Christmas Day

Ethan opening a present.

Daddy and Ethan

Ethan takes a nap in his new padded sled.

Ethan takes a bath before the afternoon's gathering.

(L-R): Grand Uncle Steve, Grand Aunt Mamie, Ethan, Nana, and Uncle Kurt

Christmas Day

Ethan opens a gift.

Four generations (L-R): Chris, Ethan, Great Grandma, Aunt Kim, and GiGi

Ethan and Great Grandma

Grand Uncle Joe and Ethan chew their toys

Mommy and Ethan

Christmas Day

Pepere

Ethan, Gigi, and Great Grandma

Grand Uncle Joe, Aunt Kate, and Uncle Ben

(L-R): Grand Uncle T, Steve, Lisa, Grand Aunt Mamie, and Jes

Christmas Eve

Uncle Matt with Ethan

Ethan plays with his new dump truck from Uncle Matt and Aunt Amanda

Someone's getting sleepy

Daddy testing out Ethan's new toy

Bath time

Grampie visits Ethan

Grampie holds Ethan as he takes a much needed nap.

After Grampie leaves, snow begins to fall. Ethan loves to watch the flakes fall from the sky.

Ethans sees his great-grandmother

On Saturday, December 12th, a small gathering took place at Tim Horton's in South Portland. The annual gathering occurs because holiday gifts are exchanged between the families.

Great-Grandmother Nanny with Ethan

More of Nanny with Ethan

Ethan wants the camera.

(L-R): Chris, Great Aunt Patty, Ethan, Auntie Kim, Nanny, and Jes

Snow Day

Today, we had our first snow day of the school year. We spent a quiet day at home watching television and conducting house chores. Ethan spent much of his day napping it away. :)

Christmas Tree

On Sunday, December 6th, we went to Carpenter Tree Farm in Springvale, Maine to search for Ethan's 1st Christmas tree. After 1 1/2 hours of searching, a tree was selected. With snowfall from the night before, the scenery was beautiful, and made this experience feel like Christmas.

(L-R): Chris, Ethan, Adam (friend), Auntie Kim, Uncle Ben, and Jes

Steve, Ethan, and GiGi

Ethan on a sled.

Having fun!

A closeup in the car.

Ethan sharing his ornament with Dad--yummy!

Crawling with the Letter B

Can you find the Letter B?

Standing w/Support

Ethan is starting to pull himself up and stand with support from large objects.

Peekaboo

Ethan playing peekaboo in his crib with Mom and Dad. :)

Thanksgiving 2009 -- Brunswick, Maine

Thanksgiving Day turkey


Ethan, Chris, and Jes


Ethan enjoying some yummy turkey.


Ethan hangin' with Uncle Ben.



Thanksgiving 2009 in Brunswick (L-R): Auntie Kim, Ethan, Fenway, Chris, Jes, GiGi (Mary), Steve, and Uncle Ben.

Thanksgiving 2009 -- Sanford, Maine

Something smells good in the oven...


Breakfast time


Power nap


Hangin' with Uncle Matt


Thanksgiving 2009 in Sanford (L-R): Uncle Kurt, Nana (Carole), Pepere (Henry), Aunt Kate, Tuesday, Ethan, Chris, Jes, Uncle Matt, and Aunt Amanda

Ethan's 9-month update

Ethan is a healthy baby boy according to his doctor today. He received his Hepatitis Type B shot. His second influenza and his first H1N1 shot was unavailable. :( He is currently on a waiting list.

Ethan stats: 24 lbs. 4 oz. (93%); 29.5 inches (87%); and head circumference 19 inches (98%).

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Chris & Jes

Oh no, they caught me!

Mr. Speedy (video)

Ethan is starting to crawl faster and faster.

What a happy guy!

Update

The blog is up-to-date with the most current pictures and videos of Ethan. I have also added his ultrasound pictures from 2008. These photos can be found on the right side of the page (beneath "Followers") by clicking on "2008." For 2009, click on any month to find Ethan's special moments. Thanks for checking in.

Chris & Jes

Ethan starts to crawl forward!! (video)

Ethan starts to crawl forward at our house...actually he has been crawling forward for over a week at day care (with carpet).

Pepere visits Ethan

GiGi visits Ethan

On this special day, Auntie Kate and Uncle Kurt also came by to visit. Truly a busy day for Ethan.

So, so sad :(

Today, November 8th, Ethan's first car seat is officially retired, along with his six month and some of his nine month clothes (in the Space Saver bags). Our little guy is growing fast!

We don't think he's camera shy. :)