Our sweet Hannah has just turned four. We'll post pictures of the party as soon as it happens. The first picture is of Hannah's first date. Daddy showed up with flowers and took his girl to the movies and then out for Jamba Juice, which is SO special to her! She was so excited and couldn't believe she got to go just her and Daddy.

It's been 48 hours of being four and Hannah has discovered many new and improved talents. Among other things she showed us that she can run faster. Then we were out in the garage and I was loading laundry. She begins helping me and I thanked her. Her response was, "I'm four now, so I can do that." HALLELUJAH! A four year old that wants to do laundry, I hope it's not a fluke.

Hannah's personality is very thoughtful and sensitive (emotional!). She is a little cuddler/lover at heart. She always asks to sleep with Hudson or us. It's all cute and snuggly until sleep hits. Then she turns into an ultimate fighter kicking and giving good blows to our back, body, or face! When she gets too sleepy to notice I sneak her back to her own bed.

I have th e most fun with Hannah when she is dancing or playing pretend. She comes up with the funniest moves, of course I didn't teach then to her. Maybe we'll learn how to put video clips here so you can enjoy the improv dancing too!

HUDSON TY

We can't STOP looking at this picture! You may have a hard time too. This photo was taken by a photographer at a friend's wedding. Some have said we should send it in to Abercrombie, but I think he is a little over dressed.

Our Hudson has been that little laugh that I need every now and then. Sometimes I have a hard time disciplining because of that little look, you moms know what I'm talking about. It's the look that says, "I'm so cute. You can't possibly scold this sneaky smile!"

He has just been more and more fun. He is 98% of the time happy. He loves to be silly and especially loves to play with his big sister. I think that is why does a whole lot more physically than any other 1 year old (almost 2). He follows Hannah everywhere, behind the chair, up the couch, across the backrest, and the climax is the jump OFF the armrest! He sometimes even sticks the landing. We're working on that.

No, he's not tripping into the pool. He's jumping and belly flopping.
He is getting so big. He seems to follow the pattern of growing outward then upward. So right now he has just grown taller and looks thinned out. He may even catch his sister in heighth as well!

WELCOME!

Are we blogging yet? This is my first attempt. I was so inspired by EVERYONE elses blog that I thought we should start one too. It is the perfect place to talk and brag about our kids! I love having this spot to just tell people how things are with color photos and no stamps to buy!

We hope you enjoy this new beginning for us, and we promise it will only get better!

Jared and Lisa