habits

My friend Kristen wrote a recent blog post about her quirks, and I thought it was quite entertaining. It's fun to see if you do any of the same odd-ball things that other people do. These kinds of things are what make us all unique! Here are a few of mine:

-when I enter a room, I almost always have to comment on what it smells like.

-i often take bites of things from the fridge/counter and put them back that way.

-i like to sleep in my eye makeup, so that i get that smudgy look the next day-and this way when i am in a hurry i don't have to do my eyes.

-i literally get down on all fours and pick hairs off the floor because i Hate hair.

-i cannot have anything that doesn't belong in the car stay in there (i.e. random sweater, empty cup, coupon).

-i prefer vegetarian even though i am not one.

-ever since junior high (my mom would drop me off like 5 min. before the tardy bell rang to avoid this), i cannot show up to events early because i am scared to death of small talk.

- i had my very first steak a couple months ago (this is embarrassing).

-i can't go to bed at night if there's a dish in the sink or shirt that needs to be hung-those kinds of things.

-i love scratches of all kinds (i always ask jason to scratch my back, thigh, calf, arms...i would rather have an hour long body scratch than a massage.

-potato chips (have to be kettle) on peanut butter fold-over sandwiches mmmm

what are your quirks?

Jason would like to add that Stephanie asked him what her quirks were, but oddly none of them appeared above. Hmmm.

all boys

We had a fun weekend filled with friends, good food, & time for just the two of us! Friday night we had our friends over to hang out. This is a first for us since having Hudson. It worked out great! He had a little trouble going to sleep but Jason and I took turns going in to rock him! Jason is so good at helping with the baby when he is home! The boys went and picked up wine and such and also brought us back our favorite new frozen yogurt from a place called Fresco! It's amazing! 

          

{alex, andy, jim, jason} {our hubs are so cute together - Disclosure: Jason is not picking his nose, despite what it looks like}

Saturday we woke up early and went and got Hudson out of his crib to put him in bed with us! He is so cute in the morning! He always smiles and coos a lot-until he realizes he is hungry! Jason watched him and let me go jogging at memorial! It was beautiful outside with a tiny hint of coolness! When I came home...

         

Jason worked during the day on Saturday so I met Liz at a precious baby boutique called Mint Baby in Uptown Park. We thought it was very necessary to get Lily, her baby girl due Sept. 26, some mary jane trumpette socks! I got Hudson some new footie pjs that are adorable. We had our iced coffees and chitchatted then I headed home. I haven't hung out with a girlfriend during the day in forever! Later that night when Jason got home from work...

        

{Hudson's new p j s called kicky pants!}

{they have giant feet that even 15 lb. babies' feet can't fit into.}

{daddy & son.}

Sunday we made it to church! Although I spent most of it dancing around with Hudson in my arms, it was great to just be there and to see our friends! Afterward, the three of us went to our most often visited lunch spot: cafe express.  We enjoyed time together during the afternoon while Hudson napped. I miss my husband and cannot wait for his busy season to be over.

2 month checkup

I took Hudson to his 2 month checkup today, and everything looked great!

The pedi. was very pleased with his eating and sleeping! He's a big boy, like we thought he would be! He has been sleeping anywhere from 8- 11 hours total at night with one feeding in the middle.  Here are his stats:

Height: 24 1/4 in. (95th percentile)

Weight: 15.5 lbs    (95th percentile)

Head: 16 1/2

{Hudson loves bath time!}

{photo shoot at Janie's house}

{not so sure about this.}

{tummy time!}

my baby boy

Happy two months to my sweet Hudson!

5 favs: this week

So I am being completely cliche right now, but sometimes you can't think of anything new to blog about! I thought I would share five things that I currently love!

{Chick Fil A Diet Lemonade: my sister and sister-in-law told about 

this incredible beverage. It's made with splenda, squeezed fresh daily, and is the perfect 

combination of sour and sweet!}

{Hershey's Extra Dark Chocolate w/ Cranberries, Blueberries, & Almonds: discovered on a road trip when I said, "Sweetie I need dark chocolate!" He came back with this!}

{Serving set from Neiman Marcus: saw these when browsing the home section. I'm in love!

If only I had registered here for my wedding! Click here for more info!}

{Silk Paisley Dress from Banana Republic: adorable little frock for the fall is def. going on my wish list!}

{Necklace from Neiman Marcus: I love dainty necklaces right now, and this is my favorite color blue. Click here for more info.}

my 25th

I had thought earlier this summer (pre-baby) that for my 25th birthday I ought to do something really fun at our new house-the house that at the time we had a contract on. I pictured fajitas, amazing queso, good friends, a cute dress, & possibly a margarita. That did not end up happening, but it was still a good birthday-just a little more relaxed. 

Tuesday morning my mom, Hudson, and I went and had birthday breakfast at a really yummy french bakery! They have the best homemade almond croissants. She also took me shopping ,and I got some cute fall stuff from J.Crew. My dad drove in Tuesday evening, and we all went to my favorite Mexican place in town: Escalantes. I haven't eaten such a yummy meal since I had Hudson! We had a great time! We went to Whole Food's afterward and picked up several slices of their "fresh" desserts from the bakery. We came back to the apt. and shared bites of key lime pie, carrot cake, and chocolate cake. They were all terrible. I would not recommend their desserts-they look better than they taste. 

         

We celebrated with our friends on Wednesday night at a pizza place called Russo's. Love me some veggie pizza and spinach calzones! Liz made her strawberry cake and we all enjoyed! 

Thanks everyone for the emails, wall posts, texts, & phone calls (sorry my voicemail isn't set up )! I felt very special!

    

Apt.

We love our new place! The location has been so nice-very convenient to some of my very favorite places (potbellys, cafe express, starbucks, olivine (french home boutique), crave cupcakes, & Nordstroms of course). The complex is basically empty, which is also great! 

Oh, check this out:

{hello ikea. i am looking out our window.}

{our little eating area: found the table 

at The Guild Shop, an amazing consignment shop!}

{our office space: the "G" from anthro is my

favorite!}

{living: view from the front door.}

{bedroom: Hudson likes to nap here.}

{kitchen: small but the space is used quite well. 

really like the cabinets.}

{living: view from the back}

{bedroom: Hudson's cradle is only temporarily

parked here, promise.}

No pictures of baby's room yet! We still have not picked out his crib yet, and the room is a mess!

6 weeks

                                                             

Sorry it's been awhile! I know some of you want to see some recent pictures of my chubby little guy! He is growing A lot. He has his 2 month checkup soon, and then we will know for sure how much. He loves to eat, and he loves music. Jason will play his Gospel rap really loud and dance around while holding Hudson, and Hudson looks so relaxed & pleased. Sometimes we put the lap top next to him when he naps and play music, and he sleeps great! His favorite is Coldplay. We named "Yellow" his theme song. I'll let you guess why! He really enjoys riding in the jogging stroller, which is great for me! Lately, he has been much more vocal and it is so precious! Oh and he is smiling now- a couple times a day. It melts my heart! He is such a joy and everything really gets better by day!

{about 4 weeks here. he doesn't like

his expensive sling-sad!}

{my favorite picture of him yet!}

{5 weeks-his favorite onesie! he has a matching

blankie.}

{sweet little squirt.}

{6 weeks here-his favorite frog

position!}

{6 wks-his rolly arms are my favorite!}

{he is storing nuts in his cheeks for the winter.}