baby dolls and cars.....

We have been busy, busy lately so we are a bit behind on the posts. Last weekend, Hudson spent the weekend with Daddy while Mom went to St Louis for Lyndi's (Evan's fiance) bridal showers and bachelorette party. Things went really well at home, despite a little fever Hudson had. Dad even managed to clean up the house which was a nice surprise! Then Nana and Aunt Dana came back for a visit. Hudson was very excited to see us although Nana was certainly the favorite around here. Hudson would reach for her no matter who was holding him (me, John or Dana!). He learned some new tricks while she was here. He would try and push her to the ground for just one more airplane ride. He loved to bring her shoes over and try and put them on so she could take him outside. He would nod his head up and down to hear her sing the "duck" song one more time.

Another thing he has been doing is lifting up people's shirts to blow on their belly's (so far, no strangers:). He also loves to try and carry dad's briefcase and try to go out the front door, waving bye-bye. His favorite toys today (this changes often) are his baby doll and cars. He loves to say "vrroommm" when he pushes them along. He has always LOVED babies and still greets his friends with a kiss and a hug. He still really likes music and gets so excited to dance.

We have been having lots of fun this summer and enjoy all the toddler activities. We spend lots of time at the local parks, pools and splashgrounds, and love the local children's museum, Wonderscope, which is in the pictures below. We also have a great children's bookstore up the street with a nice play area and get to see some storytime's and concerts there too! Here are some pictures.....

With Ainsley at Wonderscope

Splashing on the back porch


Snack time after a fun morning of play at Wonderscope with Ainsley and Clayton

Playing on the porch with Gage.
Daddy's very jealous that Hudson got to drive a LandRover.

Hudson had a great time playing with Nana, Dana and the hose in the backyard....if only he could keep the hose from spraying onto his face! Not going to fit in here much longer....

the Fourth in Colorado

We just returned from a wonderful 4th of July weekend in Colorado. We flew to Denver and got to see Uncle Evan and Aunt Lyndi then drove up to Ovid to visit John's family.

Hudson's first ride in the tractor. We thought he would love it since he seems to love all things that move...
Turns out he likes watching them on the street better than being in them!

Sitting with cousin Annika.


Swinging at the park by Uncle Evan and Aunt Lyndi's new condo downtown

Swinging with cousin Ethan. Ethan had Hudson belly laughing many times throughout the weekend.
Hudson playing the same piano that his dad played many years ago. Hudson LOVES little chairs. He would clap for himself each time he got up too - pretty proud of his music skills. He is really into music now and after he wakes up he points to his CD player so he can dance away.
In front of Daddy's corn field. Uncle Pete is doing a good job growing the corn.



Hudson has been such a good traveler this summer despite many long plane and car rides. The "cousins" helping Hudson open his new toy from Aunt Liz.

Here comes trouble....

Apparently, Hudson got a little bored while I was brushing my teeth the other day.......he found a tub of Eucerin cream.