The Kup Kiddos

Happy Easter!

2009-04-16T17:55:00.000-07:00

This Easter we headed to Steve's parents' in Tennessee. Emmy & Hudson enjoyed spending time with their Grandma & Grandpa. Here are a few pictures from our weekend in Tennessee.

E & H dying Easter eggs with Grandma & Grandpa

Emmy

Hudson

Baskets left by the Easter Bunny!

Easter baskets from Grandma & Grandpa

(they make the Easter Bunny look bad!)

Trying on their glasses from their baskets

Hudson got golf clubs which he loves!

Easter morning before church

Christmas in Georgia

2009-01-03T18:14:00.000-08:00

The weekend before Christmas we were able to travel to Georgia to do a little celebrating with my parents. The kids love to visit with Gram, Grandaddy and all of their dogs. My sisters Chase and Beth were able to come too. With the kiddos and 5 dogs (their 2 dogs, my sisters' 2 dogs and our dog) it's like a three ring circus. We enjoyed spending a short weekend with them, lots of relaxing and good food!

Emmy on the deck with Myla

Hudson playing with a toy fishing rod

Wonder where he gets that?

Let us in!

Chase with her dog, Harper

Emmy trying on her Daddy's shoe, a little too big!

The girl loves shoes!

Hudson playing peek a boo

Our attempt at a family picture--Wow!

Opening gifts

Hudson helping Emmy open her pink cowgirl boots

Fun in the Mud with Hudson

2008-12-29T18:38:00.000-08:00

For the past few weeks it has been very rainy in South Carolina. The kiddos have been very restless because their favorite place to be is outside. I finally decided to take them out even though the ground was very soggy. At first they both just played happily in the driveway and on the deck. Then Hudson realized there was a mud puddle near their swing set at the back of the yard. He ran for it and I quickly caught him just before his feet touched the puddle. I told him to stay out of the puddle and play on the deck or driveway. He seemed to listen well for awhile until I was helping Emmy find rocks. He saw it as a great opportunity the sprint as fast as he could toward the mud puddle--the kid is fast! This time he was able to splash through it. When he reached the end, he would run back through it. I did the same as I had done before and brought him to the other side of the yard. He played for awhile and headed straight for the mud puddle, this time splashing and thoroughly soaking his outfit. I thought, oh well the damage has been done I might as well let him have fun. He had a blast splashing back and forth through the puddle as fast as he could. He is truly a boy in every aspect. Emmy decided to watch him and not partake in this adventure. Thank goodness!!!!

Twins Club Christmas Party

2008-12-16T14:14:00.000-08:00

This past weekend we took the kids to the Twins Club Children's Christmas Party. E & H were so funny and didn't know what to think of all of the noise and big kids. They held on to our pant legs for a good 15 minutes before they felt comfortable enough to run around. There was cookie decorating, ornament making, a cake walk, and Santa Claus. E & H weren't too keen on Santa. They screamed when we tried to put them in his lap. They were late for their usual nap time but they did suprisingly well, of course they passed out as soon as we were in the car.

picking out a toy after the cake walk

Emmy with her friend Kendall

Emmy & her Daddy

Hudson at the coloring table

Christmas Tree Hunting

2008-12-16T13:35:00.000-08:00

We went to a local tree farm this year to find our Christmas tree. We did it last year for Emmy & Hudson's first Christmas so we decided to continue the tradition. The kiddos enjoyed running through the tree field and helped us find the perfect tree.

Looking for the perfect tree

Just give Hudson a stick & he's happy!

Our tree

Cutting down our tree

Hudson had to ride the tractor!

And we're off!

There's WHAT in the Bedroom?

