My how time flies. It seems it was just yesterday and our little guy was the same age as Hannah...
Now he's all grown up! He even has a mustache:).
He was brave and got his kindergarten shots like a pro! He went in brave and wrinkled his nose after the first one but didn't even budge. Afterwards we went out to get a reward, his choice! And he chose...
Yes he is all boy! A gun:).
One activity we have been committed to this past year is Awana. Hudson loves it and I can't express how much we do too! He comes home telling us what he's learned and is building a Biblical foundation. It's so nice to have a "curriculum" to teach your child about Christ!
On this particular night, he came home telling us he wanted to worship God forever because that will make God happy. What a sweetheart! I asked him "What is worship?" He said "Forever." So then I asked him "How do you worship?" He didn't know but it lead to a conversation on what worship is. I love his heart! I hope we continue to build that foundation and model daily what a life of a follower of Christ looks like. He has an amazing heart that I hope never changes!
He is also our warrior ninja. The other day, we were battling, and Hudson got all these weapons and I was able to use my hands. Hmm, not quite fair. Finally I was allowed the Ninja Turtle gun:). He often packs his "weapons" in his shirt like the Ninja Turtles.
He continues to love "schoolwork" and calls it one of his hobbies:). One of our favorite activities to do is ABC mouse. Hudson has really learned a lot from this app from letters, sounds, counting, puzzle skills, map skills, and so on. He does a learning path lesson most days and usual begs for more!
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| Headphones...not plugged in |
He's a snuggler and loves bedtime, still. Thank goodness one child does! His pink seahorse is no longer. He loved it's "soothing music" but alas there was a recall on them, or should have been, and he voluntarily gave it up. He often mentions how he misses it.
We have continued gymnastics this whole year and he has grown by leaps in bounds. He can walk the balance beam, without help! Still working on his tuck rolls and not using his neck.
He loved the parade this year! He was so happy to pass out candy but his type A personality had a hard time not passing one out to everyone:).
He went to his first theatre movie, The Lego Movie. He loved it but did have a hard time falling asleep that night. He kept mentioning shadows.
Schoolwork is another pastime he enjoys.
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| Hannah sits with him. She's say "cheese." |
He continues to love Magic School Bus, Hugs & Kisses, hugging (squeezing) his sister, climbing rocks at the park, Ninja Turtles, friends, he wants to marry his sister, loves nonfiction (Zoobooks, Wild Kratts, Octonauts, mighty machines, blue planet), fish talks with Gpa, loves being daddy's helper, and always wants sister at Miss Lexies asking every time "Can Hannah come?". There was one day he said "Yes" to her not coming and apparently she was knocking over people's towers of blocks. Shocker!
He is just adorable! Smiles, curls, and a sweet personality that seeks to please.
Mornings in our bed are this favorite with a little Curious George for Hannah.
Another thing I started doing this spring was Bible Study at our church. We get to join our dear friends Colton and Landon. Hudson loves to hold his sister's hand and lead her in:). He really loves his sister so deeply. He is such a caring brother and always protecting of her.
He has been a bit confused by Hannah's "parts." He asked the other day "Where's Hannah's peanuts?" I replied with, "Well buddy, she's a girl. She has different privates and they aren't peanuts, which is pronounced..." and then I explained both parts. Fun times! Daddy's turn next time!
He is getting more adventurous! With little persuasion, he went on the four wheeler!
He has been a bike riding machine, with training wheels of course! Sister kicked him off the trike and he's taken off!
We celebrated his 5th birthday with his cousin Raylee, 2, in Sunnyside with all the cousins!
Hudson loved pushing the girls in the coup car.
We all chipped in to rent a jumpy house and even Great Grandpa joined in on the fun!
Then the bow and arrows came out, Nerf ones of course!
He was really into opening presents this year:).
Although afterwards he wanted to go back in the jumping house!
Have I mentioned this kid loves sweets?!
This year we had his 5th birthday at Spokane Gymnastics where he attends weekly. We had it the weekend before his birthday which caused quite a bit of confusion on Hudson's part because he kept saying "I'm not 5 yet!" "It's not my real birthday!" Then when his real birthday came, he wanted to know where his party and friends were. Well buddy, we just had it!
