We had a really busy week and I put my camera to good use almost every day! This is what we’ve been up to…
Little Gym Ceremony
Hudson had his last class at The Little Gym for the semester. He is enrolled in a summer class and a fall class, but this was his last time in the “Bugs” class. I will miss all of the other sweet babies and I know Hudson will miss his friends that don’t move up to the “Birds” class with him.
He got to try out all of his tricks this week including forward rolls. He’s so good at tucking his head. He also loves doing flips on the bar and hanging on the bar!
At the end of the class, each baby got a medal from the teacher. Hudson was very proud!
Banana Pudding
I’ve posted this recipe before, but I made my go-to dessert recipe on Wednesday for a choir party at church. I made Paula Deen’s Not Yo Mama’s Banana Pudding. This is what I make every time I bring a dessert to a function. It’s quick and easy and it’s always a crowd pleaser!
Hudson’s First Balloon
I had to make a trip to Publix early on Wednesday morning and a sweet girl working at the store saw Hudson and offered him a balloon. He was pretty excited and played with that balloon the whole way home. He wasn’t so sure about it when we got home, so that explains the look of confusion on his face.
Overnight Visitors
My friend, Lyndsey, and her husband and daughter were passing through Columbia on their way to celebrate Memorial Day weekend out of town. It worked out perfectly for them to stay the night in Columbia before getting up and driving the rest of the way. Hudson loves playing with Addison and we were able to pull out Hudson’s Jump ‘n Go that he had outgrown and Addison got to play in it. Hudson wasn’t so sure he was ready to share his toy, but Addison loved it!
Time with Lyndsey is never long enough, but we had a great little visit and can’t wait to do it again.
Birthday Party Planning
I’ll do a full post on how I’ve tried to stay organized with Hudson’s birth party planning, but I just wanted to show y’all where I’m “holding” all of his birthday party supplies. When the party gets a little closer I’ll start staging everything a little at a time so there isn’t as much to do on the day of the party. I was an event planner in my pre-SAHM days and I loved my job. But I love the events I plan for the people I love the most!
Reality TV Finale Week
American Idol: I used to be such a die hard American Idol fan. I was a little bored this season and I think it was because Simon was obviously checked out. I liked Lee and Crystal equally, but I really didn’t care which one was the winner. Crystal is more unique and I will definitely buy her record.
I cared so much more about the Simon farewell and tributes than any other part of the show on Wednesday night. I got choked up with almost every tribute. And when all of the former Idols (except David Cook- where was he?) came out and sang together I couldn’t stop the tears. (Am I a basket case or what?) It was so moving and I love that they all remember their roots and were willing to come back to thank one of the people that got them where they are today.
The show will not be the same without Simon Cowell. I am a huge fan and don’t find him to be offensive or rude. I think he’s honest and I think he’s always right.
I really like Kara DioGuardi and I think she does a great job at being honest and providing a strong, knowledgeable opinion. And the contestants can take her constructive critiques and do better the next week.
My only negative comment is that Paula should never ever attempt comedy again. It was sweet to bring her back and Simon obviously loves her, but she should sing, dance, or just come out and sit down.
Dancing With the Stars: Obviously my favorite couple, Erin and Maks, didn’t win. I was never a Nicole fan. The girl can dance like it’s her job– and it kind of was her job at one point– but I didn’t like her attitude and the way she acted like she had won after week 1.
Transition to the Sippycup
Because we’re almost done with formula (1 more week) and Hudson is a “big boy” now, we’ve been using a sippycup instead of the bottle during the day. Hudson has stopped taking his morning bottle and takes a sippycup of formula once in the middle of the day and takes a bottle at night. He still loves his night time bottle, but he also loves his sippycup. We found that he likes the straw better than the normal cup and it’s just so cute to watch him drink out of that straw!
I hope you’ve all had a great week and are looking forward to a relaxing Memorial Day weekend.
After receiving a few emails on the subject, I’m going to post my tips and tricks on how to travel on a plane or long car trip with a baby. I’m not an expert, but I can share what worked for us!
Ahhhh, he is getting so grownup! Look at him with that straw! I bet the instructors at The Little Gym just love their jobs- seems like it would be so much fun (unless, of course, you didn’t like children).
