C'est la vie

More in 2010...

2010-08-11T18:41:00.000-07:00

My first attempt at a quilt (can't wait to do another!)

Did some playin'

Went to Disney World

Of course...more cookies!

Cookies

2010-07-06T09:27:00.000-07:00

Easter cookies for Hudson's class

Cookies for a lingere shower

Baby shower onesies

Yummy cake balls for a baby shower

Riley's Room

2010-07-06T09:01:00.000-07:00

I got this idea from Brittany at Perfect HARMONy. I used leftover fabric, frames I already had, and a can of white spray paint.

My mom made her bedding and curtain. I love how it all turned out!

My friend Betsy and I painted the canvases (Sorry I can't remember the blog we saw them on!!!)

My mom also made her bow holder.

Sweet room for a sweet baby girl! I've since added a little chandaleir and a few other things, which I will post shortly.

I'm back!!!

2010-07-06T08:44:00.000-07:00

Here's a little of what we've been up to the last year...

We added a precious little girl to our family. Riley Brook Virden was born September 25, 2009. She is such a blessing to us.

2009-04-30T19:03:00.000-07:00

Hudson and Noah playin' some ball

2009-04-30T18:59:00.000-07:00

Valentine's Day Cookies

Cookies

2009-03-09T14:26:00.000-07:00

Better late than never, right? I made these for our work party on Christmas Day.

Rub a dub dub...

2009-01-21T21:00:00.000-08:00

These pictures do not do justice to the amount of splashing my child does in the tub, and the water that ends up outside of it.
My silly boy

Playdate

2009-01-21T19:43:00.000-08:00

Today, my mom and I had a couple of friends over for lunch and a playdate. Hudson, Noah, and Hayden had a wonderful time eating, playing, stealing eachother's paci's...

Old sofa...new do

2009-01-20T10:42:00.001-08:00

I have had this couch and love seat for 7 years. I decided to give them a new look. There is a mixture of fabrics- red houndstooth, aqua houdstooth, red paisley, and aqua damask - creating a patchwork look. They look a little naked without pillows, but I like the way they turned out. Now, if only I had a home to put them in!

My color inspiration, pottery by Gail Pittman from Southern Living at Home.

Grrrrrr

2009-01-20T10:40:00.001-08:00

Hudson sporting his new monster slippers he got from his buddy Lisa

Christmas Eve at Granna's

2009-01-20T10:29:00.000-08:00

Mi paci es su paci

2009-01-20T10:18:00.000-08:00

Oh, Christmas tree...

2009-01-20T10:06:00.000-08:00

I saw in several blogs that many of your little ones weren't tempted by the beautiful ornaments. My little guy, however, was. Luckily, my mom was smart enough to only put soft ones on the bottom.

Santa

2009-01-20T08:56:00.000-08:00

Kim, my mom, and I took the boys to see Santa. It went rather well, though Hudson was a little unsure of him. Last year Hudson was only 9 days old when we visited Santa. How time flies!

Happy Birthday Hudson!!!

2009-01-20T08:23:00.000-08:00

We celebrated Hudson's 1st birthday on December 7th. Elmo helped us throw a wonderful party and Hudson had a great time!!

He loved every moment of this (until the icing got in his eyes and nose)!

I made his invitations from card stock.
Cookies!
Elmo cupcakes

Thanksgiving

2009-01-20T08:17:00.000-08:00

The Inboden's invited us to join their family for Thanksgiving this year. We had lots of wonderful food!

Noah and Hudson

It has been a while...

2009-01-20T07:40:00.000-08:00

Wow! I can't believe how time flies. The last couple of months have been a whirlwind & yet another test of my (and my family's) faith. So here is a 'cliff note' version of December and January.

Free at last!!!

2008-11-12T21:15:00.000-08:00

Thanks to God, Hudson got his cast off today! Other than the Dr's office, he had a GREAT day. We met up with Betsy, Jack, & Sam and spent most of the day running around.

First bath! He did NOT want to get out!

PJ time!

11 Months!

2008-11-04T08:30:00.000-08:00

Where did the time go? I can't believe it has been 11 months since this little guy came into our life. It just gets better all the time...

Mmmm...

2008-11-03T21:15:00.000-08:00

Hudson enjoying some Halloween treats!

Happy Halloween

2008-11-03T08:10:00.000-08:00

Hudson's 1st Halloween was a fun day packed with activities. We started our day early by heading to Canton.

Hudson had finally seen enough!

After a short nap at Granna's, we headed out again to the Fruia's for a Halloween party and trick-or-treating.
Hudson (we gave his original 'Lil' Stinker' costume a shot, but he wasn't too crazy about it) and his cousin Noah, the precious little giraffe.

Hudson eating pizza for the very first time! It was a hit!

All of the kiddos ready to go!

I am not sure who enjoys these things more, the moms or the kids?

Hudson and his daddy

Mmmm cookies!

2008-10-28T21:19:00.000-07:00

Now, that was A LOT of cookies.

Betsy and I baked and decorated a few cookies today, 160 to be exact, and had lots of fun doing it. Our boys got quite bored with us but they hung in there. We ended up taking a dinner break to my moms, which I think they all enjoyed.

Crafts

2008-10-27T19:26:00.000-07:00

Here are some of the little things I have made lately.

This is a little book caddy I made for my mom.

Betsy made one of these for her house, and I liked it so much I stole the idea and made a couple Christmas gifts.

Boo! @ the Zoo

2008-10-27T18:22:00.000-07:00

Yesterday we went to Boo at the Zoo and had lots ot fun seeing all of the decorations, animals, and of course getting lots of candy. There was quite a crew - Hudson, Jack, Sam, Hayden, Ava and we also saw Rhett, Dylan, & Luke.

First time!

2008-10-27T13:24:00.000-07:00

So after a couple weeks of admiring other people's blogs, I thought I would give it a shot.

The last month has been crazy and one that I will not hesitate saying 'goodbye' to. As many of you know, Hudson broke his femur while we were visiting Tennessee. Dennis, my mom, Hudson, and I had spent a few days intensely looking at houses and on the day we were to head back home, Hudson had a little accident. Two ER visits, an ambulance ride, a night in the hospital, and a trip to the OR later, Hudson and I flew back home to start our 'adventures in the spica cast.' I thank God every day for trusting me with such an amazing little guy. Hudson has been such a trooper and I CAN'T WAIT to hug his whole little body again. Just the though of getting to give him a bath brings me to tears.

Having Dennis in Tennessee, Hudson's little incident, and a pretty bad car wreck, have all challenged my faith and my strength as a person. God has always been with me and He never fails to pull me back up on my feet when I just don't think I can do it. As I look at my little boy, I am reminded of God's love for us, and how what we feel as humans pales in comparison to the love He has for us. Now that is overwhelming.