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Ansleigh hugging her "cute little fella", as she likes to call him :o)

I love my big sister!

Sunday is Sundae-Day! Daddy, Ansleigh, and Hudson out on the porch eating ice cream

Hudson is teething! He's found his hands and loves to suck on them.

Is there a story to this, you ask? Why, yes there is! This is right after Roy hollered "SMOCK"! She came downstairs in her pantyhose, a SHIRT, and her little Ugg boots. We all hope this is not a foresight into the future of her clothing choices.

Tee from Aunt Traci

And he looks like he just did too?! Haha. This shirt is genius...way too funny. I must say, this onesie is more often right than wrong~ Thank you Aunt Traci for this cute little Christmas present!

Little lady

In getting ready to go out on our errands run yesterday, Ansleigh came in dressed in one of her church dresses. She looked so pretty but a little overdressed for Kroger, Sam's, and Lowes. I said, "Ansleigh, let's go put on something a little more comfy". She said, "I want my pantyhose--I like them." I'm not sure, but I, personally never got the memo that pantyhose are comfortable. Anyways, I said, "It's really hot outside...a little too hot for hose, so let's wear some shorts instead." She then looked at me and said so casually, "Ohhhh come on Mom, just let me wear the dress." I was so taken aback at how she said it...it honestly made me feel like my girl was a young lady, not a toddler! I kept thinking, 'when did my child go from almost 3 to 13?'

She looked so sweet, of course I had to take some pictures of my angels.

5 months late

But I finally got most of Hudson's birth announcements out. So for all of you that didn't know he was born: he was! I am not still carrying him around in the womb (scary thought). If you got an email asking for your address...you'll be getting them a little bit delayed---well, even more delayed! Sorry about that! As you know, we seem to prolong things out a little (to make them last longer :o)....like birthday's, anniversaries, holidays, BIRTH announcements, you know--so if you get a card (or a gift) and it's un-fashionably late, just know, that's how we roll! I honestly made them about 1 week after we got home from the hospital, but I was so busy that I just never printed them out. Well, I finally did, and I'm glad that one little line has been scratched through on my "list o' things to do". Now if only there were about another 48 other lines scratched through.....

We sent one of his announcements to the White House too. When Ansleigh was born, we sent one and got a really nice note wishing us a big congratulations from the White House, and (fake) signed by President Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush. It goes great in her baby book and will remind her later of who the President was when she was born. It'll be a wonderful keepsake for him too. Just in case you want to do that too (you can send them for weddings and births and you'll get a response card back). Send an invitation to your wedding or an announcement of birth) to: White House Greetings Office, Room 39, Washington, D.C. 20500

Hudson will be dedicated at Mount Vernon Baptist Church in 2 weeks on Mother's Day, which also happens to be Ansleigh's THIRD birthday--May 10th! We'll be having a little SHINDIG that day to celebrate all 3 events. We're trying to get some things done on the house before everyone comes over. It's going to be a beautiful day today! Suppose to be 92 and sunny here in old Virginy. I wish we were going to Kings Dominion or something fun, but I'm about to strap Hudson on in the old faithful Baby Bjorn andddddddddd.......YARD WORK, planting, and deck powerwashing, here we come!!!!

Papa's surgery

Was a success! Thank you to you all for all of your thoughts and prayers. We got to the hospital around 11. That was around the time that he was done with dialysis (you cannot go in the room while he's on dialysis) and we were able to visit with him for a while. The surgery was scheduled for 12:30 p.m. but you know how that goes...about 4 hours later, they wheeled him back. He was STARVING! They didn't let him eat anything around midnight last night, and of course, after dialysis, it pretty much wipes you out, engery wise--so the first thing he normally does after his regular dialysis is eat--but he couldn't do that with the surgery today. He kept joking with the nurse saying, "Where's my supper?" and she said, "Here it is..." and handed him a small cup full of pills. Nice. While he was in surgery, Mom took Meme Baldacci, Ansleigh, Hudson, and I out to the Olive Garden for lunch (don't ever tell Papa). He loves the Olive Garden. Poor guy.

As for the surgery, they removed 2 of his toes. Despite how bad that sounds, we are thankful for this. It could have been a whole lot worse. We are blessed, and now pray for a quick recovery time in the hospital and after. I believe they said he could be in there for another week. He's hoping sooner! Please keep the prayers coming!

Love-Candace

Just an update!

Hudson has his 4 month appt. yesterday (he's actually 4.5 mo., Mommy was late in scheduling the visit). Anyways, everything is great! He's 16 Lbs. even, and 25 1/2 inches long...that's 2 whole inches since his last doctor's visit! He is now fully in 9 month clothing! Ahhhh! He received 4 shots and did NOT like that at all. Thank goodness he had his big sister there to stroke his head, give him kisses on his "ouchie-ouchie-boo-boo" and tell him that it was all going to be okay.

Papa is doing well and they've scheduled surgery for tomorrow. Please say a little prayer for him--anytime a patient has heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes AND has to have surgery, he'll be needing all the prayers and positive thoughts he can get!

Happy belated Birthday to Uncle Christian and Uncle Jeff and hope all you Aggies out there had a nice and somber Muster (4/21 is a big day in our family!).

Peace and love to you all-Candace

Holding the keys

I cannot even believe I'm about to tell this, but it's too funny not to:

Yesterday, Ansleigh and I were playing and reading books and I looked at her and said, "I love you baby...you hold the keys to my heart". She smiled her sweet little smile and said, "I love you too, Mommy".
Today, we had another moment, and I said, "I love you so much, honey". She said, "I love you too...and I'm gonna pee-pee on your heart" and that same sweet little grin spread over her face. Oh dear! God Bless her.