Christmas 2013

Christmas started last weekend at Nana and Papa's house.  Grandmom and Granddad were also in town so we had a giant party opening presents.

Will was all smiles and really got into everything this year.

The hit was his new train set.

Blair went shopping at preschool this year and was super proud of her find for Brack, a Vintage Dude hat.

New robes from Grandmom:

Jenn is most excited for Blair to start tennis lessons in January.

Will loved playing with his new train set.

Nana and Great-grandpa Tom:

Aunt Erin and Papa:

Granddad, Grandmom and Great-grandma Ann:

Jenn and Brack:

On Christmas Eve, we went to Great-grandma Lani's house:

Santa came this morning and the kids really enjoyed their new toys:

December fun

The kids got new big girl and big boy beds this week.  They are pumped about sharing a room, although we are still working on not talking to each other at 5 in the morning and waking up Mom and Dad.

Our cold weather appears to be gone, at least for the moment.  The sunset was gorgeous this evening on our family walk.

And for your viewing amusement, here are two crazy kids checking out Dad's phone.

School Picture and Santa Train

Ta da!  Here is Blair's fall school picture this year.

We also hit up the Santa Train at the mall this morning.  Blair and Will insisted on sitting with each other, which is so sweet.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Here are some family pics we snapped on Thanksgiving yesterday!

Santa 2013

We went to the mall this morning and Santa was already taking requests. We felt the kids out and the promise of candy canes (see to the right of Santa below) convinced them to have a go. The result is probably the cutest Santa pic ever!

Happy Halloween 2013

Happy Halloween from the Hudsons!  The kids were excited to wear their Halloween shirts this morning.

Blair's preschool had trunk or treating this morning and Will was all set to help pass out candy.

Want a sucker?

Blair was all smiles with her class:

Blair's preschool class this year with Ms. Chris:

This evening we hosted a pizza party with family before heading out for some trick or treating.  Here are Blair, cousin Audrey and Will:

The kids made out pretty well:

Irvine Park Pumpkin Patch

I think we skipped the Irvine Park pumpkin patch last year, but we made a trip today to get our fill of fall fun.  The train, as always, was a hit.

Waiting for the pony rides:

Blair's pony was named Dan:

Will loved riding Dinky:

Here are a few posed pics around the patch:

This is probably my favorite one:

Growing babies:

Haircuts!

The kids got haircuts this morning and were very much needed.  Here are the before shots:

Will sat very patiently during his cut and helped by holding the comb:

All done:

Blair got a grown-up shampoo:

She looks great with her big girl cut: