8.31.2012

little stinker

hmm...
what's missing in this picture?!


a diaper!!! 
Hudson had a nice nap and when he woke up he must have decided the diaper needed to go. So I found it on the ground. And a 'prize' in the bed. Then he proceeded to pee all over the bumper pad, crib skirt, sheets, and rug. Apparently sleeping shorts-less is not an option.

Here he is again!! Found in Mimi's pantry - I believe he was just rearranging things........
and wearing tupperware on his head.
Why is it that little kids always look so cute when they're doing things they shouldn't!?




going solo...

Well I am officially on my own at the house while Patrick is at work.  Mom left to go back to Birmingham this week - and so far we have survived!!! It sure is lonely here :(

Hudson playing at the Pediatricians office
 1 year old and 22 pounds! 
Emma Kate had her 2 week check up - she was 8 pounds 3 ounces.
(obviously these are pictures from last week)




He had a treat after his shots - popsicle and Sesame Street


This past weekend we took a boat ride after Hudson and Emma Kate had their pictures taken. It was Hudson's first boat ride. 

Emma Kate stayed and snuggled with her Mimi.


He loves Daddy's sunglasses





Driving with Grandpa


Riding with Mamamo and Bailey


Giving kisses!






Sweet Emma Kate  -- sleeping during her newborn photo shoot



Now we are trying to figure out how to bribe my Mom and Dad into coming back!? Any ideas!??!

8.25.2012

wagon ride


look at that big boy in his wagon!

8.24.2012

burp cloths and baby pools

It's amazing how quickly you forget what having a newborn in your house is like - even if it was only a year ago - hahahaha. A tiny little 8 pound human can really suck the life right out of ya :)
BUT, we are all doing great - and I am continuing to hold my Mom hostage at my house.

Emma Kate's first bath - reminds me of Hudson's - a lot of screaming!






This little explorer has mastered climbing in and out of his pool. That means the pool gets full of grass and dirt. Hudson and Eloise don't seem to mind.






Here she is at 1 week old!


and big brother was close by


9 days old




Please excuse the 'Oh dear Lord I don't remember when I last showered or slept' look


Pat looks so much more alive than I do!? Maybe because he showered...?


Just like his Daddy - so handsome


I can't get enough of wild man's crazy hair


Hudson had his 1 year check up - look at those battle wounds


but he felt good enough to play with bff Eloise


2 weeks old


more crazy hair!! 


Hudson checks out his sister a few times a day. Otherwise he is just too busy to have time for her - you know, playing in boxes, climbing in chairs, clobbering Elle...



Ready for ND football with 'the shirt' - his daddy has a matching one :)



Enjoying some watermelon
This time Elle was left indoors. As you can see she is not real thrilled - and I am sure Hudson was missing his playmate.



Life is good around here :)

8.11.2012

Emma Katherine

After a crazy week of Hudson's 1st Birthday celebration, water damage from a fridge leak, a house with ripped out flooring and 13+ fans drying walls and floors, Tiny Baby decided to make an arrival!

Emma Katherine Broderick
"Emma Kate"
born 8/7/12 at 5:50 pm
7lb 7oz 21 inches long

Sweet baby girl.






Hudson meeting Emma Kate


...and wanting to send her back - jk. jk. It was past bedtime - he was sleepy ;)



kisses







We tried for a family picture. Ha.





Looking at his sister, all sweet and loving...


...then an eye poke aaaaand a head butt


the first of many, we are sure!





Eloise was very excited to meet her sister - she gave her a LOT of kisses




We have quickly realized there will be very few pictures of Hudson and Emma Kate together - trying to reign in a busy one year old for a 'staged' picture is next to impossible - here's our best attempt of the two in their shirts made by Aunt Alison



So far we are all doing great!! 

We are so thankful for all of our help from family. Everyone watching Hudson for us - aunts, uncles and grandparents, the 'floor elves' for scraping up left over wood and glue from the ripped up floors, the 'cleaning fairy' for scrubbing our destroyed home to make it look as normal as possible, the Broderick's for feeding us dinner last night, the list goes on and on - so THANK YOU ALL so so much!