Celebrating Hudson's 2nd Birthday

Hudson had three parties to celebrate his 2nd birthday ... one at Mia & DanDan's house in Lovington, one at Grandma & Grandpa's in Farmington, and one at Dion's & the park in Albuquerque. He's definitely gotten the hang of opening presents and even eating cake, which he would have none of last year. However, he still cries when everyone sings to him ... we'll work on that for next year :)

Hudson is really talking these days. He loves to talk about Rio, Clay's horse, and names everything he sees when we're driving down the rode.

And Ryder is really moving and crawling now. His latest skill is pulling up beside his brother. He LOVES Hudson and wants to do everything just like his big brother. He's 22 pounds now ... only three pounds shy of Hudson.

Here are some pictures of the birthday festivities ...


Mia & DanDan's Party for Hudson








Most of Hudson's cousins were sick, but A.C. was able to come so there was at least one other little person :)




Hudson's reaction when he saw his playhouse!






Party at Grandma & Grandpa's






Hudson had a blast playing with all the kiddos!



Albuquerque Birthday Party




My first attempt at a shaped cake :)


Drinking the melted ice cream from his plate ... only on his birthday.









Below is a picture is from my birthday. Darren's Mom made me a cake and Hudson sat there staring at it for literally an hour waiting for us to prepare dinner so he could have a piece after he ate. He is a very patient little boy when he wants to be.



And some Ryder pictures ...








Sleepy baby, fell asleep playing in the middle of the floor.