What a Week!

What a week it has been! 

Wow, on top of our first E.R. visit last weekend, we have been battling a nasty cold, dog sitting and Hudson and I got in our first ever car accident. 

Luckily it was in a strip mall parking lot kinda, so neither of us were going very fast. But the lady that hit us wasn't paying attention apparently (When she hit us she was holding her cell phone...but we will never know if she was texting/or calling) and T-boned into my passenger side. It was only a minor accident, but there is some extensive damage to my car. 

The initial impact was on my front passenger side tire and passenger door. The damage continued to the front of the back door as well. My back door wont open more then 1/2 an inch if the front door is shut, and when the front door is shut the top is still open, my hub cap is smashed and broken off & my car drives really really funny now. So were sure there are some alignment issues and possibly more. Im just crossing my fingers that the frame work isn't damaged. The lady that hit us, her car basically had scratches and paint on her bumper. 

UGH! car wrecks stink! And just an FYI, if your get in an accident in a parking lot or strip mall it is considered private property. So there was no citation given to the lady that hit us. She got off lucky. It was a pain in the butt with the insurance company though. We actually had the same insurance provider so they were screwed and had to pay either way.  Since there was no citation given, and the lady wouldn't immediately admit fault (her interpretation of the accident was "we were both driving straight and hit each other") I had to prove that she was at fault. otherwise they wanted us to pay our deductible. Screw that, I'm not having this mess my insurance up because some lady wasn't watching where she was going! Thankfully I took lots of pictures and was very detailed and persistent in my claim. They called this morning to say that they got my statement and pictures and have declared the other driver at fault. 

The tow truck came to get my car this  morning, now we just have to wait. It SUCKS being car-less. :( The body shop said it will be a couple days till they can asses the damage and fix what they can fix. Then it gets sent to big-o tires to fix any of the alignment damage. Were supposed to drive that car down to Arizona for our vacation in like 2 weeks. Its going to cut it super close...we might have to find another car to use. 

Today we also have to go look for a new car seat. Because we were in a wreck...even a minor one with no injuries...the insurance suggests getting a new car seat. There could be internal damage we cant see. I don't think we really NEED a new car seat. Im sure its just fine. But I am not taking any chances with little man, and the insurance will reimburse us for the replacement. I found an evenflo one I really like. The insurance company will only give us enough to replace ours, so it has to be in the same price range. This one we found is really nice. Its the Evenflo Securekid 400 Booster Car Seat. Its basically a convertible carseat and a booster seat all in one. Our current carseat only holds up to I believe 60 lbs. This new one goes up to 110 lbs and can be used with the regular seat belt when they get big enough. 

I think I just need a relaxing day cuddled up with my little man watching Wreck it Ralph and Hotel Transylvania. Which is exactly what were doing :)

Now some recent Insta pics :)

This is the wreck...it was minor and doesn't look like much. But its gonna be pricey to fix

My adorable niece

We got hudson a new sand box! Now if only the snow would just melt again.

Hudson watching my car get towed away. 

some adorable loving going on at toddler time

painting with water the other day. Genius!!!

Ive been working from home...These are some fun glitter nails I did for St. Patricks day 

My cute niece again humoring me since I don't have a little girl to dress up. I got to curl her hair and give her some glitter nails too. 

This is my parents-in-law giant dog Duke were watching for them. Hudson is loving it! 

Insta Life

Its been a while since ive really gotten to update anything. Majority of our life lately is caught via my phone and posted obnoxiously alot to Instagram. [if you IG follow me @laciebreckon]

Life Lately

Just a typical Saturday here at Casa De La Danielson

Getting his revenge on daddy 

Little Fashion bugs at forever 21

We took dad a little valentines day surprise at work

hands down the best daddy!

Enjoying tot time at the library

Just playing at dads work, little engineers

Breakfast date with mommy

We took Hudson to get his very first build a bear for his valentines. 

Hiding from me in the bathroom...I wonder where Hudson went.

He picked out his outfit this day...seriously kid already?
The best part of the day is dressing you! ha

Delicious 'energy bites' I made! As you can tell, Hudson LOVES them

Playing on grandmas phone.
That smile kills me!

My stinkin adorable niece Ella! Love this girl so much.

He loves his new little buddy.
He was very creative with his name as well, he chose to name him
"Teddy Bear"

Birthday dilema & instalife

Ok, so I need some help today!

