The Russo's

The summer is flying by! Josh took the youth to summer camp this past weekend. Josh is part of the band. They had a great time, but we missed him. I stayed home with Hudson and had the girls for some of the weekend. Emie helped me water the flowers. She is such a girl, every time she walks outside she says "I hot". Leilynn is a tom boy, she loves animals including bugs and reptiles. She caught a frog and was so proud. watching tv is something they like doing together I will be gone for a little while to Alabama for the birth of my nephew, Nash. I will post pictures when I get back.

Hudson is growing up before my eyes. I weaned him off the bottle about a month ago. I waited until after we moved in the house and got back to a normal routine and he did great without it. He has weaned himself from the pacifier, he just lost interest in it. I'm really happy that I don't have to struggle with weaning him from it one day. He is still a big eater and likes a variety of things. He sleeps well and takes two naps a day if we are home. I think he seems like such a big boy because he is doing big kid activities. We went to a birthday party and let him have a capri sun as a treat. He wanted to do the big slide, so I took him and he loved it. I was even a little scared because it was so high and fast. He found someone his age to hang out with. We went to the spray park to cool off and he had a great time as you can see in the video. He keeps water shoes on which is great because the ground is hot. We love our Huddy buddy!

Father's Day reminds me of the song Daddy's Hands. The words are so good, I have always liked that song. A father's hands can represent so many things. It was Josh's second father's day and I have to say he has come a long way. He changes more dirty diapers than I ever thought he would and it's not many. Hudson is at a great age for Josh to take him outside and play. Josh is such a hard worker and great provider for us, we are so thankful. He is a good Daddy to Hudson and I think they will spend more time together as Hudson gets older. Josh opened his gifts on Saturday night because I got him and Hudson matching ties to wear to church. \ Hudson helped open the gifts We went to Papa's after church, but forgot to take pictures. Hudson was taking a nap for most of the time. My dad came over last night for a bbq. He and the kids played together and had fun. Hudson loves riding on the mower with Josh and he fell asleep

Hudson is very eager to feed himself. I let him try to feed himself yogurt and it was everywhere! He did manage to get some in his mouth. We have a VERY active almost 14 month old on our hands. He is always getting into something. For example: he spills snacks on the floor, scatters diapers and dumps out bins. Gets on things, in things, and under things. He had his reasons for dumping out the bin

Hudson had a busy, but fun filled weekend. Emerie's 2nd birthday party was a pool party. He loves the water and the kiddie pool was perfect for him. He did well practicing with his floaties too. Waiting for the party to start On Saturday morning, I brought Hudson to the library for a program. He made friends fast and gave them hugs and kisses. He totally has the Russo personality. He was in the middle of the group and made himself comfy on the floor. He was so busy socializing, I hope he learned a little something while he was there.

We spent the day at Nana & Papa's house. Hudson swam in the pool, tried watermelon and played in the hose. It was a fun day together with family.

Here are some things that Hudson likes or loves. Things with handles such as mops, brooms, shovels, etc. Hopefully, he will like to help clean house :) Any motorized vehicle like the lawn mower, 4 wheeler and golf cart. He rode in the Jeep for the first time yesterday. He usually sits in it and pretends to drive. He wasn't scared, but it was a lot of wind so he was squinting. He stayed on the mower with Josh for almost an hour one day. I think he almost fell asleep. He has to wear the ear muffs because it's so loud and they make his face look so fat. Wearing and trying on sunglasses He still loves balls. Any kind, any size, he just loves them. He thinks round objects are balls, so if he throws an orange- he is just confused. He finally said Mama! I was so excited, it melted my heart. Then, he said it again last night. His babbling is really picking up and it sounds like he has said some words: bite, baby, yes and Da Da. He is getting into such a fun stage.