Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Memorial Day Weekend with my friend, Brooks
May 29, 2011
You're almost 2 months older than Brooks - you're 3 and he will turn 3 on June 8th.
You're almost 2 months older than Brooks - you're 3 and he will turn 3 on June 8th.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Swimming Class at Emler
April 19, 2011 - May 3, 2011
Hudson,
You took a wonderful class at Emler Swim School. You loved class and you loved your teacher, Mr. Reed (in pictures). Plus, you were an awesome swimmer! By the end of the semester, you were swimming for 10 seconds to the middle of the pool. Pretty amazing for 3! You have no fear. Actually, there was one day you were scared. It was about the 3rd class. You figured out quickly that there was a deep end, and you began to understand that you can't stand in the deep water and that you can go under. You kept saying, "I don't want to jump in the deep water." Your awareness of the depth of the water made you frightened. This was actually a good thing. Before this class, you would just jump in anywhere. However, you got over that fearful day and you would jump right in and swim.
The teachers are great at Emler. They basically throw you in and make you swim. They teach you to keep your eyes down in the water, which is really important when you are learning to swim and learning breathe control. It's kind of like golf - keep your eyes and your head down. You had the sweetest boys in your class - Hank, Will and Balthazar. You all got a long well. Balthazar's mom was Russian and she was sweet. There is a confidence builder pool next to the big pool. It is only 2 feet deep and you swam in it after every class. You loved it. We would go to the pet store next door after class. We would get two puppy dogs out of their cages and play with them in the socialization area. We had a our little routine.
You graduated from the Aqua Tots level and got a ribbon! You are a natural born swimmer, like your Mamma, and I knew you would be.
I love you my little fish! Mamma
Hudson,
You took a wonderful class at Emler Swim School. You loved class and you loved your teacher, Mr. Reed (in pictures). Plus, you were an awesome swimmer! By the end of the semester, you were swimming for 10 seconds to the middle of the pool. Pretty amazing for 3! You have no fear. Actually, there was one day you were scared. It was about the 3rd class. You figured out quickly that there was a deep end, and you began to understand that you can't stand in the deep water and that you can go under. You kept saying, "I don't want to jump in the deep water." Your awareness of the depth of the water made you frightened. This was actually a good thing. Before this class, you would just jump in anywhere. However, you got over that fearful day and you would jump right in and swim.
The teachers are great at Emler. They basically throw you in and make you swim. They teach you to keep your eyes down in the water, which is really important when you are learning to swim and learning breathe control. It's kind of like golf - keep your eyes and your head down. You had the sweetest boys in your class - Hank, Will and Balthazar. You all got a long well. Balthazar's mom was Russian and she was sweet. There is a confidence builder pool next to the big pool. It is only 2 feet deep and you swam in it after every class. You loved it. We would go to the pet store next door after class. We would get two puppy dogs out of their cages and play with them in the socialization area. We had a our little routine.
You graduated from the Aqua Tots level and got a ribbon! You are a natural born swimmer, like your Mamma, and I knew you would be.
I love you my little fish! Mamma
Fishing by the Waterfall
May 2011
Hudson,
Daddy got you a junior Zebco fishing pole. We all went down by the waterfall by Teddy Bear Park. You brought your tackle box, your pole and fish food. Daddy bought some bait and a sack of fish food for you. You didn't know the difference. You were precious. You were throwing the fish food in the water and you practiced your reeling. You did not want any help and would get very mad at Daddy when he tried to show you. Oh Hudson! You are the king of "I can do it by myself," and I hope you grow out of this. However, figured it out, which is amazing because it isn't easy to cast. Hudson, you seem to get everything quickly, and although mothers tend to brag about their children, I am telling you, you are good at everything you try. While we threw fish food and bread, Daddy was trying really hard to catch a fish. He wanted you to see one, we both did. He finally caught one and you thought it was so cool. You touched it and Daddy threw it back in.
We had so much fun! Highland Park has some neat areas to explore and we are fortunate for that.
