Livia & Hudson all bundled up at the Lighted Christmas parade downtown
My husband (who claimed he was freezing the whole time) along with Jacob & Debbie who joined us for the parade.
Waiting for Christmas cookies to finish baking
Helping to clean up after baking
Livia got in on the clean up action as well.I like to think that my kids will be musical since I like to think of myself as musical....We'll see how their current talents develop as they get older. :)
Hudson mastered "Away in the Manger" this Christmas season
One of Livia's favorite things to do right now is to climb up on the piano bench and "play" the piano. I think she's pretty cute!
Livia enjoying her Thanksgiving dinner
Hudson - with the cheesy 3 year old I-can't-smile-with-my-eyes-open business
Jeffley
Pierre
Kenzy
My dad decided we should do something other than just sit around and eat all day so we had a Wii bowling tournament (which my very talented husband won). Here's Hudson giving bowling a try.
My nephew Gio and my three brothers keeping track of the action
Hudson and Pierre were sitting together in this chair watching Cars and Livia climbed up to sit beside them...it was super cute.
Then she decided it was time for a little peek-a-boo
Hudson got a much desired visit with his 4 month old cousin Vesta. He wanted to hold her and kiss her and pet her....he really likes baby Vesta.
Livia, on the other hand, wasn't quite sure what to make of Vesta. 
Livia was having a tea party - she went into the dining room and got the tray for her high chair because apparently it was necessary for her "meal",
Hudson used the letters from his puzzle to spell his name - he's a smart one, if I do say so myself.
Trying on daddy's boots - they probably weigh as much as Hudson does.
Livia decided this cookie sheet could double as a bed in the kitchen 
Smiles don't get much bigger than this!
Livia is finally starting to enjoy sitting still long enough to read a book.
Playing outside on one of the last warmish days of the fall. I just love Hudson's expression in this one...as if Livia is doing something so bizarre.
Her new favorite place to sit. If I'm working in the kitchen she'll come in, open the cabinet and have a seat.
While in Salem we went to the Gilbert Discovery House - a great little children's museum.
Hudson loved the big play set and slides
He even took Livia down the little slide - and she obviously liked it too.
Hudson found something else that he loves...
A rocking chair for two with room to spare
Teaching my sister Christie to sew - first project a table runner.
One of the reasons for our trip to Oregon - a race with dear friend Christi on Cannon Beach. It was a 5K on the beach and I was pleasantly surprised with how hard the sand was so it didn't make the run too much more difficult. We were then able to spend a couple of nights all together at a condo in Seaside thanks to the generosity of Christian's parents. We enjoyed catching up with dear friends, played a bunch of games and had lots of laughs.
Hudson had such a great time being with Evie and Leyton again.
Snack and a movie together before bed.
Livia thought the coffee table was a jungle gym
My little cowgirl
Ride 'em cowboy!
Hudson loves the big pumpkins - don't you love the cheesy 3-year old smile.
Getting some petting zoo action - Livia was not afraid of anything!
Hudson got to ride one ride and you'll never guess what he chose - yep, the train
Becca & Hudson on the swing
My handsome hubby hanging out on the play set
We took a field trip to Cabela's in Post Falls since we had never been there before and had heard from several people about what an experience it was....Christian was most interested in the video game. ;)
Becca & Hudson checking out all the stuffed game animals
We spent part of one afternoon at the beach and in downtown - Hudson proceeded to get quite wet.
Beautiful Lake Coeur D'Alene
Trying on Daddy's sunglasses
Hudson with the moose in downtown Coeur D'Alene
Chillin' in the swing - this girl could swing for hours
Riding a duck - what fun!
Little girls can ride ducks too!
Scrunchy nose smile
At a park in Post Falls
My brother in law, Jarred, showed us all his gear for the new squad he's on as a corrections officer - he looked so scary Hudson wouldn't stand near him to get a photo. It was close to bedtime and Christian told Hudson he could either come take a picture with Jarred or go to bed. Hudson quickly replied, "I'm going to bed!"
We stopped in Spokane on our way home. We were going to take Hudson on the carousel in Riverfront Park but he wanted nothing to do with that. However, he did enjoy the giant wagon slide.
He informed me that he had to hold on to the sides so he wouldn't go too fast...he's a cautious one.
All tuckered out on the way home
