The Russo's

It was a busy weekend with a few different celebrations. We got to relax some on Sunday, but Josh didn't have any special requests for Father's Day. Hudson gave Josh a Jeep cap and he had to put on a hat for the picture. Emerie had her 3rd birthday party at Bouncing Tigers. Hudson had a great time and didn't want to stop jumping. He worked up a sweat and took a good nap that afternoon. I went to the doctor today and we were able to do a 4D sonogram. Gianna was very cooperative and we got some good pictures of her. This is a foot. It looks long and slender. Her fingers also looked long and thin, but no picture. Her cheeks looked chubby and her bottom lip pouty.She may look nothing like this when she comes out, but it was fun to get an idea. They say their noses look wide in 4D, so that makes me feel better. This is Hudson at 28 weeks in 3D. My glucose was fine from the last appointment. I'm moving right along at 31 weeks, in the single digits for weeks left!

I'm in my third trimester now. I wish I was a little further because it's so HOT!! Oh well, it's fun seeing Gianna kick, move and roll. This little girl is packing some pretty powerful punches. She is way more active than Hudson and her moves are harder. I went to the doctor today and it was a good appointment. I'm doing good and so is little Miss G. I did the glucose test and start going every 2 weeks now. We got a quick peek at her. They said she is 3.5 pounds and on track. She is already head down. I might get to do a 3D sonogram next time. I'm looking forward to see who she looks like.

It sure does feel like summer now with the high temps we are having. It's hard to keep Hudson inside all the time, but the heat doesn't bother him. He helped Daddy over the weekend with some outside chores. He has been swimming a lot to keep cool. We took him to celebration station for the first time where he played games, rides and golf. It's fun to see him get excited about doing all the activities. Little Miss Gianna is a mover! She is more active than Hudson was in the womb. He felt her move for the first time and realized it. He was surprised when it happened. I was surprised he stayed long enough to feel her. Other people are getting to feel her and see her move now that she is so active. I go to the doctor on the 7th for a check up and to do the glucose test. I'm hoping to do a sonogram and see how she is growing. My back is feeling her growth. I went to the chiropractor today to see if that will help.

Hudson had his 2 year check up last week. He weighs 30 pounds and is 35 inches tall. He is in the 75th percentile for both. He was very afraid of the doctor and didn't want any part in the exam. Dr. Wood said kids start liking him at 3, so it was normal behavior for his age. He checked out perfectly and is a healthy boy. Hudson is showing signs of readiness for potty training, so the plan is to start soon. I had a good mother's day weekend. I spent Saturday with my mom and Jamie. On Sunday, both of our families came over for a barbeque. I've been so blessed to be a mom to Hudson and looking forward to a double blessing when the baby comes. Speaking of the baby, she finally has a name. We will be welcoming Gianna Ella Russo in August!! Gianna is a variation of Jean after my late maternal grandmother, which is my own namesake. Ella is after Josh's maternal grandmother. Little Gianna has taken a growth spurt in the last week or so. I'm really feeling pregnant now. I fe...

I didn't do well at taking pictures on Easter, but I have a couple. Hudson got some candy, a blow up pool and a few toys in his Easter basket. Easter Sunday at church Even though we don't do school to have a spring break, Hudson participated as if he was out of school. We went to Bouncing Tigers with the girls. It was his first time going and he had so much fun. We were there for 3 hours! It's a good indoor activity when it's hot outside. He cooled off one day when he went with Grace to a spray park. Hudson is enjoying and playing with some of his birthday presents. Nana and Papa got him a patio set. He likes to eat outside on it and wants Mommy to sit with him. We got him a tricycle, but he doesn't know how to use the pedals yet. He still does it the Flintstone way. Drawing with sidewalk chalk

Hudson had his second birthday yesterday. We celebrated on Saturday with a party at Chuck E Cheese. I was very happy to have it there because it was minimal work for me. We pretty much just had to show up. Hudson, on the other hand, didn't have such an easy time. He played some games, but he didn't want to ride on anything. Finally, he rode on the bulldozer, but still wasn't that happy about it. Then it was time for the birthday show where Chuck E comes out to greet the birthday stars. Hudson was doing fine until Chuck E came close and he screamed. The birthday kid gets to go in the ticket blaster to catch free tickets. He liked the safety glasses, but didn't know what was coming. They turned it on and wind blew tickets all around. He immediately started crying and we cut his time short because he was scared. Josh did manage to catch a lot of tickets anyway! Cake and presents were fun and not scary. He did great blowing out his candles. When he was opening his gifts, he...

There was a kite festival by our house and we went to check it out since we have never been. It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon and very windy which was perfect for kite flying. Hudson wasn't interested for very long and he kept wanting to go the inflatable slides. We weren't sure if he would be scared on the slide, so Josh went with him the first time and then he wanted to try it by himself. He climbed all the way up with no problem and came down just fine. Then he had his first snowball. I was so happy he was okay with a clear color :) He had dripped all over his clothes and was very sticky. I'm half way through my pregnancy!! It seems like it's going by fast, but at the same time it seems like I have been pregnant for a while :) I went to the doctor on Friday and had a good check up. Her heart sounded good at 153 bpm. She is moving around a good bit now. Josh felt her for the first time last week. Hudson doesn't realize it, but he has felt her too. His head has ...