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Monday, January 30, 2012

Friends...

Gracyn has loved Hudson from the very beginning....
And it's a love and friendship that I pray will only get stronger over the years.
He really looks up to her and tries so hard to do everything she's doing.
I think he really believes that he's just as big as her.
Love, love, love these two!!

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Hudson {19 Months}

Can you believe that Hudson is 19 months old? I sure can't!
He's the same age that Gracyn was when he was born.
Say What??!!
He seems like such a baby still (and probably always will to some degree--since he is technically the "baby" of our family).
Gracyn seemed SO much bigger to me--maybe because I had a newborn too.
My hands sure were full back then!
We went to the Dr. for Hudson's 18 month check up. He weighed 25 lbs. (>25%) and was 32 1/2 in. long (75%) Still right on track for being tall and skinny--just like Gracyn. What fun this little boy is!! He loves to laugh and we love hearing it! He's still pretty easy going--though I must admit that he's learning how to push Gracyn's buttons and it's driving her crazy (and us too because we have to listen to them)!
He loves to read books and have them read to him. Sometimes, when I don't hear him after a while, I'll go looking for him and find him sitting and reading a book. He WILL NOT let you put him to sleep without reading his "Bi-b" (Bible) He'll say it over and over again until you read a story out of it. He'll fold his hands to pray at the end of the story and say "AAA-me!" (amen) So sweet!
He loves playing with his cars. He really likes this HEB 18 wheeler.
This little guy is obsessed with shoes!! He's always wanting me to help him put on a pair--all.day.long!!
He's learning more and more every day--it amazes me how quickly they can pick things up. He thinks he's just as big as Gracyn and gets so mad if he can't do what she's doing.

He was pretty proud of himself for moving this sign to another wall in his room while I was taking pictures. He is so busy--always on the move!
He's beginning to talk more and more these days. I know these aren't all the words he can say, but it's what I can remember right now.
Mama
Dada
"Maymen" (Gracyn)
Nana
"Aya" (Ava)
Paa (Pop)
"mil" (milk)
NNNNNNo!
uh-oh
hi
ni-ni (night, night)
ruff-ruff
grrr
bye
baa (blanket)
sooow (shoe)
ouw-si (outside)
ball
booo (book)
mic (Mickey)
bzzz
bee
roar
meow
moo
Bible
tain too (thank you)
maaa (more) with signing
He will sign for please, but won't say it.
all done
tru (truck)
tra tru (trash truck)
bu (Buzz)
"bey-bey" baby
This little guy is such a Mama's boy--and I am thrilled that I am his first love!! He has brought our family so much joy and laughter and we don't know what we'd do without him. Love, love, love this sweet boy!!! Happy 19 months Huddy!

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Quick Visit

Grandmom and Grandad stopped by for a quick visit. We sure do love it when they come to see us!! But, we just wish their visit was longer!

We started the day off with some bike riding.
Then, we headed downtown to the Riverwalk. It was the most perfect weather!
Gracyn and Hudson loved riding the boat. It was a little long for Hudson--good thing Mommy was prepared with snacks! :)
Hudson loves to yell, "ECHO!"
We love you Grandmom and Grandad and we can't wait to see you again!

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Daddy's Party

We celebrated Drew's Birthday over the weekend since he was going out of town for work on his real birthday. :( So, we just made a weekend of partying out of it! Gracyn wanted him to have a Thomas the Train party--complete with a Thomas cake, trains for presents, and a trip to Party City to get napkins, plates and other goodies. I decided to go another route..... :)

We got him a cookie cake--and it was yummy!!
Drew had a little help opening his presents. (Notice Hudson in the background "patiently" waiting for HIS turn!)
Gracyn and Hudson got him a black sweat band to wear when he runs.
Everyone wanted to try it on for size.
Gracyn cracked me up in it! Love her pose!
"Hey guys....what about me?"
"Am I cute or what?"
Mommy got him a new OSU t-shirt--I wrapped up a picture of it since I didn't have the real thing yet.
He also got some calleous remover for his feet and the promise of a pedicure to come....(I know, I must REALLY love him to give him a pedicure!!) :) We had a delicious lunch a Pappasitos too!! What a fun Birthday weekend!!
Happy Birthday Daddy!!

Monday, January 23, 2012

Happy Birthday Daddy!!

Happy, Happy Birthday to the BEST Daddy and Husband!!
We love you so much!!!

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Taking it off!

For some strange reason, Hudson has started taking off his clothes. I'm not really sure why he does it--I think it's because he wants to take a bath or shower and is just trying to get himself ready. Thankfully he hasn't done this in public--yet. And I pray that he never does!

I looked out the window and saw him with his shirt off.
Then, Gracyn takes it up the stairs to the fort and he starts working on his pants.
He was getting frustrated that he couldn't do it himself--so he started walking over to me yelling, "MAMA!" Silly boy!