1 Month Old

Hudson is 1 month old!

Our sweet Hudson is one month old.  He has grown up so much in such a short time.  He is an amazing baby.  He is so calm but wiggly baby.  He loves his sister's voice.  And, Nikelle loves him so much!  She is a great helper.  Hudson is trying hard to smile and talk to you.  He hardly crys unless you don't answer him. (and even then it takes awhile)

I can honestly say I'm going to miss staying home with the kiddos! 

Trying to get away from one of the many hugs???

The Huds in the princess swing (the only girl thing I bought for Nelle)  It will have to do!

 Sleepy head

Easter 2012

Happy Easter!

Easter was so much fun this year.  Nikelle really gets into the holidays now.  We got up Saturday and got ready to go to an Easter Egg Hunt.  It was nice, and it was later in the day.  She had fun gathering eggs and then she caught on that there was candy inside the eggs.  This distracted her and by the time she got going again, all the eggs were gone. But, she got a good stash.

 Before the Hunt

 After the Hunt

Later that day......

Nik's family came over and we colored eggs.  We had a bunch of stuff for them to put on eggs and the kids had a lot of fun.  Between Anni and Nelle we eneded up with A LOT of pink eggs!

Easter Day

Every Easter Nik's family has an egg hunt with a dinner.  We got up (and I forgot to get a picture of what she got this year)  We did get her a Rose barbie, because she told us that she had all the other princess', but not that one.  She also got a Kite, bubbles, and some candy.  We headed over to his cousins house, had a fabulous dinner, talked with family and had the traditional kid egg hunt.  This year Nik's Grandma put dollar coins in a special egg for each kid.  Nelle really loved it! 

Anni and her eggs!

 Rykie the nerd

 Kenna doing her thing!

Mr. Handsom

Thos of you that know Hudson, he doesn't really cry.  He didn't cry when he was born and doesn't cry for a long period of time.  This was one of his fits.  He was just done!  But, don't worry, when we picked him up he stopped like always!

Baby Animal days

What can I say...I have some great friends!  While I have been on maternity leave, I have had great visitors (besides family).  They have kept me busy and have made this go around much better.  It is nice to get out of the house and not be stuck inside all day!  During Spring break Heidi and I ventured up to Logan for Baby Animal Days.  We had no idea what to expect and we can say...we will be more prepared next year!  After about an hour of waiting in line to get in, the kids got to see different animals and pet them.  Nikelle and Huston loved it! Although, the lines to do things were a little long, but it was fun.   Now, Nikelle is convinced she is getting a bunny.  It was a great outing!

Introducing Hudson Dean

Hudson Dean was born on March 14, 2012

7 lbs 8 oz

19 in

6:22 P.M.

I can honestly say that this delivery was way easier, but more painful, than Nikelle.  I was at work and just excused the kids (lucky it was short day).  My friend and I walked across the school to talk to the teacher that would be taking my class when I planned to leavet he following week.  As we sat in her room I started having bad pains.  All the sudden they kept on coming.  Laurie and I decided we should head back to my room and take cans (since the pile was very large).  As we were loading the cans I could not even stand up.  This was about 1:45.  I called Nik and told him that I was having bad pains that would not stop, so he left work and we decided that he would just come and get me from work.  Laurie helped me to the library to lay down on the couch where Kim and Pat kept me company.  This is when I really thought I was in labor.  The pains were so different then with Nikelle....these ones hurt way bad! 

Nik got to my work quickly and we drove up to the hospital.  I did manage to walk up to the 4th floor by myself because the parking lot was crazy!   It was around 2:30 when we got there.  The nurse checked me and I was already at a 5!  They rushed me into my room gave me wonderful pain medicine...haha by then I was at a 7, this was around 3:45.  Nik was calling family to let them know and it was quite funny that my sister-in-law thought she had a lot of time, and I really thought I did too. Little did we know we only had a few short hours. 

5:45ish I was getting comfortable, and ready for the long road ahead the nurse informed me that I had about 20 minutes until the baby would be here.  My parents and Nik's parents had just got there shortly before.  The doctor arrived, and baby Hudson was here! 



Nelle's Modeling

Nikelle is a princess!  She loves the camera, especially if it is me and her. She will pose all day and want to look at her pictures.  She also loves to play dress up and then walk around the house modeling all her poses. Sometimes....I get a little worried, where does she get some of her poses?  She has also liked to dress herself and all she wears is dresses and skirts.  Even on lazy days, she insists that she is in a dress.  The more poof the better!  I really do wish Nelle could stay this age forever she is so much fun!



 At the park

 In her favorite princess dress.....Rose!

 Adding a few accessories.

 Work it girl!

Looking smart!