Carter's Birthday Party

Ethan went to his first big-boy birthday party on Saturday....it was for Carter Pirrera's fourth bday. Ethan was by far the youngest guest but he enjoyed playing in the arcade with Daddy.

Crazy Hair Day

Our Little Shrimp!

Ethan is taking his first swimming lessons at the YMCA on Saturday mornings. It is the "shrimp" class and he is the youngest little shrimp in the class! His first class was this last Saturday and he did a great job!!

This is Ethan right before we left the house....getting rested up for his big debut.


Ethan's first lesson was the correct way to enter the pool...I think he understood:-)


Ethan was very interested in the boy to his right.

Ethan kicking his feet.

Jumping In the Pool!!! (with Mommy's help, of course)

Happy Six Month Birthday!!!

Ethan was 6 months old today! We went to the Doctor for his six month well-baby visit and the Doctor said he looks great!!

Here are the stats:

Weight: 17.1 pounds
Height: 26 inches

Considering Ethan weighed 13.6 pounds at his 4 month visit, the Doctor laughed when I told him that he has really grown quite fond of solid foods. Hence, a weight gain of about 3 1/2 - 4 pounds in 2 months!! He is still in the 50th percentile for both weight and height though so he's right on track!

Here is Ethan's schedule at 6 months:

6:15 am: wake up and babble in crib for next 30-45 minutes until Mommy and Daddy come get me.

7:00 am: Eat my cereal. I love cereal. Cereal, cereal, cereal. Here it goes down, down into my belly.

7:05 am: Drink my 6 oz. bottle in Mommy and Daddy's bed. It only took me five minutes to eat my cereal. I love cereal.

8:00 am: Arrive at daycare. (Unless Mommy can't find something to wear or is having a bad hair day...which I have noticed has been happening a lot lately...then we don't get there until closer till 8:30 am).

11:00 am: Eat my veggies and drink my 6 oz. bottle. I have eaten carrots, sweet potatoes and peas so far. I made a funny face the first time I ate peas and everyone laughed at me. Like everything else, I now love peas.

3:00 pm: 7 oz. bottle....I love my big bottle!

5:15 pm: Either Mommy or Daddy picks me up at daycare...I am always happy to see them!

6:45 pm: Cereal and veggies.

7:00 pm: Bath time!! Daddy usually gives me a bath while Mommy gets my PJs ready.

7:15 pm: 6 oz. bottle.

8:00 pm: Bed time!! I love bed time, especially when I pretend like I am asleep until Mommy or Daddy lays me in my crib and then I smile real big and let them know I'm not quite ready! I love playing that game!!

Say Cheese!!

Ethan spotted his bottle and wants it NOW!

Happy Easter!

Ethan in his Easter outfit...isn't he handsome!




Ethan wore shoes for the first time today....he couldn't quite figure out what exactly was on his feet.

SOOOO Tired!

Ryan put Ethan in his Exersaucer while we got ready for Church this morning and when he went to get him he was resting his head...apparently he had exercised himself out!

The Easter Bunny Hits the Cour House!

Ethan was excited to get his first Ralph Lauren polo...

...and really excited to get his first pair of Polo khakis!

Our Little Card Shark

My parents and Ryan, Ethan and I went over to the Cour's tonight to play games and watch the NCAA tournament. Ethan thought Aunt Lexi needed some help with her hand...but we think he just wanted to eat the cards!

Getting Exercise!

We got Ethan an Exersaucer for Easter and gave it to him early....he LOVES it!

All set for a walk!

We took Ethan for a walk and it was a little sunny and a little windy, so we had to fix Ethan up with a hat that would protect him from both. I found this hat that my friend Jenny got him in Australia...it did the trick!

Ethan gets his First Pair of Swim Trunks!

Grandma and Grandpa Fathauer came to visit this weekend and brought Ethan an early Easter present....his first pair of swim trunks and sandals! He starts swim class in 2 weeks at the YMCA so he will be all set!!

Ethan Rolls Over!!!

Ethan rolled over for the first time about a week and a half ago, however, he only did it twice and then wouldn't do it again. Tonight, however, he had a breakthrough....he rolled over TEN times in a row!! He is a true stud muffin now!! See below for the play-by-play.

Getting ready for take off....

here I go....

shoulder down...

arm up...

leg up...

...and over...

YES!!!! I am a stud!