Hudson Takes A Bath

Grandma Carol & Grandpa Wayne

Grandma Carol and Grandpa Wayne were here to see Hudson turn six weeks. Wayne believes Hudson grew in the week that they were here and Carol adores Hudson's smile. Carol and Wayne...Peter, Hudson, and I enjoyed your visit.

Meme (Mary) & Pops (Allen) Visit

Meme (Grandma Mary) and Pops (Grandpa Allen) are the first of several grandparents to meet Hudson. Hudson was only 12 days old when they arrived...which explains why there is no photo to go along with this posting...photos to come upon their next visit. Meme and Pops thanks for everything.

Teaching Hudson New Tricks

Amy is teaching Hudson some new tricks...All we want to know is what type of establishments is she frequenting these days?

Seattle Christmas

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah

Wish we could be in more than one place this year

First Christmas Outfit

Hudson loves his sock monkey outfit

Showing Off Our Baby

Guess what Hudson is doing?

Like Father, Like Son

Hudson takes after his father...he can sleep anywhere...anytime

Tuesday, November 21, 2006

Peter and I would like to thank Kari, Jeff, and Michelle for helping out during the first couple of days after Hudson arrived. Kari was at the hospital the entire time, Michelle hung out with us for the first couple of days at home, and Jeff made Peter and I dinner.

Monday, November 20, 2006

Hudson is patiently waiting for the nurse to to cut off seurity ankle braclet so he can venture out into the world with his prents. Hudson is excited...parents a little nervous.

Sunday, November 19, 2006

A loud noise coming from the hallway, Jackson and Sam have come to meet their new cousin. As they walk into the room the boys seem very excited to see Hudson however, they walk directly past Hudson to the window where they begin talking about the "my downtown" and the many cars they can see from the window. After the window excitement settles down...Sam is very interested in knowing everything about Hudson...as to whether he is a boy or a girl...if he has a penis...is he sleeping? Where as Jackson is clearley only interested in eating a starbucks treat that was set aside later consumption by me.

Saturday, November 18, 2006

BELIEVE IT OR NOT - PETER IS A DAD

Saturday, November 18, 2006

12:30 - 5:00 P.M. - Peter, Kari, the nurse, and I pass the time with small chat. Peter makes his way to and from the waiting room to check the college football scores. Every once in a while the nurse while the nurse will ask me if I felt the latest contraction...fortunetely I do not. I cannot feel anything from the chest down...I actually have to ask for assistance to adjust my legs.

5:00 P.M - As we wait for the doctor to check my status, we turn the television on for a rerun of Friends and then the local news.

6:00 P.M. - The doctor still has not arrived, so the nurse checks my status and realizes that the baby is ready to come out. The doctor is called.

6:30ish P.M - after about 1/2 hour and minor complications...Hudson is born. Weighing in at 7lbs. 6oz. Length (nobody really remembers) approximately 21in.

Saturday, November 18, 2006

7:00 A.M. - My water breaks...I showers, get dressed, fix hair, and apply make-up prior to waking Peter. Peter showers. Prior to heading out to the hospital, we pack the hospital bag, reselect the Hudson's coming home clothes, eat breakfast, make the bed, etc.

9:00 A.M. - We arrive at the hospital and are immediately checked in.

12:00 P.M. - Epideral is administered and I feel more relaxed and pain free than I have in the last several months. Drugs are the only way to go.