bottle

Dear Hudson,

Today Daddy gave you your first bottle. You did such a great job. I didn't even have to leave the house. I was a little sad, but it's nice to be able to get a break when I need it.

Love,

Mom

1 month old

Dear Hudson,

Today you are one month old. It's hard to believe I have been your mommy for a whole month. Even though we're still not getting that much sleep, I love every minute of every day. Here are some things that you're up to.

• Weight: 10 lbs 8 oz
• Height: 22 1/2 inches
• Sleep: usually sleeps in 3 hour chunks at night, but every once in awhile 4 hours
• Just starting to hold your head up
• Recognize mommy and daddy's voices
• Hates tummy time on the floor but doesn't mind it when laying on mommy or daddy
• Loves looking at toys hanging from carseat
• Favorite Book: Is Your Mama a LLama (really this is mommy's favorite since you can't pick right now)

I keep wanting to slow time down, but it's so fun to watch you grow and discover new things.

Love,

Mom

everybody loves a parade

Dear Hudson,

Today you got to go to your first parade. We went with Katie and James to the Rodeo Days Parade downtown. There were lots and lots of horses. You also got to see old cars, Shriners, marching bands and The Lady of the West. You were awake for part of it and seemed to like the marching band. Parades will be much more fun when you're older and can get candy!

Love,

Mom

splish splash

Dear Hudson,

Boy, you love bath time now. At first, you weren't too sure, but now you sit in your tub happy as a clam. We both got to go with for your bath in the hospital. You really liked it when the nurse washed your hair. We gave you a sponge bath on June 22nd, but you didn't have your first real bath until July 6th. I hope the fact that you like bath time will mean you like swimming too, like me.

Love,

Mom

Birthday

Dear Hudson,

We got to celebrate your daddy's 28th birthday with all of our friends at Kevin and Jen's house. We ate yummy nachos and the boys played Rock Band while the girls hung out outside and talked. You had a great time at the party.

Birthday Boy!

Happy Birthday Daddy!

Too Much Partying

The Boys Playing Rock Band

4th of July

Dear Hudson, This year you got to see two sets of fireworks for the 4th of July. One on July 3rd at Jennifer and Garrett's old place and then on July 4th in Manitou Springs. You slept through them both times, but we sure had fun. Love, Mom

Fireworks in Manitou Springs

Collin & Holly & Baby D

Checking out Mr. Steve

Hangin with Daddy

Snuggling with Holly

Your Friend Alice

family

Dear Hudson,

You are one very lucky boy. You have a wonderful Oma and Opa and two amazing aunts who love you to pieces. Aunt Bonnie and Aunt Patti came to visit you on June 23rd and Oma and Opa joined us all on June 25th. While they were here, you were quite the traveler. We went out to eat a lot and you did a great job. We had dinner at two of our favorite places, The Loop and P.F. Changs. We went shopping a couple of times, which you were happy to nap through. You visited your first bar while we watched World Cup Soccer. We got to celebrate Daddy's birthday and try out his new grill. You helped your aunts play Eukere, but most of all, you snuggled in your family's arms. You were a happy little boy to be held so much. We are so thankful that everyone was able to come out and visit us.

Love,

Mom