I miss the Arboretum!!

Living here there are a few things that I miss about the big city - or Dallas in particular. One of those is the Arboretum. They have a great pumpking patch to take pictures in. Last Friday we took the kids to our version -- a small field @ a church nearby. Hudson was in "meltdown" mode - so there are not any of him by himself except the one you see below. Hallie sort of cooperated but wasn't her normal happy self. Brooke loved running around trying to pick up the pumpkins. We ended up buying two really small pumpkins - perfect for Brooke and she loved it!

Number One

Well - I don't know how long UT will be ranked number one in the BCS...but we'll take it (and enjoy it) as long as it lasts! Two weekends ago when UT and OU were paired up in the Red River Rivalry we (or should I say... I) got the kids all dressed up in their UT gear. We had a great time watching the game. Thank you to George for letting us miss the A&M home game so I could watch my game on TV. It was worth it!!

Don't you just love when you have multiple kids that you have to pick several pictures to showcase because you can't have just one that all three are looking/smiling(normally)/cooperating at the same time?!

I love this one!!! Brooke was telling Hudson "Yeah...it's going to be so much fun!"

Yearbook Yourself!

Okay - if you haven't done this already - you must!!! Ever wonder what you may have looked like if you lived in the past? Here's your chance. Check out our photos...

George - 1956

George - 1996
Lindsay - 1966
Lindsay - 1968

"Real" Parents

Well, it's settled...George & I are officially "real" parents. Along with using the phrases "Because I said so", "Do you hear me?" there are a few things that initiate you into "real" parenthood. One of those was acheived last night at the Jacobus household. What was it, you ask? Cleaning up your child's throw up in the middle of the night. Oh yes, the lovely stomach bug has visited our home and we are hoping it is on it's way out!! Last Thursday, I woke up with the virus and since then it has cycled through our kids. Hudson had it Saturday and Sunday and Hallie started last night. Poor thing - she actually threw up twice in her crib and we had to give her a bath after each time because of the mess and the smell!

I can't wait until it's over so that I can finally get out of the house!! I missed church on Sunday morning and Sunday night and since Hallie got sick last night I missed Bible study this morning. Hopefully tonight and tomorrow everyone is all clear so I can go to church tomorrow night.

So, to all my friends who have yet to have this experience -- get ready, your time is coming. And to all my friends who have been there/done that --- I hope you'll welcome me to the club!

Random Pics

Hudson & Hallie 7 1/2 months old

Hallie and her "fuzz-head"

Hudson & his hat...so cute!
Momo & sleeping Hallie
PawPaw & Hudson chilling out

Brooke chasing the weeping willow branches
Hallie watching her crazy big sister

All three kids swinging!
Hudson studying something???

Feeding Ducks Part 2

I took the kids to my parents on Wednesday since George was out of town. Brooke & my dad went out to get the mail that afternoon and were greeted by a duck who normally lives on the lake behind my parents house. So, we had a good time feeding it some bread. Brooke loved it! My favorite part of the whole time was when Brooke would take the bread and tell the duck to "catch". Funny girl!

H&H in Action

It's official. Hudson & Hallie are both mobile. Hallie has been scooting and rolling her way around the living room for a while now. Hudson has taken his sweet little time and I guess just realized that his sister is not ever in the same place for more than a minute. So the other day I came around the corner from the kitchen and asked Brooke "Where's Hudson?!" He had moved himself around to the side of the couch and scooted into the corner. He was as content as could be. At the same time Hallie had scooted her legs underneath the couch. Since neither one can really move forward they had no place to go and needed mommy's help to get going again.