Nothing better...

...after a warm tub, than laying by the fire, chewing on and talking to your diaper.

Nothing cuter, either.

And just because...

...she's so cute! This is a little slow, since this is her "official" 6 month photo shoot, and she is almost 8 months, I can hardly believe it!

She is the funniest, happiest, sweetest little thing. She grins at anyone who will look at her and has everyone making incredibly stupid faces at her to keep the smiles coming. We all still fight over who gets to hold her.

{My model and my assistant}

Her brother and sister jump to answer every whim (communicated with grunts and squeals), and are happy about it. This little monkey has completely stolen our hearts. And it doesn't look like we'll be getting them back any time soon.

And no, the tongue isn't always out...

but almost.

Panheads...

Here is Hudson rockin' out to our new favorite band, Skillet (mute the blog tunes so you can hear him at the end) . They are awesome, check 'em out here, watch what he's watching here. We are in love.

My pretty babies...

Just thought my sweeties all looked extra cute today...

Ready for 2nd grade...

Ready for pre-school...

Ready to watch mom Zumba :)

Ready for carpooling...

Don't recognize her? Meet the newest member of our family, Bella. Not because I'm a Twi-hard (I am) but because she looks, and smells, so beautiful...sigh.

Thank you for the awesome present on your birthday Dustin. I am spoiled!

cute surprise...

I was emptying the little video camera in preparation for Hudson's Christmas program tomorrow, and look what I found. Enjoy.

Accessories Party!

I had the most fun on Saturday morning....

We pretty much turned my house into a boutique...

with all of my favorite things...

Jewelry...

(here are a few of my faves)

Shoes, handbags...

...And friends! Thanks to all who came!

(Lisa-Marie, hand-stamped jewelry artist and also one of Hadley's biggest fans. Also creator of Hadley's cutest zebra outfit! Love these two!)

If you couldn't make it, it's not too late!

Go to MyCentsOfStyle.com for shoes, handbags, jewelry (put in "chambers" for your coupon code by the 17th for 10% off!)

Go to www.alittlewhitehouse.etsy.com for custom hand-stamped jewlery by Lisa-Marie

Happy Birthday Huddy Buddy!

I can't believe my little buddy is four today. Doesn't four seem SO much older than three? He is just about the funniest person I know. He has me cracking up all day...when I'm not REALLY mad at him. I swear, there is no middle ground with him, we either LOVE him or want to put him in time-out forever. His cutest-little-face-ever saves his life constantly.

What a kid!

He was so excited to have his first "friend party" and he picked "How to Train Your Dragon" for the theme. It was so fun! Here is the invite I designed for him:

I've not done anything like it before and it was a fun challenge for me...I know, no picture of him...not like me...

Lisa-Marie, one of my BFFs, VOLUNTEERED to make him a dragon cake. Yep, you read that right, volunteered. Yes, I love her too. Isn't it amazing? Hudson was thrilled.

And just in case that wasn't enough, she also brought these darling little cupcakes. She's amazing, did I mention I love her?

At the party, we had gorgeous weather, lots of pizza and lots of friends.

Luckily, some of Hudson's friends are also some of Kennedy's.

And are also Hadley's...

Thanks so much to Lisa-Marie, Aunt Trina, Aunt Cristen and Grandma Marcia for helping with Hadley, running the camera, and making the party just plain run a little smore smoothly. Isn't it funny how, with 13+ kids around, and few extra grown-up hands can make all the difference!

We played "Viking Says" (simon says) and "Red Dragon" (red rover)...

And opened LOTS of fun new stuff...

Notice the wrapping paper flung everywhere and the kids swarming in to see the loot.

I love it.

All in all, it was a great day! Hudson was so excited that a few family members could come up, especially Trina in her "sweet race car." (I can't believe I didn't take a picture, its a super-hot new Camaro.)

Dustin was happy to do some actual racing. I was thrilled to do 5 over down Main Street while completely some fast lane changes, but when Dustin got behind the wheel, he put me to shame. Lets just say, had he been caught doing his top speed, he probably would have spent Hudson's party in a cell. Yes, good times. Thanks again, Trin!

Special thanks to Aunt Jami, and the hours spent playing with the moon dough...every kid should have an aunt Jami...may you never, ever grow up. Love you all!