Backpack

Hudson is so grown up that he needs a backpack for school. Yes, a backpack for preschool. The teacher suggested it before school started and I never got him one. I thought there was no way he would need one. Well, after he was one of the only kids without one I finally gave in, and he loves his new backpack!

Field Trip

Hudson and his pumpkin cookie in the barn.

Hudson and his friend Sloan.

Hudson loved the ducks!

Cecile, Hudson and Sloan discovering MUD!

My muddy little man.

Last week Hudson went on his first preschool field trip. We headed to Craven Farm on the rainiest and yuckiest day that we have had this year. As we were getting ready to leave I thought many times about skipping it. Then I told myself that this is Hudson's first field trip and I should just get my Starbucks and go. Well, it was rainy and nasty and everyone was soaked. Hudson had the time of his life! This was his first experience with a mud puddle and he LOVED it!

My Big Boy

Daddy telling him that he is so proud!

Asking (in sign language) for more bread.

Our proud, little grown up boy.

This week we decided that it was time for Hudson to lose the tray on his booster seat and join us at the big table. He was more than thrilled about this new adventure. The first time he sat there he kept squealing (this is his happy sound). You could tell from the look on his face that he felt very gown up and proud. Meal and snack time has been a hit ever since!

Meeting Stella

Stella and Hudson

Andrea, Stella and Hudson

Our attempt at getting a group shot...not easy with two toddlers.


Ready, set, JUMP!

Hudson loves the climbing. This is his kind of place!

Last week my friend Andrea came to visit from Florida. Her daughter Stella is about 6 months younger than Hudson. We met Andrea, Stella, Carrie (Andrea's sister) and her son Reece at Bellevue Square to play and chat. I hadn't seen Andrea in almost 4 years! It was so great to see our kids together and catch up. Stella is adorable and Hudson loved to give her hugs.

Pumpkin Patch

This morning we headed to Craven Farm with Mandy, Madelyn, Pam, Jamie, Hailey, Camryn and Chloe. The weather was perfect and we had a great time chasing the kids all over. We all went together last year and I hope we can make it a yearly tradition. Craven Farm is a fabulous place for children and they have so much to see and do. This year I think Hudson's favorite part was the animals. He loved watching the goat and the ducks.

We are headed back to Craven Farm on Friday with Hudson's preschool class for a field trip. That should be fun too!

Child Safety Locks?

We spent hours installing child safety locks on all of our cabinets about a year ago...

Driving Grandpa's Car

I have a rule that Hudson doesn't play in the car. He especially isn't allowed to play in the front seat. The other day I came out to get in the car with my parents and my dad said "Hudson is sure having fun". Hudson was in the front seat "driving" grandpa's car and squealing in delight. Grandpa has a hard time saying no to Hudson.

Preschool

Hudson ready for his first day of preschool.

Ready to go!

Cleaning the classroom....of course.

Hudson and Sloan reading books in the library.

Musical scarfs at cirlce time.

Three weeks ago Hudson started preschool. He is going to the Northshore Community Cooperative Preschool in Bothell. His friend Sloan that is one day older then him is in his class. Sloan and Hudson have known each other since they were about a week old. Sloan's mommy Emily and I met at the Evergreen parent and baby class. It's so wonderful that the kids are going to grow up together. Hudson loves the class and especially loves the singing and music at circle time. In three short weeks I can already see a difference in him in class. He is soaking up so much new information and learning to apply it in his little world. I'm so proud of the toddler that my baby is becoming.

Family Pictures

A few weeks ago we had family pictures taken by Makena Photography (http://www.makenaphotography.com/). Stacey did a fabulous job and she was so patient with Hudson. I'm very happy with the pictures. Now I just need to decide what one should be our Christmas card. Yes...I'm already planning for Christmas!