2013.....was a year of great surprises. We started it off celebrating Lulu's two year birthday then Gabe's bday on the 24th. After that, I was praying to God that I would deliver early! Hudson's pregnancy was kinda rough on me in so many ways, lol. As early as the middle of March I was already experiencing mild labor cramps at night, which was why I was in high hopes of early delivery. Each week that went by I got bigger and bigger and labor cramps were stronger and stronger and then finally a week before my due date I just knew it was time. Gabe and I got the surprise of our life....a baby boy! I am so glad I stuck to my guns and never gave in the multiple ultrasounds I had to find out what I was having. We look back and smile remembering how we still couldn't agree on a name hours after he was born. The best part is when Gabe was filling out the official hospital form for his birth certificate- he turned in it with the name crossed out two times! First it was Hudson Finn, then it was Hudson Hawk, then it stayed at Hudson Joshue. I really wanted our son to have Gabe's middle name. After Gabe gave it some deep thought he agreed =)
Another big surprise was when my sister called to tell me she was moving from Hawaii to good 'ol Texas. I was shocked, I asked her if she was pulling my leg.....then I proceeded to tell her I won't believe till I see it. Well, two weeks from that phone call my parents and Gabe drove two cars to the airport and filled their truck bed with luggage....lots of luggage. It's pretty nice to see each other whenever we can. We are 2.5 hours away, but in Texas that is considered close!
Many great things happened this year and as always I thank God for our blessings and keeping my little family safe and healthy. I look forward for 2014 and I believe we will have a better year.
The last two years we have spent New Years at my sister in law's house, but since my grandma flew in from California for the holidays we decided to stay and celebrate with her!
Fire work show right before our eyes.....
