Hudson went to two home MSU football games this year and LOVED them. He was dancing with the band/music, and wanted to stay up the whole game.
We took him to Silver Dollar City. He tried his first funnel cake, went to the Saloon show, and rode 2 rides.
He has gone to many volleyball games (Kickapoo and mommy's games). He seems to really enjoy watching the quick action.
He is talking up a storm even when you can't understand it. He is using more words daily and receptively knows so much more.
My mom now has both boys at my house since Jessie went back to work yesterday after being off 12 weeks with Gavin.
Hudson is cutting his last molar (tooth 12) right now. He seems to be feeling a little better since the edge has come through a bit.
He is in a stage where he likes to cuddle, kiss, and hug. Mommy and Daddy are LOVING every minute of it.
We are enjoying this time with Hudson so much. God is Good and has blessed us tremendously.
We are looking forward to many things in November....basketball games, visit from grad school friends, Thanksgiving, and spending time with family.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Friday, September 9, 2011
Hudson update
Hud is now 13 months and is just such a big boy. He walks and/or runs everywhere. Loves to eat and drink. He LOVES fruit, some vegetables, and mashed potatoes....those are just a few. He got so many fun and entertaining toys for his birthday that he plays with all the time. He can sit through 4-6 short books depending on the day. I think he would rather be read to than anything else (besides being outside). He loves wagon or stroller rides. He has cut 2 more teeth so we are up to 10 total now. He is finally sleeping regularly through the night. He has slept from 9pm until at least 730am every morning this week which makes it so nice for Mommy and Daddy when we have to head to work. Weekends always seem to be the days he would rather get up at 6am. haha! He loves to give kisses to Addie(all the time) and anyone else that asks for one. He is our pride and joy and we just love that sweet boy to death. All of us at the Elliott home are excited for Fall......cooler temps, pumpkins, Halloween, and FOOTBALL. Are you ready for some football??
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Back to School
Well I have officially been back to work since August 18th but the kids first day back was August 25th. I started seeing students yesterday for therapy.....so far so good. My caseload is at 47 right now at one school. I am hoping it stays that way. I am glad to be back into a routine with work and school but sure do miss my boy.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Introducing my nephew....
GAVIN JAMES PENROSE
He was born at 4:58pm at St Johns Hospital weighing 6 lbs 10 oz and 19 1/2 inches long. He was born 3 weeks early but is doing fine. Mommy and Daddy are now at home doing well and loving every moment with their sweet son. I had the privilege of being in the delivery room with them as he was born. It is an experience I will never forget!!! Hudson and Gavin will have birthdays just 1 day apart.
Here is the first family photo after G was born.
He was born at 4:58pm at St Johns Hospital weighing 6 lbs 10 oz and 19 1/2 inches long. He was born 3 weeks early but is doing fine. Mommy and Daddy are now at home doing well and loving every moment with their sweet son. I had the privilege of being in the delivery room with them as he was born. It is an experience I will never forget!!! Hudson and Gavin will have birthdays just 1 day apart.
Here is the first family photo after G was born.
1 Year Old.....my Big Boy!
Hudson, you just turned 1 years old. Mommy and Daddy can't believe how fast this past year has flown by. We have loved every moment with you over the past year. Mommy is sad you are not her little baby anymore but happy that you are her healthy and happy toddler.
Some of your favorite things at this time are being outside, swimming, playing with the house, going on walks, taking baths (until it's time to lay down and wash your hair), balloons, your puppy, and eating. You have been walking since Father's Day and are getting so fast....sometimes I think you are trying to run.
You are still eating well. We are no longer going to buy you anymore baby food. You love cheese, cherrios, noodles, peaches, oranges, bananas, strawberries, crackers, bread, meat, mashed potatoes, and many more things. You are a really good eater which makes it easy. You drink lots of water but we are switching you from formula to whole milk right now. You are getting acquired to the new taste but we have had to water down your milk a little bit. You also tried eggs for the first time. Mommy put lots of cheese on them and you still weren't crazy about them. Nighttime still consists of an 8 oz bottle of formula (you definitely like your bottle to go to sleep with).
