It's hard to believe, but in the blink of an eye we went from a small family of adults, to a family with a toddler and a 1-year-old!
That's right, Finn turned one and had a blow out party (not diaper) to celebrate the occasion.
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| Hudson INSISTED that we get there the night before so he could get some QT with Grammy and Papa |
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| One of our favorite games involves showing the person that is holding Hudson where their eyes, ears, nose, and teeth are. Of course that means his fingers MUST go inside your eyes, inside your ears, inside your nose, and inside your mouth |
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| watch out Grammy, you're next! |
The next morning, Finn and Hudson got up early to go swim some laps at the pool before Finn's party
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| CHEEEEEEESE |
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| Nothing goes better with morning swims than lots of Mommy kisses. |
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| A quick pre-swim cuddle is all Papa could ever ask for! |
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| Hudson visualizes his swimming before he begings... a common practice among true champions |
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| Just kidding! |
Hudson spent most of his time splashing and dunking and jumping in the water. Finn on the other hand was off in the deep end working on his strokes.
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| Babies to your starting blocks |
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| Hudson watches the other babies swimming trying to pick up some pointers. |
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| Finn takes a moment to give his grandparents a smile |
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| Meanwhile on the sidelines, Papa dries off a baby |
After the boys came back from swimming, the house had been transformed into a baseball fan's wildest dream! It was time to get ready for Finn's party!!!
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| Cakes too pretty to eat! |
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| THE OFFICIAL MLB SMASH CAKE! |
Outside, the men worked concessions. Popping popcorn, cooking hot dogs, and keeping the beverages cold!
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| Even the reclusive photo-shy Kopek smiled for the occasion! |
Inside, the Grandmothers passed by birthday back in forth
After some ball park food it was time to switch gears to CAKE TIME!!! Finn was not quite sure what to make of everything.
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| Hudson did not seem to get the sense of urgency as he slowly snacked away in the kitchen... |
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| Even though Finn was unable to blow the candle out on his own, he wanted to feel like he was a part of it, so he maintained cake contact at all times |
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| and we are not quite sure what to think about cake.... |
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| sometimes you need a little help your first time... |
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| Hudson offers tips and pointers from the peanut gallery |
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| Finn says, "you want me to do what???? put it in my mouth???" |
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| "Like this????" |
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| now we're getting the hang of it |
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| Caitlin moves the closest she has ever dared get to a baby eating cake for a cute family pic |
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| Finn adds his own special pose to this classic |
After cake came presents and cards and boxes.... Finn liked the latter two the best!
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| Hudson decided to help Finn unwrap the present from him |
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| Hudson wouldn't tell us what he wrote in his card to Finn, but whatever it was was absolutely SHOCKING to Finn |
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| In a day filled with firsts, Grammy introduces popcorn.... soon to be followed by coke zero |
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| I remember when I was this big, Hudson demonstrates |
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| Here Hudson is showing us his no armed hug from behind |
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| And now the infamous baby head hug/kiss |
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| Finn! Look out behind you! SURPRISE BALLOON ATTACK! |
Even though it was not Grammy's birthday, the boys gave her the best gift ever.... bath time with both babies!
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| Hudson the giant baby gets his personal escort to the tub |
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| okay guys... you wanted us here, now what |
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| okay, i touched him... we are playing... are you happy? |
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| Finn returns the favor |
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| Forget chicken fights... this is a shallow water naked cup wrestling match |
