7 months

Ethan is 7 months old. This month was full of changes for Ethan. He is a baby on the move. After crawling around the living room for a couple weeks, he ventured out and discovered the rest of the house. He also started pulling himself up on the couch and anything else he can find. Ethan is enjoying eating more foods. Unfortunately we also had colds and croup but are on the mend.

Weight: 20lbs 14 ounces
Height: about 28 inches
Clothes: He wears mostly 6-9 months and 9 month clothes
Diapers: size 3 diapers but mostly cloth during the day
Naps: We aim for 2 naps, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
Night sleep. Ethan goes to bed between 8:30 and 9 and wakes up between 6:45 and 7:45. He wakes up sometimes in the middle of the night.
Nursing: He nurses 4 times a day: around 7:30 am, 12 pm, 4 pm and 7:30 pm. He is getting faster mostly because he is a little distracted and wants to play.
Eating: we introduced solids and Ethan is a fan most of the time. He hated rice cereal but has enjoyed most other foods. He loves banana, apple and avocado the most. He also eats (tolerates): pear, sweet potato, squash and carrots. I have mango in the freezer to try soon.

Crawling in full force

Dinner. I think it was avocado and sweet potato

And lego as a garnish!

Post dinner musical fun. 

You know it was a good meal when you are wearing most of it!

Best place to play...under the exersaucer

Helping daddy organize his tackle box

If it tastes good...its good!

Chris's Birthday

Chris's birthday is on January 14th and he came to me in December with an idea for something he wanted to do: an Olympic weightlifting class. I said sure and he signed up as my gift to him. About six months after we got married in 2009, Chris got stung by the workout bug and he has been hardcore since then. He really takes care of himself and watches what he eats and works out (hard) every morning. Since mid-July he has been getting up around 6 am to workout before work so he can hang out with Ethan and I in the evening. I am so proud of him for the time and energy he has put into this.

For his birthday we decided to go out for dinner and have a family date at McAlisters and then Ethan helped Chris unwrap his presents.

Chris, I love you so much. You are the best husband and daddy in the world. Excited for the next year and getting to spend it with you!

Chris and Ethan unwrapping (or eating the paper) 

Christmas 2: with the Johnsons

We enjoyed celebrating Christmas #2 with the Johnsons the second weekend in January. Everyone was healthy and we were able to enjoy some family time with them. Family is such a blessing!

Uncle Ben and Aunt Rebecca

Hanging out with grandma and the hot pad (what was the hot pad doing there???)

Getting some help from Ben to unwrap his present

Enjoying his table just like Liza's.

Ben showing of the men shirts

Johnson's Bait & Tackle....ready to go fishing?

pulling himself up on the table!

Love this sweet boy!