Winter Wonderland

We had our first snowfall this year with accumulation yesterday. Today it was 40 and sunny so we took full advantage of the day. I picked Ethan up from daycare early in his sled. He has now officially gone sledding down the hill in our front yard and loved just being pulled around. Mom had quite the workout. We had so much fun.

Ethan's First Teeth

Here is a peek at Ethan's first teeth. Look closely at the bottom gum.

The Greatest Feeling in the World

I have decided that the greatest feeling in the world is knowing that your child is happy. I have been feeling so unbelievably guilty about having him in daycare until today. I just dropped him off and as soon as he heard Christopher, Mikala, JJ and Anna he started panting and flailing with excitement. I could barely get his coat off because he was wiggling to get down. Ann-Marie (his "teacher") took him and he never looked back. As I put his coat away I watched him immediately begin to "play" with the other kids, smile and talk. It was the greatest feeling to know that he not only has that interaction (which I can not provide), is safe and most important, is happy.

"Sledding"

One of Ethan's early Christmas gifts was a new sled from Grandma and Grandpa Hurford. Of course we gave it to him early but since we do not have sufficient amounts of snowfall to enjoy the great outdoors... we improvised! Ethan loves "sledding" in the living room. (No that is not our carpet, our rug is being replaced so that is only the padding- long story)

Ethan Walking

I think we are in trouble. Ethan has gone from walking holding our hands to walking behind his walker. This video was taken Sunday, December 2, by today he is already able to start and stop it on his own while maintaining his balance. He is only 7 months old. Any advice besides baby-proof now?

Ethan's First Picture with Santa

Ethan had his first picture taken with Santa today. He was such a good boy, as usual. He most enjoyed tearing apart the coloring book they gave him. It was fun to get a smile this year because based on the other kids in line, he may be crying next year.