Smiley Boy

It's hard to pick just one favorite so these pictures get a post to themselves. :)

Grandma Beth's Gift

Wearing the outfit Grandma Beth bought him.

Miracle

(Taken from family blog)

Today at church I was talking with someone who lost her baby at 35 weeks because the cord was wrapped around the neck four times. Yes, four times. That's the same number of times that the cord was wrapped around Hudson's neck. This same person then told me about her sister in law who lost her baby at thirty weeks because the cord had a knot in it. Hudson's did as well. I held my son this night with a heart full of gratitude that he's here. 

I knew he was a miracle but today it hit me just how real the miracle truly is. He shouldn't be here today but he is and I'm forever grateful for that. It's a wonder that he even lasted 39 weeks in me. I will never regret my decision to be induced and have him one week early. Each day counted and I didn't know it. I don't know what I would do if I had to deliver a stillborn. He's my miracle baby, my little fighter. 

'For this child I have prayed'

Wearing Daddy's Baby Outfit

Danny at 3 weeks old and Hudson at 6 weeks old.

Both at 6 weeks old.

Fun While He Sleeps

Blessing Day

Yesterday (Jan 8th) was Hudson's blessing day. Danny gave the blessing with Dave, Sam, Ty, and Grandpa Paul in the circle. Hudson was awake and calm during the whole thing. The blessing that was given to him was beautiful and perfect. 

I was able to get the cutest pictures of Hudson in his outfit. The funny thing is that we weren't planning on him wearing this outfit at first. The plan was for him to wear the suit that Danny wore as a baby on his own blessing day, but little Hudson was just a tad too big for it. He's our big boy. :) In the end I'm happy with how things turned out and that he was still super adorable on his day in his own outfit.

Apparently Hudson's blessing day also needed to become extra memorable because he had his first major blowout while wearing his blessing outfit. Thankfully this all happened in the evening after pictures were taken and people were gone. 

First Monthly Picture

First month consisted of his first Christmas and his first New Year's Eve and Day. He started to coo and loves to be held. He's a strong guy and rolled over from belly to back on New Year's Eve for the first time. Newborn clothing is getting snug and he fits best in size 0-3. He's already in size 1 diapers.

He also went to the hospital for the first time because of health issues. :(

First Month of Life

First night home.

Sorry about the pink tub buddy.

And sorry about the pink towel.

My favorite picture.