Easter Weekend and first shots....

This past Easter weekend was so much fun!!  It all started with dinner with Rob and Dacy Lee and little Dacy Caroline.  Of course, Dacy and I have already prearranged their marriage, so we loved having some pictures taken of them together.  I don't know what D.C. thought of Hudson:)  

This Easter, we went to my parents' the night before to grill out with the family.  Aunt Rachel and Uncle Kev came up from Bay Minette and couldn't believe how big Hudson has gotten!  Easter Sunday, we went to Bryant's parents'.  Hudson had fun and napped most of the time, but he woke up laughing with Nonna and Bradley's girlfriend, Hannah.  The adults all hunted Easter eggs and I admit I had fun!!  Haven't done that since I was like 7.  It was so much fun!  

Yesterday, Hudson had his 2 month check up.  He was 12 lbs. 5 oz. and 22 1/2 inches long.  That's 60% on weight and 25% on height.  So, right now he is short and fat.  I hope he continues to get longer!!!  Poor thing had 4 shots yesterday!  The nurse was super fast and he only cried right after for a few minutes.  Of course, I have been cuddling him all day and haven't gotten anything done around here.  I start my new job as a CRNA this upcoming Monday so I'm having trouble putting him down.  It makes me so so sad to leave him....but he will be in good hands with our neighbor, Kim.  God is good and I truly believe that I can be a vessel for Christ at work.  If anything, I do feel called for that and if that means leaving my baby....I'll embrace it.

Anniversaries and first colds

Bryant and I had our 5 year anniversary this past Friday.  My mom and dad came to keep Hud man and we went out!!  It was our first "real date" since Hudson has been born.  We went to Amore in Greystone.  It was delicious and I highly recommend it!!  We reflected on 5 wonderful years together and how having Hudson has made it that more special.  We truly find that we love him more everyday.......he should be drowning in love by the time that he is 18:)  The day before, Hudson had a little stuffy nose and a low grade fever.  Of course, I called the pediatrician and we went in to get things checked out.  I was thinking, "How could he have a cold?"  I have gotten him out more recently, but he is almost 2 months old.  Guilt set in....he's sick because I did something wrong.  Now, I know that is not true.  At the time, that was how I was feeling.  He's doing much better, but we are having to suction his little nose out.  He hates it, but takes it like a champ!  I'm so excited about Easter this weekend!  I can't wait to worship on Sunday and spend some time with family!!  Also, Hudson has the cutest outfit.....

Smiling and cooing

Hudson is growing so fast!!  This past Monday, my sister-in-law, Bekah, had her little girl.  Gracie Lynn is just beautiful and I'm amazed at how fast babies grow.  Just six weeks ago, Hudson was that size!!  He is smiling a lot now, especially when his little belly is full!!  He'll "talk" too when you talk back.  I'm happy about his sleep, also.  I'll put him down around 9 and he'll sleep until 3:00 am then up again at 6 or 7.  Hopefully, by the time I start work (3.5 weeks), he'll stretch out that 3 am feeding.  I'm already dreading leaving him.  I have full confidence in Kim (our neighbor who will be keeping him) but still it's going to be HARD!  I love our daily routine.  When I went to visit Dr. Ross for my post-partum, he asked what I thought about being a mom.  I said that it was hard at first, but I wouldn't trade it for anything.  Bryant and I are so thankful that God chose us to raise this little disciple!!  I've posted some pics of Gracie Lynn and a few randoms.  Also, if anybody could tell me how to write under the pictures, I'd be grateful.  I'd like to explain each one, but can't figure out how to do that:)  

One month old and this past week

Hudson was one month old yesterday!!!  Oh my goodness, the time flies!!  He is growing and doing great.  Bryant and I think that he is about 10 lbs according to Bryant holding him while weighing himself.  He had his first smile yesterday while I was feeding him.  He just looked up and gave me this incredible grin.  It definitely wasn't gas!!  I tried to get a picture of if but Hudson didn't want to smile for the camera:(.  I posted a pic where he just got through smiling.  Hudson also loves to nap on his stomach.  I bet if we let him sleep at night on his tummy he would sleep through the night:)  He's waking up at 2 am and 7 am.  I really can't complain because he is usually easy to get back to sleep.  On Wednesday, Hudson's girlfriend and future wife came into the world. ( yes....we have already prearranged his marriage:) Rob and Dacy Lee had their little girl Dacy Caroline on March 11.  She was 3 weeks early but she is healthy and beautiful.  We all went up to visit her and Hudson got some pics with her.  It was really cute.  We are all going to Bryant's parents' this weekend for Bekah's baby shower.  This will be our first overnight trip.  Yikes!  I'm a little nervous!  I'll keep you posted on how it goes!!

3 weeks old

Can't believe that my little man is 3 weeks old today!!!  He's changed so much and keeping me busy!  He's looking like his daddy everyday:)  He enjoyed his first snow this past Sunday.  Bryant and I bundled him up and took some pictures with him.  I'm still so in awe of him.  Hard to believe that I'm a mom!!!!  Still waiting on his first smile, but my pediatrician said that it is coming!!  I'll keep you posted!

Growing and growing!

Hard to believe that my little one will be 2 weeks old tomorrow!!!  Last Friday at Dr. Albert's he weighed 7 lbs. 7 oz.  That is 1 ounce away from his birth weight!!  I was so pleased and she was too.  He is more active now, especially in the morning.  Hudson loves to lounge on his Boppy and watch mommy on the computer.  He also loves his swing.  This past Sunday we took him to church.  It was nice to get out but all I could think about were the people coughing and sneezing around me.  Or course, he was in his sling close to his mommy but still I was nervous!!  I was so glad nobody offered to hold him!!!  Anyway, we are doing great.  He's getting up about twice a night to eat.  Keeping our fingers crossed that he will continue to sleep and eat well.  

One week old

Amazing how fast a week goes by and Hudson has changed so much.  All 3 of us are settling in and getting used to each other.  Sometimes I look at him and can't believe that he is my son.  Definitely surreal!!  The first night at home was rough but we made it through!  Hudson eats about every 2.5-3 hours with longer stretches at night.  (not that long though..:) I can't wait until he has his first smile but I know that won't be for a while.  Through this transition, God is being the great Sustainer!!!  When we are tired, we cling to that truth.  Bryant and I both pray that our little boy will understand the greatness of God at an early age.  We are excited about the upcoming weeks and how our little man will grow and change.