We just went to your 1 year checkup however you did not get shots because you were had a slight cold and haven't been feeling your best. You are now 25 lbs 8 oz which is 80th percentile and you are 30 inches tall which is 50th percentile when compared to kids your same age. You are babbling more with each day and try to repeat many things we say although they do not always sound like our words. You are very smart and understand almost everything that we say, ask, or tell you. You will be going this coming week to get your Chicken Pox, MMR, and Hepatitis A shots. Mommy hates this for you!!! One thing we are happy to see that you have finally outgrown is your reflux. We will not be getting any more refills of your medicine because you are not spitting up anymore. This we are so thankful for because it caused you so much discomfort the past year.
Your eyes will probably always be called hazel growing up but they really are still the same color they have been since you were very little. They are bluish/gray with brown in them. We get compliments on your big and beautiful eyes all the time when we are out in public. I may be biased because I am your Mommy but I do think I have the most precious baby in the world.
You still only have your front eight teeth but when we went to the doctor she said your molars are about to cut through. This is the answer to your large amounts of drool, 2-3 outfit changes a day, and fussiness which often requires tylenol. I hate that your teeth have to hurt you so bad when they come in.
You have just recently started sleeping even better (knock on wood...don't want to jinx myself). You have been only taking one nap lately so you are usually ready for bed around 830 or 900 at the latest and have been sleeping until 7 or 8. Two mornings this past week you slept until 9 and 10am....believe me I was in your room with my hand on you a few times because that is just not like our son. We are thankful for the most needed rest.
We had your 1 year birthday party on Saturday, July 30th just one day after your birthday. Many of our closest family and friends were there to spend the day with you. You got many wonderful toys and things for your birthday and enjoyed eating your cake after Mommy got your started. Two people that couldn't make it to your party that love your more than words were your Aunt Jessie and Uncle Penny....they were in the hospital giving birth to your younger cousin Gavin who was born that day. You also missed your Grandma Lana and Aunt Shea who were in Texas seeing the kids. It was a wonderful day and you were such a happy boy.
Some of my most favorite things you are doing right now include waving, trying to blow kisses, giving kisses to people and to Addie, pointing at things especially balloons or the fan, and your precious smile. You light up our worlds and we couldn't be more blessed to call you our son. God granted us the best gift of all 1 year ago on July 29th, 2010. We love you Hudson Ray.
Friday, July 8, 2011
10 and 11 Months Old
I didn't get to update right when Hudson turned 10 months old so I am playing catch up. I am now off of work and enjoying the summer with Hudson. I would think I would have more time to get on the computer to update this blog, but since I have a busy boy I actually have less time.
Some of your favorite things the past 2 months include being outside, going on walks, playing with the hose, swimming in the pool, listening to music and dancing, and eating. Your favorite song is the theme song from Dinosaur Train. You are a good eater. You still like to eat your baby food but we have been doing more solids lately. Some of your favorite foods include cheerios, cheese, crackers, puffs, strawberries, bananas, peaches, pears, potatoes, and macaroni and cheese. You like to drink from Mommy and Daddy's drinks. You have been on strictly formula for about 2 months. Mommy finally ran out of breast milk.
Your eyes are still dark grayish/blue with some brown. They are beautiful and we hope they stay that way. We get many compliments on your eyes when we are out in public. You now have your 8 front teeth. You have been drooling alot so we are thinking you have more coming in.
You are still such a happy boy and rarely cry. You fuss when you are hungry or tired. You get upset when Mommy lets Addie outside and you don't get to go or when I am changing your diaper. You love your puppy so much. You give her kisses and pet her (or sometimes slap). She likes you to chase her and throw the ball for her.
You are now consistently sleeping through the night from around 9 until 530 or 6. We often can feed you and change your diaper when you wake and put you back down until 7or 730. This makes Mommy and Daddy feel so much better for the next day.
You are very bright. Your receptive language is outstanding and you seem to understand most things that we say to you. You like to shake your head no, wave hi, clap your hands, and point up to the ceiling. You still aren't talking a ton but make alot of babbling sounds. You say yum yum when someone is eating food that you want.
We took you to the zoo for the first time on July 19th (Father's Day). You seemed to really enjoy it. You got to see bears, tigers, elephants and many more animals. Your favorite animals to watch were the otters in the water. Mommy got Daddy a bike trailer so we can go on family bike rides. You aren't a huge fan of it yet but we are hoping that you will like it better next summer.