We love you my little angler, Mamma & Daddy
Fast Forward: April 6, 2012 (below pics)
We still go to the waterfall and fish. Daddy got you this cool new fishing pole and you all went on this day. You are casting like a pro. It is amazing. You are not even 4. This takes a lot of hand eye coordination - which you REALL HAVE. Daddy was even saying that he knows some adults that cannot cast. Of course, you still do not want any help. That's you Hudson - Hudson "I don't want any help" Squires! You are a rock star! xoxo p.s. it takes great strength and courage to ask for help... xoxo
Hudson,
Daddy got you a junior Zebco fishing pole. We all went down by the waterfall by Teddy Bear Park. You brought your tackle box, your pole and fish food. Daddy bought some bait and a sack of fish food for you. You didn't know the difference. You were precious. You were throwing the fish food in the water and you practiced your reeling. You did not want any help and would get very mad at Daddy when he tried to show you. Oh Hudson! You are the king of "I can do it by myself," and I hope you grow out of this. However, figured it out, which is amazing because it isn't easy to cast. Hudson, you seem to get everything quickly, and although mothers tend to brag about their children, I am telling you, you are good at everything you try. While we threw fish food and bread, Daddy was trying really hard to catch a fish. He wanted you to see one, we both did. He finally caught one and you thought it was so cool. You touched it and Daddy threw it back in.
We had so much fun! Highland Park has some neat areas to explore and we are fortunate for that.
We love you my little angler, Mamma & Daddy
Fast Forward: April 6, 2012 (below pics)
We still go to the waterfall and fish. Daddy got you this cool new fishing pole and you all went on this day. You are casting like a pro. It is amazing. You are not even 4. This takes a lot of hand eye coordination - which you REALL HAVE. Daddy was even saying that he knows some adults that cannot cast. Of course, you still do not want any help. That's you Hudson - Hudson "I don't want any help" Squires! You are a rock star! xoxo p.s. it takes great strength and courage to ask for help... xoxo
Fair Park & The Aquarium
May 27, 2011
Hudson,
Today, we had a lot of fun at the Fair Park. We go to the Fair park often - we always have a good time exploring. Today, the paddle boats were open. They seem to always be closed when we are there. We rented a paddle boat. You thought it was cool, but after about 15 minutes, you were ready to dock. I think there is only so much you could do on a paddle boat in a tiny body of water, but we had fun none the less. We played pirates and hunted for shark and looked for bad pirates. You were the captain of the ship, of course.
After this, we went to the Aquarium. It is a mini Aquarium that just opened and it is so neat. Right when you walk in, there is an open tank. You get to put your hands in and you can pick up the sea creatures. You didn't want to pick up the horseshoe crab, but you touched it. You also got to feed the stingrays. It was super cool. You put a little piece of shrimp in your hand and the a stingray came by and swooped it up. You weren't scared at all.
Ahhh, days with you are the best Hudson. THE BEST!
I love you amore, Mamma
Hudson,
Today, we had a lot of fun at the Fair Park. We go to the Fair park often - we always have a good time exploring. Today, the paddle boats were open. They seem to always be closed when we are there. We rented a paddle boat. You thought it was cool, but after about 15 minutes, you were ready to dock. I think there is only so much you could do on a paddle boat in a tiny body of water, but we had fun none the less. We played pirates and hunted for shark and looked for bad pirates. You were the captain of the ship, of course.
After this, we went to the Aquarium. It is a mini Aquarium that just opened and it is so neat. Right when you walk in, there is an open tank. You get to put your hands in and you can pick up the sea creatures. You didn't want to pick up the horseshoe crab, but you touched it. You also got to feed the stingrays. It was super cool. You put a little piece of shrimp in your hand and the a stingray came by and swooped it up. You weren't scared at all.
Ahhh, days with you are the best Hudson. THE BEST!
I love you amore, Mamma
Friday, May 27, 2011
A Look Back - Crested Butte Summer 2010
Hudson,
These pictures are from our Crested Butte trip last summer. You were 2 years and 3 months old. We went to see a live band and you had a blast. I remember the night well. You were precious! You stood and stared at the band for a long time. You danced and danced too. You loved it. You were so into music at the age of 2 - I mean obsessed! Very incredible for a baby of 2 years.
You also followed Jackson around everywhere. You had so much fun rolling around in the grass with him. You were both so sweet.
xo Mamma
These pictures are from our Crested Butte trip last summer. You were 2 years and 3 months old. We went to see a live band and you had a blast. I remember the night well. You were precious! You stood and stared at the band for a long time. You danced and danced too. You loved it. You were so into music at the age of 2 - I mean obsessed! Very incredible for a baby of 2 years.
You also followed Jackson around everywhere. You had so much fun rolling around in the grass with him. You were both so sweet.
xo Mamma
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