Monster Jam, Snaggletooth, and a Reptile Party

We could not stop laughing at Hudson one day a few weeks ago! He had lost one of his front teeth and then a few days later, he busted and hit his mouth and knocked the other top front tooth loose. It was so loose that it was basically hanging to the side and he would not pull it. We told him he looked like Olaf and so he went and got Olaf and we took this picture! See the resemblance?!?! 

We headed to Monster Jam a few weekends ago. Joel and Hudson went with friends a few years ago, but Harrison had never been (and I had secretly sort of wanted to go too!). We decided that this year would be the year of more "experiences" and less "things" so this was our first family "experience" of the year.

 I really had no idea what to expect. It was so loud! I was not all that impressed. I feel like they needed more room to do bigger things? The boys loved it though and said it was the best day ever so that is all that matters! Maybe it's just a guy thing!

This was Harrison's fave...

 It was fun spending time with my boys even though we could not hear each other talk! There was some really good people watching too, just sayin'. Monster Jam brings out the best (and worst!) of Alabama! :)

Grave Digger was the only one that was impressive, but Joel and I felt like it was set up for him to be the star of the show.

 We had a fun dinner out afterwards and then Hudson finally let Joel pull his tooth out! I LOVE the snaggletooth! He is so darn cute!!! Joel and I definitely got a little emotional grabbing that last front tooth. He's never going to look the same again! Our sweet little first baby boy. And to be honest, I am terrified of the monster teeth that are about to come through! They are already well on their way in! :)

The next day, Hudson had a birthday party for his friend Britton. His mom sent me these pictures afterwards. I have no idea whose child this is because it is certainly not mine! I would NEVER put that thing around my neck! Hudson came home claiming he was going to ask Santa for a snake next year. Ummm.....NO. Not happening...EVER.

 The Under Armour in this picture had me cracking up...

 Yikes!!!

That was a really fun first weekend back in the swing of things!

Happy New Year!

My sister sent me a text last week telling me that I needed to update the ole blog. So here we go! Nothing too exciting going on, but I'll back up to the week after Christmas to start. Joel and I were off work again that week and thankfully, none of us killed each other. We are seriously not used to that much time at home. Ha! It was a nice break from work and school though. And we slept in until after 8 every.single.day. Glorious!!!

We rang in New Year's at home this year. It was the first year in a while that we've not done anything and it was nice to celebrate in our pajamas! Actually none of us made it to midnight. Very lame and proud of it! We ate our greens the next day at my parent's house. The boys had their first taste of bubbly...

 We had one last visit with the cousins before we had to say goodbye to Carrie, Andres, and Rooney. Such a sad goodbye! We are ready for them to be back!!!

 One day that week I took the kids to see the Alvin and the Chipmunks movie. No pictures taken to remind us of that disastrous day thankfully, but I did want to document here so I can remind Hudson of the ONE day he got lost at the movie theater! I repeat, ONE day he got lost. There won't be another because he will never leave my sight again (college included!!)! :)

We got to the theater about 15 minutes early, bought our popcorn and then headed up to our seat. The theater was the very first one off the lobby. As soon as we sat down, I realized I didn't grab any napkins and we had butter everywhere. Hudson volunteered to go grab them. He said he knew where they were and with our theater being the first one off the lobby, I didn't think anything of it. Well, after 5 minutes and he wasn't back, I started to wonder where he was. I left Harrison in his seat and told him not to move and then headed to get Hudson, as I was sure he was probably just in the lobby trying to remember where he came from. Well, no Hudson in the lobby. So I went back to the theater and grabbed Harrison and we started looking for Hudson. Ten minutes turned into fifteen and then twenty, and then the panic set in. Well, let's be honest. The panic had already set in and I was freaking at this point. I finally called Joel (like he could do anything!) and he called the police. I had every bad thought in my mind possible! My mind does not ever want to go there again. Such a scary experience. I had about 15 people helping me...parents, workers, everyone was so nice and reassuring...even though I felt like the worst mom in America! We had gone in every theater, every bathroom, the police were looking outside the building. We still could not find him! Then finally, two little girls found him. He was huddled up in another theater right next to the one we were in, on the left side of the walkway going in (we had all gone in that theater 10 times but every time we went in was on the right side). He was frozen. Of course the first thing he said was that he got us our napkins. Sweet boy...they were wadded up in his hands and you could tell he was scared to death! It was a very traumatizing experience for both of us.

Well I was ready to pack it up and head home. My heart had had enough for one day and the manager had given us tickets to come back, but the kids begged to stay. I can't tell you much about the movie, but the boys said it was good.

So anyway, we DID venture out again that week! Shocking, I know. After that day I told myself we weren't leaving the house, but I got over it real quick. That tends to happen with boys! We met some friends this time at McWane and had a great morning.