At Spokane Gymnastics, part of the fee is you get a coach. How awesome is that?! I didn't have to run the party, the coach did it. She asked what I wanted and I said a little instruction and then some free time to play. They started off with the obstacle course, trampoline, and ended in the foam pit with a zip line! So fun!
They always write on the trampoline!
I remember a friend saying this is the last year you can really invite the whole class so I let Hudson pick who he wanted to invite. He wanted his entire preschool class and a few close friends. We were still over in numbers but a few didn't end up coming so it worked out perfect!
Group shot!
The boys had lots of fun!
Although it was a gymnastics party, I still wanted a theme:). He chose dinosaurs but I would have bet money on a Ninja Turtle theme.
After some play time, we headed upstairs for some snacks and treats. Hudson was a big shy while everyone sang:).
We opened presents and then had extra time so the kids ended with more play time. They had a ball and it was truly the best party ever!
On his actual birthday, this was his party, Hannah and I! I did make some homemade pancakes with fresh fruit. It was a relaxed morning:).
Later that night, Pops wanted Hudson to ride the saddle at Texas Roadhouse. At first he was telling the lady he was 5 and he wasn't too sure about it but then Pops did the cowboy lasso sign and he busted it out himself. The people were laughing! Atta boy!
This was by far the best egg hunt we've ever done with Hudson. I set a goal of 10 eggs for him and he doubled it!
We've had a few doctor appointments for our Hud Bud this year. Since he gets croup pretty frequently and having a 9-1-1 visit this summer, our pediatrician recommended we visit an ENT. He did a nose scope and he was so brave. The ENT said his vocal box was great but his tonsils were odd shaped and he wanted to keep an eye on him. Recently Hudson said he couldn't hear very well out of one ear saying "The voices are this big in this ear (showing an couple inches with fingers) and they are this big in this ear (couple centimeters with fingers)." So I called to have his hearing tested. 3 weeks later we got in! She had ears cleaned out first and then did the test. His hearing is fine, although I feel I yell at him often when we are outside or in large crowds. Maybe he's just ignoring me?! We do have a follow up this summer to discuss tonsils and adenoids.
A few of his favorite phrases are:
"I love that!"
"I just wanted that" "This is just what I wanted"
"Hey Pops!"
"Sure I'll help you!"
"That's what I'm talking about."
"Hannah, let's sing a song Twinkle Twinkle"
"Of course!"
"No way!" - when he is insecure or doesn't want to do something
"Not exactly" - Means no
"Discipline her!" - directed towards his sister
He is using some words/phrases incorrectly like this:
"Are all part of my habitat"
In a conversation with Nana, Nana said she's a toilet paper crumpler. Hudson replied with "No Nana, you should fold it! I'm a toilet paper folder!"
After much persuasion and 45 minute+ haircuts he let Miss Yvonne buzz his hair! VICTORY!
Doesn't he look so grown up?!
He loves with his Jaguar T-Rex. He moves, talks, transforms into a tow truck and states interesting facts. Hudson even discovered he eats Graham Crackers:).
At 5, Hudson is this big when compared to a Gorilla!
He has really expressed an interest in maps and can read them quite well!
He thinks he wants to be a jet pilot some day. I hope you realize this means you will go very fast dear boy!
He loves the water lately! Begging to go swimming in pools and kicking his feet in the ocean. He is enrolled in swimming lessons for summer. He kept wanting to go deeper and deeper but he didn't have a life jacket and he doesn't know how to swim yet. So we're working on it!
His naps are fazing out, which I'm thankful for. He doesn't take them with me but does for an hour or so at Miss Lexie's. He does catch a few car naps often though:).
He loved Uncle Joe's cat, Master Chief. He asks for a dog or cat often. We keep telling him when we move:).
He loved Star Tours with my brother. He's totally Joe's twin!
He even tried the swings ride at California Land!
I have never met two guys so similar. There are so many things Hudson does that reminds me of Joe!
Although he may be switching gears to be a race car driver:).
Hudson we have enjoyed the past 5 years! You made me a mom and I'm learning right along with you buddy. Thank you for your patience, kind words, loving attitude, pleasing personality, and desire to follow God. You are really coming out of your shell and surprise us daily!
We are so proud of you!
Thank you God for this blessing and gift!
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