hudson & cohen: October 2007

Wednesday, October 31, 2007

WISCONSIN TRIP - JOHN DEERE TRACTOR

Michelle & Hudson on a John Deere Tractor

Chloe wants in on some of the action...but I'm
not sure Hudson wants to share. Only child...I'll
have to talk with Peter about this one.

What is Chloe thinking?

Chloe is trying to take a picture of aunt Michelle,
who is now, for the first time, driving a tractor.
Hey Chloe, the camera is pointing in the wrong
direction.

Hudson and Chloe at Grandpa Mike's backyard. Aunt Michelle has graciously offered to pull the children around on a toboggan. Which reminds me of a story. One winter...a long, long time ago...my father, Grandpa Mike, decided it would be cool if his daughters had a toboggan to slide down the steep hill in his backyard. I remember the three of us getting all bundled up and then heading outside. We all got on the toboggan and slid down the hill. My father, from the slide line decided that we weren't going fast enough and decided to run the water hose to ice the trail. By the time this all finished we were cold and went inside. My father was a little dissappointed that we had thrown in the towel and decided to take the toboggan for a test drive. We watched from inside the picture window. My father, all bundled up, pulled his hat down tight and slid back and forth, then down the hill. This scene was one from like a Chevy Chase movie. Super fast, my father goes down the first hill, accross the yard...doesn't stop where he is suppose to, and continue over the steep back onto the ice covered lake...HE WAS AIRBORNE and all we could do was laugh, then run out to see if he was ok...I believe he responded with "Girls, I don't think you should try that.

CAMERA SHY

Hudson loves the camera. A couple of flashes and I have his complete attention and cooperation.

Sunday, October 14, 2007

HUDSON BIRTHDAY LIST

Hudson is ripping out pictures of toys which he wants for his 1st Birthday.

Hudson cannot find the exact toy he wants...so he decides to see what the catalogue tastes like.

Oh, wait...what's this, a flash of light. I'm gonna get you daddy.

BRUSHING TEETH

Hudson puts everything into his mouth except adult food and his toothbrush. After several days of trying to get Hudson to brush his teeth, I finally decided to brush mine at the same time and it worked...Hudson decided to brush his teeth. Now, we always brush our teeth together.

IN THE SINK

Hudson loves to hang out in the sink. He holds onto the hot and cold handles and smiles into the mirror. We haven't actually let him turn the handles...perhaps one day soon there will be a photo or two of what happens when mom and dad let Hudson turn the handles.

RIDING A TRICYCLE

GRANDPA MIKE'S BIRTHDAY VISIT

It's August, time for Grandpa Mike's annual visit. Grandpa drives from Wisconsin to Leavenworth to spend one night atMichelle and Jon's 240 to 260 square foot house. Grandpa Mike always comments on how small their house is and that they should really add on...perhaps a bathroom? Well, next year he will be in for a surprise...I have been told they have added on a 12 by 12 foot addition...will it be a bathroom?

Next stop, Seattle. Michelle always drives my father into the city and stays for his visit. The city is a bit much for my father...but I think it has grown on him over the years. Although, I think he enjoys Kari's backyard the most. Every night, Jeff builds a fire in the pit and we all hang out roasting marsh mellows, playing games, and laughing. The photos below are taken in Kari's back yard.

When my dad visits, we drag him all over the city. This day started off in downtown Seattle and ended up in a local park for some good old fashion' swinging.

Today, we decided to go to Shilshole Bay. My father wanted to use his metal detector. The boys were excited about it but lost interested as soon as we hit the sand.

Today, we celebrated Grandpa Mike's birthday. I believe Kari and Jeff's kids were more excited about the celebration than their grandpa....CAKE...must be Kari's kids.