The Russo's

I'm not sure how much Hudson understands about a baby coming to our family. He is VERY attached to me right now, so I hope he has an easy adjustment when it gets closer to the baby's arrival. He points to my belly if asked where is the baby. When he kisses us goodnight he kisses the baby too. It is soooo sweet!! He started doing it on his own. (He wanted to hold the pregnancy test for the picture.) King of the couch. He loves playing with blankets and putting them on his head. He is becoming more cuddly and sitting with us to read or watch tv. I treasure these moments because he is mostly on the go. This is a little clip of Hudson's language that he has been using lately.

Baby # 2 is on the way! This isn't my ultrasound, but we used it to send to our family and friends to announce the news. I'm only 4 weeks along and due August 22, 2011. We wanted to wait until Christmas, but we couldn't keep a secret that long. We are excited to add a new little one to our family.

We put up our tree this week and decorated the house. It was much different this year with Hudson. I tried to let him help me, but he wanted to take off the ornaments and throw them because to him it is a ball. I waited to finish the tree when he went to bed. We have a gate up, so he can't get to it. It has worked out great! We have been going to some Christmas events as a family. They had an event in down town Baton Rouge, but it was so crowded Hudson couldn't do anything. We got this picture with a snowman to salvage the night. Port Allen has a lights display at the visitor center and we took a wagon ride around to look at them. Maw Maw Ione has an annual event where the kids make an edible tree outside for birds. This was Hudson's first time going and I had some reservations about how he would do. He did help a little and also undo some too. Bird seed was thrown a few times, but no big disasters.

I haven't posted anything in a little while and I didn't take any pictures on Thanksgiving. We all had colds and weren't feeling up to it. I do have some pictures of Hudson I can share. It is getting harder to take his picture because he won't stay still for long. He has been VERY active lately and even a little wild at times! Lately, he likes to read books a lot more. He will sit in our lap while we read to him and actually sit still for a few minutes. He asks me to read to him and I enjoy the time together. This boy loves tractors, big trucks and heavy equipment. He likes to take rides on Papa's tractor or anything else that moves. When Josh is on call he takes a work truck home and Hudson had a good time checking it out.

Hudson is learning animal sounds and we can understand them pretty good now. I added the monkey because he just learned it and well, the turkey needs more practice.

We were able to get the video and share it with you. Entergy is doing a campaign within the corporation to promote working safe. This is Josh's reason for working safe...

The church participated in the Veteran's Day parade to honor the veterans that have served our country. Galatians 5:13(NLT): For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love. It was a beautiful day and we had a lot of fun. Hudson got to sit in the fire truck while waiting for the parade to start. He loves big trucks right now, so he liked checking it out.

It rained for 2 days straight this week and Hudson was stuck inside. He was getting antsy without going outside to play, so I took him to the mall for some fun. We ate lunch right by the carousel and I promised Hudson he could ride it after he ate. When we were done eating, the carousel was closed! I felt so bad since I had been telling him about it, so I bought him a minissippi from CC's and he forgot all about the carousel. It was his first time going in the play area and he had a good time. He slid down the slide all by himself. It was cute watching him interact with the other kids. He was crawling around with a baby and being sweet to him. When he finally got to go outside, he was ready with his boots on.

Hudson is officially a toddler! He has been acting like a toddler for a while now. He has been babbling a lot more and trying to tell us things, but we have no idea what he is saying :) Josh found this bike and brought it home for Hudson. It's his new favorite toy. He can't reach the pedals, so he pushes himself around. He puts things in the back like his sippy cup and rides it around. He likes to play in the dirt and put rocks in his dump truck. He did not like the doctor this month, that's why I don't have a good picture. At least we don't have to go back for a check up until he is 4 or goes to school. He stood on the big scale this time and wasn't scared. He weighs 28 lbs and is 33 inches tall. He is in the 75th percentile for both and his head is 90th. Instead of taking a nap yesterday, he was playing with his bumper. I took it out this morning to avoid anymore distraction. This is a little video of him and Josh catching a fish when they were filming for th...

This past week was a full one. Jennifer, Todd and Nash were in town for a funeral and we got to spend some time with them. It was an unfortunate reason for the visit, but it was good to love on Nash because he is growing so fast. Josh was picked to be in a safety video for Entergy to use in their meetings. A production team filmed at our house and at the Russo's. Josh and Hudson did things they enjoy doing together like fishing and riding in the Jeep. It was a fun day and really interesting to see how filming works. I'll share the segment if I'm able to get a copy. We did landscaping in the front of the house. We started out with some foundational shrubs for now. Hudson "helped" Josh with the dirt work. I'm so glad we got it done. (still have a tree to plant on the left side)

Papa got two ducks for his pond and Hudson likes going over to see them. He also likes to see the fish. They are looking at a fish that Papa caught. Grace enjoying her wagon. She is such a good girl, she stayed in it all afternoon. Josh caught a fish behind the levee. Nana B and Paw Paw took Hudson and the girls to the LSU lakes to feed the ducks. Hudson got hungry and ate the duck's food. It was stale chips, but he didn't mind. Now, when we pass by the lake on the interstate he points to the ducks. I'm sure we will go back again soon.