The Month of November...

Thanksgiving 2009

Juston and I and our friends, Bethany and Adam, went to the Michigan vs. Ohio State game 2 weeks ago- it was our first trip to the "Big House" and we had a blast!

The first "Gates" family photo with new addition Cooper James Gates! He is precious and I am excited to have my first nephew!

Brotherly love at Thanksgiving!

Nan and Papa J bought Hamilton his first pair of drumsticks! He was excited!

Halloween

Well, the first picture is not...its of Hamilton on his "bike!" He loves that thing!

Family photo at our neighborhood parade- it was freeeezzzziiinnnngggg last night, but we still were festive and joined the parade!

Of course, the little frog had to take his drum along to the parade!

This picture explains most of the night for Hamilton. Once the night was over and I was putting him to bed, I realized he was warm- took his temp and he had a 102.4 fever, so that totally explained the little cranky pumpkin!

So cute!

Hope everyone had a great Halloween!

Fall 2009

Hamilton's new "scoot-about"!

Mommy and Hamilton at the Apple Orchard

The boys loved to pet the animals!

My sweet boys!

I love this picture! I took it this morning while they were brushing their teeth. I think it is so sweet how Hamilton wants to be right near big brother all the time! I know it may not last long as they get older, but for now it makes my heart so full!

Just a few more pics from the end of our summer...

Hamilton driving the boat- he loved to do that!

Juston getting ready to help Hudson "ski board"- which was kind of an ordeal, but he did it!

Here he is actually ski-boarding! And yes, he is crying, but he did it and was proud of himself after it was all over! 

We took the boys to the circus a few Saturdays ago- they had a great time!

Hamilton was pretty amazed! If you look in the top right corner, you can see the elephants laying down during their act and Hamilton really liked them!

Hudson with one of his many guitars!

The boys and I are headed to Little Rock tomorrow to spend 10 days with friends and family! We are super excited! I'll post some pictures from our trip when we return! 

Life with the Gates over the last month...

Me, Hamilton, and Hudson tubing! 

Juston and Hudson tubing!

Me and the boys- everyone wants to drive the boat!

Playing outside! 

Daddy caught a frog for Hudson and he loved it!

Reeds Lake Triathlon- it was early, early in the morning, but we still got a family picture!

Hudson's new backpack for preschool! It has an alligator on it!

Sorry its been so long since I updated! I will try and do better this fall! Hope everyone is doing well!! :)

Hamilton Turns 1!!!

We had a big birthday bash last Sunday while we were in LR! It was great to have friends and family be a part of this milestone for Hamilton! Thanks to all who came and made this a special time for us!

Hamilton on his real birthday, Tuesday, eating his own TCBY Superman ice cream!

Hudson and Ron- playing the drums at the Edge!

Hamilton's Birthday Cake

 

Opening presents

He loved the cake!

Family picture!

Abbra, Hamilton, and me

Me and Jennifer! 

Hope everyone is having a wonderful end of the summer!

Nan and Papa J come to GR....

Papa J brought his violin, or "biolin" as Hudson calls it, for Hudson to try and play. Needless to say, he loved it!

Nan, Hamilton, and Papa J at church Sunday morning at the park.

Sunday was "Bless the children/kids appreciation day" at the park, and Hudson had a great time! He got a spider painted on his face.

My friend Laura and her daughter Lily. I couldn't have survived here in GR without meeting this family! Thank you Lord for the Gravelles!

My sweet Hamilton! He will turn 1 next week! I can't believe this time last year I was big fat pregnant! The year has completely flown by! This little boy is absolutely precious! He is full of life and is such a joy. He and Hudson absolutely love each other and I thoroughly enjoy sitting back and watching their friendship grow! This kiddo LOVES to eat! He will eat anything which is a nice change from Hudson! He LOVES bath time or swimming, anything with water! He is so ready to be able to walk so he can keep up with his brother! We are so glad that Hamilton is a part of our family! 

This picture sums up Hamilton!