resolution

One of my new year's resolutions is to be a more dedicated, thoughtful blogger. I am so inspired and blown away by other people's creative blogs. Anyway, I figure I would rather make a silly kind of goal than make an important one that I will feel bad breaking. If only I had more time *sigh*.

Lately I've been browsing blog rolls and discovering some new blogs to read. This could be a good thing or a bad thing. When I get in bed at night I read blogs for a loong time, and my husband does not understand this. Really though, I am saving us money by reading free design blogs, rather than buying home interior magazines that are mostly ads anyway.

I have come across a few wedding blogs that are so fun to look at! These are great if you want ideas and inspiration for your own wedding planning, like photography and beautiful things, or you want to become dissatisfied with your own wedding. Really, why do I look at these? Ritzy Bee Blog and Kiss the groom. I also happen to like these random "inspiration" blogs where girls simply post other people's pictures (usually of gorgeous interiors or fashions), share recipes, or crafty-type projects. Frolic Fancy Free is perfect for satisfying these cravings. My sister-in-law told me about a blog just for the Anthropologie-obsessed called Anthroholic. It's a good place to go if you want some ideas on how to put outfits together or how to mix your Anthro pieces with non-Anthro pieces. The blogger puts up alerts daily on new markdowns and arrivals. Pretty sure this gal owns more Anthro clothing then anyone on earth. A little too much for me actually. I like mine in small doses.


enthralling eyelet cover-up, Anthropologie.


Have a wonderful weekend!

Christmas!

It's good to be home! We had a wonderful Christmas with my family in College Station this year!
Here is a recap of what we did:

Saturday the 19th we celebrated Christmas with my mother's side of the family. We enjoyed munching on non-traditional food (which I loved) and had our annual white elephant gift exchange. The desserts were wonderful and the best part was that everyone was able to be there this year! We walked away with a new set of knives (that my precious husband then gave to my grandmother, Janie) and a Starbucks card!


{Married here almost 2 1/2 years ago!}

{My sissy Meredith. So thankful for her!}

{Sleeping Hudson in the sling.}


During the week we mostly hung out at my parent's house. Jason and I watched all of the Harry Potter movies, which was fun! Jason spent lots of time at our farm helping my dad and uncle build the new bathroom in the farmhouse. They are trying to make the house wife-friendly! My uncle is putting in wood floors and a flat screen! Jason and I had a few coffee dates and a date to Eccell while we were there. It's always so special when we get to do that. On Christmas Eve we went to the Christmas service at Grace.


{We need to practice our self-picture taking skills!}

{Hudson's Christmas outfit.}

{I-phone, not your best shot.}

Hudson practiced sitting up a lot.



Christmas Eve dinner was A-mazing! We had steaks, chicken, and potatoes. Then, Jason and I exchanged our stockings. My dad, bro in law, Jason, and I played hearts. It was so fun and apparently I'm pretty good because I wooped them all - I shot the moon for a come from behind win =) After a pretty good night of sleep (Hudson insisted on a 3 am feeding because it was Christmas) we gathered to exchange our gifts. Then we had omelets and blueberry pancakes!



1. Jason opens his meat grinder! Yes, that is a red-onesie.
2. My favorite Lindt dark chocolate with orange.
3. Hudson's new stuffed turtle puppet.
4. The best Christmas gift ever.

After we had homemade spaghetti and meatballs for Christmas dinner, Hudson had his first Christmas dinner! We gave him rice cereal for the first time. His reaction was expected. He made this face like he was about to cry.





After dinner and cupcakes we put Hudson to bed, and all of the siblings headed out to the farm for a bonfire and a game of loaded questions. We always love these times with everybody.





Grandmommy and Granddaddy loved seeing all of their babies!



Happy New Year!

5 months

Hudson was 5 months on November 25! We have had so much fun with him lately as his little personality is really starting to show. He is a very quiet, laid back baby, and he smiles a lot! I would say he is just like his daddy actually! Everyone is saying that he looks like Jason right now too. In the morning right when he wakes up, he is very frisky (Hudson that is). I love it!



We got to see cousin Will and Whitney and Johnathan right before Thanksgiving. It was so fun getting to hang out with our babies together! Will likes giving kisses and wanted to give baby Hudson a kiss. Precious!



Hudson smiling around his pasi!



Lately, Hudson has been practicing his sitting up. He is getting very good at it! He is a strong little guy. He is showing more interest in little toys , but his favorite toys are still his feet! He is getting to be so much fun!