Reviews

I have been in a TV and movie-watching mood lately. I haven't had any good books to read so late in the evening when I'm winding down I've been finding something to watch On Demand. I love being able to rent movies from the comfort of my sofa while wearing pj's. :) Technology is wonderful.

Four Christmases: Hilarious. I love Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn in the majority of their movies. It gets four stars.

The Ugly Truth: OMG Beyond Funny!!!! I laughed uncontrollably through most of the movie. It earns two thumbs up for sure.

Angels and Demons: Good movie, but not as good as Divinci Code. I'll give it three stars. It is worth seeing.

Last night I watched the National Lampoons Christmas Vacation. Goodness, that movie never fails to brighten my mood. Too funny! It needs no rating because surely you've all seen it.

I also recently caught up on the entire first season of Gossip Girl. That show has taken the place of Grey's Anatomy and Sex and the City in my heart. If you haven't seen it--it reminds me a lot of Sex and the City. They live in Manhattan and obsess over designer clothes and swap boyfriends. Its a lot of drama and it totally cracks me up the way these characters live on this show. I've just gotten into it this season so now I'm catching up on the past seasons. Love it. Watch it, friends!

Hudson update

While I have some free time, here is a little Hudson update:

I couldn't ever find time to take him to a studio and get a good photo with Santa so a couple of weeks ago while we were out running errands we stopped by the Bass Pro Shop which is practically in our back yard and took him to see Santa. I just wanted a cheesy Santa picture to look back on and laugh at in a few years and I certainly got one! Maybe next year I will get in the Christmas spirit earlier and will hire a good Santa.




One afternoon he was being silly and playing in the driveway and I thought, "hmm...I might have the cutest little boy ever." hehe! I do love this handsome little guy. Hudson+converse and button down shirts=melt my heart!!!



He's really gotten into wearing hats. He loves wearing them and will keep them on for extended periods of time. This hat is his favorite. He's such a charmer.



He and I went on a picture taking adventure a few weekends ago on a pretty Saturday and I got a few sweet pictures of him.

Hudson and Bear Bear

He will be 21 months old this week. He survived his first and only ear infection over Thanksgiving holiday.

He loves going to school. He sings his own sweet little version of the abc's, "a, c, eee, iiiiii, zzzzz!"

He has a bear that Lantis made for him at the Build a Bear in Boston when I was pregnant. Hudson named him Bear-Bear. He has lately been carrying Bear Bear around everywhere.

He LOVES our dog Buddy, but he says "Duddy". He shouts orders at the poor dog constantly and the dog is so patient. "NO Duddy, sit Duddy, eat Duddy". Hudson loves being in charge of something. He never lets the dog out of his sight and if the dog tries to escape for one peaceful minute, Hudson runs around the house saying "Duddy!? Where Duddy go?" He feeds Duddy every night at 5:30 like clockwork even without us telling him to do it. You could set your clock by that kid's routine.

He loves to dance, play the drums, and sing in the car to the radio or whatever I'm jamming to on my iPod. He loves Lady Antebellum and anything sounding remotely like rap or hip hop. When a song comes on that he can dance to he puts his hands on his head and starts bouncing that little booty.

He talks constantly. Really. He never stops, but it is the sweetest background noise I've ever heard. He says the funniest things!!

He loves the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and the hot dog song that they sing. He calls it the hot dog mouse. He doesn't understand why Hot Dog Mouse isn't on TV all the time. He also gets into the Imagination Movers these days. Hopefully Santa will bring a few of those DVD's. ;)

When we're in public he never fails to wave and say hello to girls. Particularly blondes. I caught Lantis the other day trying to teach him to say, "Hello ladies!" Geeze.

He loves the Christmas tree and is stressed if the lights aren't on. They MUST be on at all times! Ha!

He does something new everyday as those of you with kids know. They change daily and grow up way too fast. Needless to say, we have a blast with him.

SCROOGE!

