The Russo's

Jennifer and Dillon were in town this past week/weekend. It was so good having them here to visit and both at the same time. Dillon met Hudson for the first time and Jen had not seen him since his birth. Hudson welcomed them with smiles. We dedicated Hudson on Sunday. He really is a gift from God & we are so thankful for him. Our families were at church to share the day with us.

Hudson was watching the LSU games this past week with Josh. He would get excited at times. He helped cheer the tigers to victory.

Hudson's growth from the 2 month check up: Height- 24 inches Weight- 12 lbs 14.5 oz Head- 16 1/4 inches Height and weight are 75-90 percentile.

I'm behind on my blog postings. These are things from last week and this past week. Hudson went for his 2 month check up on Monday. He got his first shots. He cried when the nurse stuck him, but was better after I picked him up. Then he fell asleep. It wasn't easy seeing my baby hurt, but I held it together. He ran a low fever that night, but other than that he did well with his mood. It was Josh's first Father's Day. He shared a few minutes in church about being a new dad. He even got a little teary eyed. Three generations of Russo men. Hudson really likes bath time. He is so calm before and after his baths. I just love hooded towels, they are so cute. He does not like his tummy time. He only enjoys it for about 5 minutes and then he is screaming. A recent video of Hudson

I can't believe that my little boy is 2 months old! Everyone who said they grow up fast was right. I packed up his newborn clothes over the weekend. I didn't realize I would be doing that so soon. A part of me was sad that he is not a newborn anymore, but I'm looking forward to all the next first things that he will do. He just admires his daddy He seems to like this pose Hudson looking at his reflection in the mirror.

Emerie's first birthday party was Saturday. It was a water party for the kids. Hudson didn't get wet, but he was dressed for the occasion. Emerie really got into her cake! Aunt Jamie and Hudson Nana "B" Daddy picked out the monster truck swim suit one flip flop kept falling off, oh well, they looked cute

By request, here are some pictures of Daddy and Hudson. Hudson watching Baby Einstein dvd. He watched for about 20 minutes.

I just started reading Bringing Up Boys by Dr. James Dobson. My mother in law found it in the church library and gave it to me. I grew up with mostly girls and don't know much about little boys. I read the first chapter and... YIKES! The stories that I'm reading are a little frightening. I may share one when I come across a really good one. My little man is too sweet to do such terrible things. Hudson and his girl cousins. The girls were at church today. It is so hard to get a good picture of all of them together. This is the best we got.

Hudson does not sleep a lot, he prefers to cat nap. I took some pictures to remember the times he actually does sleep. Papa, Nana Ang and Aunt Cadie are on vacation, so I'm trying to keep new pictures coming.

Hudson and I made our first trip to Walmart. More planning is involved now with a baby. I fed him before we left the house so his tank would be full. I parked next to a shopping cart drop off so I could take him out the car and put him in the basket. He is over 11 pounds now and not easy to carry in the car seat. I put him down in the basket, riding on the top seemed unstable. I didn't need many items, which worked out because not much can fit with him in the basket. I bought a sling while I was there because he seems to want to be close to someone all the time. I will try that out soon and see how it works. He fell asleep right after we got in the store, so it was a good trip.

Hudson went to his first birthday party yesterday. He got to see his cousins and take some pictures together.