Goofball Ethan Videos

Here are some recent videos of Ethan. The first is of him laughing. He has this ticklish spot on his knee and he usually laughs when you get it just right...I think his laughter is just about the best thing ever. ;o) 

The next video is Ethan in his early Christmas Present. We found this jumperoo on Craigs List and we were able to get it for pretty cheap. So, James picked it up yesterday. Ethan already has a hang of it! He also has been squealing a lot lately (as you will hear a little in the video). I couldn't figure out how to rotate the video - so you will have to "rotate" your head, instead. ;o) 

We hope you all have a wonderful Christmas!

Ethan's Baby Dedication

I had always meant to post the pictures of Ethan's Baby Dedication and never got around to it. We had his dedication at the end of November. We were very happy to share this experience with all of my family, James' Mom, Sister (Traci) and Trent and Joel. Luckily Ethan was cooperative that day! :) He got dedicated and then went into the nursery for his Sunday Nap in their swing. 

God has blessed the union

Of a James and I

With this beautiful little baby

Bringing joy into their lives

For Ethan is a  blessing

Sent from God above

A precious gift heaven sent

An expression of God’s love

On the foundation of this love

May Ethan truly grow

Discovering the truths of God

And to one day come to know

That Jesus Christ is Lord of all

And He has an awesome plan

A destiny only he can fulfil

As he takes Him by the hand

And walk with Him every day

With God’s vision for his life

And godly passion to fulfil

The commission of Jesus Christ

Ethan is 5 months on this snow day!

We can't believe that Ethan is five months already! He is so much fun...and we are really looking forward to our first Christmas with him. He is getting used to daycare and seems to like his time there. The only problem is that he is having a hard time sleeping there - so he comes home exhausted. That...and...he has had a cold pretty much since he started. I feel so bad for him when I hear him cough and how congested he is. We are hoping this clears up for the holidays. Our doctors says that he will either get these cold now, or in Kindergarten - so I guess it is inevitable. 

Ethan is a pretty happy baby these days. He loves to jabber at himself in the mirror, and his friends at "school" (I prefer to call it school rather than daycare). =) He enjoys playing in the exersaucer at home and the jumperoo at school. We think we are going to cave in and get him a jumperoo for Christmas - they look like a lot of fun - and good exercise for our big guy! He seems to be teething, but who knows. He is drooling a ton and constantly has everything in his mouth. The teachers at school say they feel some teeth moving around in there - but who knows how long it will take before they cut. 

Today we have a ton of snow - so I got a snow day! It is perfect timing. I am enjoying my day at home and looking forward to having the next two weeks off with Ethan. I have a feeling it is going to be tough to go back all over again. 

Here are his five month pics (taken today) and some other recent ones..

My little "Mr." - Prof Pics