Speech Evaluation And Random Fun

On April 9th, Hudson had his speech evaluation. It was really fascinating to watch. The speech therapist said he is really smart and is doing some 3 and 4 year old level stuff. He had trouble answering questions, but she said that is a 3 year old skill. She said his articulation does need work though, especially because he gets frustrated when we can't understand him. She thinks the ear problem might be to blame. He is missing a lot of sounds and replaces a lot of sounds. I wish I could have video taped some of it. I didn't even know he knew some of the stuff. Then other times I would think he'll get this and he wouldn't and I would want to jump in and help, lol. I was really proud of him and am hoping we can get him the help he needs. 

I didn't take any pics of Hudson's speech evaluation, but here are a few cute pics of the boys from April 11th. Luc looked so cute in his little outfit, Hudson showing off his decorated Easter eggs, Nic and Hudson giving me a heart attack by standing on the roof, a walk, and a treat from Coldstones made for a fun day!

7 Months

On April 9th Luc turned 7 months old.Luc weighs about 18 pounds 13 ounces. He is crawling now! He still doesn't really say anything. He just smiles, laughs and screams. He also calls me over night with an ehhh ehhh sound instead of crying. Luc's rough schedule currently is as follows: up at 9am. Nap 1 at 11am. Nap 2 around 3 (depends on nap 1). Bedtime between 7 and 8. Then he is up every 2-3 hours. Luc has been fussy lately, but two bottom teeth appeared so we think that is why. Luc had his first Gymboree class this month and he seemed to really enjoy it. 

Luc's 1st Gymboree Class

On April 8th, Luc had his first Gymboree class. Miss Amanda was his teacher. She was Hudson's first Gymboree teacher as well. Luc was definitely the youngest one in the class and everyone was impressed with his crawling. He seemed to like the class and I'm excited to start this tradition with him. It will be nice to have something that just the two of us do together. 

30 Weeks

On April 7th Luc turned 30 weeks old. Luc crawled! He did at least 3 crawls in a row multiple times on April 2nd. Luc has also been doing downward dog, pushin up onto his feet. He has also started pushing to sitting a few more times. Luc weighs around 18 pounds 13 ounces. I think he is starting to cut a tooth on the bottom right. 

Easter

We celebrated Easter on April 5th. My parents were in Europe with Tyler and Justin, so it was just Nic, Sabrina, myself and the boys. I was still somewhat on my diet, I added in egg that morning, so I made a special casserole, salmon pate (I had to use fake cream cheese and couldn't stomach eating it), deviled eggs, hot cross buns, sun butter chocolate eggs, and fruity pebble rice krispy treats. I was excited to eat eggs for the first time and Hudson was excited about all the delicious food he was able to eat. Both boys loved opening their Easter Baskets. A few highlights were Hudson's camera, the books and the bunny rabbits. Hudson named his Hoppy and he is obsessed! 

After baskets and breakfast, we had an egg hunt in the backyard. I found special eggs that were filled with confetti that Hudson absolutely loved. Every year he is more and more excited about the egg hunt, which is of course super fun for us as parents to watch. 

The boys were cracking us up. They kept looking in the same direction and making the same faces at the same time. 

We were all so happy that Auntie Beena could celebrate with us. 

That afternoon, we went up to the Mercier's house. Luc and Rochelle played together and were just the cutest little things! I tried to get a video of them crawling for Easter eggs, but little miss advanced took off and Luc refused to cooperate so it didn't work out that well, haha. I can't wait to watch these little munchkins grow up together. 

Hudson, Jackson and Cameron had a blast together during the egg hunt and on a tractor ride with Ryan and Chuck. We are so blessed to have friends that treat us like family when most of our own family can't celebrate holidays with us. 

