i left my heart. in hudson-sisco...

This was a momentous week!  Hudson Jude Hedger made his inaugural visit to "The Friendly City"!  Sweet husband and I so enjoyed having our daughter, Bethany, and Hudson with us for an overnight visit.  Peter, our son-in-law was out of town on business...and we missed him.

Bethany and Hudson arrived at my office around lunchtime on Wednesday.  Martha, a co-worker, slobbered all over Hudson (totally understandable...he just has that effect on you).  Rob, my boss, admired Hudson from afar (it's okay...I'd worry if Rob slobbered).  Hudson was quite content through it all.  He just nestled into the shoulder of whoever was holding him.  Yep.  He's a little heart-stealer.

That evening, we enjoyed having dinner with Bethany and gazing at Hudson as he lay in his Moses basket.  We cherish these times to gather around the table and enjoy a meal...but, even more so, we enjoy each other. 

I'm so encouraged by how the Lord has grown Bethany in the past couple of years.  He has softened her heart toward Peter...which is reflected in her trust and submission to his leadership.  He is cultivating humility in her...which is reflected in her eagerness to confess sin, seek forgiveness and receive correction and counsel.  Fruit of the Spirit is evident in her life as God has tilled the soil of her heart and watered it with his Word.  I see love of God which spreads to family, friends, and church; joy in her difficult circumstances in caring for Hudson as Peter travels each week; the buds of peace as she fights to rest in God's sovereignty; gentleness in her words to others...I've seen the transforming power of the gospel in Bethany...and it's a beautiful thing!!

After dinner I got out some baby pictures of Bethany to see how they compared to Hudson.  What do you think?  Hudson at five days old is on the left.  Bethany at five days old is on the right.

  
And, speaking about Hudson...well...he's. just. fabulous!  Here are some pics of his visit to our sleepy little town.

    This is what Hudson did while we were eating.

I didn't serve his kind of fare.
    
    

Isn't that the most kissable mouth you've ever seen?!?

Who cares about food when this is on the table?!?

After dinner Hudson spent some time chatting with his grand-daddy (we still don't know what Sweet Husband is going to be called...any ideas?).

I think he felt confident that he got his point across.

He knew we were putty in his hands!

I loved his traveling ensemble today.

Hmmm...

...'nough photos for today!