Est. April 13, 2013

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12 Months of Hudson// Month 6


- 16ish pounds. 26 inches We will find out his measurements for sure on the 30th at his 6 month appointment.
-Eats 5 ounces every 4 hours. (unless he ate solids, then the time between bottles is longer)
-Wearing 3-6 months clothes. 95% of 6-9 months are still too big.
-Size 2 diapers during the day. Size 3 at night.
-the happiest baby EVER
-Scoots himself backwards and forwards.
-Turns himself in a circle when on his belly.
-Gets on his knees and pushes up on to his hands, but he can't do both at the same time.
-When he gets on his knees he usually digs his head into the carpet. Typically all while eating his fist.
-Wakes up twice a night. On a rare night he only gets up once. Although this past week he has been doing much better, and even slept through the night a night or two.
-No longer given his pacifier at night. (We only give it to him at night if we are staying the night somewhere so he is out of his routine)
-Sits well on his own.
-Eating more solids.
-Naps 3 times a day. When he is home he usually starts his first nap around 9:30-10, 1 and 4. Times definitely very depending on the day (whether he is woken up early to go to the Rexburg) and the time that he woke up.
-Goes to bed 7:30-8.
-Wakes up around 7:30-8:30. Usually it's close to 8.
-First trip to Salt Lake.
-Beached whale. When he is on his stomach he will kick his feet with his arms in the air. We call this his beached whale position because he acts like he is trying to move somewhere, but it obviously gets him no where.
-Spits up less often.
-Has bedhead when he wakes up in the morning if he slept on his back.
-Loves crumpling paper. He chooses paper over his toys these days.
-His hair has gotten blonder especially in the past week.
-He still has dark blue eyes.


I wasn't afraid to start solids at 4 and half months old because I knew that he would hardly be eating any of what we gave him at that time. Now we are able to replace one of his meals with solids or use solids as a snack which makes the time between bottles longer. I am still making 98% of the baby food that he eats. If we are going away I will grab a jar or pouch of baby food for ease. I never thought that I would be the mom that makes baby food, but it is SO easy! We are transitioning to a mix of purees and baby led weaning, but mostly on the puree side right now. He loves it when we give him tastes of ice cream or something similar.

I'm sure that I think this every month, but this is my new favorite age! I am continually amazed while watching him figure out how to grab things and correct himself when his grab isn't where he wanted it to be. I love how happy he is, and how much he talks. It is so fun to watch him figure out how to get to something that he wants. I can't wait to see what new things this next month brings.

This is my favorite video ever.

It may not look like it, but very slowly he gets to where he wants to go.

Such a sweet boy.
&We LOVE this mesh feeder from Gigi.
He really enjoys eating banana and watermelon from it.

Every time we put him in the sink for his bath he throws his arms up like he is chilling in a hot tub. 
&Memorial Day festivities. 
The rest of the Memorial Day pictures can be found here

Little baby. Big cart.
He sleeps with his butt in the air most nights. 

Snuggled up in the car.
&He chooses my water bottle over his toy every single time.

Paper entertains him for so long.
&He met his my cousin Amanda's son, James, who is 2 months old than him. 
We had a mini baby wrestling match.
There was toe grabbing and onsie pulling as they sat across from each other. 
People would have paid to see the cuteness. 

Hanging out with his Great Grandma Thomas.
&Sucking on that bottom lip.

Love his little smile
&Another favorite sleeping position. This one is 'face in the mattress'.

Happy half birthday baby boy!

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Grandma's 81 and 1/2 Birthday Party Weekend

This past weekend we went down to Salt Lake to have a party for my Grandma Thomas. We missed throwing her a bash for her 80th and she is only out here during the summer so 81st and a half it was. All of the family in the area came to the party which made it so fun. She was super surprised and overjoyed to see everyone.

Chewing on his thumb is one of the newest trends

We stayed at my cousin Melissa's while we were down there. On Friday we went to Temple Square and Ikea before heading to the party that night. For the first time in any car ride Hudson cried the entire time until we got to Ikea. A hot and I'm guessing tired babe wanted nothing to do with that ride. He is always so good in the car, but that was definitely an exception. I guess after already being stuck in the car for 3 hours we were asking too much for another car ride that soon.

Happy 81st and a half Grandma!

Grandma was SO surprised by the party. 
She didn't suspect anything even as relatives kept coming during the day. 
The food was super yummy and the company couldn't be beat.

Family is my favorite

These two got to meet for the first time.

Hand stand competitions and races for the littles.




I'm so so so grateful that these two were able to meet.

 Snuggles with Great Grandma Thomas
It was at least an hour after his bedtime which lead to some great snuggles.

On Saturday we went to Lagoon with Rebekah, and cousins Courtney, and George. 


My awesome cousin Melissa was kind enough to watch Hudson for the day. It was a 2 for 1 deal of sorts since Courtney and George are two of her kids. It was the perfect day away, but Taylor and I were both ready to see Hudson again by the time we left the park at 5.

My cousin, Melissa, is such a good photographer.
She even takes the best Instagram pictures.
She also took some 6 months pictures of Hudson that I can't wait to see.
If you live anywhere near Kaysville and need a photographer hire her!
http://www.wingsofbluephoto.com/  :)

We had a little movie night with the family that night, and then it was back to reality Sunday morning. 

This trip has ruined me. It truly felt like we were on vacation which made it feel like summer. In summer you don't go to school, but I still have 6 weeks left of this semester and zero desire to go to a single day of it.


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Grandparents Galore

Last week Taylor's grandparents and great grandparents came to visit. We didn't get to spend very much time with them since we had work and school and live farther away from where they were staying, but the time that we did get to spend was great.

I had never had the opportunity to meet his great grandparents since they live in Indiana, and Hudson had never gotten to meet set of grandparents.

Just a couple pictures taken during the family pictures

We went out to dinner and got family pictures taken Saturday night. On Sunday they came up to see us, our home, and to see Hudson again before we went to church.

And now for a slight picture overload because you only see these grandparents once in a long while.

Great Great Grandpa Tim

Great Great Grandma Shirley 

Great Grandpa Denny 
Riding the horsey and learning about his toes.


Great Grandma Jackie


We love these grandparents! 

I'm so glad that Hudson was able to meet them. 
Even though he will never remember it we will, I am very grateful that they made the trip to visit. 


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