Egg Hunt and Egg Decorating

On April 3rd, the boys had an egg hunt with my Mom's Club group. We had a bit of a rough morning- a diaper change needed as we were heading out the door, lots of stalling by a certain toddler, etc. As we pulled into the parking lot, I could see the hunt just beginning. Of course Hudson didn't have his shoes on yet and they were the most difficult shoes to get on! By the time I finished and got us over to the park area the race was over. I felt awful! I didn't want Hud to get upset so I quickly prepared a hunt for him and in an excited voice started him on his hunt. Thankfully, it worked and he didn't even notice that he did his very own egg hunt. After the hunt, Hudson played with his friends and Luc went in the swing. It was a bit stressful of a start, but it ended up being really fun. 

That afternoon, we went over to Lindsay's house to decorate Easter eggs. Hudson was really into it this year! His friend Lucy came and the two of them had a blast. 

Underwood

On April 2nd, Hud and I had a special little outing to Underwood Family Farms. I love spending time just the two of us and I definitely notice a big improvement in Hudson's behavior when he gets one on one time with me. We had so much fun. We went in the petting zoo, Hudson rode the train, he did a pony ride and of course we visited with the Easter Bunny. It was a really fun day that I am so happy I was able to spend with my little man. 

29 Weeks

On March 31st, turned 29 weeks old. Before his morning feed on the 29th, he weighed 18 pounds 4.5 ounces and 18 pounds 10 ounces after. He has been extra fussy overnight lately and sensitive, fussy and clingy during the day. By the end of the week, he was up every 1-2 hours overnight again! I'm convinced a tooth must be coming, but so far I don't see anything. Luc is getting really close to crawling. He pushed up into position and moved one arm then one leg before launching forward onto his belly at the beginning of the week and by the end of the week he was popping up easily into position, moving both legs then falling forward to his tummy-really propelling himself forward. Luc looked at me when I called his name this week. He is wearing 9 month clothes and a lot of the clothes he is in now are things Hudson wore when he was 1 1/2. Luc had his second food this week. Homemade organic zucchini. :)

Easter Bunny Photos

On March 29th, I made Hudson a special Easter breakfast. I am obsessed with pancake molds and just love how they can transform a breakfast into something extra special. It is so fun to see how excited it makes Hudson!

On March 30th, Nic met us at the mall so the boys could get their photo with the Easter Bunny. The photographer commented on Luc not smiling and I just laughed and said as long as the older one is smiling and both are looking I'm happy. My kids are not big smilers. haha. After the bunny visit, Hudson couldn't wait to tear into his jelly beans. I think he was more excited about the jelly beans than the bunny. The back of the Easter Bunny's house was so cute so Nic put the empty plastic jelly bean wrapper in his pocket and grabbed Luc for a photo. While I was taking the photo I noticed Luc's eyes were watering and he was acting funny, as if he was choking. I rushed over to check that he was ok and couldn't see anything in his mouth. I decided I was just being paranoid and it was probably just him drooling from teething. As I went to take more pictures though, it definitely seemed as though he was gagging and a glimmer caught my eye. I raced over again and really started hunting around in his mouth. I scooped out a corner of the plastic jelly bean wrapper from his mouth. It was terrifying. 

Here is the 2015 Easter Bunny photo:

Here is a little comparison photo from 2013, 2014 and 2015. I can't believe how much Hudson has changed and I can't believe how much bigger and older Luc seems in his first photo compared to Hudson in his first photo. 

Miri's Baby Shower

On March 29th, I took Luc wth me to the OC for Miri's baby shower. It was such a fun afternoon celebrating the beautiful mama to be. A bunch of my sorority sisters were there including Carlie and Rochelle. Luc and Rochelle played on the ground "together" for quite a while. Jody and her little boy Stepan came and Katie and her little girl Annalee. Rochelle, Luc and Stepan are all just a few weeks apart which is fun. I'm so blessed to still be so close to so many of my sorority sisters (as well as the new friends I've made through them) and feel lucky that we live close enough to spend time together throughout the year. I am especially excited for Miri to meet her little man and join the mom club. She is going to be such an amazing mother and I can't wait to cheer her on in her new role.