a crack up.  Lately she will tell me, "Mom, I got this." or "Don't worry, it's all under control."  

Our Big Trip

We were so blessed to get to go visit SaSa last month.  Katelyn, Jared and I flew to Seattle to drop the little kids off with Nanny and PawPaw and then we headed 1/2 way around the world!  Katelyn did amazing on the flight, stayed in good spirits and had no issues with jet lag!  Jared and I did pretty good on the way too!

We were so excited to see SaSa!  Katelyn was so excited because she got to have lots of sleepovers in her room.  I know that is a special memory that Katelyn will keep forever.  Katelyn has even adopted SaSa's morning routine here at home. 

Katelyn loved the white board and markers in Sarah's office.  She spent lots of time perfecting her artwork!

Here they are getting the table ready for a few friends to come over for dinner.  It was so fun learning the customs and culture.  For example- the table is usually set with "appetizer" type foods when your guests arrive, and it is typically symmetrical.     

They almost always have Naan- the bread on the table that looks like a pizza.  Speaking of Naan- YUM!!!  

We were able to visit several parks and Katelyn quite enjoyed this one...

because it had a VINE SWING.  She will still tell you that the vine swing (it has fake vines hanging from the top) is one of her favorite things!

Here is our only picture of the four of us together.

It was amazing to see the desert like mountains and the grape valley below- breathtaking! 

This is the picture Jared risked life and limb to take.   

He climbed up that tower that you see below.  It was rusty, shaky, the rails were loose... I think he must have been looking for something manly (aka dangerous) to do because we had been dragging him around shopping everywhere :)

It was a very hot day where we were that day and we ended up in a underground museum which was nice and cool. Ahhhh, felt good! Especially since A/C is hardly used there- and this isn't even the hottest time of year!

Here is Katelyn rocking a baby statue in the cradle they use.  It is still used today and they strap the baby down.  They think it is good for bone development I think... i need to ask SaSa to be sure.

Like father, like daughter!

Naan!  Seriously, looking at this picture makes my mouth water!  They had shops like this on just about every street.  They sold bread, fresh fruits/veggies, butchered sheep- all out on the street like this shop. 

Here we are just hanging out in SaSa's apartment.  I'm surprised Catan isn't out on the table!

We had an amazing time visiting SaSa.  We fell in love with the people, the lifestyle and the naan :) But most importantly we got to spend some wonderful, quality time with Jared's favorite sister! I think it is safe to say Katelyn had a wonderful time.  She bawled, bawled, bawled when we left.  She kept saying, "I want to stay with SaSa" as we were leaving in the airport.  We are already planning our return trip!

Thank you Sarah for being an amazing hostess, wonderful aunt and sweet friend! We love you!

Colson- 15 Months

Happy 15 month birthday sweet Colson!  Since I was a slacker and didn't blog the 14th month, I'm covering 2 months today!

Colson is out of the highchair and is now sitting in a booster and using this tray.  He is actually now using a plate on his tray and he is also using a fork to eat.  If I forget to give him a fork he will point and grunt until I get him one.  He prefers for his sippy cup to be off to the side and not on the tray...  He would drink 2 full cups of milk with every meal, if I let him.  He eats whatever is given, although if something is out on the counter during meal time that he wants, he'll grunt and sign for more...

Little man had quite the mullet/clown look to him with his long hair.  Daddy finally gave in and decided a haircut was in order.   

Jared was able to give him the much needed trim (which I had been saying he needed for about 3 months).

So grown up after the haircut.  He did great during the cut.  He just sat still in my lap and let Jared cut away.

Colson loves his sisters.  They love him.  

While in Seatlle meeting with Nanny and PawPaw he was able to take his first carousel ride.  Mommy didn't really like it because he is a quick little guy and with the spinning, plus the horse going up and down, she was nervous.  Add jet lag to the mix and she was lucky she made it through the ride.

Outside is still a favorite place to be for Colson.  Of course with the heat the last few days he turns red and starts sweating immediately    

He has a new 'cheese' face.  Love it! 

Here is the girls favorite new "trick" with Colson.  Katelyn (or Adelyn) will sit on the floor, stare at Colson and whine.  He will then come over and hug them and they fall back and cuddle on the floor.  Precious!

Colson's sleeping has drastically improved the last few months.  He rarely wakes at night.  He still takes 2 naps if we are at home, but if we are out during the morning, he only takes 1.  He loves his foxy, and likes to cuddle with almost any stuffed animal.   

Colson and Adelyn spent about 10 days at Nanny and PawPaw's house while we went to visit SaSa.  I think they were spoiled rotten while there.  

And from what I hear, Stormi added to the spoiling :) 

Colson is a happy, funny little guy.  He has picked up several words and several signs.  His most frequently used sign is help.  

He doesn't fuss often and is typically happy when someone picks him up if he is fussy.  His eczema is a battle to keep under control (a battle we are currently losing).  Tomorrow is his 15 month well check, so I'll be checking other options for his skin.  Colson keeps us laughing and keeps us on our toes.  The nursery workers in Washington said colson is smart and fast- yup, that sums it up!

Happy day to you Colson Jared Hughes!

Happy 9th Anniversary

9 wonderful years with this amazing man to call my husband and experience life with = I am one blessed lady!  Thanks for walking along side me Jared. I love you!

P.S. We have our very own photographer these days.  Katelyn took this picture!

Treasure Hunt

Jared is an amazing dad!  A few weeks ago he created a treasure hunt for Katelyn and Adelyn in the backyard.

I'm not sure where the idea came from but he hid treasure, made 2 maps and helped each girl find her hidden treasure.

I love watching Jared make fun memories with the kids and he is so good about taking the time to do fun activities with them!

Easter 2013

We took our annual trip to Brownwood for Easter weekend.  We got to spend some quality time with Brooklynn (although I tried to keep my distance since I had a yucky cough).  I've got to say, she is just about the sweetest thing!  She is so calm and so happy!  I don't think I heard her fuss the whole time!

Seeing Byron in his new role of Dad is fun for me!  He fed her, changed her, held her... Oh, how life has changed!

While we were all together we had a belated birthday celebration for Adelyn along with Isabella.  She wanted a princess party so that is what we had!  She enjoyed the cake and presents! 

This picture cracks me up.  I was snapping pictures and Joshua asked for me to take his picture- which he usually doesn't care to have his picture taken.  Katelyn was just walking by and totally photobombed Joshua's picture!  

Colson is growing up so fast.  He had a good weekend, but was pretty clingy.  His left ear started draining Sunday so looks like he has another ear infection, which explains his clingy-ness.   

I made shirts for all the kids with their ages on them and we had a photo shoot. 5-3-1=FUN!

Bubba-JoJo-5-4-3-2-1-0= BUSY, CRAZY, LOUD, WONDERFUL, FUN, FULL HANDS AND FULL HEARTS!

Can you imagine when they are 10, 9,8,7,6,5...

Easter morning pictures!

Then we had our Easter egg hunt.

He really preferred to empty his basket...