We took the family out to the boy's "spot" on Hudson's birthday. We did not have to shovel through the snow like we did for James' birthday in January. We have a picture of our family on Baby James' first birthday with Sydney as a newborn. I was hoping we would have another newborn for Hudson's first birthday. We are so blessed to have Greyson with us!
We spent the afternoon in Holland at Kinderplaatz with some of my sisters and their families (some almost families...) and then went to my parents house for Sweet and Sour Chicken dinner. We had a good day - so much better than a year ago. I am glad Greyson looks like his brothers - it gives me a better idea of what they would have looked like if they would have been born just a little later. Raleigh and Sydney had a great Baby Hudson Day as well. Nothing better than cousins, face painting, and blow up carnival games...oh, cotton candy too...they were so disappointed that we didn't get to go to Tulip Time last year - I think they are making up for 2 years!
Raleigh FINALLY learned how to ride her two-wheeler today! It only took a little convincing and threatening that I would take Sydney's training wheels off and teach her to ride first that Raleigh decided to really try. It took about 5 minutes and she was doing circles around the parking lot. She is so proud of herself. 
James and I are FINALLY getting back to normal after both being sick this weekend. I don't remember the last time both of us were sick. James took the girls to Tunnel Park for my family's get-together so I could stay home on the couch and he returned with Greyson, no girls, and a trip right to bed. He is on the couch today watching movies but feeling much better. We got the girls back today - they seem to be doing well - hopefully no sickness for them!
