Happy 3rd Birthday Hudson

Hudson turned three today, and these pictures truly show what this 3 year old boy is all about....being outdoors, looking for adventure, and superheros. Hudson's personality traits have certainly remained consistent throughout the last couple of years. He is a a lot more refined in his language and social skills, but he is still an all out boy! He knows all of his colors, shapes, and most of his letters and letter sounds. He can count up to 20, and is very proud that he can write an "H" for Hudson. He has a great sense of direction, which baffles Brian, and has an incredible memory, just like his sister. While he has traded Barney and Thomas for his superhero pals Spiderman, Batman, and Ironman, he still has many of the same likes and interests. He loves playing with trucks and balls, and has become quite coordinated with a bat and ball. He continues to have a love music and enjoys singing songs. He has taken a new liking to action figures and costumes, and is engaging in a lot more dramatic play. When I asked him to name some of his favorite things, this is what he told me: Favorite animal: monkey, Favorite color: blue, Favorite food: macaroni and cheese, Favorite clothes: batman shirt, Favorite show: Backyardigans/Dora, Favorite game: Candyland. Hudson knows what he likes and doesn't like and is not afraid to let it be known. He still has a strong willed personality and likes to test and push his limits with us...we are working on developing those characteristics more positively. On the other hand, he loves to share (when it is his idea), pray, snuggle, and make you laugh. He is known as a sweet boy at his school and with babysitters. He also has a killer cute smile with one dimple...also known as his permanent dent from running into a table leg....that's Hudson though....rough and tough! Not a day goes by that he doesn't make us all smile. We are truly blessed to have him in our family.

Happy Birthday Big Guy!

We Love You!

Here are a few pictures from his birthday celebrations. Our good friends, The Sheets came to spend the weekend with us so we had a little birthday party for Hudson while they were here. We also brought a special treat to his class today and celebrated with his new school friends. He had a fun couple of days and enjoyed all the attention being on him.