Family in Need

I first want to thank those of you who have come to the blog to read about a way in which you might be able to help a young family in need. I heard about this family from a lady at my church yesterday. I do not know them personally or know their story. I just know that they need the help of anyone who is able.
This is a young couple with 3 children and a baby due in October. The mother feels very overwhelmed and I can only imagine. I feel overwhelmed at times with just 1 :-) Like I said earlier they already have 3 children.....1 year old boy, 4 year old boy, and a 9 year old girl. I am going to list below some items that they need help with along with the children's sizes. If you are able to help please either email me at courtney_leigh_landreth@yahoo.com or call me at (479) 409-4284. I will even pick up the items from your house. I was told that they do not care if items are new or used. I know they would be so appreciative of any help. I don't want to sound preachy (spelling??) but I do feel that as believers we are called to help those in need. You might be filling another need for someone else, and I think that is wonderful. I just ask that you look in your everyday life because there is probably someone that needs your help. It might not even be help of monetary value but maybe just your time. So, thanks for your time!! Love ya, Court
NEEDS & SIZES
baby crib
diapers-newborn & size 1 and size 4
baby wipes
bottles
baby clothes
diaper bag
stroller
clothes & shoes for 3 other kids....
1 year old boy: clothes-size 18-24 months, size 4 baby shoe, size 4 diapers
4 year old boy: clothes-3T tops and pants, size 2T underwear, size 8 child's shoe
9 year old girl: clothes-7/8 tops, 8 slim pants, size 8 underwear, & size 3 shoe

Safari & Jumpzone Fun

Over the last week, we have had fun at two local places, The Wildlife Safari & Jumpzone. Hudson had never been to the Wildlife Safari, so on Labor Day Josh and I took him. Two of his favorite things are the outdoors and animals, so this was perfect for Hudson. We want Hudson to know that we want to experience all these new fun adventures with him.

Later in the post you will see pics from the Jumpzone. The Jumpzone has numerous inflatable slides and bouncy houses. Hudson has been before and the more he goes the more fun he has. Hudson and his cousin Carter are quite the pair. They are big buddies and were just hanging/jumping out at the Jumpzone!! I'm lucky to have my sis and her boys so close to us!!

Wildlife Safari

Hello Mr. Yak!!

Josh & I just laughed at the photo. The poor wolf is wanting to eat those deer so bad. The look in his eyes just tell it all.....so close yet so far away!!

Off to see the next animal.

Riding the Gorilla

Hudson liked the baby goat the best.

Feeding the pig some bread!!

This goat got a little too close for Hudson!!

JUMPZONE FUN

Big Buddies

Hudson is saying, "Whoa, here I come!!"

Carter is just chillin' going down the slide.
Collin is patiently waiting his turn behind Carter.

Loves to jump then fall :-)

First Day of School

Well, today Hudson started his first day of school. Okay, so he is only going on Thursdays from 9am-1pm but to me & him that is HUGE!! He is my little buddy through the day so it was a bittersweet time for me. I knew that he would have so much fun playing with other kiddos, finger-painting, & eating that he wouldn't miss me at all. I was excited to have a few hours to get things done around the house, too. Hudson was all prepared with his mathcing backpack & lunchbag. I can't wait to see all the things that he'll do and learn.

This picture just cracks me up!!

What a fun day and oh so tired.

Hudson's Girl

Wow, it has been a few weeks since I last posted anything. I feel busy but not so busy all at the same time....crazy.

The other night we had our friends Brett & Nikki over for dinner with their adorable, cute, sweet daughter, Faith. Faith will be 10 weeks old tomorrow. Time has just flown by. Hudson was so sweet with her. I was a little nervous at how he would act towards her. He loves kids but I didn't know if he would know to be careful because she is a baby!! He was very careful. He touched her arm and back so softly. He even brought her pacifier to her a couple of times!! I know he'll be a great BIG brother when the time comes.

Let me just say again that Faith is such a good baby. She is already sleeping through the night....LUCKY!!!! I could so keep her for days and days. I don't think Hudson would mind cause he would love to show out for her :-) I'll just say this.....I think Faith could be Hudson's future girl someday :-)

Nikki, Faith, & Brett

I think Josh looks good holding a little girl :-)

Hudson was saying "cheese," so silly me didn't look at the camera

Couple of Cute Videos

Okay, so I know that I posted a new entry just hours ago, but I had to post these two videos. One is of Hudson giving me kisses. He is really good at making the kissing noise :-)
The other video is of Josh, Hudson, Collin & Carter. We watched our nephews one evening last week. We have so much fun when we have them. We went for a walk (well, Hudson & Carter got to ride in the wagon). Collin walked beside me but didn't want to hold my hand because he said I had "germs"!! The video is what we always do after wagon rides. Enjoy :-)

My Cautious Daredevil

Hudson's new "thing" is leaping from the chair & ottoman to the cushions awaiting below him. Normally, Josh or I are next to the ottoman to help him with the leap. Today though I got the video camera and told him to be careful, because I couldn't be right beside him. He ended up being very cautious. He didn't even leap but instead laid down and rolled off the ottoman. He is quite the boy these days. He loves playing with balls, blocks, and trucks. He is such a joy to our lives. When Josh gets home from work Hudson is so excited to see him. Hudson will follow Josh around like a little puppy after he gets home. It makes my day to see Hudson love on his Daddy.

July 4th Weekend

Saturday we went to the Bentonville Square for the Bike Parade. Josh, Hudson & I got there early to enjoy the farmer's market. My Mom & Dad (aka Me-Ma & Pa-Pa) met us at the square, too, along with Carrie, Josh, & the boys. We had a really good time. The parade had a small town feel to it. Hudson & Carter rode in the red wagon. Don't they look cute?? Collin rode is bike and raced really fast. The whole family walked in the parade.

Oh, Carrie & I spent Friday decorating the wagon and bike. I'm so lucky to have a fun sis :-) She is definitely the creative one between the two of us.

Aren't they cute?

Pa-Pa, Hudson, & Me-Ma before the bike parade

These boys are ready to ride!! Check out Collin behind them on his big boy bike.


Carrie made the boys their own license plate!!

Here we go!!

For every child that participated, they gave them free ice cream from The Station Cafe!! The boys were very excited about that!!

Carter is so happy right now :-)

On July 4th, after a cookout at Carrie & Josh's, we went to the Pinnacle Hills Church to watch fireworks. This isn't some small show either. There are hundreds of fireworks that go off and it was amazing. I didn't know how Hudson would do with the fireworks. Last year he was so young and wasn't around any. He LOVED them. His eyes were glued to the sky.

Daddy & Hudson take a walk around the grounds. BTW, Josh sprays the grass at the church and it all looked great!!

Beautiful picture of the Crosses!!

Had to get a picture of the 3 of us :) I'm lucky to have 2 cute guys in my life.

This isn't even all the people that were there!!

Hudson & Me-Ma looking at the fireworks!!

**Thanks to all the military past & present who put their lives on the line for us every day**