You also took your first steps on Father's Day at Mimi and Papa's house. It started out with just 2-4 steps and by the end of the day you had taken 6. Mommy and Daddy were so proud. You are now being very brave and walking from
You went to the lake for the 4th of July. You got to swim and ride on the boat for the first time. You weren't sure about your lifejacket at the house but when we got on the boat you didn't seem to mind. During your first boat ride, you fell asleep within 2 minutes of us leaving the dock because you were so tired from not having a nap. You swam in the lake with Mimi, Papa, Auntie, Uncle Penny, Mommy, and Daddy. You also got to watch the fireworks on the boat. You discovered that you like to drive the boat and honk the horn. We knew you would love the lake as much as we all do.
You are getting so tall and starting to thin out some. Our next doctor's appointment is on August 1st. We will get to see your percentiles and you will get your shots (which you hate). Mommy is excited for you to turn 1 year old so that she can turn around your car seat to forward facing, let you try eggs, and switch you to whole milk. We have only had to buy a few containers of formula for you since Mommy was given alot of cans from a friend but it ran out. We were very blessed because it is very expensive.
We are having a 1 year birthday party for you at Mommy and Daddy's house on Saturday, July 30th. We have invited many of your family members and friends. We can't believe our baby is going to be a big one year old.
You have brought so much joy into our lives the past 11 months. We feel blessed to have a healthy, happy, and beautiful baby boy. Hudson you are my pride and joy. I love you to the moon and back.
Some of your favorite things the past 2 months include being outside, going on walks, playing with the hose, swimming in the pool, listening to music and dancing, and eating. Your favorite song is the theme song from Dinosaur Train. You are a good eater. You still like to eat your baby food but we have been doing more solids lately. Some of your favorite foods include cheerios, cheese, crackers, puffs, strawberries, bananas, peaches, pears, potatoes, and macaroni and cheese. You like to drink from Mommy and Daddy's drinks. You have been on strictly formula for about 2 months. Mommy finally ran out of breast milk.
Your eyes are still dark grayish/blue with some brown. They are beautiful and we hope they stay that way. We get many compliments on your eyes when we are out in public. You now have your 8 front teeth. You have been drooling alot so we are thinking you have more coming in.
You are still such a happy boy and rarely cry. You fuss when you are hungry or tired. You get upset when Mommy lets Addie outside and you don't get to go or when I am changing your diaper. You love your puppy so much. You give her kisses and pet her (or sometimes slap). She likes you to chase her and throw the ball for her.
You are now consistently sleeping through the night from around 9 until 530 or 6. We often can feed you and change your diaper when you wake and put you back down until 7or 730. This makes Mommy and Daddy feel so much better for the next day.
You are very bright. Your receptive language is outstanding and you seem to understand most things that we say to you. You like to shake your head no, wave hi, clap your hands, and point up to the ceiling. You still aren't talking a ton but make alot of babbling sounds. You say yum yum when someone is eating food that you want.
We took you to the zoo for the first time on July 19th (Father's Day). You seemed to really enjoy it. You got to see bears, tigers, elephants and many more animals. Your favorite animals to watch were the otters in the water. Mommy got Daddy a bike trailer so we can go on family bike rides. You aren't a huge fan of it yet but we are hoping that you will like it better next summer.
You also took your first steps on Father's Day at Mimi and Papa's house. It started out with just 2-4 steps and by the end of the day you had taken 6. Mommy and Daddy were so proud. You are now being very brave and walking from
You went to the lake for the 4th of July. You got to swim and ride on the boat for the first time. You weren't sure about your lifejacket at the house but when we got on the boat you didn't seem to mind. During your first boat ride, you fell asleep within 2 minutes of us leaving the dock because you were so tired from not having a nap. You swam in the lake with Mimi, Papa, Auntie, Uncle Penny, Mommy, and Daddy. You also got to watch the fireworks on the boat. You discovered that you like to drive the boat and honk the horn. We knew you would love the lake as much as we all do.
You are getting so tall and starting to thin out some. Our next doctor's appointment is on August 1st. We will get to see your percentiles and you will get your shots (which you hate). Mommy is excited for you to turn 1 year old so that she can turn around your car seat to forward facing, let you try eggs, and switch you to whole milk. We have only had to buy a few containers of formula for you since Mommy was given alot of cans from a friend but it ran out. We were very blessed because it is very expensive.
We are having a 1 year birthday party for you at Mommy and Daddy's house on Saturday, July 30th. We have invited many of your family members and friends. We can't believe our baby is going to be a big one year old.
You have brought so much joy into our lives the past 11 months. We feel blessed to have a healthy, happy, and beautiful baby boy. Hudson you are my pride and joy. I love you to the moon and back.
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