Hudson is 5!

Our sweet boy has been counting down the days until his birthday for about two months! At one point he really didn't think there was any way he was going to make it. He was over the top excited when he went to bed last night and was all smiles when I woke him up this morning. Look at that sweet face coming down the stairs:

We had presents and a powdered sugar donut cake waiting for him when he came down. It didn't take him long to start tearing into packages and seeing all the goodies he got. Hadley was so sweet and patiently watched him open all his presents. He did finally let her help him with one of them.

After the presents were opened we quickly lit the candles on his donut cake because it was getting close to time for school! He LOVED us singing Happy Birthday to him and was all smiles. He was even happier that he blew out all 5 candles in one breath.

We left for work and Hadley went to school. Hudson had an awesome day with Kristin! She spoiled him rotten with a trip to Chuck E Cheese and to Barnes and Noble (his two favorite places). On the way home from work I picked up a cake for our birthday boy and all the family that was coming over. We had a big night planned. E's family, Ryan's family, Lolly, Pops, Mama and Papa all came over to celebrate our 5 year old! He opened presents and everyone ate pizza and cake. We had such a great time.

It's a little hard to believe our baby is a whole hand! Hudson Jake, you are so amazing and I have trouble putting into words how much I love you. You are funny, sensitive, competetive, and so crazy smart. Nothing makes you happier than to make us laugh. You love so hard! In fact, recently you got in trouble for being so rough while giving me a hug (you do this so often) and you headbutted me in the nose. When scolded you burst into tears and said, "I just love you so much mommy, I can't help it!" And it is the truth. You put all you heart into loving people. Your best friend, Will, does not love to hug. However, he accepts your big hugs. His family has even termed the big hugs at their house, "Hudson Hugs." You look up to your sister so much but you also don't love that she is older than you. It is often that we hear you say, "no, sissy. You do it this way!" However, when it comes to bedtime you quickly make your way into her room and have no desire to sleep in yours. We sure hope this continues because we love the bond it is helping you form. You are adventureous and brave, willing to try just about anything. Except food. You are super picky and we have trouble getting you to try anything new. You have gotten a love for sports and have done a complete 180 in that matter. In fact, we attribute much of that to karate. It has given you so much confidence and discipline. And it has definitely increased your flexibility and strength. Your Karate master comments often at how well you are doing. You are a rule follower at school and you love to just take it all in. The second you get in the car you want to tell me every detail about you day and I love listening to it. I just know there are so many more qualities that make you up but I could never name them all.  Just know that we love our son more than we could have ever imagined. You completed our family and we thank God for you daily.