In the yard....

Swinging, swinging, and more swinging!!!

Hudson can hardly wait for Daddy to come home from work so they can mow the lawn.

CaMpInG TRiP 2011

We took our annual camping trip with the Johnson family over the holiday weekend. We were hoping to have good weather and thankfully, Mother Nature pulled through for us....at least good enough. The boys had a BLAST!!! Played their little hearts out, usually until they fell fast asleep on someone's lap.

Hudsy having a bubba sucker in the camper with Morgan and Kendra. Bubba suckers seem to be everywhere we go!

Having some puffcorn with Morgan.
Grandma Sharon reading the boys some books.

Riding horsey with Morgan.

Watch out for these boys at the park; Hudsy, Bryce, and Declyn.

The roaring lion!

The cutest little 1 year old boy coming down the slide.

A toad jumped over Mommy's foot, scaring the you-know-what out of me, and Hudson was so excited and chased it down to touch it, "just one time Mommy, it'll be okay, I'm not scared".

After the rain shower, it got a little muddy so these rain boots came in handy!

Mommy and Pax cuddling by the heat of the fire.

Cousins Morgan and Alyssa were HUGE helpers with the boys!

Grandma's boy!!

Sara and Hudsy

Watching Bambi in the camper.

Blowing a dandelion with Alyssa.

Having fun in the sand! Dumping a shovel-ful on poor, unsuspecting Kendra!

Strolling back to the camper.

All camped out on Kayla's lap.

Kendra and Hudsy in the bike trailer. Lori drove them around for miles!

Wake up sleepy heads!

THIS JOHNSON FAMILY LOVES CAMPING!!!

cherished moments

Snuggling in for a movie.....together.

Almost 3.....

Hudson had his 3 year check up a little early due to his Mommy being somewhat paranoid about some bumps on his neck, which turned out to be because of those pesky gnats! Thankfully Hudsy still loves his doctor visits and cheered on the way there! Then upon arriving, he announced to the check-in lady that he has owies on his hands from falling when he was at the "owie knife place", and seeing the look on the check-in lady's face, I quickly explained that he calls Hermann the German the "owie knife place" since, afterall, Hermann is holding up an owie knife! He was very talkative, later telling Dr. Frani that Maddi bought him this silly putty egg (which he had with at the doctor), and that Ditty brought him lots of candy, and that Nala pooped on his kitchen floor. Again, Mommy quickly explained that Nala is a dog. Hearing him ramble off story after story, I worry what he's telling people when Mommy isn't around to explain! Anyway....Hudsy is a healthy almost 3 year old boy, weighing 30.5 lbs (35th%) and is 36.5 inches tall (26th%). He had his vision and hearing checked- great in both areas and thoroughly LOVED doing it! He toughed out 2 shots, crying out during, and then doing all he could to hold back and tell the nurse, "It waaaasn't (breath) thaaat (breath) bbbbaaadddddd (big breath!)". He later told me that he didn't really like those shots but he'll still go back to the doctor next time because they were over really quick. I am constantly proud of this kid, and pretty sure my pride beams from my face as I can see the nurses, doctors, strangers we meet, all listen to his articulate, detailed stories, somewhat amazed that all of that is coming out of such a small boy. I LOVE THAT SMALL BOY SO MUCH!!!

At Ditty's Salon

Maddi came home tonight so we all went out to eat and then to Ditty's shop for the boys' hair cuts.

While Paxton got his cut Maddi, Hudsy, and Nala snuggled in and watched.

It was his first time sitting by himself, and he did better than ever! These boys love getting their hair cut and take it very seriously!
And they both love that dang spray bottle!

Silly boy, trying to spray Mommy!

mankato errands

We put new exterior doors throughout the house and Paxton has been watching Daddy closely, learning exactly what to do with that caulk gun! Daddy isn't quite done though, needed a few more things, so to Menards we went......

Before our errands, we ate dinner at Buffalo Wild Wings and Pax tried a lime....a very sour lime!
"Minor Winger"

Taking a rest in the Menards cart....its always such a long trip at that store.

Passing the time....I told Paxton to smile and he squeezed in real close!

Hermann the German

We went to Hermann Heights Park to celebrate a cousin's birthday this afternoon. It was perfect timing as the rain had just ended and we were able to play outside.

Paxton loves swinging just like Hudson.
Mommy and Daddy took Hudson and Alec up Hermann the German. Hudson went up last year and has been talking about it ever since, wanting so badly to climb back up to that "knife" up close!
He was showing Alec how the lions ROAR!! Scaaaaaary!

Inside the top.

Cousins- Alec and Hudson- TOO CUTE!!

Daddy and Hudsy at the very top.

Hudson at the hilltop, trying to get as close as he could to the rainbow.

Thanks for listening Rain!

The rain puddles dried and the clouds cleared.....and we got to go outside!!

Hudsy and Pax shared a snack on the deck.

Such concentration on getting his shoe back on.
Hudsy doing his seat drop.

Pax loves getting bounced around when Hudsy jumps!

Rain, rain, go away....

Hudson and Paxton want to play.

Hudson said to Paxton, "You shouldn't stand on here, just I can because I'm big." I quickly told them that neither should be standing on the window!
Rain, rain, go away...because I told Hudsy when he wakes up we can go out to play!!

Flitters came over....

Morgan and Paxton going down the slide. Paxton was in awe of Aunt Lori, couldn't look away!

Hudsy jumping on the tramp wtih Morgan and Declyn.
Paxton was patiently waiting for Bryce to build another sandcastle that he could knock down!

Vehicle Fair 2011

We took the boys to the Vehicle Fair at Jefferson Elementary School. There was every vehicle you could think of from a police car and fire truck, to a hearse....which we stayed away from!

Hudsy got fitted for a helmet. He's excited to wear it when he rides his bike. Wonder how long that will last...all of 10 seconds I'm sure!

Paxton, Daddy, Hudson, and Grandma by the fire truck.

Hudson (hopefully the ONLY time) in the cop car. The policeman showed him how to turn the lights on.
We met Brody and Brenley there. Brody showed off his new garbage truck, which now Hudsy wants! I tried to get a picture of Pax and Brenley but they were much too fast!

High five for the bear!

Paxton on the school bus. All the girls wanted him, but he just wanted to get through to his (proud) Daddy.

Jump to the future 10 years from now....this will be the naughty Johnson boys!