The Russo's

Hudson enjoys looking out of the window to see what is going on outside. He is also playing in the kitchen while I cook Dillon was in town last week because his grandfather passed away. It wasn't the ideal circumstances for a visit, but it was nice to see him.

We went for Hudson's 9 month check up on Wednesday. Here is how he is growing: Height: 29 inches - 75th percentile Weight: 20 lbs 10.5 oz - 50th percentile Head: 18 1/2 in - 90th percentile Hudson is growing, eating and sleeping well. He is hitting all the developmental milestones right on time. Dr. Wood asked if he could do patty cake and Hudson started clapping when he heard those words. It was really cute! Josh joined us for the afternoon even after he had worked all night. It was a nice treat being together.

Well, Mr. Hudson is crawling faster and exploring the house. He has not gotten into anything...YET. I'm sure it's coming. It is fun to see him moving around and hard to believe that he is crawling already. It's so sweet when he comes toward you and greets you. Even though it feels like he is growing up so fast, watching him learn new things is very exciting.

We got to spend time with the girls yesterday and play. Emerie is not real fond of Hudson being able to get to her stuff now. He is very passive, so we just distract him away from what she is playing with.

On Saturday, Hudson got up on all fours and went forward. I wasn't sure when he would crawl since he never liked being on his tummy. We cheered him on to start, but it is a full time job watching him now. He is everywhere and pulling up on everything. I am tired of saying no to him already and it just started! Time to baby proof the house. He takes a little while to get going, but he gets there. We used his horse to lure him over, so that's what sounds you will hear and a jingle bell that he likes.

This is what I found this morning. I heard something drop and went into Hudson's room and he was sitting up. He threw his pacifier out of the crib and using his bumper pad to get up. I guess its time to lower the mattress or he will be falling out. That's not the only thing he is pulling up on. He is trying to pull up on the furniture, baskets, his changing table, etc. He is really close to crawling, but not taking off yet. It's amazing how he can get around without crawling.

2009 is gone and it seems like it went so fast. It will always be a memorable year for us since it was Hudson's birth year. He has changed our lives forever and we are so thankful for him. We are looking forward to this year with two new members of the family coming. Grace will be here in April and Baby Bougher in July. Our birthdays are coming in the next months. Can't believe Hudson will have his first birthday in April and Josh will be 30 in March. (I'll be 26 in February) We celebrated New Year's Eve at the Russo's with some fireworks. Hudson was bundled up in his new wagon. He was so serious, but not scared of the loud noises. Hudson took a late nap and stayed up to bring in the new year. He was hyper and modeling his new pajamas- Daddy's little sidekick. Happy New Year to everyone! I hope it is a great year filled with love, memories and good times.