Hodges Update...Finally!

It's been a crazy few months and we are finally getting around to posting a few pictures. Our lives have changed since Matthew joined our little family. He's growing up fast as you'll see by the pictures below. We love having his sweet presence in our family.

Samantha and Daddy go sleddding with cousins.


It is evident that these two have a connection, they love each other a lot.

Our sleepy little man

Matthew is wearing James's baby pj's!

Tubby Time!

I love this picture of Matthew's sweet face.

These clothes were also James's. Cozy and cute!

If baby's could talk Matthew would say I love you sis!

Mattthew is laying on the quilt I made him. I think he likes it!

Making Valentine's Day cookies with Sammy

Samantha is a great big sister. She loves to entertain Matthew.

When Matthew cries, Sammy always tries to find ways to cheer him up.

Matthew has Diana's cheeks, nose, lips and ears. We think he'll have James' blonde hair.

Super-Matthew!

Matthew also has his mother's eye color.

Matthew Kennedy Hodges

Matthew Kennedy Hodges

Born: January 3rd, 2008

Time: 12:34 A.M.

Weight: 6 lbs, 13 oz

Height: 19 inches

Here are the pictures of baby Matthew. We are so excited to have him with us. Sorry for the delay in getting these posted. Things have been kind of crazy with the move and the new baby all at the same time:-)

A word from Matthew:

Hello world! My name is Matthew Hodges. I'm about 10 days old now and my parents are finally putting me on the family blog. The blog was previously dominated by photos of my sister, Samantha, but my agent and I have been able to negociate space on the blog moving forward. I look forward to meeting you all in person soon!

Getting ready to go home!

Sammy was soooo excited to have a buddy in the back seat with her!

Playing with his first toy.

It is amazing how much he looks like a boy version of Samantha. We think he'll probably be another good mixture of Diana and I (with Diana's nose, bottom lip and cheaks of course!)

Pirate Party

Sorry it took me so long to post we have been busy buying a HOME and packing etc. Pictures will be posted soon! I have the worst cold and I am really uncomfortable sleeping at night etc. Sorry I don't mean to complain I have much to be grateful for like my sweet hubby, my little lady and little man on the way!

Captain Sam and her crew!

Samantha's 4th Birthday party was so much fun! I just don't think I will combine cousins and friends next time! Too many kids!

James' amazing treasure hunt ended with the digging up the pinata treasure chest from the ground then everyone got a good swing. Sammy was really intense!

One of Samantha's new things is winking!

We can not believe she is 4 years old! Our little pirate!
Paging Dr. Hodges.

Samantha took a sibling class at the hospital so she can be ready when her little brother arrives. It was a lot of fun. At the end of class she raised her hand and asked "how does the baby come out?" The teacher said "your mommy will give a big push and the baby will come out!"

Practicing how to hold a baby with dolls.

The next day Samantha and I got to watch little Sienna. It was good for both of us to know what it will be like when the baby comes I only hope he will be a good as she was!

Fall Favorites

I was driving down a street where all the leaves were still green, when this amazing tree caught my eye. I stopped and took several pictures. Fall is magical!

Samantha and James made huge piles of leaves on a beautiful Saturday afternoon!

Fearless!

My Daddy is soooo much fun!


Samantha started creative dance in September and is really enjoying it!

Here's a shot of my tummy! He will be here before we know it!

ETA January 14th!

One of my best friends Lorlie had her first baby on October 12th!

Sienna Lee weighed 7lbs 2oz

19 inches long

She is so beautiful!

Sammy was excited and nervous to hold little Sienna!

We made a trip to the pumpkin patch!

Cousin Carson and Sammy after trick-or-treating.

They are such good pals!

Ben and Sammy at the ward Halloween party!

Playing in the leaves on Halloween in the beautiful sunshine!

What is James wearing!?! You might be thinking or saying out loud. He is a giant 8 ball! He had to be one of the toys from Toy Story for work and we were crazy and choose to make him this costume! We hope you all had a Happy Halloween!