2008-12-14T18:45:00.000-08:00

We spent this Thanksgiving with my family. We met everyone at my parents' mountain vacation house. We were the first ones to arrive. All was well...we were unloading our luggage. I was chasing the kids all over the unchildproofed house. Emmy darted into my parents' dark bedroom. I came in just as she was bending down to touch something on the floor. I yelled, "Emmy don't touch" thinking one of the dogs had an accident on the floor but as I took a closer look...it was a bat!!! I immediately screamed for Steve. After much thought, he decided to trap it in a bag and let it go outside. Whew! That was a close call. Emmy had almost reached down and touched a BAT and who knows what would have happened if she would have!

Although it was great to spend time with family, the vacation wasn't that pleasant. Both kiddos were sick the whole time suffering from runny noses, coughs and fevers. Poor babies! We had lots of help with them but I wish they had been feeling better. We were able to see some of the sights including a place called Goats on a Roof, a touristy type place where you can feed the goats and buy jellies and such.

To kick off the beginning of the Christmas season, we went to a small town near the house where they were having a Christmas gathering. The shops around town were open and everything was decorated for Christmas. We heard Santa was visiting but we never were able to find him but a great time was had by all.

Here's the bat!

Not so happy kiddos!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Gram and her boys

Enjoying the deck

Hudson & Daddy

Hudson, cousin Knox, & Emmy

They loved the Christmas tree

Me & my girl

Family Get Together With Friends

2008-12-14T18:21:00.000-08:00

We got together with my best friend, Lindsey's family in November. We met at my parents' vacation home in the mountains. We had so much fun together. We went hiking at the gorge, went out to lunch, and roasted marshmallows in the fireplace on the deck. The kids enjoyed playing together and got along really well. We will definitely have to make this an annual event.

Lindsey and her family

hiking at the gorge

the girls with their kiddos

the little ones

all the kiddos swinging together

Connor getting his marshmallows ready to roast

Eating lunch before heading out

Fall Pictures

2008-12-14T18:06:00.000-08:00

I know these pictures are a little late...but I'm trying to catch up on the blogging thing. Emmy and Hudson absolutely adore being outside. They would spend all day outside if I would let them. The weather was beautiful in September and October and perfect for outside play. They love to crunch and throw the leaves. Here are some pictures of them playing in the leaves.

Can you believe we still have tomato plants in October?

The kids love them!

I love this one with Emmy in the background

Playing in the leaves

Cutie pie!

Happy Halloween!

2008-11-16T18:58:00.001-08:00

Our little bumblebee and strawberry had a great 2nd Halloween. We took them to our old neighborhood to visit and trick or treat. Then we went to a local church for a Halloween party. The kiddos enjoyed collecting candy in their pumpkins. Steve's mom, Mary Ellen was in town so she went with us. A great time was had by all!

Our little strawberry

It's so hard to get them in a picture together!

trick or treat!

A Halloween Party

2008-11-16T18:33:00.000-08:00

The weekend before Halloween we all went to a Halloween party at the Moats' house. We had so much fun watching the kids interact and play. Emmy & Hudson had the most fun sitting in Morgan and Jack's bouncy seats. It was so funny! Maybe we need to pull ours out of the attic for entertainment! Here are some pictures from the night.

Kristen & Morgan

Watching the bubbles on the front steps

Katie-Grace, Olivia, Kendall, Katelyn, Emmy & Hudson

Morgan playing in the toy bucket

Emmy relaxing in the bouncy seat

Grandaddy's 90th Birthday!

2008-10-28T18:50:00.000-07:00

The weekend of October 17th we traveled to Tennessee for my Grandaddy's 90th birthday.
(E & H's Great Grandfather :) We stayed with Aunt Judy and Uncle Donnie. We were able to show the kiddos their farm. It was a beautiful day. They enjoyed walking through the fields and petting the horses. Hudson was even brave enough to get on the horse's back. He loved it! Gram would be so proud...she wants one of them to ride horses. We tried to put Emmy on but she wasn't having any of it!

Granddaddy with his Great Grandson, Knox

Out on the farm!

