Friday, December 24, 2010
Santa Arrives!!
Hudson and his cousins (Truman, Caroline & Claire) must have been pretty good this year!
Santa brings a tricycle
Hudson loved the tricycle that Santa brought, but still wasn't too sure about getting very close.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Shhhh...
Nobody tell Hudson that Santa sneaked into his picture this year! We went to Gruene for the second year last weekend. Hudson wasn't so crazy about him this time!
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
First Christmas Tree Ornaments
Hudson brought home his first Christmas tree ornaments from pre-school today! Hopefully he has some of DeeDee's talent and becomes a budding artist.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Digger
Hudson and Papa had a great time checking out the digger at our neighbor's house just down the block. What a treat to have a construction site right by your house!
Monday, November 29, 2010
Tennis Anyone??
Hudson found a ball & racquet on the playground today. So he quickly grabbed them and ran over to the tennis courts before starting to play with them. Of course it was more fun to kick the ball than throw or try to hit it with the racquet.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Polar Express
Hudson loved this ice sculpture of the Polar Express at the Broadmoor, but I don't think he quite understood that it was made out of ice. He kept making the oddest face every time he put his hands on the train, and immediately wanted to get down.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
A fun locale to play cars
It is chilly in Colorado, so we have spent lots of time running thru lobbies, riding the alligator (elevator), etc. And playing cars on the edge of the fountain can entertain for hours!
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Bus, Bus!!
Since getting a toy school bus during Buela's last trip, he can't go anywhere without it. (including bed.)
Today Hudson had a fun play date with Ms. Christine. While they were out he saw this bus, eagerly wanted to play with it, and said "Hello bus!"
Today Hudson had a fun play date with Ms. Christine. While they were out he saw this bus, eagerly wanted to play with it, and said "Hello bus!"
Monday, November 22, 2010
Neighborhood Kitty Visit
We had another fun visit with our neighborhood kitty. This is one very patient cat.
Watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzbIqIEqHpw
Watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzbIqIEqHpw
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Brave Boy
Hudson fearlessly tackled the big kids area of the Bounce House on Friday. (although midway through Daddy got a little fearful watching) :)
Watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80DPI5k7yw0
Watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80DPI5k7yw0
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Cars in the Driveway
Hudson and Truman had a great time today racing cars on the track down the hill in the driveway. Two very happy boys. :)
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Of Course I Can Feed Myself Yogurt
Buela is in Austin this week to help take care of Hudson while Kendra is in
Portland. Today Hudson showed her how he can feed himself yogurt at lunch.
He wasn't too sure about the interruption of lunch for a photo shoot though.
:)
Portland. Today Hudson showed her how he can feed himself yogurt at lunch.
He wasn't too sure about the interruption of lunch for a photo shoot though.
:)
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Morning Play Spot
Hudson discovered a fun spot to play with his cars this morning. It started when he needed to reach his truck that had rolled through the stool legs, so he proceeded to follow it under the stool. He spent 10 minute crawling in and out of the rungs.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Pumpkin patch
We took a quick trip to the Tarrytown Methodist Church pumpkin patch the other day.
Our friends the Haneys invited us, and we try and never pass up a little time with their darling daughter Abigail (as you can see, Hudson likes her too!).
Hudson wasn't too sure what to think about all these pumpkins...
But we were able to get a couple pics of the rascal.
Including one with daddy!
Our friends the Haneys invited us, and we try and never pass up a little time with their darling daughter Abigail (as you can see, Hudson likes her too!).
Hudson wasn't too sure what to think about all these pumpkins...
But we were able to get a couple pics of the rascal.
Including one with daddy!
Friday, October 15, 2010
Hi Kitty Kitty
The extent that Hudson loves animals is hard to describe. But this video of Hudson trespassing on a neighbor's property to talk to the kitty gives you an idea.
Watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajCh_2rjmeM
Watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajCh_2rjmeM
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Where's Hudson?
Once again it was a little too quiet after I left Hudson in the living room to grab something in the kitchen. As I started looking and calling for him, I couldn't find him. (He now likes to occasionally hide behind a chair.) When I turned into our bathroom, here's what I found. We spent the next 15 minutes practicing the words "in" and "out" while stepping in and out of the shower and opening and closing the door. :)
Basketball Practice
Every day we go to the park and Hudson tries to find a game of pick up basketball. Yesterday nobody was playing (thank goodness), so he just practiced his lay ups.
Watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SSeQcfBC2o
Watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SSeQcfBC2o
Friday, October 8, 2010
First matchbox cars
It was a big day for Hudson yesterday. He got his first matchbox cars and was sooo excited! His mom remembered fondly brother Craig playing with them for hours on end and loved getting them too. :)
Hi Kitty Kitty
Hudson loves to say Hi Kitty Kitty to any cat, dog, etc. that passes his way. He was so cute on the way to the park yesterday playing with this kitty, chasing it, stalking it, etc. :)
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Our Drummer Boy
Hudson does love the drum in his music class!
Watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5U_7gvzhaNI
Watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5U_7gvzhaNI
One word, but with Authority
Hudson's vocabulary is coming along, but it's always good to see that he fully comprehends what you are saying to him.
This video speaks for itself. :)
Watch here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIFXJCjEJxE
This video speaks for itself. :)
Watch here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIFXJCjEJxE
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Elmo
This was Hudson's first time to love on a stuffed toy. He said Elmo (how did he learn this??) and hugged it... a lot. It's these sweet times we have to remember, especially when they happen on the same day as his biggest tantrum to date. Wow. So excited about the terrible twos.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Hitting the court
Oh how Hudson loves a good game of ball. Today I brought a ball to the park and as soon as he saw it, he made a beeline for the court. I'm not saying we have a basketball player on our hands, just that he loves balls and courts and games. And that he's very tall.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Seabrook
Sorry we're so late getting these up, but we had such a great time in Seabrook with Buela and Papa, and there are some extra cute photos to prove it!
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Monday, September 20, 2010
Had to see it to believe it!
Hudson had so much fun with Auntie Jen and Corley this weekend, he was tired out! He was still asleep when I went to get him today, making great use of the paper doll quilt from Dee Dee (obviously made before we knew he wasn't a she)and cowboy quilt from Mrs. Emerson. And it was his first morning not to cry when Kirk left - big! BUT Hudson escaped his classroom and made it all the way down the hall to the playground before they noticed. He's a runner!!
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Painting
Hudson had a great time painting today in preschool. Hudson's fab teacher Ms. Judi is in the back. Thanks to Jen, another mom, for sending me these!
Friday, September 10, 2010
Teeter Totter
Buela and Papa are always so much fun at the park. Note Hudson's "death-grip" on his trains. He played for hours on the jungle gym, slides and swings without letting them go.
Morning at Ruby Beach
Great morning looking at starfish and anemones in the tide pools. As you can see in this picture, Hudson took off for the water any time we let go of him. :)
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Dance party at Seabrook
Hudson was showing off his new dance moves. He loves the song "Boom Boom Pow" by The Black Eyed Peas
Watch the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bS8syruuMc
Watch the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bS8syruuMc
Late night fun at the airport
After a late flight to Seattle, Hudson had fun with Buela while we waited for Papa with the rental car. (It was 10:30pm Austin time)
Watch the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2RwNXDVnaU
Watch the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2RwNXDVnaU
Monday, September 6, 2010
Fun with a Train
Since it rained this morning, we went to a friend's house rather than the park. Hudson loved all their cars and especially the trains. So much fun.
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Hudson and buddy Helena
Today we went to the park with Hudson's school friend Helena. So cute! His mommy Rachel and I want them to be big buddies to make school a little easier.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Splash Pad
Nothing like playing at the Triangle Splash Pad on a hot day, but it sure is hard to get a drink from this fountain.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
It's too quiet
Sometimes you just have to leave the room for a few minutes, so if it gets too quiet you get worried.
This morning it got too quiet and to my surprise this is all I found. Hudson just sitting quietly in his room reading the book "I love you so..."
This morning it got too quiet and to my surprise this is all I found. Hudson just sitting quietly in his room reading the book "I love you so..."
Saturday, August 21, 2010
More Preschool Pics
Ms. Christine said she misses Hudson so much and wants to know what Hudson is up to, so we thought we'd post a few more more pics of Hudson's classroom and new friends. This post is dedicated to Ms. Christine, who I know Hudson is going to miss terribly too!
This is Ms. Judi, trying to get Hudson to look at the camera!
This is Ms. Joanne, who Auntie Melinda says is FABULOUS and who oversees all three toddler classes.
This is his classroom, with all the parents milling around. There are three classes of 8 toddlers each, all in ONE classroom! Yes, they even nap together in this room! (I will believe it when I see it!)
Another classroom shot.
