16 months, and kinda walking!

Sooo, about 3 Sundays ago (on July 31st) Derek and I decided to fast for Hudson to start walking. I have googled a million different things about the "normal" age for babies to start walking, and almost every website says the same thing, that its absolutely normal between the ages of 9 and 18 months. A huge time span I know, but I didn't worry about it until he was 15 months and not even standing alone yet. Well, the Sunday that we were fasting and praying for him, he actually started standing by himself for the first time. We were so excited. 3 days later, he had officially taken his first step. The days following were slow progress, but he was taking more and more steps alone. By the next Sunday, he was to the point where he could walk alone as long as we were bribing him with a toy or treats to walk to. Now, three weeks later, he is still taking steps, but shows no interest in walking alone, and always prefers to crawl. I try not to worry about it, but its hard not to when every baby I know that's his age is walking by now.

When we get back to Idaho, in about 2 weeks from now, I am definately making an appointment with his Dr. just to be on the safe side. I guess I'll leave it up to the Doc to make the decision if he needs to see a specialist about this or not. I'm hoping he just says its normal, and that Hudsie will walk in his own time.... Guess we will see!! And who knows, maybe Hudson will be completely walking by himself by then. Because when he actually decided to crawl, he just crawled from then on, we didn't have to bribe him at all.

Any way. He is our amazing angel no matter when he decides to walk! He is such an intelligent and interactive little boy. And sooo big for his age too. He loves to color... ( or play with the crayons and paper), He loves swimming at our beautiful pool, Loves it when Daddy comes home from work... and cries when he leaves:(, He is SUCH a Daddy's boy, and if you read my previous post you saw that the whole thing was a tribute to how much they adore eachother ♥ I wouldn't have it any other way! Hudson understands and says so many words now. He's even starting to say his own name, in the form of "Hud" and its sooo amazing to see how fast he picks up on everything. We started him on sign language videos, and I bought him a baby signs book about 4 days ago. So we'll see how fast that goes, but he already does "help me", Love it! One thing is for sure, Hudson is the MOST snuggly 16 month old boy I have EVER known! He prefers to cuddle on Mommy or Daddy's lap over doing almost anything. Mommy and Daddy could never ask for more than such a loving, and loveable babe. Can't wait to make more amazing memories with you sweet angel.

This is how much Hudson loves Daddy...

I love how much my boys love eachother! ... ♥


















cuddly loves ...

Our fun day at the Little Rock, Arkansas Zoo!!!

Until we meet again, Tom and Nolan

It's been a very emotional week this past week. Both my good friend Tommy, and also my Cousin Nolan were killed within 3 days of each other. Totally different people and different incidences, but it is just so ironic to me that two people in my life passed away so close together.

They were both so young, Tom 29, and Nolan barely 20. They had their whole lives ahead of them, and both were such unexpected and tragic deaths. It is times like these when it makes you appreciate all of your loved ones so much more, and remember how fragile life truly is. It makes you wonder when you may see someone for the last time without even knowing it, or what your last words or actions were to that person.

I pray for my sweet Aunt Diana. Nolan was her only child, her only baby boy. I can not imagine what she is going through with the loss of her son. She is a wonderful and a strong woman, and I know she will see him again, I know we all will.

So until we meet again, I will miss you and you are always in my heart. Both of you. Love you Nolan and Tom!!

2 months!

Wow, has it really almost been 2 whole months since I last blogged?!!! This summer has been by far the craziest time in my life since Derek and I got married. SOOOO much has happened. We have lived in Tyler Texas, gone back to Idaho for visits, and as of last week are currently living in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Since there is really no way to summarize 2 months into one post, I'll just give the highlights that come to mind.

I flew to Idaho alone with Hudson on July 10th. We stayed there for 14 whole days away from Derek!! To say the least, we were both traumatized without Daddy. Little Hudson loves and needs his Dad so much. He had a hard time sleeping for naps and going down at nights, looking and calling for "dadda." It is so hard seeing your 14 month old crying and pretty much constantly fussy because he misses his Dad, and doesn't know why he isn't there all the sudden. Although we both missed Derek a lot, we still had some fun times in Idaho with the Fam and friends. Grandma Suzette did a 15 month photo shoot of Hudson while we were there. The pictures are sooo cute! We did a lot of other things too, walks on the greenbelt, swims in the blow-up kiddie pool, and lots of eating out!







Sooooo, now were all reunited again as a happy lil family in Arkansas. I think we flew in last week. It's all kind of blurring together because its been so crazy lately. I really can't believe that my baby really isn't a baby anymore. He is more of a little boy every day. Still not walking, but definately on the verge. He has taken a couple shaky steps toward Derek or I a few times, and walks all over the furniture and with his walker. Just not on his own yet. He is very vocal, and seems to get a louder voice as we go, lol. Yelling is fun haha, but he says a lot of words too which is adorable. I can't believe how much of a water baby he is!! We have an awesome pool here at the appartments in Little Rock, and Hudson and I go down to it at least once a day. He keeps me on my feet, and I love it! Such a sweet spirited and smart baby angel.
But yeah, in a vague nutshell thats been the past 2 months of the Harris life.

Sweet BOY!

Oh my goodness this is one sweet, and FAST growing boy! In the past 2 or 3 weeks he has made SO many changes. He is really starting to catch on to his "My baby can read" videos. Hudson loves to say "hi," he will wave, clap, feed you his "treats," and is slowly starting to repeat words from his videos or that we prompt him to say.

Hudsie gets so proud of himself when he claps or does something "cool" and we cheer for him and encourage him... he really gets a kick out of it.

We love him so much and just can't keep up with all the new and precious things he does every day!

Love you our Hudson babe. ♥

Les Mis

So we flew to SLC from Texas this past weekend to go to LES MISERABLES! It was sooo awesome, the acting and singing was amazing. It was at the Capital city Theatre downtown Salt Lake City. And of course Derek, Hudson, and I stayed at the Sheraton as always. Always such a nice and comfy Hotel to stay at! Here are some pictures from the weekend, we met my family, and Derek's family and friends there. Great Times!



We started our night at PF Changs... YUMMM.













Outside the Theatre, about to go in!

































Road trippin it back to Boise from SLC on Saturday night. Baby boy was sleeping for most the trip, plus we had a HUGE dinner at Maddox with Grandma and Grandpa Stokes right before we left town. So all of us were a little food- delirious. haha













Awesome weekend! ♥