Hudson enjoying his ride

Hudson petting the horse

Emmy with her Daddy

That night, we went to Grandaddy's party. The party was a lot of fun with great food. It was so nice to get together with all of our Tennessee relatives. The party was held at a conference center that also had a gym so all of the kids were able to play after they had eaten...really nice to release all of that energy! Hudson and Emmy enjoyed walking around and watching all of the big kids play.

Hudson watching the big kids play basketball

Emmy playing with a ball

Trip to Pennsylvania

2008-10-25T19:05:00.000-07:00

Steve and I talked about taking a trip to Pennsylvania to visit his relatives when the babies were born. We knew that we wanted to wait until Emmy & Hudson were older and the weather was cooler. We planned to visit his side of the family including his grandmother, Margaret who was 93 years old(whom Emmy is named after). His Grandmother was so excited to meet Hudson and Emmy.

Unfortunately she passed away the Monday before we were to visit, so instead of a happy visit we came for her funeral. She lived a long and happy life. She was a strong, deeply religious and kind lady and she will be missed.

Despite the circumstances, we were able to visit and spend some time with the rest of the family. Thanks to Uncle Joe & Aunt Julianne for allowing us to stay with them during our visit. We enjoyed getting together with everyone. Here are a few pictures from our trip.

Hudson looking at the garden

Swinging with Uncle Stan at a local park

Taking a walk with Kristin through

Great Grandpa's Christmas tree farm

4 generations: Great Grandpa-Stan I,

Grandpa-Stan II, Daddy & Hudson

Hudson bouncing with Grandma

Hudson & Emmy on the see-saw

What a pretty view!

Out to dinner with Grandma, Grandpa,

Uncle Joe & Aunt Julianne

Emmy is Walking!

2008-10-15T19:04:00.001-07:00

Oh no...look out! Both kiddos are walking now. Emmy took her first steps at the end of September and is so proud of herself. She holds out her hands to keep her balance and is so careful as she steps. Much different than Hudson did as he began to walk. She still loves to push around her baby stroller. She is such a cutie! We are so proud of her.

A Much Needed Girl's Weekend

2008-10-15T18:48:00.000-07:00

The first weekend in October, I went to Greenville to get together with my college roommates; Wendy, Lindsey and Betsy. Although I missed Hudson and Emmy it was fun to reconnect with the girls. We visited our college campus, Furman and took some pictures in the rose garden. We stayed up late both nights just telling funny college stories. We also had spa treatments which were so relaxing and lunch outside at one of the new restaurants downtown. The new park in Greenville is so nice. It was the perfect day to walk and shop downtown. We also decided to make it an annual event each year and try to meet in a different city for each get together. Can't wait to get together next year!

Wendy and Me at Furman in the Rose Garden

Betsy, Wendy, and me in downtown Greenville

All the girls: Lindsey, Wendy, Betsy and me after dinner at Soby's

Beth & Thad in town!

2008-09-27T19:21:00.000-07:00

My sister, Beth and her boyfriend, Thad came to visit this weekend. They both are in college and it was nice that they were able to come and visit the kiddos. Emmy & Hudson were so excited to see them!

On Saturday, we went to a Corn Maze and had lots of fun. The kids enjoyed playing in the corn box and riding the John Deere tractors around the race track. I think Emmy might become a little farm girl, she loved the tractor.

Hudson's highlight of the visit was watching football with Thad (He actually stayed still and sat in Thad's lap for about 20 minutes!) Hudson also enjoyed trying on Thad's cowboy boots. Sunday morning, he left Thad a treat. He put cheerios in his boots. Silly boy!

Riding through the Corn Maze

Playing in the "corn" box

Riding the tractors around the race track

Hudson watching football with his buddy, Thad

Can I borrow your hat?

These boots are just my size!

Our Sweet Girl, Emmy

2008-09-14T18:42:00.000-07:00

Emmy is getting quite a little personality. She is able to cruise along the furniture and stand up for a few seconds. We just got her a baby stroller and she pushes it around all over the house. It is so cute! I think it is really helping her build the confidence to walk on her own. She also loves to wear her shoes on her hands and crawl around. It is hilarious! We call them her "shoe hands" and she laughs and continues to crawl around with them. She is such a cutie pie! Her are some recent pictures of her with her stroller.

