Sic 'em Bears!!!

Touchdown Bears!! We know the Bears didn't win this weekend to the Red Raiders, but Hudson was ready to do a touchdown dance. He loves football and says, " I am a quarterback." We will see....he does have a good arm!!We had a great time with everyone at homecoming. We got up and were at Nana and Papa's house bright and early at 6:30am. We drove to Waco for Baylor's Homecoming. Hudson really LOVED the parade!!
It was a great time to catch up with our friends whom we haven't seen for a while. It was wonderful!! It is kind of crazy how many people have had kids this past year. All the strollers were lined up while we were all showing off our kids. It was tons of fun!!

(Brian and Tifani have Tahoe- she is hold Ella)
GO BEARS!!!!
Our first family of four photo with Judge Baylor. It is the beginning of a Hosni family tradition!!

While in Waco we were able to go see my grandfather. He went home from the nursing home in Arlington last week, was home a day, and then was care flighted out to Waco. There is always a new problem with him each time he goes to the hospital. We will see how long he is in Waco- he wants to go home tomorrow, but I am not sure if his doctors will release him. Please pray for him. It was good to see him and visit with him.
Overall, we had a great trip to Waco!!

Trunkfest

Banana and a Monkey

Our Little Ella dressed as a Banana!!
Our Little Monkey with his Banana!! Ella is 4 weeks old today!! Isn't she pretty in pink.
We have had a fun week so far. I can't believe Ella is already four weeks old. She has done a lot in her 4 short weeks. Last night was her first Halloween and as you can see she was a banana to match her big bro- the monkey. They were precious!! They wouldn't pose for many pictures, but we got a few. We went to Trunkfest at our church. Hudson didn't last long, he was really tired. Ella is doing better at night. She is sleeping in the pack n play now. Our next transition will be to her bed. She is only getting up once during the night- which is wonderful!! Once Hudson gets up he gets in bed with us and we watch Little Einsteins. He drinks his milk and helps me give Ella her milk. It is pretty sweet.

We are going to Waco for the day on Saturday- it is Baylor's Homecoming. I am sure we will be posting pictures from Homecoming when we get back.

Pumpkin Patch

Shopping & The Pumpkin Patch

Hudson telling Dixie, "Out!!" before our trip to the mall.Hudson is a monkey for Halloween.

Joshua, Dylan, JD, and Hudson playing with the pumpkins at the Pumpkin Patch.
Two Little Monkey's playing in the red wagon!!Daddy & Mommy with their Monkey and Banana.

We made it through Daddy's first business trip- he went to the cold state of Minnesota. He was gone for 2 whole days- and we survived. I was impressed with how much engery I had with the two kids, no husband, and very little sleep. We greeted him at the airport with big smiles and lots of hugs!! We are glad to have Paul back home!!

The weekend consisted of lots of shopping and a pumpkin patch.

My mom and I went for a short shopping trip on Friday. We started our trip with Dixie in the car- as if two kids weren't enough, the dog wanted to go. But we got her out of the car and went on our way. It takes a lot of skill to manuver the double stroller through a busy mall and crowded food court. Hudson didn't last too long on our outing (it was nap time), but I got 2 new shirts- thanks Mom!!

On Saturday, we went shopping again- this time with Daddy. We went to Grapevine Mills Mall and got some new clothes for Hudson. He needed some fall/winter clothes. We just love Children's Place- they have great sales and such cute clothes!! We ended the day at Babies R Us with a little Elmo potty for Hudson- we are going to attempt potty training soon. We will let you know how that goes.

Sunday, Daddy and Hudson went to church and let Mommy and Ella sleep- which was wonderful. We went to the pumpkin patch that afternoon with our Sunday School class. Hudson dressed as a monkey and Ella as his banana. It was hot, but tons of fun. Hudson didn't want to get out of Dylan's red wagon. They had a good time. After the pumpkin patch, we went shopping in Southlake- yes another shopping trip. Hudson learned how to say, "Buy It!!" It was so funny....we are working on, "Buy It, Nana" and "Buy It, Teta!!" We love it when our grandparents buy things for us!!

As far as how thing are going with a three week old- if she could get her days and nights in order then we would be good. Ella is a good sleeper- she is just sleeping more during the day instead of at night. And she won't sleep in her bed. We will keep working on it.

Yamboree

Hudson on the boats.


Can I ride the big one mommy?

We have had such a fun weekend at the Yamboree. Hudson had a blast. We left on Friday afternoon and by Friday night, Hudson was on his first ride at the Yamboree- the hobby horses. Or as Hudson would say, "Ho-see". He didn't understand that we had to get off the horses when it stopped and we had to wait in line to ride the horses- but he eventually learned. On Saturday, Hudson went to the parade with Nana and Papa and Mamaw. He loved every second of the parade. Then they went up town to ride the hobby horses again. Daddy decided he missed us all too much to stay away, so he came to Gilmer Saturday afternoon. We went up town again to ride and this time Hudson was able to ride the boats, the dinosaurs, and hobby horses. Daddy won Hudson a Curious George and a big baseball bat. We had such a great time.

Ella enjoyed meeting her great grandfather and the rest of the family while staying at Mamaw's house. She was pretty bright eyed during the days and slept pretty well. Our cousins Mallory and Madison should be our nannies- they did such a good job of helping with Ella and Hudson.

Big Girl and The Yamboree

My little 2 week old baby isn't so little anymore. We took her to the doctor today and she was 8 pounds 13 ounces. I can't believe it. She was 7 lbs. 9 oz. a week and a half ago. I guess she likes to eat. Everyone keeps telling me how big she looks- that she doesn't look like a newborn. I guess that means she is just advanced :)

Hudson has been wonderful with her- he has to help her with her paci or bottle every morning before he goes to Ms. Tiffany's or Ms. Amy's house. And when he gets home in the afternoons, he wants to hold her (which only happens with mommy's help.)

On another note- my grandfather is now in a retirement center here in Arlington- such an answer to prayer. We aren't sure how long he will stay, but he is here for now. He has a staph infection and the kids can't go up to see him, but he is closer. Pray for a fast recovery from this infection.

Hudson, Ella, and I are leaving tomorrow with my parents for Gilmer for the Yamboree. I talked to my doctor today and she told me we were cleared to go as long as Ella doesn't get out and we have people wash hands before holding her. I think Hudson will have a blast at the Yamboree- and I can sit at Mamaw's house just as well as at my house. It will also give Paul a chance to rest without any of us here.

We will definitely post some pics from the Yamboree once we get back.