Summer Highlights

We attempted to give Hudson his first hair cut. It did not go not go well.

So we will be putting cornrows in it.
Hudson's "Big Cheese"




Mama's little helper.

It's a good thing Lincoln is such a good cat.

Enjoying the sun.

We spent a lot of time at splash parks this summer.

Hudson swiped Corey's cell phone. Corey had just worked for 24 hours, but wanted to hold Hudson.

When Corey saw this picture he said "I don't remember this".

Hudson and his baby. Who we have named Beau Dozhier.

Grandpa and Hudson.

Grandmom and Hudson.

Hudson loves to color......my table, lol.

My handsome cowboy.

A great way to stay hydrated.

Story time, Hudson loves books.

At the lake, FUN FUN FUN!

Grandmom and Hudson at the lake.

Oh yay!

Poor Hudson, he didn't appreciate the muddy water.

Swimming at the lake.

Dada and Hudson.

At the zoo.

Playing with Mama.

Hudson wasn't sure what to think about this big spider.

Oh Hudson!

Zoo!

Swimming with Mimi and Papa.

My tired baby.

Play time.

Camping! I just love when Hudson gets his diaper to be changed.

Cracks me up everytime.

Eating lunch in the camper.

Camping!

Hudson's jazz uniform.

Piloting Spiderman's helicopter.

Yes, we know we need to say bye bye to binki. That is happening this weekend, YIKES!

If you want Hudson to climb into your lap all you need is some ice cream. And you will have a friend for life.

Katrina's graduation.

Hudson and Grandma.

Little Boys

The more active Hudson gets the more I find myself thinking about the difference between little boys and little girls. When I find my sweet little boy growling at his pillow pet, shaking his head "no" with his tongue hanging out, or trying to pick up his socks...........with his mouth. I think to myself "a little girl wouldn't do that". When we go for walks in the park Hudson doesn't want to walk on the sidewalk or even the grass. Oh no, what fun would that be? He wants to walk on the large rocks that are meant more for landscaping decoration than walking. On days like today when I need a good laugh he is always there for me. I got everything all ready for family pictures. Ironed everyone's clothes. Baked cupcakes, so Hudson could eat one during the photo shoot. Spent WAY to much time on my hair and make-up. Did Hudson's hair care routine. Which takes more time than mine. Packed the diaper bag and loaded up Hudson's teddy bear and ball for props. Had Corey pick up balloons for more props. I got the whole family to the park looking our best with smiles ready. Only there was no photographer. I had the wrong date. Family pictures are next Tuesday ; ). We walked Hudson around the park. He laughed at the runners, and screamed kitty to every duck, duckling, and goose on the lake. The VERY, VERY BEST thing about little boys..........when he gives me a big hug, rests his head on my shoulder, then looks up at me with his big brown eyes and says "mama".

Hudson singing and playing the piano at Mini Mozart's.

New Journey

As I was updating our blog template and profile, it occurred to me that many of our family and friends probably don't know about Corey's new job. We have been waiting on a job offer for over a month. And yes, he was finally offered the job. After some negotiation he accepted a job with Oracle, as an engineer. Sadly this meant that Corey had to quit his job with the Electrical Union, and more specifically Cache Valley Electric. Cache Valley has been very good to Corey, it was a difficult decision. In the end it came down to money and job security. In slow times it is not unheard of for union electricians to be layed off, and have to sit on the books for months, sometimes a year or longer. Oracle is not a construction project, the building is completed. This makes Corey's new job a lot more "secure". Corey's new job also means that I will only be working one day a week. That will be so nice for our little family. I'm excited to have the opportunity to stay home more while Hudson is little. He really has grown up way too fast. Sorry I haven't posted in a while. It's been difficult to find some time to sit down. Below is a picture of the tornado that hit while I was posting this.



Hudson's new rocking chair. This chair was Grandma Erekson's (Mary's) when she was 4.



Hudson made me a Mother's Day present. My sweet little boy.



Hudson's 1st Birthday









Hudson's awesome Birthday hat.




Could somebody change my diaper please?



1st goose egg from learning how to walk.

High Five!

Hudson is getting so so big. I miss my little newborn. But I love seeing Hudson's personality grow. His absolute favorite thing lately is giving high fives. He wants a high five after every bite he takes at meal times, after taking his medicine, getting his diaper changed. OK, he wants a high five after EVERYTHING that he does. And heaven forbid you walk past him when he has his hand up waiting for his high five. He has learned to pull himself up in his playpen, in his crib, and on furniture. The other night I came home from work after working two graveyards in a row. Hudson was at his activity table playing away. I was talking to Corey getting updated on the weekend, since I had been working. The next thing I know Hudson is standing at the couch giving me an ear to ear grin. Being shocked and half in a daze after working the graveyard. I said, "Corey, did you put him here when you walked over here just a minute ago". He said, "no, he can do that now, he can pull himself up on the couch". What? I hate it when I miss things while I'm working. So I cherish the moments when I witness the milestones. Like last night, Hudson started climbing up the stairs. And he is really good at it. Time for another baby gate. I'm so far behind in blogging that I've decided to just post some pics with a brief description. Enjoy!

Hudson's First Thanksgiving. He's eating his favorite, peas, yummy!

Hudson's First Tooth



Playtime with the kitties.

Maw!

First time sitting on Santa's lap. He loved playing with his beard.

Hudson's First Christmas!

He got spoiled.........

and spoiled........

and spoiled.

He also got his first knife. Yes, I said knife.

First Hunting Trip

And he got spoiled some MORE!

Hudson's two front teeth.

On Hudson's 9 month Birthday he crawled on his knees. Watch out World!

Oh so sweet!

Oh so cute!

Hudson helped me make Valentines cookies.

Hudson got a recordable book and a teddy bear from Mama and Dada.

Were all bundled up to go outside when Hudson had croup.

Despite my best efforts my poor baby ended up with a steroid shot.

This is the first time Hudson pulled himself up in his playpen.

Hudson admires Aunt Katrina's nails.

The first time Hudson climbed the stairs.