Long over due catch up!

I am very behind in my posting! We have had a great summer and are sad to see it winding down to a close. In just a few weeks Jason will be back at school and fall will be in full swing. That of course means cooler temperatures (yay!), leaves changing colors, and the fact that the twins will be coming SOON! Before that happens I wanted to make sure that the blog is updated so that those of you who follow me, will know what's happened this summer and how we are doing!

We had a wonderful visit with Aunt Heidi and enjoyed time with her. While she was here we celebrated Hudson's friend Ella's birthday at a water park and of course watched the Sound of Music.

Soon after Heidi left we headed out on our big summer vacation. Our first stop was Rochester, NY to visit my family and our friends. We spend a week with them and really enjoyed seeing Hudson interact with his family for an extended period of time.

 We were able to sell our Honda and get a minivan from my grandparents! This was a huge answer to prayer, both that we could sell our car and that we were able to get this van. It is a wonderful car, and so much easier to transport Hudson around in. It really saves me having to crawl into the back seat to buckle up Hudson and Hudson enjoys the new view! We are very thankful for my grandparents and Dad putting so much time and work into the van to get it ready for us. It will be wonderful to have the space, especially when our twins arrive.

Hudson playing ball with Grammy

Grammy, Hudson & I went strawberry picking! Hudson wasn't too fond of the strawberries, but enjoyed the experience.

 

Reading with "Pa"

Talking with Great Granddad

Stacking....

Hudson is operating the remote for the ceiling fan/light with Grammy and Great Grandma looking on

Talking with Great Grandma

Seriously contemplating the swim he's about to take...

Hudson loved splashing around and pouring the water in his pool.

Most of the family joined us for a trip to the zoo!

Looking at the rhinos.

Best family photo we could get...

Unfortunately the only penguins we saw that day...but these are pretty cute! ;-)

Checking out the sea lions.

"ROAR"

Looking at the birds with Grammy

The bib speaks for itself!

Grammy gave Hudson a much needed haircut! He did great with the Sound of Music on to distract.

 

Laughing with Aunt Allison

Aunt Heidi and Grandma came for a quick visit to drop Aunt Heidi off at a music camp at Houghton.

Hudson has really gotten into "fist bumping"--even with my grandparents!

  

Visiting Daddy's alma mater--University of Rochester

Mr. Cool

 After a wonderful week in Rochester we headed down to Harrisburg, PA to spend time with Jason's family and friends. We had a great time visiting there! Unfortunately on our way down to PA we did encounter a problem with our van...thankful with AAA and a nice mechanic we were able to get back on the road with only minimal delays.

Waiting for the van to be fixed

Jason and Hudson playing in the creek in Grandma's backyard

 

We took a day trip to Lancaster county and enjoyed lots of fun things--including this chocolate factory!

Hudson loved seeing animals at the petting zoo

 

Looking at the water with Aunt Heather

Watching the Sound of Music with Great Grandma and Great Grandpa

Dinner with Grandpa!

 

Swimming in the pool at Grandma's!

Relaxing in the hammock with Grandma

Reading with Great Grandma

Hudson's first introduction to fridge magnets!

Showing all of us the fan!

Our week went by so quickly, but was filled with lots of fun times with family and friends. Hudson learned a lot that week about obeying....he seemed to really begin to respond! Jason and I enjoyed being able to make it to Kate and Greg's wedding the day before we left! It was fun to catch up with old friends during the wedding and reception.

On July 3rd, we headed out bright and early to drive down to Myrtle Beach, SC for a family reunion on my mom's side. Despite the 10+ hour drive, we arrived in one piece and started our last leg of our journey. Hudson loved meeting all his cousins and aunts and uncles, and enjoyed the extra attention. He also LOVED the ocean and beach! He enjoyed spending lots of time there with Grammy and his aunties.

On the way to the beach with Mommy!

Checking out the sand...he got more and more brave as the week went on.

Rinsing off with Aunt Allison

Playing, playing, playing...

Heading to the waves with Grammy

One of Hudson's favorite things to do on the beach! =)

Great Grandma watching as Aunt Allison heads to the water with Hudson.

Playing with Aunt Karen and Aunt Allison

After a full morning on the beach, Hudson fell asleep eating his lunch.

Building with Aunt Tricia and Grammy

"Hudzilla" was great at destroying the sand castles!

Hudson also loved swimming in the pool at the house we stayed in.

Saying goodbye to Great Grandma Joan in Richmond, VA (on our way back home)

Bringing Grandma a rose at her office as we saw her also on our way back to CT.

 

We had a great vacation, loved seeing all of our friends and family, but were also glad to be home! We all held up well during the travels, and I loved the extra help with Hudson. This was our last big trip before the twins come!