Ethan's Photo Shoot

We went this weekend to have Ethan's pictures taken. Check them out here

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Ethan is 4 months old!!

Ethan turned 4 months today. Boy has it gone fast. We were at the doctor last Friday and he weighs 19 lbs 8 oz and is 27 1/2 inches tall. He is still off the charts for height and weight, but I think we are getting closer.

We also are on a dairy free diet at our house. The doctor thinks he has a dairy sensitivity (getting that through me - he's not drinking cow's milk). We found this out because he has been having blood in his diapers. The thought is that he will out grow it by the time he is one. I sure hope so. We love ice cream in our house. It's more hard on me that it is him. He seems fine otherwise, but I can't eat any dairy, which is hard to determine when you eat out. For example, I found a website that has info on fast food restaurants and lots of french fries are items not to eat. Can you believe it? I can't eat french fries, ice cream or pizza. What else is there?

He's obviously doing well though, growing like a weed. He's not rolling over yet, but has made a few attempts at it. He has a new trick that I will post a video of shortly.

Our Weekend

Being back at work is a little sad, but I think it makes me much more appreciative of the time I have with Ethan. We had a funfilled weekend.

We did some tummy time... making good progress...thanks to Grandma Fuersich.

We got out the highchair - we are getting used to it before the real food comes - and he can watch us make dinner.

And of course he enjoyed his favorite nightly activity.

New Pictures

Dave and Ethan hanging out.


Look how big my little boy is getting. He will soon be too tall for his seat, hopefully not before he is too heavy for it!!!

The drooling is in full force. We have lots of bubbles these days. (And smiles)

You can't quite read it, but his shirt is very appropriate in our house.

Peas on Earth ... but not on my plate (Thanks Jamie, we love it!!)

Month 3

I can't believe it is going so fast. Ethan is 3 months today. I am back at work. I enjoy my time at work, but sure miss Ethan. I am sad in the evening thinking about how little time I get to see him. Dave's mom is watching him so at least he is with someone who loves him. Evenings are a little crazy these days and I will definitely enjoy my weekends with him.

His sleep schedule at night is so much better. He is usually in bed before 9 and is sleeping through the night about 95% of the time. He must have got the message I was going back to work. I think he is starting to get the hang of the bottle. He wasn't eating too great the first few days but today was much better.

I will post new pictures soon, but I have to download them off the camera.

2nd Month

We went to the doctor on Monday for Ethan's 2 month checkup. He is a big boy!!! He now weighs 17 lbs. 5 oz and 25 inches. He is off the charts!!! He gained more than 4 lbs since last month. The doctor expects he will slow down now. I sure hope so. We won't be able to keep this boy clothed at this rate!!!

Grandpa - Ethan's Ready

Ethan's ready to go hunting with Grandpa Simons

And he's ready to watch the game with Nana next year