Happy Birthday to our nephew AND niece!

Happy 3rd birthday Hudson!  Technically it isn't August 21st yet here in America, but it is in Thailand right now.  I can't believe he's already three years old!

Also, happy birthday to our newest niece....Kathryn Marie Taylor!  That's right....Hudson and his new sister have the same birthday!  Pamela had her at about 12:40 am on the 21st in Thailand!!  (That would be this afternoon on the 20th here.)  Congratulations David and Pamela!!  We are so excited and can't wait to meet her!

5 1/2 Weeks Old

Our sweet little boy is almost 6 weeks old.  Time is flying!  A lot has changed since the last post.  Joshua is getting so big.  It seems like he's getting longer, but I think it's just that he isn't scrunched up in the fetal position anymore.  He is also getting some chub on him.  That could be because he wants to eat so much!  He has started smiling some.  It's awesome!  I just love it when his whole face lights up when he smiles!  It melts my heart.  He definitely still rules our household.  The world seems to revolve around him.  He determines our schedule and what we do each day.  I still haven't learned how to keep up with every day chores and cleaning the house having him around, but we don't mind that for now.  I guess when the house gets too bad we'll have to do something about it.  He has been staying awake a lot more during the day, and he loves to play on his play mat.  I have ventured out several times with him by myself.  It's been really nice to get out of the house.  Joshua hasn't met some of his great-grandparents or his aunt Tabitha's family, so this weekend we are going away over night for the first time to see them.  It should be an adventure!  That's all I have time for right now.  We will try and update the flickr page with some new pictures soon!

Three Weeks Old

Joshua will be 3 weeks old tomorrow! Time is flying by, and he is growing up so much already. We spend most of our days and nights eating a lot and sleeping a little. He is a good and very sweet baby. We really enjoy having him around! He has had lots of visitors since we've been home and is loved by so many people.

At his 2 week appointment on Monday he was already up to 7 lbs. 6 oz. and measured 20 1/2 in. long. He's in the 15th percentile for weight and the 40th percentile for height. He's learning to hold his head up some and staying awake more each day. Be sure to check our flickr page often for up-to-date pictures.....that will probably be updated more than the blog. It's time to eat again so this sleepy mommy must go for now.