Hudsons will be 2 in 4 months!!!!!!!
I know, it seems like forever away but im kind of freaking out. 

 this post isn't about him growing up though, its about his birthday party. 

I cant pick a theme.
This is a huge deal for me.
Last year I had Hudson's theme picked out and started working on details months before.

 We had a mustache bash & it was so much fun!
[you can read my post on it here]

Ill admit it. I am one of those moms.
& I don't care, its a big deal.
We ALWAYS had birthday parties growing up, and I love looking back on them
I want that for my kids.
Were only a few months away, and Hudsons birthday is only a month after christmas

So in between all the party planning is the holiday season so I gotta start early

and give my self lots of time.
Ive been going back and forth on 3 different themes.
I want the theme to be a surprise..but I cant pick!
One of the themes is a party I know I really really want to do, but I feel like there are some fun things we could do with this theme if Hudson was a little older.
But, there are still lots of fun things I can do for the toddler age.
This one is probably my favorite theme for a birthday party ever too!
And I only have another year....maybe if I push it two years...to be the one to pick the theme.
The older the gets the more opinionated he will become, and what if he doesn't like this theme :/
The second theme is one that is something Hudson loves.
I know he would have so much fun, but this one is another thing that I would be able to do alot more with if he were older. But...its one of his favorite things.

 So, Im positive if I don't do this theme, he will make me do it at one point in time.
And the third theme kinda plays on the theme of one of his baby showers & his nursery in our apartment. This was the original theme I was going to do last year, but we found the little man party and decided on that. This theme I think is perfect for the toddler age. I wouldn't be able to do this as he gets older, I just don't think it works for kids over 3/4 years old. I think he would really love this one too and we could have lots of fun and fun ideas for this one.
Ill have to make a lot more stuff for this party though.
But, im not opposed to that.

How do I choose? Who knew the momma stuff that would drive me crazy ;)

I just love this little guy and want to give him the best birthday ever.
After all, his birthday is my favorite holiday in the whole wide world.



&&&
some instagram lovin'
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This is me, my mom, my little sister, my aunt, and hudson!

this kids just cracks me up :)
and yes, we use shoe laces for belts.

we tried to teach Hudson to say peace. This is his interpretation and he walks around to everyone with this odd contorted hand saying peeeaaacccceee.

What happens when you say, 'hold on tight Hudson don't fall'
Cute cousins

this was at the fair, waiting to ride the big yellow slide

my mom is selling this jazzy for my grandma, and hudson and tanner had to check it out.
They do some mean donuts on that thing!

The hubby took me to a concert last friday.
Manchester Orchestra and Brand New were playing
It was awesome!

Little man was way to quiet in his room the other day.
So I peeked in and he was reading books :)

We went for a drive the other day in the mountains to see the fall colors. so pretty.

he loves to jump on our backs for a piggy back ride

having a blast at the park

it was a little chilly the other day so I pulled out his jackets from last year. It still kinda fits

Comfort Zones & Insta Life

First, I have to say YAY for stepping out of my comfort zone

Im a home body, I like my comfort zone

I stay in my comfort zone

but tonight, I did something crazy

okay, so maybe not "crazy"

but out of the normal for me

A few girls I know were having a bunco night

I haven't seen/talk to the girls since jr high or high school

 we do keep in touch on face book and what not though

So I went.

I was nervous because I only knew a couple of the girls

and even then, I knew them a while ago

But I had lots of fun. 

and next time it will be even better :D

I am very glad I tried something new

its a step in growing for me

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Insta Life 

{since im on my husbands computer again I can't use picmonkey to create my collage, so ill do the pics one at a time}

 Hudsons Papa H got him 2 new cars toys. He never puts them down! & in the car he drives them on his legs while making car noises

 Me and My orange pants

 Throw back Thursday, Hudsons was only 5 1/2 months old

 Husband and his darn MW3. That couch is normally the opposite direction on the brown wall!

 mmmm....morning nana's

 we have been working on colors. We took a red bath!

 we got to dog sit this cutie! Hudson loved her so much

 buzz sippy, chips, and mickey mouse. in heaven :D

 daddy and hudson on our bike ride

 messy spagheti night

 five guys is now open right next to my work!

 super bored at work today!

 I love love love my adorable cheesey husband

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