Hudson's 6 month well check

So on September 1st we got our health insurance through Starbucks, woohoo!!!!! The Starbucks insurance was way better than the non corporate insurance we were paying for so I was waiting on well checks and things until it kicked in. So the last week of August I started booking doctor appointments :) I am kind of anal with the kids well visits so it killed me to wait an extra month and a half for Huddy's 6 month check. Well today was the day! We met our new doctor, Dr. Scholten, he was very nice and the kids seemed to like him. Yes I had to bring the beast aka Jd to the appt with us. As you will see in a picture to follow this was not a good idea :(
So here are the stats........ I know everyone has been waiting for the weight ;)
Height: 26.5 inches (17th percentile)
Head:18.1 inches (85th percentile)
Weight: 23 lbs. 2.5 oz. (94.5 percentile)
WE LOVE OUR LIL CHUNK O LOVE!!!!!



Also Mr. Hudson got his first tooth last week :)


And here is what happens when you take 2 small children into a very tiny doctor office

Jameson's First Dentist Appt

I gotta admit I have been dreading this appt! But to my amazement and shock our boy did AWESOME!!!! We brush his teeth every night and every night it is a task to say the least. But when Dr. Tweedy brushed his teeth, he sat on my lap like a champ and even said,"AHHHHH!" He liked it so much he didn't want to leave!!! We stayed and played with the toys for 20 min. after his appt! I said to the staff, "Do you ever get kids that don't want to leave :)"
I didn't get any pics of the actual dentist appt because he was on my lap and Huddy was at my feet, so i was a little busy :) But here he is playing with the toys.........of course at the dentist office with the pacifier in his mouth :( They were very sweet about the paci issue. She said, "He has had alot of change in his mere 2 years so I don't blame you at all for not pulling it, all in time my dear he is still young" I wanted to hug her at that moment but I refrained :)
Sorry the pictures are not good quality :(

Our Daytime Crew :)

Through Stroller Strides we have met some of the sweetest, nicest, and warm moms and tots over the past 2 months! They have greeted us with open arms into their group and we are loving our playdates, birthday parties, moms night out, and all the other fun things we have done! Here are a few pics and a video of our new daytime friends :)

The Alki Beach Stroller Strides crew

This sweet thing is Bella, I mean seriously could they be any cuter :)

And this girl doesn't waste any time she is going in for the smooch :)

And this is Jd and Eliana at a recent kiddie concert we went too!


Girls Night Out for Claudina's birthday

Hanging at Home

Here are a few pics of the boys at home! Never a dull moment that's for sure. FYI: I do dress Hudson everyday,multiple times actually, he is NOT always just in a diaper :) JD: "Hey Hud, I think that chick is checking me out!" Hud" "Dude, where's my drink?"

Hey Good Looking!!!

Having fun in the bath

Riding brother's bike

"Richard Simmons has nothing on me!"

Aralyn is 1!!!

Today is our niece Aralyn's first birthday! Can not believe how fast this year has gone. So many positive changes in all our worlds. I know Aric, D'Ann, Andy and myself are amazed at our little miracle/s everyday!!!

First Ferry Ride

A few weekends ago we took our first ferry ride to Bainbridge Island. My best friend Desiree's entire extended family lives here in the Seattle area. They have been nice enough to adopt us into their family. Desiree's cousin got married and we were invited to the reception which was on Bainbridge Island. It turned out to be a beautiful Seattle summer day, 75 and sunny!!! We drove the truck onto the ferry and then walked up to the deck to take in the views and wow were the they spectacular! There is something so enchanting about being on a boat pulling away from a skyline. After a nice drive through the countryside we arrived at the reception, which was at the bride's parents house. This place was something out of a movie. As you drove up the single lane road which dead ended into their property you saw the crisp white tents, flowers and picturesque barn. There were all kinds of animals for JD to be entertained with although his favorite thing were the fresh raspberries right off the vine :)

Pulling up to the Seattle Ferry Terminal

Bye Bye Seattle!

If you look very closely you can see MT. Rainier in the background. It is HUGE in person!!!

West Seattle, this is where we live


The Raspberry Chicken Fiasco :)

"Dada this is fun picking and eating all these raspberries!"

"Mama wants me to feed some raspberries to the chickens."

"Seriously, I really have to give up MY raspberries to THESE chickens?"

"I don't know about this???"

"HAHHAAHA, that was awesome, let's do it again!!!"

Hey Batter, Batter, Batter.....swing batter!

We were over at some friend's house a few weeks ago and JD picked up a bat and hit a ball of a tee like he had been doing it his whole life. So out we went to purchase the first bat, ball, tee combo. Here are his skills at work :)
P.S. He hits both right and left handed, lets hope that sticks :)