Hudson Turns Four

September 13, 2005 was the day given to us as Hudson's birthday. Whether this is the exact date we will never know but today we are so grateful and 17 months after becoming his parents are still humbled that we were chosen to be his mom and dad. We think of his biological parents almost every day when we laugh at something silly he says or does, watch him dance to Mama Mia and Jai Ho, are on the receiving ends of his many hugs, kisses and "I love yous" or watch him sleep. We wish so deeply that we could meet them one day and introduce Hudson to them and thank them for giving us the opportunity to love this boy!! BUT...we know that is probably not possible and pray for them, especially today that they would have some sense of peace knowing he is so very loved and so very happy. He finds delight in the simplist things and daily will yell "I am so happy" over something as simple as asking if he could have chocolate milk and hearing "yes". Hudson has the greatest personality, an incredible sense of humor, a vivid imagination, is so smart, patient, and a great source of entertainment for whoever is around. We know he has inherited all of these charecteristics from parents other than us and we wish we could share him with them.

We had a simple party due to rain again (it rained last year too) but Hudson was thrilled with the whole day. He woke up yesterday saying "Happy Birthday" to Mark and I. We explained to him that my birthday is next and coming up so he has asked me several times today what I want and he would get me presents. SO sweet!! He did
get BIG MACK...we wish Nanny, Papa, Mema and Grandpa could have been here but were so glad that Aunt Cole, Aunt Erica, Becca and Whitley were able to come.

We love you sweet Hudson and are so excited to see what your year four brings!!!
The small bounce house in the garage

Hudson, Madi, Calli, Ty and Landry

..ahh...the difference in boys and girls...

Big brother Jordan

Cousins and big sisters (Katie, Whitley, Kailee, Becca & Madalyn)

This morning with Mickey Mouse chocolate chip pancakes