Jude’s New Obsession


Last week, one of my best friends, Analisa, came into town. The kids and I went to her house and spent time in the lake for the day. I have never seen Jude get so attached to someone so fast! He completely fell in her, as do we all!
 
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One thing Jude has also not forgotten about that day was the ducks! As you know, Jude loves birds of all kinds! Well, I think he has finally joined the dark side with me now (I hate them), because one of the ducks attacked him!
 
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Jude was calmly talking to the ducks and following them around when all of a sudden they flew on top of him and started pecking his head! Jude went under and Ana and I grabbed him and chased the ducks away! This is why I hate birds, you never know when they will turn on you!
 
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The rest of the day Jude was hysterical if the ducks came close
-and I don't blame him!
 
After that, Analisa brought out the paddle board
 and we all took turns giving Jude rides! This really calmed the mood!
 
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This was one happy little boy!
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All along, Eden was having fun just splashing on the beach!
 
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Shooing the ducks away again! 
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Me with my babies!
 
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Here is Bretta and Analisa loving on Eden.
 
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It is hard to believe Jude a year ago they were both loving on baby Jude! Now he has grown into a little boy and we have added Eden into the mix!
 
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Such sweet friends! Jude has asked to see Analisa everyday since, multiple times a day. Sometimes the first thing he says to me when he wakes up in the morning is “I see Nana-yea-Sa NOW!” I am pretty sure his is totally obsessed with you! But we do miss you Ana! And can't wait to see you again!
 
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