Hudson was so excited for his first cousin/friend sleepover, where he wouldn't have to play dress-up, dolls or princesses. The little cowboy's played just that the whole night.
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Both of my kids thought it was unfair that they had to sleep on the couch while William got to cuddle up to us in our bed. The kid is just so dang cute and cuddly!
We sure like him.
Hudson buddy, you made my day today when you ran up to me, gave me a hug, and said "Mom, you are my favorite thing in my whole life".
That just might make up for the last week of you being a terror.
And you, are my most favorite little boy in my life!
Even though, as I write this {supposed to be} cute post, you just told me you were going to poop and pee all over my magazine because I wouldn't let you look at it. Gross.
We have a rule around here, no decorating for Christmas until after Thanksgiving.
But while the Mr. was taking a nap yesterday, we just couldn't help oursleves.
Today I was inspired by this wonderful sister and friend of mine. I am not a great writer, as she is, in fact, I am a terrible writer. Which is why I usually let my words speak through the thousands of pictures I post. However, her words got me thinking today, so here goes....
This past little while I have thought so much about ME. I have been so absorbed in what makes me happy. I used to pride myself in always thinking about everyone else, but I can see that I have gotten off course. This is a sad thing. I want to be more like Miah's grandma who just passed away. What a life she lived. With 14 kids, she didn't have time to be selfish. She was up every morning before the rest of the house, everything organized, everything ready. She was an amazing woman who lived a life of quiet service. At her funeral, I found myself thinking; Do I serve enough? Do I care more about the comfort of other's than myself? Do I sleep on the floor when there aren't enough beds (sorry friends)? It is time for change! I want to rid myself of all selfish desires so I can become the person I want to be.
You must be the change you wish to see in the world. -- Mahatma Gandhi
Today, we miss these two love birds-
Good luck on the move....wish I were there to help. However, since I'm not, I'm sure things will go a lot smoother:)
Can't wait to come visit!!!
I hope to find this picture covering your whole wall at the new place. It's my favorite!
The Mr. was out of town last week so we kept ourselves busy trying to surprise him with this little gem.
Not entirely sure where the parental supervision was when they decided to paint each other's hair? Whoops!
Name: Hudson Glade Bradley
I love watching you chase kitty around the house, laughing hysterically all the while. 
Every time it is your turn to say the prayer, you get the "giggles". It makes me laugh:)
You love to be outside riding your bike, running around naked or peeing on the trees. You are such a boy!
You love to have daddy set up the tent in the back yard and sleep in it with him. 
You love to sleep in your soccer jersey's but if you can't find one you will usually get a basketball or your baseball glove to sleep with.
You love to ride horses and wave at everyone. It scares me to death! No matter how many times I tell you to hold on with both hands, you think you have to wave as you pass by, or forget to hold on at all as you clap for yourself. 
You love playing with your sister and before we even pull out of the school you are crying "I want my Afty".
``If we learn nothing else from this tragedy, we learn that life is short and there is no time for hate,''
- Sandy Dahl, wife of Flight 93 pilot Jason Dahl.
We shall never forget
We shall keep this day
We shall keep the events and the tears In our minds
and In our hearts and take them with us as we carry on.
Me and this guy 
will be doing a lot more of this tomorrow
Who are these people??? I won't give their age away but I'm pretty sure even when they're 80, they will still put me to shame. I was trying to keep up with them the whole hike. They amaze me.
Yep, we are hiking up that freaking mountain. Here is my mom saying "Don't worry, it's only a 14 1/2 mile hike" . 
My cute daddy and me
Races
and handsome cowboy's
Really, what's not to love about July???Afton had her first dance recital. It went surprisingly well. No tears, no stage fright, no falls. 
The husband and I were asked to give a talk in sacrament yesterday on our beloved Pioneer's. We came across many inspirational stories and are amazed with what they had to go through. I have so much respect and admiration for the courage, the faith, and the will power of these wonderful people. I hope we can all learn from them and their happy spirits despite adversity.
It is good to look to the past to gain appreciation for the present and perspective for the future. It is good to look upon the virtues of those who have gone before, to gain strength for whatever lies ahead. It is good to reflect upon the work of those who labored so hard and gained so little in this world, but out of whose dreams and early plans, so well nurtured, has come a great harvest of which we are the beneficiaries. Their tremendous example can become a compelling motivation for us all, for each of us is a pioneer in his own life, often in his own family, and many of us pioneer daily in trying to establish a gospel foothold in distant parts of the world.
-President Hinckley
