Merry Christmas!!!!!

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!!!!!! 

Well I attempted to add pictures of my beautiful babies but blogger wouldn't let me.  Maybe next time.

She's here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Miss Aubrie Elizabeth decided to make an even earlier arrival than scheduled. 
Aubrie was born October 5th, weighing in at 8lbs 12oz. 
Here is her sweet and precious face

We got to come home Saturday the 8th...

If any of you remember 6 years ago Russ and I wed on this particular day.  We are so happy that Aubrie decided to join us early and we were able to go home on such a special day. 

Hudson loves her so much.  He has been amazing.

Monday Hudson went to daycare.  As soon as he came home this is who he wanted.  I thought it was to precious not to share.  Momma and Daddy have been demoted.  Now when he wakes up in the night he calls for Aubrie.  Oh and don't be jealous.  I know I look hot ....a hot mess more like it;)

We are still here

After a long hiatus from the blogging world I decided to sacrifice a little sleep to update you on our little world.  We have had an extremely busy summer and things have yet to slow down any.  We love it though and can't wait for all the new busy around the house.  Here is a glimpse at our summer.


Aunt Amy came home TWICE this summer.  We were so excited to see her and have some much need play/quality time.  I personally think this little guy would love having Aunt Amy and Uncle Gabe live ALOT closer....just sayin

We went to the park and fed the geese and ducks.  Hudson wanted to climb the fence and join them in the water. 

We did a lot of swimming at Pop and Nanny's (Hudson has renamed Nana to Nanny)

Got our first John Deere Tractor.  Thanks to Ms. Holly that works with Grandmomma.  By the way this little guy loves his tractor.

Celebrated Uncle Jared's birthday.  Jack and Hudson had a great time playing together.  Jack is only about 6 months older than Hudson and I enjoy watching these two play together. 

Made our annual beach trip.  Last year Hudson was only 4 months and didn't really get into it.  This year sooooo much fun.  He loved the sand and water.  Excuse this Foster side of the family looks.  If you have a toddler you know picture taking session should occur before meal time.  Hudson had ketchup and strawberry milk all over his cute outfit and my white shirt.  We did most of our beach playing in the evening so this was on the way out to play. 

Has learned to be quite the little rough and tumble boy. 

Went to a birthday party at the Oxford Park had a great time at the splash park.  Wish this was closer to home. 

Helped daddy in the hay fields this summer.  He has officially cut and baled hay.  Every little farm boys dream right.  Not sure who loved it more Hudson or his dad. 

Had his first calf.  Check out that hat and upside down glasses.  Both are dad's and had to wear them just like dad. 

Had our first haircut.  Thank you Mike!!!! 

Lots of play time with Faith.  We are sad she had to start big school and is no longer at Aunt Elizabeth's.  I think she and Hudson both have had a hard time adjusting. 

Enjoyed some family time with some very special people.  So glad to see Lauren and Cody and their new addition Sadie. 

Had a wonderful playdate with Avery Claire and can't wait to do it again. 

Has become quite the farm hand.  Hudson may be on the fast track of following in daddy's footsteps.  No we aren't trying to feed Hudson to the cows. 

Has developed the "handsome Hudson" smile.  Isn't this adorable? 

Had our first boat ride.  Not sure if Pop or Hudson is the captain or who is having the most fun. 

Has decided that momma's pots have been sitting in the cabinet unused long enough.  Check out that "Pop" hat.  Pop and Nanny thought Hudson needed a straw hat like Pop....Hudson agrees.

Picked momma flowers.  Such a gentleman.  Excuse the red dixie cup but a momma had to display her flowers proudly. 

Pregnancy update:  Everything is going great.  She will be here officially less than a  month.  Looking forward to spoiling this sweet girl.  Her name is Aubrie Elizabeth

As I type this Hudson is asleep in our bed with some type of virus....fever & vomiting.  I wish these germs would stay away from our little man.  We have a rule at our house that a sick baby should get to sleep with his momma.  Not sure if this makes him feel better or not but it does momma.  Isn't that most important.....momma's peace of mind. 

Summer Time Fun

Hudson got a sandbox.  We are practicing for our upcoming beach trip.  Think the sand will be a hit.  Did you know sand crawled inside babies clothes and hides in the all sorts of places.  It even makes it way inside of socks.  Its worth it right.....as long as baby is happy, smiling and having fun that is until mom is trying to find all the hiding sand. 

Playing with our new sprinkler.  Yes Hudson thought it would be so much fun to spray mom.

First trip to the pool for the year.  Hudson and his dad had a ball.  I had fun watching.  I didn't swim.  Strangest thing happened I have out grown all my swimsuits.  

I love this picture....father/son making the same face and making boat noises

Dare devil. 

Loves to play ball. 

Handsfree corn.  Hudson is so silly.  Loves attention.  Notice the two cups.  He couldn't decide between strawberry or chocolate milk.  So he drank both. 

I love this close up picture.  Hudson is eating a peach.  Loves fruit. 

Russ and I purchased a new camera last night.  We do not see much difference in it than the one we have and the one we purchased last night.  Some pictures on here are from both cameras.  Can you tell a difference?  Anyone with any advice, experience, success and/or disappointments.  I'm looking for real live feedback from people who have used and been happy with their camera...not a sales person.  I don't want to spend a lot or become a professional photographer (we have a great one I love) but I would love to be a "mom photographer". 

