The Russo's

Hudson is now playing in his exersaucer. He seems to really like it, except that nothing comes off that he can put in his mouth. He is so funny when it comes to putting things in his mouth. He attacks people and objects in an effort to chew on them or it. The last few mornings have been cooler, so we went for a few walks. He actually kept sunglasses on for about 20 minutes and did not try to take them off. We haven't walked much because it's so hot and the mosquitos are really bad. Maybe in the fall he will get to go outside more.

Found these bowls at dollar tree. When I washed them the sticker came off the bottom and revealed they are from Ikea.

We saw the ENT on Wednesday and everything looked fine. She said his vocal chords looked good as well as his ears and nose. He just has some floppy cartilage by the vocal chords that will get stronger as he gets older. She said it looks like he does have reflux and to stay on the prevacid. I started him on rice cereal and he is doing fine with it. I think he will catch on quick with spoon feeding. Here are pictures of Hudson playing and eating cereal for the first time. Then a video of him laughing while talking to Dillon via web cam this week. My mom was making Hudson laugh so that Dillon could see him.

Hudson will be 4 months this week. We went to the doctor and got shots today. He did very well, didn't cry much at all. Then he fell asleep soon after. He drools a lot and puts everything in his mouth, but he has no visible teeth yet. About a month ago I posted about his breathing. It has not improved by being on Prevacid, so it's probably not reflux. We are going see an ENT tomorrow to check it out. He weighs 15 lbs 7 oz and is 25 1/2 inches long. That still has him in the 75th percentile. He is growing well and meeting his developmental milestones.

I usually always have at least one extra change of clothes in the diaper bag. After church we went to eat and Hudson had a dirty diaper while we were there and it got on his clothes. I went to change him in the bathroom and found shorts in the bag, but no top. Poor thing had to wear a bib for the rest of the time. Doesn't look like it bothered him too much. When we got home the onesie I thought I packed was on the bathroom counter. This is a tie onesie that I made. I'm starting to sell some things on Etsy, so we will see how that goes. My seller names is jrusso24 if you are interested.

Hudson is now rolling from his back to his side. He can scoot around on his back and move himself in different directions on the floor. Now, we really have to keep an eye on him.

Finally got Hudson talking on camera. It's a little shaky because he constantly kicks his legs and he was kicking my arm.

Here are pictures from Hudson's time spent with others on Thursday and Friday. Thanks to Nana Ang, Aunt Cadie, Aunt Jennifer and Aunt Jamie for helping out. Jamie competed in a triatholon on Saturday at LSU. Hudson and I got up early to watch the race. She finished 53 out of 396 racers. Way to go Jamie!

Josh took me for my first ride in the Jeep this week. The weather has been so hot, but that afternoon it was cloudy and it was actually nice while riding. Hudson in his pajamas My best friend since 8th grade, Chelsey, got married last night. I stood in the wedding and had a great time hanging out with the her and the bridesmaids. Hudson spent the night away for the first time. He stayed with the Russo's. We both did fine and I had a good time. It had been so long since I had a night with girls. Rachel, Chelsey and I at the rehearsal dinner. Josh was there too. Riding in the limo on the way to the church The back of the dress was a corset. We had to help each other tighten the back a few times. I was so glad to see my little man and I think he missed me too :)