My Family Reunion

 

 

Hey Fam! I need to apologize....every since I got my car I've been rather slow with the blog post. Sorry for the hiatus. I had the best summer EVER, and you don't have all the details!!!  Let me start with my peeps coming from Chicago to visit.

First to arrive was Granddaddy Willie. I hadn't see him since I was 1 year old!!! That's a loooooong time. The good thing is he remembered me and I remembered him so we were ready to pick right up.

 

 

Auntie Tamira and I wasted no time catching up. You see me chatting her up, right?! LOL  She gave my Mom a break on the hair thing. It was a bonding moment for us. 

 

My cousins and I couldn't wait to take my car for a spin!!

Family Day At the Zoo

 

 

The sisters Pretended to ride an elephant.

 

 

 Janay and I selected matching Doc McStuffins outfits for the zoo.

 

We had many outdoor adventures, but we also had playtime at the house. Jamari only wanted to go down the slide

 

 


                                                         It felt like there were kids everywhere, and I loved every minute of it.

The adults were having such a good time we flew under the radar on a few occasions. I mean, what other time would we get away with hanging out the sunroof!

 

During the visit, Janay watched Frozen for the first time, and she was totally captivated. She's loved it every since!

We had tons of fun and play time, but there was also work to be done. We didn't want to pass up a great photo opt! So, here we are all together, the Hudson grandkids. There's six of us now, I wonder how many will there be at the next family reunion.........

Well, that rounds up my family reunion!  I have many more adventures to share. I'll bring you up to speed in a more timely manner... hehehe





XOXO,
JOC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



My New Car

I GOT A CAR FOR MY BIRTHDAY!!!

 

 I KNOW you're wondering why I'm just telling you this, to be honest, I was a little unsure of the thing.  I was fine taking pictures on it, but driving or riding in it . . was not happening.

 

Once I became more familiar with the car, I started doing test drives around the house. I wanted to make sure I knew what I was doing prior to taking it to the streets.

My baby brother, Jacob, was my first passenger. He had a blast! He's too young to realize he should have been scared rolling with this inexperienced driver.

 

 When my cousin Janay came to visit, she took her baby brother, Jamari, for a ride. Another one, too young to know he should have been scared!

Ahhh, the innocence of youth.

 

 

 

 

Driving Miss Daisy

 

Did you click on the link above and watch the video?? 

 

What does every parent tell a young driver getting their first car?
               "Don't let your friends drive this car". 

What does every young driver do when they get their first car?
             You guessed it . . . ..let their friends drive.

Parents also tell their kids:
  "don't have a whole bunch of kids in your car".

I wonder if that was the reasoning behind this two-seater purchase?   

 

I'll consider this a learning experience. Having a two-seater comes with drawbacks. . . I have at least 6 friends. I need a bigger car!!!

 

hmmmmmmmmm I wonder if they make Honda Pilots for kids.

The Garden Goddess

Well I'm at it again!  My teacher, Ms. Teddy, sent me a package of  seeds to plant. She told me to think of her as my beautiful flowers grow. She is such  a sweetie! Every child needs a Ms. Teddy in their life.

 
Daddy loaned me his tools! Check out the gloves...no calluses on these pretty hands!

 

Pour the seeds ....check

 

water the seeds.... check

Clearly, I'm a pro at gardening.

 

I hope this drought we're having in Texas doesn't affect the growth of my flowers!

My Green Thumb

My dance girlfriends and I painted flowerpots. We hung out and played while our flowerpots dried in the Texas sun.

 

Once they were dry, we dug the dirt and planted our gladiolus.

Everything was going smoothly...until the ride home that is!!

Mommy quickly learned, she can't drive, talk on the phone to Daddy AND hold my flowerpot.

 

 

We recovered as much dirt as we could and replanted my gladiola.

Since "the incident" I have been a diligent little gardener.

Watering and giving it love often.

It was planted over a month ago and  has yet to grow. 

I believe that dive it took in the car has stunted it's growth!

Overcoming My Fears

I am not a fan of ANY unstable ground. If it moves or shakes in anyway I steer clear. That being said . . .bounce houses are NOT my friend!!!

I encountered a bounce house with a slide. Ohhhhhhh how I wanted to go down, but fear was holding me hostage. I climbed up and looked down with a mixture of anticipation and fear, many times.

 

My parents were encouraging me. I trust them and wanted to go, but fear just wouldn't let me slide.

Then, I just stepped out on faith and took the plunge. I realized, not only was it not so bad, but it was really FUN!

 

 

Once I overcame my fear I wanted to do it over and over and over. I felt the need to make up for the time I lost being afraid.

 

 

 

If there's anything you're afraid of, take it from me . . . DO IT AFRAID!

The outcome will be rewarding.

 

 

First Year of Preschool

I made it! I survived my first full year of Preschool. It's hard to believe a whole year has passed.  For my first day, I don't know who was more afraid me or Mommy!

Now, I'm confident walking into my last day carrying goodie bags for my awesome teachers.

 

Little did I know they'd have a surprise waiting for me!!

  I can't wait to see what's in this bucket!!!

Mrs. Karen and Mrs. Teddy, were the greatest introduction to school any child could have. I'm so glad God gave them to me!  

 

We are Hollywood Superstars!!!

I'll stop by and see them next year on my way to the 3 year old classroom :-)

Happy Mother's Day

Mighty women of valor. I declare today you obtain a  renewed perspective in your worthiness as daughter, sister, wife, mother, auntie, and grandmother. Regardless of the various roles in your family or sphere of influence, remember your Godly wisdom and counsel is used to touch the heart and spirit of someone each day. God Loves you and so do I. 

MUUUAH!!!!