 This is Harrison's best bud. They spent a couple of days together that week! Such fun!

 We went to the zoo one day too! It wasn't crowded and the sweet worker at the slide let them have unlimited slides that day. We didn't do much else at the zoo besides this. Thankful for a zoo pass so we don't have to worry about seeing everything! :)

 Obviously, Hudson dressed himself on this day. I have no words...I guess at least it matches???

 Hudson had a buddy over too one day that week. I guess by the looks of these pictures that maybe it didn't rain that much?!!? I really can't remember! They were literally outside all day long and it was great.

 Joel had a doctor's appointment in Nashville so we headed up there one day and spent the night with Jordan and Anna. It was a great little night away! Next time we go up there will be to meet baby Lilla!

 We had some time to kill before his appointment so we went antique shopping. The boys just loved it, let me tell you! But this boa did help! :)

Ok that gets us caught up to when school started back! No one wanted to go back, but we all needed our routine again. Now I'm ready for another two weeks off. Funny how that happens! Be back soon with more fun!

Christmas 2015

We had a great Christmas! It sure did fly by though!

This was our Christmas card this year. It was one of my favorites!

We started out on Christmas Eve with lunch at the country club. It's what we have always done and was always one of Mama Jean's favorite things to do at Christmas. We missed having her with us this year. She continues to not do well so it definitely put a damper on Christmas a little. We were happy to continue the tradition though! 

 All the grandkids (minus Blaine!)...

Rooney's tutu was hilarious!

My Christmas blessings!

 Harrison and "Unk Trey!"

 Dad was pretty proud of his red shoes! He has a major shoe fetish (we have to rag him about it!)!

 I could eat this little girl up!!!

 Hudson had to be at church at 1:30 to practice his song that he was singing at church at 2, so we headed straight there after lunch. We had a few minutes to kill in the car so we had a little Christmas selfie fun!

Church was great and the kids were adorable singing. Harrison didn't burn anyone or anything while he held his candle for Silent Night, so that was a win! He felt pretty special to get to do that! And he finally did communion right and dipped his bread in the cup! We got back to our seats and he said (in his monster voice of course) that he "drank the blood!!!" He is just too cute. We then headed home for about an hour before heading back out. The boys got in the Christmas spirit with Home Alone, and we took a couple of last pictures in front of our tree.

 We then headed over to Joel's Aunt and Uncle's house for a little while. The boys had so much fun playing with cousin Nolan! They were all so sad when we had to leave.

 We had to get to Big Mama and Big Daddy's house for the Whitt family Christmas though! Mom was feeling mighty festive!

 The boys were WILD and excited!

 The girls were too! :)

Someone was extra excited about getting some money from Mama Jean!

 Rooney got the hang of opening presents fast!

 Dad got Harrison this glove and 9 new baseballs, and it might have been his favorite gift he received this Christmas! He has hardly put it down and we have been in the yard every day playing.

 We had a great night at my parents. We got home super late though. Santa was in Canada so the boys had to HURRY to bed! Ha! They were so excited to put the cookies and milk out and get to bed.

 Santa came!!!!

 The boys got up and saw what Santa brought at 5:15 am. They played for a bit and then I talked them into going back to sleep until the sun came up. They actually did it! The below pictures are from take 2 of seeing what Santa brought!

 All Hudson wanted was legos this year. He has already put them all together!

 It was pouring down rain, so riding this go cart took place inside for a bit. This was right before Harrison ran into a wall and made a huge dent and that ended the indoor riding pretty quickly! :)

 All Harrison asked for was an Alvin stuffed animal! It doesn't take much to make him happy! Alvin has not left his side!

 The boys had some new winter gear in their stockings. Too bad it was actually 75 degrees outside.

 LOVE this toothless grin!

 We gave Joel a backpack blower for Christmas and Hudson just had to try it out. Won't be long before he's using it in the yard!

 Then we unwrapped the rest of the presents. What a fun morning!

 The Reed's came over for breakfast at 9. I made Pioneer Woman's cinnamon rolls (the BEST), sausage/egg breakfast casserole, pecan bacon, and fruit. It was YUM!

 The rain finally stopped so we headed out to try our new toy!

 It was fast and it about gave me a heart attack when this 4 year old got on it! Yikes! He almost flipped it, all with a smile on his face of course. He will tell you he had it all the way! Ha! My fearless child for sure. Thankfully, he has since gotten the hang of it and I'm not so scared anymore!

 We went back to my parent's for a big lunch at noon, then headed to the Reed's that night for dinner and Christmas with them. The weather was awful and there was actually a tornado not very far from us. We had to do Christmas with the weatherman on! Oh well, I guess there are worse things!

 The boys received more big trucks and they were SO happy!

After another huge meal, we were DONE! We were all so tired at the end of the night. What another great Christmas we had!