More Beach Pictures

Just a couple pictures that I took last week. There were tons of shells that had washed up and we had a ton of fun sorting through them.

Hudson's First Trip to the Beach....

Hudson seemed to love the beach just as much as we all did. He was such a great baby in the car and for the entire week. He actually slept all the way there and all the way back. The weather was wonderful so Michael and Whitt took him out in the sand and Whitt actually played in the ocean. Can you believe that? There were people in swim suits in the ocean to their waist. Not sure that it was that warm, but whatever.

Hudson also started rolling over and had his first cereal while in Gulf Shores. It is just amazing how fast he is growing and all the new stuff that he is doing. It seems like just yesterday we were bringing him home from the hospital.

Christmas Gifts

Whitt had a GREAT Christmas this year. Santa brought him a drum set, a new Kiss CD (with no make-up), playdough, lincoln logs, and lots of other goodies. Nina and Papa gave him a cool radio flyer scooter, microphone with stand and other stuff. Not really sure where all these goodies are going to go, but he sure is enjoying them all. Hudson got some great stuff too.

Christmas Eve Eve

The Marks Christmas was on Christmas Eve Eve this year and it was so much fun with the kids this year. Whitt and Claire stepped up to entertain. We normally have a rich girl/poor girl play with Lindsey and Grace. There is never a dull moment at the family gatherings. Here is a picture of the kids. This was a rushed picture so Hudson was not able to make it! They are growing up way to fast!

Christmas Dinner

Look at what Whitt made with his Christmas Dinner. I thought that it looked too cool to not share. We have always thought that a rock band would be in his future but culinary school could be in the running.

I have been tagged....

Here are the rules--1) Each player starts with eight random facts/habits about themselves.2) People who are tagged need to write a post on their own blog (about their eight things) and post these rules.3) At the end of your blog, you need to choose eight people to get tagged and list their names.4) Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them they’re tagged, and to read your blog.

1. I love reality tv. I am strictly reality shows these days. I am soooo excited about American Idol starting soon. How sad is that?!?

2. I love to go on vacation and overpack, but i HATE to unpack. I am always so tired when i get home, that i just unpack as i need things for both me and the kids.

3. I love to take my time when I eat. I only get to do this when my parents or Michael are around. Michael says that it is painful to watch me eat. After a week of eating in about 2 seconds, it is nice to actually taste and enjoy your food.

4. I am not a great driver. I do way to much when i am driving. Talking on the phone, passing stuff to Whitt in the backseat and the list goes on.

5. I love looking at my friends' blogs and wish that more of my friends had them.

6. I am NEVER on time. I am going to try to do better in 2008, so i will list it as one of my resolutions. I am usually no more than 15 minutes late though :)

7. I love monogrammed stuff. I guess that is why I love Thirty-One. Anything with my name or my kids names on it and I have to get it.

8. I love to cook in the crock pot. I plan on doing more healthy foods for my family in the new year to shed some baby weight.

I don't know eight people to tag but am tagging these girls: Kelley, Lacy, and Anna Leigh.

Happy New Year!

I had to share this...

I found this poem on a blog today and I had to share it on my blog. As I read it I thought about the special little guy that will not be here this Christmas. I think about his parents, grandparents, friends and others that loved him so much. I wish that there was something that I could do to help with the pain they are feeling. I just can't imagine not having my boys here for Christmas. This poem seemed to comfort me as I read it and just had to share it.

My First Christmas in Heaven

I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below
With tiny lights, like Heaven's stars, reflecting on the snow.
The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away the tear,
For I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.


We hear the many Christmas songs the people hold so dear,
But sounds of music can't compare with the Christmas choir up here.
I have no words to tell you the joy their voices bring,
For it is beyond description to hear the angels sing.
I know how much you miss me, I see the pain inside your heart,
But I'm not so far away; we really aren't apart.
So be happy for me dear ones, you know I hold you dear,
And be glad I'm spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.


I sent you each a special gift from my heavenly home above,
I sent you each a memory of my undying love.
After all, love is a gift more precious than pure gold.
It was always most important in the stories Jesus told.
Please love and keep each other, as my Father said to do,
For I can't count the blessings or love He has for each of you.
So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear.
Remember, I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.

Preschool Christmas Party

Monday was Whitt's last day of school for the year and his Christmas party. They had some tasty food and made a cool snow globe. Had a great time, once again Hudson slept through it!

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First Friends Christmas Program

Friday was the Christmas Program for the 3's and 4's at First Friends. It was such a cute program and the kids were so funny! Whitt was a little scared at first but got it together towards the end. Ms. Suzanne read The Night Before Christmas and the kids sang songs during the breaks in the story. The best song of all was Joy to the World with the front punches!

By the way, Hudson slept through the entire thing!

Enjoy the pictures!

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First Family Picture

Merry Christmas..

Sweet Baby Hudson

Not much needs to be said other than, he NEVER cries when Michael does this to him. With cheeks like his how can you not squeeze them????

The boys

This is just too cute to not share. Whitt loves Hudson. When Whitt first wakes up every morning, Hudson is the first person that he talks to. Hudson's eyes just light up when Whitt is around him. It is amazing to watch the two interact. I hope that the love is still strong when Hudson can start defending himself! hahahahah

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Decorating "THE" Christmas Tree

After putting up the family Christmas tree, my dear son, Whitt, decided that he had to have a tree in his room. I was fine with that. So I brought in a little 4 foot tree with clear lights. Whitt said NO, and we then brought a larger tree to his room. Then off to Walmart to get some colored light and a star to top this tree. After about 15 minutes and telling me numerous times that is not a pretty star, he picked THE perfect one. So his tree consists of big colored lights, his perfect star and pipe cleaners. Yes, i did say pipe cleaners. We used our imagination and made some pretty cool ornaments with those pipe cleaners. Now the cat is loving pulling those pipe cleaners off the tree, and I am finding them everywhere! What a zoo, but I love it! And as Whitt says, "it is the best tree, eber!"

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