Photos

Check out the newest photos of the little guy. There is a slideshow button at the bottom.
http://taprootphotography.net/gallery/splash.php?gallery_id=6

Bike Riding

It has been so hot down here and the nats are terrible. Nate is getting stir crazy inside all day so I had to come up with a way for us to spend some time outside and not pass out from the heat. Nate and I are now spending our afternoons on the bike!

Hudson Family Photos - Taproot Photography from Taproot Photography on Vimeo.

Choo Choo

Having fun on the fire truck!!!

Please pray for Ellen McCranie. She is a precious little girl that received a heart transplant and she needs our prayers. Pray that her body will continue to heal and accept the new heart!

March of Dimes

Thank you to everyone who helped contribute to the March of Dimes. Nate raised $990, the most of any individual walker. He got his first medal. We had a great time and were joined by some amazing friends. You can check out photos at www.natehudson.shutterfly.com.
Thank you again!

A Year

Well it has been a year. Scott and I made it through all the firsts this year. Firsts brought about many feelings for us. Memories of our excitement when we first found out we were expecting, getting the nursery ready, bedrest, birthday, holidays, and even the seasons. Nate was born on Good Friday. I can remember when they told me we were going to deliver Nate early, that we would go into surgery as soon as possible, and the fear on my doctor's face. When I went in for my last xray before surgery I remembered that Scott's grandfather passed away on Good Friday a few years before. I thought that was a sign from God that Scott's granddaddy would watch over all of us and get us through the day. What was amazing was as soon as I came out of the xray I told Scott right away and he had been thinking the same thing at the same time. I believe that God saved us both that day. He had plans for us and he wasn't ready for us to be with Scott's granddaddy just yet. I didn't know what those plans were but I am starting to get an idea.

Our family has faced so many obstacles this year. We are all stronger for it though. Nate has already inspired so many people and influenced their lives. He has reminded people that a healthy baby is an everyday miracle. Nate reminds people to love what is important in their lives, to face challenges head on and not give up the fight. Nate taught me that it is all in God's hands and that prayers work. His smile warms the room instantly and when you look into his eyes your heart is warmed because there isn't any scars of the pain he once endured. He doesn't care that he can't hear everything around him or that he is slower to crawl or walk than other kids his age. He lives to make us smile and I hope to do the same for him.

So as we look back on our first Easter since Nate was born I remember how much God has given to us and thank him for it everyday. I pray that this year will be easier on our hearts, but we will understand that it is all God's plan. Last year on Easter morning, Scott gave me two sapphire rings before he left me to go be with Nate. This year I was so happy to sit at Easter service with my husband at my side, my rings on my finger, and my son on my lap.

updated pictures

I put some of Nate's pictures from his birthday on a new shutterfly site. Check it out at www.natehudson.shutterfly.com

I hope you enjoy!

Nate had an amazing 1st birthday. Nate was born on Good Friday and what better day to baptise him, but on his first birthday. It was such a great day and Nate had a blast. He even ate birthday cake, which has so many levels of excitement to it, since he doesn't really like to eat.

March of Dimes

Nate, Scott, and I are participating in the March of Dimes next month in Valdosta. For those of you that do not know, the March of Dimes benefits research for premature babies. Check out this link to see a cute e-card of Nate! http://ecards.marchforbabies.org/MA5V9T

New pics

Nate got his 1 yr pictures last week. Go to www.carrieviohl.com and scroll down and you will see Nate. you can click on any of the pictures and it will take you to a screen where you enter your email and name and then you can view all of his pictures. Hope you enjoy.

Puppy!

PUPPIES!! We are getting a new puppy in a few weeks. We can't wait. Puppies and babies....we will never sleep again.

Happy New Year

We had a great Christmas and a happy New Year. I think we were all in bed by ten. As you can see Nate had a wonderful holiday and a ton of fun!!!

I have to start back full time in February and we are looking for someone to come to the house to help take care of Nate. If you know of anyone you think might want to help us with this precious little one shoot me an email. juliaeg02@aol.com. Thanks so much!