The happenings of week 1

Just before our first attempt at dinner on the town at Outback . . .

I know my grandmas love me . . .

Hmmm . . . what to play with first?!?!

Bath number two was a success!  Hudson smiled the whole time:)

First trip to the park as a family.

Hudson looking good in his "Later Gator" outfit.  

Hudson is more than a handful.

Hudson enjoying his swing.

Taking a load off.

Hudson loves his Tigger shirt!

What a pair!

After a little calming down, Ginger was ready to relax with her new brother and Dad.

All buckled in and ready to roll.  

Time to go home!  Big sis is waiting with a smooch!

Trying to start him off on the right foot.  Go Cats!

Another thing to smile about...

I think I'm needing a haircut.

Hudson has his Dad's baby blues.

Mom, Dad, and all Grandparents celebrated the birth of our little guy.  

Hudson's first bath.  He didn't seem to be a huge fan...

Hudson taking a nap after this long process.

Dad couldn't be more proud!  

Now the fun really begins.  What an amazing day!

Hudson weighs in at 7 pounds and 3 ounces.  He is ounce for ounce the most precious little boy in the world!

A moment we'll never forget...  Mom finally gets to meet her baby boy!  Dad was standing by.

Play Ball! Hudson Douglas Smith Has Arrived!

Finally, we have our blog up and going for everybody to view.  Hudson was born on Saturday, September 13th at 11:17am.  He weighed in at 7 pounds and 3 ounces with very large hands and feet for his size.  Brock likes his chances...(MLB, NBA, NFL, PGA) who knows?  Words cannot describe this incredible experience and the excitement surrounding finally getting to meet our son.  We may be a bit partial, but Hudson is arguably the most handsome little fellow we've ever seen.  Attached are some pictures for you to decide for yourself.  :)

Week 1 has been been a week of adjustments in becoming Mom & Dad.  It has gone very well and things are starting to become more habitual every single day.  Feeding has been the biggest challenge so far, but even that is starting to click.  Hudson has been out of the house 3 times so far:  once to the doctor, once to Culver's to grab a quick meal, and once to Outback that wasn't so quick.  Let's just say that Mom and Dad didn't really get to eat together because Hudson decided he was hungry at the same time.  The steak must have smelt good to him too...  

We feel extremely blessed to have Hudson home and doing well.  Liz is feeling great and Hudson's follow up doctor visit went well too.  Ginger has done well so far adapting to little bro and is very protective & curious.  The Smith family is now up to 4 and growing...  Stay tuned.  It is our intention to post pictures and an update every week or two showing what "Hud the Stud" has been up to.