I love to sit up...

This was Ethan's first time using the Bumbo chair and he loved it. Now he can gaze at the paintings behind our couch at a whole new angle (that's what he is looking at in this picture). He is still a bit small for the chair, so we put a pillow behind his head for support. He kept wiggling his toes around checking out the texture of the foam chair. We read a book while he was in the Bumbo yesterday. I thought he'd be more interested since he can see the pictures, but the ceiling fan caught his eye (books are no competition for the fan!).

1st Cooking Lesson...

Ethan experienced two "firsts" on Friday - he used his new high chair and got a cooking lesson! Daddy was busy doing homework and I needed to get some stuff done, so Ethan sat on the kitchen counter in his chair while I made fajitas. I talked him through every step and he watched and listened intently for almost an hour! He really likes sitting up and looking around at his surroundings. I have a feeling the bumbo and highchair are going to be getting a lot of use at our house.

Once upon a lime...

These pictures of Ethan and the limes will be a great memory in our scrapbook. For those that don't know the story, Ethan was the size of a lime when my Grandma passed away on December 23rd. She was so excited about the pregnancy and while in the hospital, patted my stomach and asked about the baby's size. Her obituary read, "She leaves behind 17 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and a 'lime'". Although Grandma didn't get to see him born, we know that she would've loved seeing him grow up! We miss her so much!!

Texas Longhorn PJs...

For all of you longhorn fans, here is Ethan in his TX pajamas from Uncle Marc and Aunt Kristeen. He was all cozy and happy after his bath. Coming up soon, a photo op with Aggie & Longhorn socks from Aunt Jackie...

Rolling over...

One morning a few days ago (Aug 26th), Ethan decided he wanted to take a roll! I laid him on his stomach on the couch to do some tummy time and he kicked and kicked his legs, until he propelled enough to push himself on his side. Then he kicked some more until he fell on his back. I thought it was a fluke, so I got Pat and we tried again - same thing, but the second time was more of a fluid roll. He looked a little surprised at himself when I snapped this picture and then started smiling real big, like he was proud of what he accomplished. Since the couch gives a little, he seems to be able to get a better grip with his feet. We've tried on the floor a few times since then, but he despises tummy time now and gets frustrated. Hopefully he will soon master the skill of rolling over!

Loving his daddy!

Ethan is definitely a daddy's boy! He smiles when Pat walks into the room and instantly calms down when he is holding him. I've loved watching my husband turn into a father, and a great one at that!!

Enjoying a warm bath...

Ethan loves bath time! We started giving him a bath every night, just so he could relax in the warm water. Here he is getting soaped up and putting on his PJs. He is all smiles afterwards and even loves to get his hair combed.