August 29, 2012

Hudson: Four Months



Hudson turned four months old on the 18th of August (so yes, this post is late...again.) It's really hard to believe that he'll be eating baby food in just two months!

-Baby boy now weighs 13lb 4oz and is 23.6in long. He's a little slower at growing length wise, but I expected that. Chris & I aren't tall people.
-He loves the swimming pool....he almost falls asleep in there!
-We started him on rice cereal, at first he wasn't a fan...but he loves it now & eats a whole bowl every night.
-Can't sleep unless he's swaddled...still. It's a hard habit that I need to break...soon.
-Starting to roll over...he did it 3 times in a row one day.
-He wants to sit up so bad, but can't figure out how. 
-Hudson has the cutest little laugh! 


He's a super happy baby!

Feet in his mouth

Chubby legs

All ready for church in his overalls

LOVES playing with his toys

First time trying rice cereal


Watching T.V. during tummy time

I looked over at him and he had his burp cloth like this?
What a silly baby!


This is how Hudson woke me up from our Sunday nap







August 16, 2012

The Big Move



The PRO'S vs The CON''S
Warmer weather; but 116 degrees is NOT fun Arizona!
NO MORE SCHOOL! (there isn't a con to this one)
No snow; I will be able to drive during the winter!! :)
(no con to that one either)
Real legit paying job; being away from Chris more.
Bigger apartment; older appliances.
July in Idaho=Perfect!; July in Arizona=Monsoon season.


All in all, we are pretty excited to be starting a new life here in Arizona. Hudson will reach a TON of new milestones in this place and we will grow together as a family. (& no, that wasn't me announcing I am pregnant again. I am happy with one, for now.) I am still trying to get used to our new apartment & still in the process of making it into "our home," but we are getting there, slowly. I'll post videos and pictures once we get all settled :)




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August 15, 2012

A Baby Blessing

Hudson Alan Smeda
was blessed on July 22, 2012 
in the Rexburg Married Student 6th Ward.







Dad & Mom love you Hudson!!

August 14, 2012

BYU-I Class of 2012 Graduate

Can you believe it? After all his hard work and dedication Chris is DONE with school. He graduated from BYU-Idaho on July 20, 2012 with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management. I couldn't be more proud. 


We had lots of family come into town for this big event. Chris' parents, my family, and some of my grandparents. 

Chris accepted a job offer for Wells Fargo in Tempe, AZ about a week before he graduated. We were so busy trying to pack everything and find somewhere to live before our family got into town. His graduation was on Friday and on Saturday we had planned to load our trailer and clean up our apartment. The men were hard at work loading the trailer while the women set up for Chris' surprise graduation picnic. We had pizza, salad and cake. Yummy cake! He had no idea and was very surprised.

Chris, Hudson and I couldn't be more proud of you! We are so grateful for all the hard work you have done in order to provide for our family. We love you!

August 8, 2012

Hudson: Three Months

Ok this is late...really late, Hudson's almost 4 months now. We had a ton going on the week he turned 3 months old. Family in town, Chris' graduation, packing, Hudson's baby blessing AND moving out of state. I will focus on all those events in another post....this post is for this cute little guy.

I am seriously in awe at how fast time goes by AFTER pregnancy. I look at pictures of Hudson when he was first born and wish he was still that small, but then again...I love the age he is at now. He has such a fun personality and is growing everyday.

-A couple days before he turned 3 months, he was weighing in at 11lbs 5oz.
-Hudson has the BEST pouty face. You know the one...its so cute, but makes me so sad. 
-He actually has tears! Again, its the saddest thing.
-Baby boy is excellent at holding himself up when he's on his tummy. Now that he can do that, he doesn't mind tummy time as much. 
-He is obsessed with his hands. Whenever he finds them, they automatically go in his mouth.
-Laughs in his sleep.
-Hudson discovered his voice and uses it. Very loudly!
-While on vacation, he slept an 8hr stretch one night. The one and only time yet.
-He isn't the biggest fan of his car seat.


Dad & Hudson. Shoulder rides are the funnest.

Chris got Hudson a Springboks Jersey. 

He is the cutest thing!

First Fourth of July

Ready for church

His new sunglasses

He LOVES watching T.V.

Trying to fit his whole fist in his mouth.

Wore this JUST for Grandpa Charley's birthday

Carousel ride with Callie.

Chris told me I had laundry to do... 
I look down and see Hudson in the basket.