A few things we learned over the break..

It was so nice to be with Hudson all day everyday over the Christmas break because we had so much time to just watch him play and realize how much he is learning everyday.  During the week he is usually so tired by the time that he gets home from daycare that we don't have too much time to just play.  He was talking so much over the break and is imitating lots of new words.  He said "Ki Ki" for aunt katie, "pa pa", "Ack!" for Zach because he heard me calling Zach's name so much, "uh oh", and "duck".

He is using the sign for "all done"but not always at the appropriate time, knows that "no" means something serious but likes to look at you after you say it very seriously and then laughs or possibly hit you in the face....hmm. Can't beileve that it is time to start disciplining him already.

 We learned that he likes the big highchair at Grandma's and Nana's house because he can chill out while he eats and also try to climb out much easier.

 He likes to hit things with this hammer or anything that resembles a stick.

 He enjoys a good Chinese buffet.  Next time we should bring a vacuum to clean up his mess.

 He likes cookies and cream ice cream.  Makes his momma proud!

 Doesn't want to let that last little bit go to waste on his chin!

We also learned that Nana will sneak treats when mom is shopping. :) hehe

 He is a fan of dancing deer

 and of dancing woodchucks

 but not a fan of the dancing elf.  :)

 He really liked the polar bear in downtown Grapevine

but he is still not so sure about this Santa guy yet.

One Year Pictures

Warning..picture overload. ;)  I just love them all so I had to share.  We are so lucky to have such an amazing photographer in the family!  Aunt Katie was sweet enough to take pictures of Hudson on his first birthday.  Of course I am biased but I think they turned out so cute!  If you know of anyone that needs awesome pictures taken send them to www.katielambphotography.com.  She is based in Houston, TX for now but is always willing to travel. Thanks to Nana and Jason for holding the photo props.  :)

Hudson went in to the pediatrician for his one-year check today.  He weighed 24lbs 14 oz.  He was 30 and 3/4 inches and his head circumference was 47 cm.  He is in the 75th percentile for all three!  He actually had a pretty good visit because he gets to wait another 2 weeks for his immunizations since he recently had croup and was on steroids.  All that he had to do today was a finger prick.  Hudson spent most of his check-up dancing and laughing at himself in the mirror.  He even had the doctor laughing.  I love my days off with him.  Other than the check-up we just hung out at home and played and even took an almost 3 hour nap together.  He sleeps so much better when I nap with him.  There are lots of things that need to get done around our house but I can't say that I mind letting those things wait while I snuggle with Hudson. :)