Hudson's Dedication

On Sunday, September 15, 2013 we dedicated our precious boy to the Lord. This was such a special time for us as Hudson's parents. Tucker and I did not have this ceremony just for the tradition of doing it. This decision was taken very seriously. We both knew we wanted Hudson raised in a Christian home, and we both want to be examples of what a Godly man and woman should be. I know we won't always exhibit Godly qualities 100% of the time, but I think it makes God happy to know that we are striving daily to be more like him and that we are teaching Hudson all about him.

Hudson and I have conversations all the time about God. I tell him how God made him and how He chose Tucker and I to be his parents. I tell him how blessed we are to have received such a gift from God. Most importantly, I tell Hudson about God's love for him. I read him Bible stories, and we sing lots of songs. I think his favorite is "He's Still Working on Me". I know he doesn't understand much of what I'm saying, but I think it's important to set a strong foundation, because soon enough, he will be able to understand.

We couldn't get him to be still long enough to get his picture!

 Hudson with his grandparents, Shug and Big Al.

 We were thrilled that our family could celebrate with us.

Hudson with his Mymama

The dedication ceremony was wonderful. At our church, First United Methodist in Opelika, the pastor takes the baby up and down the aisles of the church while the congregation sings a song written especially for the baby. I always cry during the dedication services, because they are so sweet. This day was no exception. As my tears were overflowing, so was the joy inside my heart. Tucker and I love our church home, and we are blessed with a wonderful church family. We know Hudson will be loved by many there. 

Amanda 

Labor Day 2013

Labor Day weekend we all headed to the lake.Where else would we be? And of course we had to get the babies in the lake. This was Hudson's second time swimming in the lake. He loved it! Prudence had a blast too! After our dip in the lake, Hudson and Pru took their first bath together. In a moment of excitement, Shug joined them too!

 Sweet babies!

 Hudson chillin' with his Daddy!

 My poor little chunk! That 6 months shirt isn't going to cut it!

 Cousins! How cute is Pru's swimsuit?!?!

 I'm not so sure about this, Mom!

 Some snuggle time with Mymama was just what he needed.

 We love the lake! The sun was bright! 

I promise we were only there a second!

 Big Al with PR

The grandmother of the year award goes to Shug! 

I think Hudson whimpered once, and she jumped right in!

We love you, Shug!

Amanda

Yummy

Hudson is a week shy of being four weeks old, but we have already introduced cereal to him. The first time we introduced cereal, his Uncle Andy mixed it with juice.He only had a little, and he seemed to like it. The second time we tried, I mixed it with formula. He didn't seem to like that as much as the juice. So back to the juice it was. He gets more all over him rather than down the hatch, but it's so cute.

  I love his expressions!

Hudson is changing everyday. Just this week, we noticed that he can now grab his legs and feet. He can also roll over on his side. He will be rolling all the way over before we know it. He can grab things with his hands. Just today, he grabbed his paci and put it in his mouth. He has also learned how to fight sleep. I blame this on his cousin, Prudence. I think she told him life goes on when he sleeps, so don't sleep and you won't miss anything. Ha! Those two fight sleep hard. Little do they know that when they are older, they will be wishing they could take a nap. Ha! We weighed Hudson today on our scales at home, and it said he weighs 16 lbs. Our little guy isn't so little anymore!

Amanda

Three Months

I'm so behind! Sweet boy is two weeks away from being four months old, and I'm just now blogging about month three. To say we have been busy would be an understatement. Things have been a little hectic due in part to school starting. The first two weeks are always so exhausting. Thank goodness for a long weekend spent at the lake. It was just what we all needed to recharge our batteries.

At three months, Hudson is eating 7 ounces of formula every 3 hours. We have introduced him to cereal even though the doctor said wait till four months. Doctors don't know everything! Our boy is already wearing six month clothes! They are already starting to get a bit snug. He sleeps through the night, and has even learned to hoot like an owl. He has been making so many new sounds this month. He's very chatty, especially in the morning. Hudson loves his Daddy, and tries to imitate him already. His Daddy taught him how to blow bubbles with his mouth. I love my boys!

Hudson- 3 months

I can't believe how fast he is growing!

Amanda