It's summer time! Hudson is not really a little baby any more. :-) He is about 6 months and is growing up healthy, strong, and cute! He weighs over 20 pounds and is a chore to carry around. Thankfully, parts of his developing skills include the ability to sit by himself and play for more extended periods, and to play games that don't require being 'up' all the time. He's a very engaging little boy, and loves to explore and play. He loves to be outside, and sometimes will cry to be picked up, taken outside, and set down in the grass.

We went to the US Open of Surfing with Andre, Kristen, Ezra, and Zeke. This is Hudson hanging out with Zeke in the sand.

Hmmm. Should I eat the sand? Of course!

Andre, Ezra, Greg, Hudson playing in the surf

The Gold Line metro opened to go from Pasadena to downtown L.A. This is Hudson and Greg with Annemarie and Goldyn taking an inaugural trip.

Hudson has a shrimp boat he can ride in Eric and Beth's pool. He loves to go swimming!

With Daddy in Eric and Beth's pool.

In August, we took a trip to San Simeon. Hudson was in charge of driving up the coast. :-)

Taking in the Hearst castle with Kristen and Zeke.

At Hearst castle

Baby mountaineer!

Back at home, playing in the living room.

Happy, happy bath!

Playing with donut bear

Hudson has a new little look he can give now. He cranes his neck out and furrows his brow and looks up quizzically. All parties are in agreement it is one of the cutest things they've seen! :-)

Now I've got a mountaineering hat, too!

Hudson playing with his hands