Here's Hudson playing with Ms. Judi on his favorite thing in his classroom, the train set!
Loves that train set!
We think Hudson is going to be a happy boy at pre-school! We'll let you know! School starts on Monday!
This is Ms. Judi, trying to get Hudson to look at the camera!
This is Ms. Joanne, who Auntie Melinda says is FABULOUS and who oversees all three toddler classes.
This is his classroom, with all the parents milling around. There are three classes of 8 toddlers each, all in ONE classroom! Yes, they even nap together in this room! (I will believe it when I see it!)
Another classroom shot.
Here's Hudson playing with Ms. Judi on his favorite thing in his classroom, the train set!
Loves that train set!
We think Hudson is going to be a happy boy at pre-school! We'll let you know! School starts on Monday!
Friday, August 20, 2010
Meeting Ms. Judi
Today we went to Meet the Teacher day at Hudson's new pre-school. He met Ms. Judi in the pretty blue outfit, and she was so nice. But his favorite part was the awesome train set they had. Fun!
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Laughs at lunch
That Buela is so funny! Hudson just kept laughing and laughing at her antics after a big lunch at Mandola's.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Day 2 at Camp
Much better day at camp today. No crying and Hudson played in all of the activities.
BTW...the teary picture from yesterday was at home before he even got in the car. :)
Big Boy at the Bouncehouse
Sunday was only his second time to Kidz-N-Play, a giant indoor bouncehouse, and he acts like he has been playing there forever. What a fun time!
Watch the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AW15CGByZL8
Watch the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AW15CGByZL8
Monday, August 16, 2010
First day of camp
I'm going to be honest - today was a hard day. I didn't think it would be that way. Hudson was going to his first day of CAMP - a super fun sounding morning activity that I thought would ease him into preschool next week.
But Hudson got up (early!), seeming to have his teeth hurting again (we've had such a nice break). We tried Motrin, but it didn't seem to help.
Things got harder getting Hudson ready for camp. Since it was Western Day at camp, I tried to put a bandana on him. I'm not sure which he hated more, his bandana or his fab backpack from the Walkers.
Then we got there and Hudson was fine for 2 minutes, exploring the room.
But then, he cried for the better part of the hour, so much so that the counselor texted me a photo to show me that he was reading this book over and over, so he was "fine." (I didn't point out that it was a gymnastics camp.)
Before we left, I gave Western Day one last chance, but Hudson was only moderately amused.
Here's hoping for a better day tomorrow!
But Hudson got up (early!), seeming to have his teeth hurting again (we've had such a nice break). We tried Motrin, but it didn't seem to help.
Things got harder getting Hudson ready for camp. Since it was Western Day at camp, I tried to put a bandana on him. I'm not sure which he hated more, his bandana or his fab backpack from the Walkers.
Then we got there and Hudson was fine for 2 minutes, exploring the room.
But then, he cried for the better part of the hour, so much so that the counselor texted me a photo to show me that he was reading this book over and over, so he was "fine." (I didn't point out that it was a gymnastics camp.)
Before we left, I gave Western Day one last chance, but Hudson was only moderately amused.
Here's hoping for a better day tomorrow!
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Happy Left Handed Day
Here is Hudson yesterday - celebrating the holiday or foreshadowing what is to come?!
We also went to the doctor yesterday. Hudson is still 95-100th percentile (34.5) in height and perfect weight (25.6 lbs).
He still isn't very communicative (except non-stop babbling), but Dr. Dawson wasn't too worried. We think Hudson is putting all his energy into making his old mommy and daddy chase him!
We also went to the doctor yesterday. Hudson is still 95-100th percentile (34.5) in height and perfect weight (25.6 lbs).
He still isn't very communicative (except non-stop babbling), but Dr. Dawson wasn't too worried. We think Hudson is putting all his energy into making his old mommy and daddy chase him!
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
No shirt, no problem!
When Hudson gets so dirty in the park that Miss Christine has to give him a bath before lunch, we know if was a fun day!
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Shoots and Scores
Hudson loved it this evening when we put his new basketball goal together. If his reaction was any preview for days to come, we may have quite a ballplayer on our hands. (We may also quickly learn why Mom always said "Don't play ball in the house!") ;)
See the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWd0PiNLre8
See the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWd0PiNLre8
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Chickens!
We started our 17 year anniversary with breakfast at a Mexican hole in the wall. Luckily there were a bunch of chickens next door that were super fun to watch!
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