Here I go!

I love my stroller

Now I need to catch up with Hudson!

Hudson is Running!

2008-09-14T18:13:00.000-07:00

Hudson took his first step on July 8th (my Mom's birthday) and he has been running ever since. He loves to be outside and cries every time we have to come in. If anyone in the house opens a door he runs for the door to see if he can come too! He's growing into such a toddler. He is a typical boy and loves to play in the dirt, pick up sticks, and throw balls to our dog, Sylis. He also loves the hose. He will play in it for hours if you let him. Another thing he loves to do is run toward our tomato plants, picks the cherry tomatoes, and pop them in his mouth. It's so funny! Here are some pictures of our sweet boy.

Hudson playing with his sticks

Where's the dirt?

Throwing the stick for Sylis

This is the life!

We Love Our Twin Friends!

2008-08-11T17:16:00.000-07:00

We are having so much fun playing with our twin friends. Here are a few pictures from our play groups and our trip to the zoo.

having fun during a play date

5 sets of twins and 2 singletons = lots of fun!!!

our trip to the zoo

tired and ready to go!

Our Second Summer With the Kiddos

2008-08-08T19:07:00.000-07:00

The Kup Kiddos have had a great summer! Here are some of the things we have been doing this summer.

Hudson's First Hair Cut
Hudson had his first hair cut. He was so cute sitting in my lap. He sat perfectly still during the whole thing. He loved the motorcycle Miss Christine let him play with while she was cutting his hair.

What a cutie!

4th of July in North Georgia

We went to North Georgia for the 4th. We went to a 4th of July parade with our friends Nicki and Eric and kids. Hudson loved the parade. He was completely enthralled with the motorcycles and trucks driving by. Here are a few pictures from the parade and our weekend at the lake.

A cute grin from our little Emmy!

Hudson watching the parade with Gram

Emmy and her Daddy

Taking a boat ride to the Lake barbecue

E & H having fun in the hammock

Emmy swimming with Aunt Beth

Hudson playing with his Daddy

Happy First Birthday Hudson and Emmy!

2008-07-02T17:04:00.000-07:00

These kiddos have come a long way from the day they were born. It is amazing how fast a year can fly by with twins! Here are a few pictures from the day one year ago...

We had such a good time at their first birthday party. The weather turned out to be cloudy, which was perfect because it wasn't too hot. We were able to put tables and chairs outside for the festivities. We had a bubble machine going which the kids loved! Hudson and Emmy were so cute with their cakes. They weren't too sure what to do at first but the soon realized they could dig in. Here are some pictures from their day...

Emmy and Hudson are 11 Months Old

2008-06-04T14:59:00.001-07:00

It's hard to believe that Emmy and Hudson are already 11 months old. These past few months have flown by. We are now preparing for the 1 year old party and it will be so much fun to get together with family and friends. They both have perfected the art of crawling and can get away from you pretty fast. Their favorite thing to do is find something they know they aren't supposed to have like an electrical cord or piece of paper and try to crawl away with it as fast as they can! It's pretty funny. I have to laugh. It seems like they are doing something new everyday. Here are some of the things they can do now.

At 11 months Emmy can:

*wave hello and goodbye

*mimic me if I am humming

*climb up and down a step (sometimes head first!)

*pull up on things although she sometimes has trouble figuring out how to get down

*loves books and will open them, turn the pages and make sounds as if she is reading them-so cute!

*plays peekaboo

At 11 months Hudson can:

*say "uh oh" baba, dada

*pull up and take a few steps forward

*hum to himself as he is falling asleep

*balance on almost anything --yesterday he was standing on top of his toy train set

*shake his head back and forth and dance if he is eating something he likes or hears music

*plays peek a boo

They both love to look out the window of the playroom to see their Daddy mowing the lawn. They laugh and giggle when they see him.