Yes, I am in fact still alive. Can you say busy and preoccupied!? I can't because I don't have time. Ha! I have so much and nothing to report. We've had lots and lots going on in the Hollis house the last few weeks. I've been in denial about the arrival of the Christmas season. I typically have my Christmas decorations up after Halloween and my shopping completed by Thanksgiving. This year Thanksgiving came and went and I haven't put up my tree or even made a Christmas list much less started checking it off. I just dont feel the holly jolly spirit this year and frankly the season snuck up on me somehow.

I really debated putting up no decorations this year which is completely out of character for me. Those of you who have seen my house at Christmas know that I have garland draped over everything that stands still, at least two trees, and a nutcracker collection that would make the Smithsonian jealous. I decided last week that I would be the most horrible mom in the world if I didn't at least put up a tree for my son. I put up our smallest Christmas tree, a wreath on the front porch and hung the stockings on the mantel. After the tree was up for several days I realized that the holidays are inevitable whether I'm ready or not so I'd better start buying some gifts. After a couple of trips to the mall and a several online purchases I'm now finished with my Christmas shopping. I feel extremely relieved and now I just have to sit back and wait for the celebrations to begin.

I had a super fun interior design event this past Wednesday night. It was held at Workplay and the band was phenomenal!! They were a Beatles tribute band. I'm a Beatles fan so I thoroughly enjoyed it. Even those who weren't Beatles fans said they loved the music and were surprised by how many tunes they knew but had no idea the Beatles sang. They started out with a rocking performance of "Come Together". When the bass started booming through the theater and the lead singer started "shoop"-ing into the mic I knew a great night was ahead. We had a blast! We were all thankful for the vendors who threw this fun bash.

Christi (my co-worker), Denise (my boss), and me

The band

Some former co-workers of mine--Jennifer, Alesha, me and Lori

One of my best friends--Alesha--and me

Roll Tide Roll!

Tatum, Jennifer, and me

I know most of you who read this blog are Auburn fans and I'm sorry you have to read that I love the Tide and I'm super proud of our comeback over the last couple of years after many dreadful seasons. I have not been to Tuscaloosa in three seasons since last year we had a little guy and the season before I was pregnant. I was way past due for some game day fun. Here are a few pictures of our exciting time with friends.

What tailgate is complete without a coffee table and remote control?

Nice.

A motley crew after a long day.

Jeremy, Akash, Derrick, Lantis, Brandon, me and Tatum

A little cornhole on the quad.

Miss Gypsy was our mascot all day. Sweet doggy!

Me and one of my best friends from high school, Kristen.

Gina and me


Me, Gina and Tatum

We luckily had toilets close by, but the name cracked me up every time I used it.

Me, Jennifer and Tatum

The Itsy Bitsy Spider

We had a great time Saturday taking Hudson trick-or-treating. He loved his costume. He ran around behind people saying "EW! BUG!". I think he thought he was scaring us in his spider outfit. He is such a funny little guy. He was so sweet in his spider costume.

My handsome spider

We went to see all the grandparents and our friends Jason and Alesha. Hudson started calling Jason and Alesha "Lulu and Gagoo" several months ago. We're not sure where he came up with that, but it has stuck. He asks me all the time where they are. Ha! Needless to say, he loves his Lulu and Gagoo. Being the crazy fun people they are, they went all out with Halloween decorations and they just so happened to have a giant spider web on their front porch. Perfect photo op for the Hud bug, dont you think?

That spider is as big as me!

Gagoo, I'm not so sure about this.

A rat!?

They've got all kinds of creatures here!

Playing Jason's baby guitar.

He loved their dogs.

Let's go before one of these creatures gets me! I got my candy!

Need motivation

Anyone else feeling exceptionally un-motivated these days? I had a jam packed week last week. Literally--I had to check my schedule hour by hour to make sure I wasn't missing something. Just because its not that insane this week gives me no reason to be lazy. I just can't get motivated to do anything--blog, work, do housework, nothing. I think I need a vacation. I have lots of things I need to do and not a lot of time to do them, but yet I keep procrastinating. Someone please give me a little push. (sigh)