Can you believe 2 blogs in one month?  Thanks to Memorial Day (extra day off work), sacrifice of sleep I was able to accomplish all of this ;) 

Seriously.........

Where does the time go?  I was warned of this time issue when I was pregnant with Hudson but its something you just can not grasp until you are fully the joys of parenting.  I kept thinking I had just blogged and then I looked...haha that was 3 weeks ago.  Then I made an attempt last night.  Worked on it for whole hour and well its lost in computer space because I can't find it anywhere.  Oh joy!!!!!!!!!!!  I gave up an hour sleep to blog and then it was a waste.  That is terrible to an exhausted pregnant momma.
We are still super busy in the Foster house chasing, playing and loving on Hudson.  I can not get over how fast the past 14 months have flown.

This is Hudson at my mom's surprise birthday party.  He stole the show eating his first piece of corn on the cob.  Boy did he love it. 

An attmept at a Mother/Son photo in honor of Mother's Day.  Yes I am aware my belly is WAY out there. 

We had a sweet new addition in the family on May 12, 2011.  We will let you read all about her on her mommy's blog.  http://jaredandallisonwesley.blogspot.com/

Welcome to the world Addison.  We love you!!!!!  Here is Hudson meeting Addison for the first time.  I know I am a little bias but he is so sweet with her.  Hudson yells baby rubs on her leg or shoulder smiles and runs off. 

I had a doctor's appointment Monday May 16th.  We finally found out what baby is.  I love going to the doctor and hearing the heartbeat.  Love getting snap shots of baby although we only get 3 the WHOLE pregnancy.  Just doesn't seem like enough.  Incase you haven't heard its............a..................GIRL!!!! 

We are shocked.  We just assumed baby was another boy.  All we prayed for was health the sex never mattered.  This is a picture of her profile just turn your head a little.  Can't wait to meet her.  Appointment went well.  Her heart rate was 173, she is measuring 5 days large and 9 oz. 

Now we just have to get this sweet girl named. 

What we have been up to lately

I know I know.  I am a terrible blogger.  Things have been extremely busy around the Foster house.  I have been busy chasing Hudson around.  He NEVER sits still!!!!!  Hudson is finally sleeping through the night so for the last month I have been sprinting to bed once he gets to sleep.  You know to make up for lost time and also I feel like a mother bear preparing for the winter because October is fast approaching.  I praise GOD for my babies. Here are a few pictures of my super BUSY little man.  So tonight I will make a sacrifice to blog only for you ;)

Hudson's bed has been converted to a toddler bed.  I know I know he is only one and we did this right after his first birthday.  Only with the encouragement of our pediatrician.  I think I have mentioned that Hudson is a climber/jumper.  So we are attempting to save Hudson from hurting himself by escaping out of his baby bed.  Russ and I both had a really hard time with this. 

  
Got a new carseat.  Still a little much for this mom to handle.  We had been shopping for new shoes.  Check them out.  Just in time for Hudson to start walking. 

Graduated to the big bath tub.  This is a rare occasion so it required a picture.  If you know Hudson you know why its rare.  Not the biggest fan of bath time. 

Is a HUGE fruit eater.  Strawberries from Clanton...YUM!!!!!!

First Easter egg hunt at church. 

First ride on the tractor with dad.  You never know what you might see on our road.  Hudson riding on the gator...maybe a tractor.  Which ever makes him happy....we aim to please around here.  Let me tell you this baby loved his ride.  He now screams his version of tractor but you can tell what he is saying.  He also waves at all the tractors he sees. 

We went to cousin Nick's birthday party at Cheaha Lake.  Hudson had soooo much fun. 

Easter party at daycare.  Strawberries and cantaloupe for this little man.  Have I mentioned what a HUGE fruit eater he is. 

Hudson and I was working on cleaning out some drawers in his room and hanging up clothes Saturday morning.  He found his boots and just had to wear them.  Love it!!!!

Diaper baby, cowboy boots, hat and cow magazine.  I think he is a little farmer already. 

Easter bunny came for a visit. 

Playing with his new toys. 

An attempt at a family Easter picture.  Hudson WILL NOT be still for a solo shot.  My attempt at self-timer with the camera.  Any tips would greatly be appreciated.  Wish I had a tiny ounce of photography skills.  I am clueless.

Easter lunch at MaMaws.  Hudson and his dad playing a little ball. 

Hunting Easter eggs.

Hudson is growing up way too fast.  I am so amazed at how much he changes each day.  He is quite silly.  Hudson keeps us laughing and smiling in amazement with all he does. 


Pregnancy update:
Baby bump is doing great.  Had an appointment today and heard that precious heartbeat.  I am growing at an alarming rate.  Still not telling weight gain....sorry.  I just think there are some things a lady never tells ;) at least not this one.  I am 15 weeks and we will go back May 16th and find out the gender.  Can't believe I get to be a mommy x2.  I am blown a way by Hudson and will tear up and shed a tear in a second with two I may never stop crying.  I am so excited about baby bump and that my babies are going to be slow close in age.  We have no idea about names.  We have put that discussion on hold until we find out the gender.  But don't expect a name anytime soon.  Hudson wasn't name until 2 months before he arrived.