Happy St. Patrick's Day

Straw Cup

Hudson's first time trying to use a straw cup.

Wow, a fast learner. I guess playing with straws paid off.

So proud!

Fun with straws

Looking so innocent.

I'm afraid Hudson might be training himself to blow spit balls when he gets older.

From winter to warm

Aahhh.....the breeze.

Taking a dip to cool off.

So last Monday we had about 5 inches of snow on the ground and this Monday (yesterday) we had nothing but sun and a temperature around 80. This Carolina weather is something else! Hudson seemed to enjoy his first pool experience and I'm sure we'll have plenty more days to coof off this way.

Enjoying a sunny day

Hudson's sunglasses aren't quite the perfect fit yet but at least he wasn't unhappy about wearing them.

Happy Valentine's Day

Move over Daddy, Mommy's got a new Valentine this year.

It's 2009 already?!!

Opening presents with daddy on Christmas morning (Thanks for my cool new chair, Grammy & Grandpa)

Hudson's first visit with Santa (a.k.a. Grandpa)

Thanks for the toy, Santa!

Going for a ride on my new horse, Oreo! Thanks Gigi & Poppy!

Whew! Opening Christmas gifts is hard work.

Avacado.....mmmmmm!!

Taking advantage of a mild December day in the park.

Wow! Where did the last 2 months go? Or should I say six? Hudson is well on his way to turning 7 months old already! Ryan and I have really enjoyed watching Hudson learn new things about himself and the world around him. He's got quite a sense of humor and continues to achieve new milestones. He's sitting up on his own and eating solids! We started with avacado....ambitious of me but it was a success! I've also given him sweet potatoes and that went just as well. I hope this means he'll be a good eater rather than a picky one but who knows. He's very persistent about grabbing the spoon and feeding himself....I'm not sure I'm ready for him to be such a big boy. :)

2008 was a very special year for us as a family and we are looking forward to all of the wonderful blessings God has planned for us in 2009! We pray that God will bless your 2009 as well.