Family visit fun

Last week Margaret & Caroline came for a visit. We had the best time playing and playing!!! Caroline became Audrey's biggest fan and they played so well together. The girls went ice skating, sledding, played in the snow making a snowman & snow angels and were just the best of pals all week long. It was so much fun to watch them together. And Margaret got lots of snuggle time with Ethan.

Sledding Pals

Frosty

Ethan snuggling with Caroline

Ice skating fun

Snuggling with Aunt Mags

Hanging out

Ethan absolutely loves his bouncy seat, he is following the footsteps of his big sister. He also responds to Audrey's voice with delight, most days and is able to sleep through her play dates of screeching and laughter. :) Audrye loves to hold Ethan and help read books to him. His current favorite is "Bear on a Bike", this was one of Audrey's favorites as well.

My super cool warm up suit from Laura, Thanks!!!

Today Audrey had a winter concert with her pre-K class at a local nursing home that was so cute. The kids all did a great job singing about 20 songs/nursery rhymes. I am always impressed on how much she has learned at school. Ethan was so impressed too that he slept through most if it.

Growing by leaps and bounds

Ethan is growing and changing daily. It is so amazing to watch his little personality blossom. Of course he still sleeps a ton and loves to eat. He responds to Audrey's voice and looks in her direction when she sings to him. So far Ethan is very laid back. However I have learned that he does not like to sleep when we run errands/go out and about. He wants to see the world and just looks around at everything. And then he crashes for the remainder of the day once we are home.
Today he spent time on his playmat and even discovered himself in the mirror. It was funny to watch him twist his head back and around and just stare at the mirror.

Video: At three weeks Ethan is not very active but here's a short video clip. Enjoy.

Big Sister

Audrey is loving her new title as big sister and loves to introduce Ethan to all of her friends. Of course she is very excited to show him off for a minute or two and then off to the playroom! She has taken a keen interest in helping as much as possible too. She practices often with her doll, baby Allie. Audrey is a great swaddler and comforter to her doll. It is fun to watch her take care of Allie and even put her in the swing with a blanket and pacifier.


School for big sister Audrey is still going great. She loves to play with her friends, sing songs and loves project time. She has been great about her recollections of the day's events at school and is more than happy to share then over lunch/dinner. We have been so impressed with the number of songs she is learning and can remember just after singing them once. Her drawings are much more creative as is her imaginative play with her dolls, friends and us.


Audrey also LOVED watching the Super Bowl. We had a picnic in the den and she could not wait for the 3D commercials. But best of all she had us pause the game whenever she needed to go to the kitchen for anything, she did not want to miss anything. She is her daddy's girl when it comes to watching football.

Looking at my new world

Time in my swing

Ethan is finally staying awake for longer periods of time each day. Today was his first venture in his swing and he loved it and just looked around. I think he spent more time in it today than Audrey did her entire life. We are so blessed that he is laid back and just goes with the flow of things, well...until the hunger bug hits and then he wants food right away!

Our family

We have all settled into our new routine and cannot imagine life without Ethan. Audrey is such a wonderful big sister and loves to give Ethan kisses on his head, help with his feedings, and sing songs to him while he sleeps and when he cries. He is such a peaceful baby and LOVES his sleep. In fact most hours of the day you will find Ethan sleeping, sleeping, sleeping and of course eating too.

It's a BOY!!

The bouncy seat has quickly become one of Ethan's favorite resting spots.

First trip to the doctor's office all snug and warm.

Sporting his train pj's, Grandpa will be so proud!

Heeerrreeeee's Ethan

I am pleased to announce the arrival of the newest member of our family.  Ethan arrived today weighing in at 7lbs 15oz and stretching 19 3/4 inches.  Ethan is currently being nicknamed "grumpy old man" as he is constantly scrunching his face (thereby making lots of face wrinkles) and making grunting noises.  Despite his grumpiness (not really grumpy - just looks that way sometimes), he and Mom are doing well.