Traditions...

Despite Daddy's dismay...Mommy began a new tradition...we now have a family Christening gown...that hopefully all of our little ones will wear...My mom has a photo of my grandfather in the olden days in a dress. I realized I liked the traditional look for an important church milestone...however, I am sure I will hear about this once Ethan grows up!

Auntie Tiffy lent Ethan a baby pin that was a namesake pin which my father received in 1951 after his great unlce and my grandfather wore it. The letter that was attached to the pin was from my dad's grandmother on the day of his birth explaining the tradition. Ethan Charles wore the pin with pride.

The Ceremony...

Ethan's Christening ceremony was beautiful...the service was held in the church we were married and Rev. Timmons tied in all the music and sermon wonderfully with the theme of baptism...The holy water that she used had a portion of the Jordan River water, the river in which Jesus was baptized. This was an extra special tie in with tradition! I think Ethan is going to love swimming...most of the baptisms we have viewed the babies end up screaming... however, Ethan loved the water running down him! In fact once all the excitement was over he decided to "rest his eyes" for a few moments. We are pleased to announce Ethan's Godparents...Auntie Tiffy, Aunt Lisa & Uncle Mark...we are honored to have you as Ethan's Godparents!!

The Celebration...

We had lunch at our house after the service...and yes I made the attempt to handmake the cake and frost it too...not quite as nice looking as a cake Trisha would make....but I'll keep practicing...Yikes...I guess we got so caught up in celebrating that we forgot to get photos with everyone...sorry Aunt Trisha & Uncle Jon...your just as important too!!

Look Mom...No Hands...

Ethan has found that it is sometimes really hard to use a pincer grasp...so he resorts to his 3rd arm...otherwise know as his mouth to get the job done!

Fur balls are not just for CATS...

Happy as a ladybug...Ethan loves playing with his animals that "talk back"...this ladbug chatters when you squeeze her tummy...Ethan also likes to CHEW on them...hence why he coughed up his first FUR BALL today!! I guess we will limit the chewing from now on!

Learning other Religions...

Ethan celebrated his first Seder dinner with Leepa...he had his own Haggadah to follow along with...found the affikomen...and prepared prior with reading his books regarding the celebration... It is great that Ethan has the opportunity to partake in such experiences... He also got to sit at the table like a big boy in a high chair!

Let's Explore...

Ethan is busily exploring his environment now...and becoming quite the little man...not so much a baby anymore...he is much more expressive in his likes and dislikes... His fine motor control and coordination have drastically improved over this last month.

"I'm soo hungry..."

"...I could eat my arm off." is a coined Mommy saying...It looks like Ethan inherited my traits as he too is soo hungry he could eat MY arm off!!

Shorts Weather...

The weather was gorgous...Ethan sported his first shorts outfit today...he just loved not being restricted by soo much clothing...plus he was able to chill out on the deck and check out Daddy's handywork; for a whole minute before he got bored. Relaxation is not a word in Ethan's understanding...he constantly must be on the move...which usually involves the person holding him walking around so he can explore! Can we say a chip off the old block...Daddy!!

Bring on the Food...

Ethan had his first taste of rice cereal today...he took it just like he takes his bottle...like a ravenous beast! We are learning that the eating process just turned quite messy! Especially because Ethan wants to help by pulling himself to sittting and trying to grab for the spoon!

Long & Lean...

...not only is it a style of GAP jeans but it describes our little man too...















Ethan had his 4 mo. office visit today...he is standing tall at 26 1/4 inches---yes that is the 90th percentile...and it explains why none of his footed 3-6 month clothes fit!! He is weighing in at 15.4 oz--hitting the 50-75th percentile...and head circumference at the 50th percentile--which I definitely would have thought it to be bigger since NONE of his hats fit the proper age range!! (he is wearing 6-12 month hats at this point!!) Ethan was a trooper with his immunizations 4 shots and one oral...yikes!!
We have been given the green light to start solid foods since he is quite the eater with the liquids! Stay tuned for the updates!!

4 Months & Growing...

Ethan turns 4 months old today...boy is the time flying! He continues to amaze us as he discovers that he is able to do new things...

Celebrating Dr.Seuss...

A wee bit belated for the anniversary of Dr.Seuss's b-day...but a celebration none the less...Ethan loves his books...and thanks to Gramzie Ladybug he has a few of the characters as well to help keep him company during the readings...

SkippyJon Ethan...

If you are familiar with the childrens books "SkippyJonJones" who is a Siamese Cat that thinks he is a Chihuahua...we have our own little SkippyJon...a boy named Ethan that thinks he is a billy goat...he will chew anything...bibs, burpclothes, & clothing (whether it be his own or mom's or dad's)...so much for having toys...all we needed were "flannel cookies" as grandmom calls them! Ethan has been busily teething for the past month...no teeth surfacing just yet though.