I love Paula Deen’s Banana Pudding !! I make it every time I need a quick item to take to an office function! 🙂
And I love seeing Hudson grow up! He’s getting so big! Absolutely Adorable pics 🙂
Can’t wait for the post on plane travel with a baby! My little one is 3 1/2 months old and her first plane ride is in 3 weeks! I am already having anxitey! haha
Oh and our local radio morning show here in ATL was at the Idol finale and they were talking about where David Cook was and one of the people talked to Taylor Hicks and he told them David Cook had a “gig” with a contract that he couldn’t get out of!
My S-I-L makes that pudding for family functions…so good!
I would love for you to do a post on party planning tips/organization. I always have so many ideas in my head and end up frantic trying to pull everything together by the date of the party. I’m already thinking about Amelia’s first birthday party.
And the pic of Hudson receiving his medal is so cute!
I remember reading your tweets when you were in the hospital having Hudson and now his birthday party is right around the corner. How is that possible!?! He is getting so big and handsome! Love him.
I want to second Jill’s suggestion – could you please , please, pretty please write a post on party planning tips/organization? Would love your thoughts, tips and tricks!
Great pictures! I cannot get enough of his Little Gym pictures, too cute! The banana pudding looks delicious, I will definitely have to check out the recipe. Have a great Memorial Day weekend!
We love the straw cups too! He’s adorable and getting so big! Love the Little Gym pics and the medal. We couldn’t live without our “classes.” Can’t wait to see your amazing bday party.
I love second to last pic of him using the sippy cup – so cute! I need to get my son one w/ a straw. We also have that little crab outfit too. So comfy!
I wanted Erin to win too, and loved her Gator chomps throughout the season 🙂
Cute post, looks like ya’ll had a great week. (sorry this comment is all over the place!)
Little Gym looks like fun – love these darling pictures of Hudson. He is such a smiley little guy! The banana pudding recipe looks fantastic. I am going to have to try that one soon! Can’t wait to hear more about your birthday party planning…I am in the midst of planning too, but my pile of stuff looks much less organized! 🙂 Happy Weekend!
Awe what a cute little guy! His little smile while he is drinking out of that straw is adorable!
I’m with you on the American Idol front. Simon’s farewell was much more interesting than anything else and Paula shouldn’t have ever been asked/allowed to do comedy. I got this pit in my stomach when she started talking like “oh no, what is she going to do now?!” I wondered about David Cook too and I read that he had a previous commitment to a charity event in KC.
OH I so wish we had something like Little Gym close to us! Hudson looks like he enjoys it so much!
& I can’t believe there will actually come a time when we will all be *done* with formula, especially since our doctor still has my son taking between 24 and 28 ounces a day!
I love all of the pictures of Hudson, it’s crazy how big he is getting! I’m looking forward to seeing how Hudson’s first birthday comes together, I can tell already it’s going to be fabulous! Have a great weekend!!
Can’t wait to see the pictures of Hudson’s birthday party – love the color combo!
Your son is straight-up adorable! I love the last two pictures of him with his straw. He loves that thing!! So cute.
Love the sippy cup pictures. I’m sure you miss event planning sometimes- you sure seem to have a knack for it. Its nice you can stream your creative juices into your son’s birthday party-can’t wait to see those pics!
Straws are much better for developing good oral motor skills than regular sippy cups! Definitely the right path to go in terms of transitioning!
So cute!
Hudson is getting sooo big!! I can’t wait to see all the pictures of planning his birthday and then of his party:)
Hundson is getting so big! He is such a cute baby boy. I might have to try that banana pudding. Looks sooo good!
How cute! I bet his party will be amazing 🙂
Sounds like a great week and I love all the pics – especially the ones of Hudson drinking out of his straw. So cute! It’s been a big week -graduating at the Little Gym and transitioning away from the bottle – he’s growing up so fast!
Little Gym looks like so much fun! He looks pretty proud of that medal =)
He is such a cutie pie! These pictures are great. My sister makes that banana pudding and it is so yummy.
Just wanted to tell you I made the banana pudding dessert after seeing your pictures on the blog…it was fabulous!! thanks for the recommendation! 🙂
Think I’m going to make this banana pudding for Thanksgiving dessert… The Mr. loves him some banana cream pie, so I’m sure this will be a big hit! 😉
Thanks for the recipe!
xoxo