Four Months

Hudson posing for his four month picture

rolling away...

Proud and surprised about his new skill

Hudson is four months old today. We were trying to take his four month picture, but he kept rolling over! It was so exciting. This was the first time that he did it over and over. We also had his four month appointment today. He is 16.2 pounds and 26 3/4 inches long! So much has changed in the past month. He is laughing, rolling over, taking big boy baths, napping on a schedule and getting so big! In the next month we will be starting rice cereal. Soon he will be getting teeth!

Thomas the Train

Getting ready to go!

Hudson looking out the window on Thomas

Wendy and Jonah on Thomas

On Saturday morning Hudson and I went to North Bend to meet Thomas the Train with Wendy and Jonah. Hudson thought that looking out the window of the train was very exciting!

Welcome baby Madelyn!

Daddy and Hudson in the waiting room

Mandy and Madelyn

Madelyn Mae Banks

We are thrilled to have baby Madelyn Mae Banks in our lives. She was born on July 19th at 9:41 pm. She weighed 7 pounds 1 ounce and was 19 inches long. She is absolutely perfect! Congratulations Shane and Mandy.

Grammy's Visit

Hudson was able to meet his Great Grammy last night. She came up from Portland to visit and we had dinner with her and grandma Corinne. Great Grammy loved singing to Hudson and Hudson loved listening to her!

Nordstrom Sale

I couldn't resist taking Hudson to the first day of the Nordstrom sale. He got his first balloon and he loved looking at all the people. He is such a good shopping buddy!

Meeting Grace and Christopher

Hudson was able to meet his cousins Grace and Christopher while we were in Spokane. He loved the attention and they loved giving it to him!

Trip to Spokane

Loving the big boy bath

All clean :)

Hudson loved the baby pool...

he kicked his feet like crazy!

Discovering the Baby Einstein bouncer from grandma

Lunch at the Country Club

Grandma and Grandpa

Going to Spokane Falls

This past week we took a trip to Spokane to visit my parents. We had a wonderful time and the weather was beautiful! Hudson was a angel on the flight over and was thrilled to see grandma at the airport waiting for him. He went out to lunch, took the sky ride over Spokane falls, took a bath in the big bath tub, played in the new Baby Einstein bouncer, did some shopping downtown, had yummy dinners on the deck, swam in the baby pool and went to grandpa's work! WOW...that's a lot in four days! The highlight of the trip was on the last night...Hudson rolled over for the first time!

Kids Club

Today Hudson went to the kids club at our gym for the first time. I was so nervous to leave, but I knew he would love it. He loves to watch other kids play and be an observer. They have a special area for infants, but they can see the big kids playing. I had a hard time relaxing while working out. I had to make myself go for 30 min. When I came to get him he was happily playing on an activity mat and watching the big kids. We are going to go again on Thursday. I'm going to try 45 min. this time. I would love to be able to go three mornings a week. I guess we will see how Thursday goes.

Happy Fourth of July

For the fourth of July we went to a BBQ at Wendy and Curt's house. It was nice and relaxing, but much different than the fourths of our past. It's funny how events and holidays change when you have children. We were home by 5:00 and Hudson and I were asleep by 8:00.

Maybe next year we will see some fireworks?

The boy who owns my heart...

I love those cheeks!

I love the rolls on his wrists!

He loves to kiss mommy!

Strolling with Grandma and Grandpa

Getting ready with grandpa

Ready to go!

Did you notice that I'm wearing another hat?

Grandpa and Grandma were here this weekend and we took Hudson for a walk. He was able to sit in his stroller like a big boy. He loved being able to see what was going on. I can't believe how big he is getting. I remember when I thought he would never be able to hold his head up. Now he has full control and can sit assisted for long periods of time. He loves to sit in his Bumbo chair. He feels like such a "big boy".

My mom loves hats...

Since the sun has been shinning in Seattle my mom thinks I need to wear lots of hats. I don't mind too much. This one is her favorite!

Hudson's First Swim

Hudson spent a brief time in the pool. The sun in Houston is so strong. I was worried that he would burn. He loved the time that he had. I can't wait to take him swimming in Washington where I won't have to worry about the sun!

Three Months

Hudson turned three months while in Houston

He went swimming for the first time

It really wore him out!

Houston Trip

Hudson and I at the airport getting ready to fly to Houston

Dinner with Brett and Melissa our first night

Trying to keep Hudson happy during dinner

Proud Uncle Brett and Hudson

Hudson and I flew to Houston to attend Brett and Melissa's engagement party. I'm so happy that we were able to be there. The weather was a bit hot for us, but it was so nice to see the sun! The party was prefect, it was so nice to meet Melissa's family. We couldn't be happier to welcome Melissa into our family. She is wonderful and perfect for my brother.

Happy Father's Day

For John's fist Father's day we surprised him with this fun picture of Hudson. He's all ready for his first Seahawks season!

Family BBQ

Too cute!

Loving daddy's lap

On Saturday we went to a BBQ with the families from our mom and baby group. The weather was nice and it was great for all the dads to meet. Hudson loved being outside. He laid on his daddy's lap for over an hour just checking everything out. It was nice for all the mom's to chat while the dad's helped with the babies. Usually when we are all together we are busy with our little ones.

Relaxing in the Swing

Hudson loves to relax in his swing and look out the window. He will often fall asleep for awhile and it gives me a chance to get a few things done around the house.

Hudson's First Movie

At Starbucks before the movie

Cousin Kylisa and her baby boy!


Yesterday Hudson and I went to the "mommy and me movie" at Lincoln Square. We went with some friends from our class at Evergreen. To our surprise we ran into cousin Kylisa and her new baby boy!

Getting Bigger!

Today Hudson had his two month appointment. He is now 24 1/2 inches (95th percentile) and 13 pounds 4 ounces (85th percentile). He is growing perfectly! He had to get one shot today and he was so brave. Way braver than mommy. He flinched and cried for about one second then he was back to his smiling and cooing self. He fell asleep in the car on the way home. When we got home he was happy to eat and take a nice long nap with mommy. I'm so proud of him. Hopefully next time I can handle the shots as well as Hudson.