Meet Russell David Hudson!

This is Russell our future godson! He was born on July 19th, he was 19 inches long and 6lbs 1oz. Paul and Katie are doing great, just enjoying their new little man. Though he is small, Paul says that he has big feet and big hands -- the better to play basketball with! ha ha ha... you have to know Paul to understand... :)

Isn't he just the cutest!!!

15 weeks... that's right 2nd Trimester!!!

So, I missed blogging during my 14th week.... but have no fear... I am here!

This week baby's legs are straightening out... and baby is learning to kick and stretch them out. Though since baby is still very small (only about 4 1/2 inches right now) the movements are still too small to notice. Also, baby's ears are positioned on the sides of it's head... they used to be on baby's neck. Baby is also practicing sucking, breathing and swallowing motions... that is just so cool!

This week I seem to be fighting off some kind of nasty bug... not really sure if I just have really bad summer allergies, or if I actually have a cold... who knows. Other than that I am actually feeling pretty good. I have more energy and I feel like I am coming back from the dead! I am starting to show a bit more... I am actually NEEDING my maternity clothes. I have also been noticing some pretty strong flutters in there at night when I laying in bed -- it is sooooo cool and amazing!!

This last Sunday we got some baby furniture... thanks to Jo and Kevin (David's parents) we have a crib now! Also, David and I got a little dresser/changing table! They are both ivory and perfect. As soon as we got back from our shopping trip David (and I) started cleaning out the bedroom that will soon belong to baby. I was so impressed by Dave, he went to town on that room... the closet is virtually empty and all we have to do now is TRY to sell the big stuff. It was so cute... I think the reason David attacked that room so aggressively is because he feels like he can FINALLY do something for the baby. (he hasn't admitted this... so I am assuming.)

We are so excited because we have about 4 1/2 weeks until our big ultrasound!!! We'll know the sex (if baby cooperates) on August 22nd!!! I can't wait to know whether it's Magdalen Grace or Benjamin Dariel!!! No more calling baby 'it'. Yeah!!

Vegas Trip!

Back in April we all met up in Vegas to celebrate my brother's 21st birthday! David and I had never been to Vegas so it was definitely an experience!!! So FUN!!


This is my family in the lobby in Paris... soooooo beautiful!


We found a great piano and cigar bar in Paris. The guy on the piano knew EVERY song imaginable to man! He was so funny too. I think this was our favorite place because it was mellow and laid back.



This is out in front of Treasure Island where they used to to a pirate show that was family friendly.... but now they do the sirens of TI just because they had to sex it up of course.


Vegas was really fun and next time we go we really want to go with more time!! Next time we really want to be able to see shows like Phantom of the Opera, Cirque du Soleil, and to ride the roller coasters. Oh yeah and we also want to be rich when we go next time!!! With stores like Gucci, Prada, Yves Saint Laurent and many many more designers... it just makes you wish you could even just afford a key chain... hehehe.

13 weeks!

That's right! I am just about done with my first trimester!!! Time flies...

Baby Marshall is growing and is about the size of a plum... kinda crazy if you think about it. This week baby is developing his/her senses of smell and taste... and is learning his/her sucking reflex. Also, baby is forming fingerprints, cool huh? Pretty soon baby will be moving around so that I can feel the little guy/gal. (can't wait)


I am doing great, though I am definitely needing some energy right about now. I sometimes think baby is a boy with how much energy the little one is sucking out of me!!!!! I had my first OB appointment and we went over all of my blood work and everything is just great! Looks like baby and I are healthy! I started crocheting a blanket for our little one... it is nice to sit an crochet and pray for baby and all of our loved ones... it is definitely soothing.

David is getting more and more excited for baby and the coming months! He is working hard and helping me at home when I don't feel very good. He takes very good care of me and baby. David has also started teaching Missy (our dog) some new tricks... right now he is working on teaching her to crawl. It is so fun to watch!


I love you all!! Many blessings!

Ultrasound at 12 weeks!!!

I am 12 weeks and 2 days according to my ultrasound this morning! Meet Baby:


The sonographer was so great she was able to get some awesome pictures of our little one this one is a face profile shot:

This one is one of my favorites --though it's a bit hard to distinguish. It's a shot of baby's hand and it's in front of it's face. You can see the fingers and thumb pretty clearly! Baby did a little moving but was mostly laying perfectly still so that we could get some good pictures!

Another REALLY good profile shot! Isn't baby Marshall just adorable?

Another profile!

I got to take Jo (my mother in law) with me to the ultrasound, it was so awesome to be able to share that with her! The baby has a heart rate of 153 bpm and according to the sonographer baby Marshall is a good size baby! Yeah!

More updates to come soon!!!