Hudson_Week 6

What a week! He is growing fast, and his true colors are coming out (good + bad!). We get a smile once in awhile and Hudson really is focusing on objects and looking at us more. The days are long and hard, but he is a special little guy!

Let's see.. from Hudson's point of view.... "we checkout the car show, went on some walks, drove Mom crazy when she went to the mall, and still hate the car seat. But I am a good boy and can't wait to see what this week brings along!"

Hi! I am being cute before I freak out!

I am not sure if I like you taking my picture.

Wow, this world is so big!

And I am really pissed off!

I feel curious now...

I can hold my head up even more! And see my strawberry blonde hair.

I don't always like bath time, but it's more fun with mom!

Hudson_week 5

Hudson had a busy week! We had a visit from Grandpa Johnny, Auntie Michelle, Cousin Michelle + Jimmy, who snuggled with Hudson all afternoon. He is really getting strong and holding his head up more and starting to focus on people and items. And of course he had his first trip to the ski slopes at Mt. Hood Meadows. He can't miss a powder day! Randy and I only got to take a few runs each taking turns, but something is better than nothing!

Still learning to deal with the lack of sleep, the need to do something in the short windows between feedings and the overtake of baby stuff coating the house. But watching him change is the best part!

Look at me, I can hold me head up!

We love to play in the snow!

Dad makes sure the car is all cleared off.

Mom is happy that she got to make some turns, while I stayed in the lodge warm and cozy.

Family time is fun, especially meeting new people and hanging with Grandpa and Auntie!

Dzus (the dog) loved meeting me...

And Cousin Michelle knew how to hold me just right!

Hudson - Week 4

Holy cow...it's been an entire month since Hudson was born. Time sure flies when you are sleep deprived, feeding and changing diapers. We sure are proud of him and he is such a good baby! He loves to play during the day and we are getting a lot better at sleeping at night (which we are very thankful for). We got out for some walks and a hike in the Gorge, been trying to make it to a restaurant here and there, and Hudson learned to take a bottle, so Randy can do a feeding a night. Every day is something new. This is the ULTIMATE test of patience!

Big yawn!

I think I need to poop...

Going for a hike in the Gorge.

Dad gets to feed Hudson.

Check out my new quilt that my Aunt Pat made me...Thank you!!!

And Sarah knit me this cool frog hat!

I dance during the day.

I cry when I am sooo tired.

I like to be cute.

And blow bubbles.

And of course sleep, so mommy and daddy can rest!

Hudson - 3 weeks!

At three weeks, we have a growing little boy here who is very good at eating, sleeping, staying awake for long periods of time and of course is a total poop-master! We are learning all about the endless nights of sleep deprivation, but enjoying his cuteness and smiles. Hudson has been gaining weight like a champ and growing stronger every single day.

There is so much to learn from Hudson, especially with his helplessness. We feel really lucky to have such a wonderful little boy. There is so much that no one tells you... we now know why!

At Multnomah Falls

Sleep deprived, and passed out together!