Happy 5th Birthday, Hudson

We had a fun year.  We did so much this year. You went to birthday parties for friends and family. We had playdates at fun places. We went to the beach. You had programs at your school for the end of the year and Christmas.  You are learning so much at school.  You are really enjoying it.  You like your teachers and don’t cry when we drop you off at school anymore. 

This year we went to Essex to see Thomas the Train. You thought it was fun. They had some cool rides there.  You went to Lake Compounce and Six Flags. You LOVE amusement parks.  You got a swingset that you love. You enjoyed playing in the snow and being outside whenever you could.  You helped Daddy outside every chance you got.  You love being outside with him and helping him dig and build. 

We went on vacations to Sesame Place two times this year.  We went to the Crayola Factory after Sesame once and we went to the Philadelphia Zoo once after Sesame.  We had a great time.  We went to Cape Cod on vacation this summer, too.  You LOVED our beach vacation.  We went swimming in the Brewster side (the Brewster Flats).  We walked way, way, way out during low tide and you got to see all sorts of fun sea creatures.  You went fishing with Daddy during low tide and you thought it was awesome.  We played miniature golf and ate ice cream.  We also went to the ocean side once.  You were so excited to see the waves and yelled with excitement about how big they were.  The water was FREEZING but that didn’t stop you from playing in it.

We had fun holidays this year spent with lots of family for Easter, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.  We had a fun Easter egg hunt, watched fireworks, ate lots of food, and opened lots of presents.  You got a ton of toys for Christmas. 

You had a fun birthday party at a trampoline park. You had a great time bouncing with friends and cousins.  It was a Star Wars theme.  You love Star Wars. Daddy let you watch the movies this year.  You dressed up like a Storm Trooper for Halloween this year and you wear it all the time in the house.  Star Wars, super heros, and transformers are your favorite things.  I don’t see that changing in the next year or two.

This year, you said some cute things. 

One day, you were sick with a cold and you said, “Mom, my nose is all rusty.” 

While heading to school one day, we saw a police officer and fire fighters finishing up putting out a house fire. You talked to the police officer.  Later that day while we were driving home, you said, “Mom, I’m nervous. I think our house is on fire.”

One day, we were talking about family members’ names.  When we got to Grandma’s name, we talked about how Grandma and Mommy have the same name.  You said, “Well, that’s interesting.”

I love you Hudson.