wedding

Dear Hudson,

While in Wisconsin, we took you to your first wedding. And, it was even more special because Daddy was the one doing the wedding. He was marrying our friends Aaron & Alison Behnke. We hung out with Auntie Randa and her parents Friday night. Daddy had a great time with Ben & Aaron Friday night. They stayed up until 2:40 beating Super Mario Brothers 3. You hung out with Auntie Randa during the ceremony so I could watch Daddy. He did such a great job. You got to meet our friends Ben & Lisa and Dan & Jess as well. You had a bit of a melt down during the reception because you were overtired and hungry, but eventually you settled down and I got to have my first dance with you.

You were pretty cute in your sweater vest!

Love,

Mommy

oma & opa

Dear Hudson,

Oma & Opa were so excited to see you last week. They had lots of fun with you and couldn't believe how much you've grown and changed. Oma bought you some cute clothes and a tiger toy, which you love playing with. You got to read stories with Oma and watch a Packer game with Opa. They came to the wedding with us and took you back to the hotel for a few hours so Mommy and Daddy could have some quality time. Oma's not sure how she's going to make it until Christmas before she sees you. Good thing there's skype. You are such a loved little boy.

Love,

Mommy

family

Dear Hudson,

While we were in Wisconsin, you got to meet lots of family. You got to meet your Great Aunt Beth, Great Aunt Linda and Great Aunt Nancy (who spent the whole day with us). You also met cousins Kallie, Mitchel and Tucker (who are first cousins once removed-thanks wikipedia!). You hung out with your cousins Gavin & Ava, who were so excited to meet you. Ava loved touching your hair and Gavin would try to cheer you up when you were trying. We also spent time with Uncle Larry & Aunt Bonnie and Aunt Patti. They couldn't believe how big you have gotten. Cousin Aryanah was so excited to meet you. You were pretty fussy when we were with her, so she wasn't too impressed, but she did like to read to you and try out all your toys. Great-Grandpa V was probably the most excited to meet you. He's been so excited that you were born because you are the only boy right now to carry on the Van de Casteele name.

It was so great to spend so much time with family.

Love,

Mom

Lots of Family

4 Generations

airplane

Dear Hudson,

Last week, we took you on your first trip out of Colorado. We flew to Wisconsin for a wedding. You did a great job on the airplane. On the way there, you pretty much slept for both flights. The way home was a bit rougher, but you still were a super traveler. We're excited for many more adventures with you.

Love,

Mom

take me out to the ball game

Dear Mr. H (that's what mommy calls you sometimes),

Tonight we went to a Sky Sox baseball game. You really enjoyed the first half of the game. Then you got kind of fussy for the second half. You dressed up in your baseball outfit and got to hang out with some of your favorite people. You got to meet Sox the Fox (although mommy wasn't happy that he touched your head). There were even fireworks that we watched from the parking lot.

We did learn that leaving the game with a crabby baby is not so much fun. We ended up walking around with you in the parking lot while we waited for everyone to leave so we didn't have to sit in the car with a screaming baby. You were fine once we were outside, and I think all that fresh air helped you sleep for 6 hours straight last night!

Love,

Mommy

aminals

Dear Hudson,

You love the animals that hang from your bouncy seat. You have really started to notice them the last few weeks. Yesterday, when I got out of the shower, I heard you making some noises and just listened for awhile and realized you were talking to your "aminals". Today, while I was baking, you were content to just look at hedgehog and owl and racoon. You would break into a huge smile and even start laughing at them. It's so fun to watch you discover new things.

Love,

Mom

where's hudson?

Dear Hudson,

Daddy was taking some pictures of you last night in your snugglesaurus sleeper and realized after the first picture that you kind of blend in to your sheet. You've had lots of smiles for us this week (and lots of crying. your little tummy is giving you fits).

Love,

Mommy