Aquariam = one HAPPY little boy!

The Pittsburgh ZOO really is a fantastic zoo but I'm trying to post pictures of Hudson...and not just the animals. Hudson loved seeing the lion, tiger, elephants, giraffes, etc... but when we entered the aquarium... he was running from each exhibit... fascinated with the fish/sharks, turtles, penguins, etc... it was adorable!! This first picture was taken right before Hudson kissed me on my cheek...he thinks anytime we lean in towards him it's time for kisses! It's the sweetest thing!! :)

We think Hudson was wanting to dive in the water!

Hudson and Patrick in front of the SHARK tank... the shark had just swam by... my finger wasn't fast enough to snap the picture!?! (but who needs a shark in the background w/ these two adorable little boys!?) :)

"LiOnS and TiGeRs and BeArS... OH MY!!!"

YES! We finally took Hudson to the ZOO!!! Everything about our trip to visit the Pohl's in Pittsburgh was incredible... but the ZOO was definitely a "highlight!!" :)

How Awesome is this picture! Once we walked in the tunnel... the Polar Bear DOVE in and started bouncing the ball on the glass! Such beautiful and graceful (yet, dangerous) animals! ;)

This Lion was actually roaring... Hudson LOVED it! He can "ROAR" like a lion...it's adorable! ;)

The TIGER says... WAR EAGLE!!! We're still working on that one! :)

One of my favorites!! :)

A day trip to Washington, D.C.

How cool is it that we can literally leave at lunchtime to visit D.C. and return by night?! Brad invited Hudson and I to tag along on Tuesday to D.C... where we met his Uncle Eddie (his Dad's brother) who gave us a tour of Andrews Airforce Base. We got to see fighter jets, Air Force One, and see the nice new building where Uncle Eddie's picture is hanging in the "hall of fame"!!! :)

Here we are beside Ed's picture... what an HONOR (for Ed)!! :)

We are standing in front of the state flags... and the water tank (Brad always notices the water tanks!!) :)

Hudson's FIRST day of "Pre-School"...

Today is definitely a day worth documenting! Hudson had his first day of "school"... it's every Monday from 9am-12pm (the first two weeks are only until 10:30am for the children to get adjusted). Of course, he LOVED it as I knew he would...

(notice the book in Hudson hand... he LOVES his animal book) Also, notice the beautiful leaves behind our house... ohhhh, how I LOVE FALL!! :)

Daddy was finally able to see the school (First Presbyterian Church Pre-school of Charlottesville) and was VERY impressed!!! :)

Here Hudson is with his teachers "Miss Kim" and "Miss Hope"... Miss Hope is tending to a little girl named Adair. Other mom's were asking what we do to make Hudson "adapt" so easily... I think it's in his DNA..seriously, have you MET this kids FATHER!!! haha!! :)

Women's 4 Miler.. in Charlottesville!!! :)

The Women's 4 Miler (fighting Breast Cancer) in C'ville... is ALMOST as fun as the Peachtree Road Race in ATL!! :) This was a fun race and I'm glad I was able to get a number (I was on the waitlist...there were 3500 WOMEN!!!).

I know my muscles don't stand a chance against my good friend, Robin! :)

Hudson was still asleep when I left the house this morning... but thanks to my amazing husband he was able to change Hudson, get breakfast together for him, pack a little bag and make it to the race just in time before they closed the road... I think Brad is... SSSUUPPPEEERRR DAD!!! :) I was SO HAPPY to see them at the end of the race!! :)

Hudson LOVES his vacuum! ;)

A BIG thanks to "aunt" Katie (Farmer) Lamothe for Hudson's vacuum (it was his birthday present)... he absolutely loves it! He often helps mommy with the vacuuming (as well as the laundry...haha!!). He might be a very domestic young man! ;) I've been meaning to post a video for awhile to show Katie how much he loves it!!! :)

Ohhh Boy.. (s) :)

Okay, if you can't already tell... these two boys are adorable! I just can't get enough of them... and after a day without daddy... these two just can't get enough of each other!! Brad has started playing with Hudson in the "play-hut"... it's the funniest thing! This age (age ONE ;) ) is difficult to catch everything in a picture... they sit for a second and RUN the next... but I think I got some cute ones... :)