house update

Sorry I've been MIA from the blog lately! Truth is, we've been so busy going back and forth from the apartment to the house. We got the keys to the house last Thursday! It's been mostly stressful for me and a little fun too. That's because I'm such a perfectionist when it comes to cleanliness and organization. If it could happen, I would have my house looking like a magazine in a couple days. I'm getting better though- since you can see improvement already! We have had lots of help from Jason's parents and sister-and from our sweet neighbors, The Larkins! Thank you all for spending many hours helping us make this our home-we appreciate it more than you know! I don't have any "before" pictures like I had planned-oops! I'll try to take some soon. I do have some pictures of what we've painted so far!

(top to bottom: new fridge moved in! old stove leaving soon =) , first coat of paint in eating area, living room walls painted)

This week, Jason and I have been taking turns going over to the house at night. We don't want to keep doing this, so we are trying to get the house into a livable state so that we can half way move in to finish up painting, cleaning, ect. Hopefully in a couple of weeks we can fully move over there. These folks did not like to update y'all OR keep things very clean apparently. Can't wait to share more pictures!

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We had such a good weekend celebrating Hudson's first birthday, spending time with family and friends, and even getting a night away in downtown Austin-without our little guy! Our precious boy is no longer a baby, and it brings so many mixed emotions. On one hand, I wish the year had gone by slower and that I savored the baby moments more. I miss the early stages where Hudson slept in his car seat all the time and when there was really no "bedtime". I miss tiny onesies, pacis, and his breastmilk poops (I know some of you appreciate this!). Each stage of his life gets better and better though. It's so fun now that he's moving around and learning. It's precious the way he only wants me right now, is pleased at his tricks, plays and explores, and delights in the smallest things.
A big thanks to Jason's parents for allowing us to have the big birthday bash at their house! Thanks to everyone who helped celebrate. Mister Hudson knows he's loved!