visiting friends

Dear Hudson,
While we were in Wisconsin, we got to visit some of Mommy and Daddy's friends from college.  They sure were excited to see you.  We hung out with Jess and her two boys Sam and Eli.  You were trying to figure out how they were able to move so quickly.  We also got to see Miranda and her family.  Aaron and Alison B. had us over for dinner along with Ben & Lisa Collier and their daughter Sophia (sorry no pictures of the Colliers).  It was so nice to get to see everyone.
Love,
Mommy

Collier House

Auntie Randa was sure glad to see you

Gettin some love

Weird Faces!

You likes Miss Alison

Christmas part 1

 Dear Hudson,
We had a great time at Oma & Opa's in Wisconsin celebrating Christmas.  You did pretty well on the car ride out.  There were about 3 hours when you were done riding in your car seat, but for the most part, you were an awesome traveler.
We spent the weekend with Oma, Opa, Aunt Bonnie, Uncle Larry, Gavin, Ava, Aunt Patti, and Ron.  There were lots of presents and you got lots and lots of kisses. 
While we were home, you were not the best sleeper.  You would only sleep in the bed with mommy so poor Daddy had to sleep on couches and air mattresses. 
We took lots of pictures because it was your first Christmas.  I tried to pick our favorite ones.  We had so much fun celebrating with you.
Love,
Mommy

First Present

In the Car

You loved the paper

Oma got a snoopy snow cone maker!!!

Time out for snow cones

Opa got a Harley so he and Oma got helmets.

Kisses from Auntie Patti

Hula Hoop Contest

Mommy's a bit out of practice

Ava was the winner

Auntie Bonnie is checking for teeth

Sadie met her doggy cousin Veda

Watching the Packers with Opa

Cousins

Family

Reading books with Cousin Ava

Painting fingernails and toenails

Lots of Oma time!!!!

You can join in the lego fun in a few years

My present to you and daddy

Patti & Ron

Aunt Nancy took us shopping

Mommy's favorite present

Visiting Opa at work

Cookie Bake

resolutions

Dear Hudson
Because it is January 1st, I thought I'd set some New Years Resolutions for you.  I think you'll be able to accomplish them all this year. 
1. Get some teeth
2. Learn to crawl
3. Learn to walk
4. Remember how to sleep
5. Turn 1

I think it's going to be a great year for you!
Love,
Mommy

6 months

Dear Hudson,

Half a year buddy! Today you are six months old. We just love being your parents and watching you grow. This last month has been a bit rough because you are teething like crazy. You've been a pretty cranky guy at night, but we still get a lot of smiles and laughs during the day. You're such a chunky kid and we love it.  You were pretty cranky today when I was taking pictures because you had a fever of 102.9!!! Hope you're feeling better soon.

• Weight: 19lbs 6oz
• Height: 29 inches
• Sleep: What is that?! Up every 1-3 hours now. You've forgotten how to nap too.
• Nicknames: Bug, Mister, Big Guy
• Sitting up by yourself
• Still chewing on everything these days
• Favorite Book: Bed Time books
• Favorite Toys: anything you can put in your mouth, sweatshirt strings
• Starting to notice other people and babies
• Quite the talker
• No food yet, but soon

Love,

Mommy

big boy seat

Dear Hudson,

We switched you over to your "big boy seat" this week. You could still fit in your infant car seat, but you screamed every time we put you in it and just weren't happy. So for your Christmas present, we bought you a new car seat that gives you a bit more room. Hopefully this will make for a more pleasant trip back to Wisconsin.

You seem to like it and even figured out how to sleep in it. Running errands has been a bit more challenging, but you're old enough to sit in the basket of the cart and are happy as long as I remember to bring a toy along. You are not, however, a fan of riding in the big part of the stroller. We'll have to work on that one so you can go running with Daddy in the spring.

I can't believe how big you're getting!

Love,

Mommy

december

Dear Hudson,

It's hard to believe that it's December already and almost Christmas. It certainly is going to be an exciting month. We are headed back to Wisconsin for Christmas which means a road trip for you in the car with Sadie. Hopefully we will all have fun.

I haven't been very good at taking pictures lately because you are at the "Mommy (or Daddy) don't you dare leave the room or I will scream" stage. You are still lots of fun with tons of laughs, you just always want to be around the action. Sometimes we have to get creative to entertain you. Hence why you are in a laundry basket below. You've started pushing up with your arms when on your tummy so we know that crawling can't be too far off.

The weather in Colorado has been great.  It has been in the 50s and 60s so we've even taken a few trips to the park so we all don't go crazy!  Wisconsin is getting a blizzard right now so we are all in for a bit of a shock next weekend.  Don't worry, we'll pack lots of warm clothes.
Love,
Mommy

parade

Dear Hudson,

We bundled you up and joined our friends for the Holiday Lights Parade. Of course it had been nice the day before but got cold for the night of the parade. You were more interested in the guys behind us instead of the actual lights. Good thing we had yummy warm soup back at home to eat so we could warm up.

Love,

Mommy