Nine Months

It's official, Ethan is no longer a baby! He turned 9 months old last Saturday and I can't believe the changes in him even from 8 months old. Every week brings something new. Here are some updates:

Ethan will mimic people -- mostly Mike! If you make a sound and move your head, he will do it over and over and over...
He is eating everything and anything and the only thing we have found he doesn't like is spinach.
He loves to sit in the front yard and watch the kids ride bikes, scooters, etc.
He has 5 teeth; 3 bottom and 2 brand-new up top.
His favorite things are cheerios, the orange monkey in these photos, sitting and playing with toys and sleeping -- just like me.
Mike and I decided that one of the many, many things we love about Ethan right now is the way he greets us after he wakes up. We typically hear him start to roll around and then there are a few little grunts as he begins wake up. Soon thereafter, his chitter chatter starts up and by the time we make it to the nursery door he's overflowing with energy (and a desire to get out and PLAY!) It's the greatest.

We go to the doctor for Ethan's 9 month appointment next Monday, so we'll get the official stats. My guess is about 19 lbs and 27-28 inches tall.

Just Cause...

I wanted to share my new favorite Ethan photo.

Grandma Time!

The best part of my Mom's visit, if you ask me, was Ethan's ear-to-ear smile when he first saw her. It was the best!

We did lots in just 5 days;

Doing what he does best -- smiling

Had a BBQ & pool party


It was so nice to have a few days off. To kick-start the weekend, I surprised my Mom with Melissa Etheridge tickets for her birthday. The weather was super nice, we grilled and played in the pool, we did lots of shopping, cooking, and playing with Ethan. Mike and I also went to see a movie -- together and ran together two days in a row!

It was kinda cute and kinda sad, but the next morning, when she was gone back to IL, Ethan was turing his head all over, I swear he was looking for a good morning kiss!!

Good thing, we'll see her soon...

Another Like Father Like Son Moment

Last Sunday, I came home and found Ethan making his own music...on his own guitar! God help me!

It's funny, when Ethan was a baby-baby (cause he is all grown up now) I packed all the 6+ month toys, clothes and big-boy items away thinking how far off that was. It's fun to check out all the "new" things we have to wear and play with. And, it's nice to pack away those clunky Bumbo and bouncy seats too!

This Saturday, we'll be clebrating Ethan's 9 month borthday. Can you believe it?

Michael Phelps, look out!

The baby pool made its debut last weekend while my Mom was here and Ethan loved, loved, loved it!

Love at first dip.
Playing peek-a-boo with Hannah

Grandma?

My Mom came to visit for 5 days. Here is Ethan happily waiting to see his Grammy!

Run Baby Run

Ethan and Mike accompanied me to a race last Sunday. I was super lucky to have my two boys cheer me along the way and be waiting for me at the finish!