hudson true {five years old}

 Hudson True is five years old! 

Or in other words, as someone said at his party...a whole entire handful. :)

He's full of life and spunk and passionate about whatever it is he is doing...or would like to be doing, or is upset about, or you know...just a lot of energy about all things in that little body of his.

So basically, he's smart and fun and also as ornery as they come.

He's stuck in the middle just a little in that the "big kids" often get privileges he isn't ready for, but Ezra and Olive are sometimes not big enough to play his games, so life can sometimes feel hard for him, but I stick to the theory that the marvelous middle is the best place to be (his mama is a middle child too). We can't wait to see what plans God has for you, Hudson True...even though you have already told me that unless you can live with your cousin Hazel when you grow up, you will stay living with Daddy and I FOREVER! ;)

Hudson chose haystacks  and fruit for the menu and opted for oreos and "number 5" cookies with ice cream (and SPrinkles!) instead of cake for dessert...which was simple enough but ended up being kind of a lot of last minute preparation (partly because of my own procrastination, which probably wasn't my best party plan, but it all worked out, and Tessa assisted with the guacamole making).:)

It is always special to have both sides of our family come and celebrate and as usual, there was plenty of help in opening gifts & cousin assistance in playing with the new gifts. :)

 The number five balloon provided decoration as well as plenty of photo opportunities and was well worth the $4.99 amazon purchase. :) Other after supper entertainment included trying on Uncle Jackson's work gear and some fun games of Hide & Seek and Whiffle Ball in the backyard. 

 Happy Birthday, Hudson True!