New Trick

Ethan has a new trick. He goes underneath the kitchen table and pulls a chair out then he pushes it and walks with it all the way to the stove. He is getting really clever with the things he does! Maybe he will realize that he will be able to walk soon! He also blows kisses, it is so cute! He puckers his lips and then smiles. He makes me melt!

Eleven Is Heaven

Ethan and Daddy

Ethan and Mommy

Larrs and Amy in Vegas

Merry Christmas!!!

I am not doing anything wrong...

Ethan is 11 months old today! He is so fun, but really wiggly. We like to call him Mr. Wiggles, he constantly needs to be moving. So needless to say, he is a real boy. He goes all day long and then crashes hard at night. He weighs about 19 pounds and is around 29 inches long. He is growing right before our eyes. Ethan now has 4 teeth (2 top and 2 bottom), it is amazing what teeth will do to your appearance. He is crawling all around but is showing no signs of walking. Ethan is so social and loves talking and dancing to music. In all the stores ladies tell him how sweet and handsome he is. Already I am having to chase the girls away from him. We are looking forward to a great Christmas and wonderful New Year!

Visit With Santa

Thanksgiving

Cousin Jenny and Gracie

So sweet...

Grandma and Grandpa Schnurle with Ethan

Daddy and Ethan

So cold!!!

Sorry it has been so long since an update, I am now off work and enjoying spending time with the little guy. He is all over the place and needs to be crawling and touching things at all times. He finally cut his first tooth 3 weeks ago, I thought he would never get teeth. Now 2 are in on the bottom and the top two are cutting in as well. Teething is not very fun, but with the help of Tylenol it makes things better.
We had a wonderful Thanksgiving up in Big Bear, it was chilly but no snow. Larrs' family and my parents came up to enjoy a weekend of family, friends, and food. Ethan was entertaining us all as usual. He is really funny, and is smiling constantly. Ethan was able to eat some of the turkey dinner, he seemed to enjoy it.
Ethan has a few trick he does now: he waves bye and hi and when you say "bounce, bounce, bounce" he bounces up and down. It is so freakin' cute!
On the holiday weekend he was standing on his own for a few seconds. He is getting more and more comfortable doing this and maybe he will be walking before his first birthday. Enjoy the pictures!

Perfect 10

Ethan and Sierra

Ethan and Daddy

Playing with some new blocks

Ethan is 10 months old, and is as cute as can be. He is really starting to understand language and is getting so big. He weighs almost 19 pounds! He is crawling everywhere, pulling himself up, and cruising around furniture. He says lots of different sounds like: mamaaaaaa, dddddd, and my favorite arggggg. He loves the dogs, when we asks him where the puppies are he crawls to the big slider and talks to them. I think he is trying to say dog, but it is not coming out. He loves touching the dogs fur, and then just babbles. He also loves being read to he laughs when you read the pages to him. His favorite book is "Where is Baby's Belly Button", he loves to pull the flaps and see what is under them. It is precious! I am now off-track for 7 weeks and will be able to spend one on one time with him. I can't wait, we will have a great time together.

Trouble

When you say "So Big" Ethan raises his hand

On his new toy from Great Granny

Look what I can do, Ethan can successfully flush a toilet as well...

Happy Halloween!!!

Where is Luke???

Ethan and Cousin Ben

Happy Yoda

Love that shirt..."I Love My Mummy"

At my school parade...Amy, Ethan, Michelle, Kendyl

Halloween PJ's

At the Pumpkin Patch

Oh, something I can touch...

Ethan, look at mommy...that is not going to happen there is so much going on

New Trick

I am looking for a bottle, I think there is one is here...

Hailey and Ethan Sittin' in a Tree (Couch)

Hailey and Ethan's 2nd Date

Sharing toys

Cookie Monster

Playing with new toys

"C" is for Cookies

No, that is Lexi's bone

Ethan's 1st Merry Go Round ride

Nine is Fine

Grrrrr....

I am innocent really

Big Mess

Look mom, no hands!

Daddy and me

Ethan is nine months old today. The time has flown by, it feels like yesterday we were bringing him home from the hospital. He is turning in to a little boy right before our very eyes. It is so wonderful to see him develop and learn new things. Ethan is able to crawl, pull himself up onto things, cruise around the table, and can pick up small snacks and feed it to himself. He is very active and wants and needs to touch everything in sight, and then put it in his mouth. However, at nine months he is left with no teeth or hair. Poor guy! The doctor says they will come soon. Here are his stats: 17 pounds 7 ounces (10% percentile) and 27 1/2 inches long (26% percentile). He is a little small for being nine months, but the doctor ensured us that he will be fine. Dr. Rubin said that we could start on yogurt, cheese, and bread. Hopefully that will fatten him up.
We have been very busy the past few weeks, we have been to Sea World and to the Kern River for camping. We enjoy taking him places and seeing the world. Hope you enjoy the update!

First Kiss

Brooke

First Kiss

Brooke and Ethan

Today we had a visit from Brooke, she was born on February 4th. She is too cute, she is very advanced for her age. She is already crawling and cruising on furniture. Ethan enjoyed playing with her and he really enjoyed the kiss he got.

Swimming Lessons

Kick, Kick, Kick

Look dad I am swimming

Peek a Boo, I see you!

On Sunday Ethan had his first swimming lessons at the YMCA. He was the only one to show up for class so he had a private lesson. It went really well, he started out just just splashing around in the water, then he kicked on the boars, and he finished up floating on his back. After his lessons he was so tired, he did a good job!

8 is Great

Ethan is 8 months today! Yikes! This picture was taken when he was 6 months old, how cute is it! I think I should send it into Hallmark, it should be an I'm sorry card. Today Ethan went to his first swim lessons. I will post later the pictures from the day.

Happy Birthday Dylan!

Party Boy!

Dylan the Birthday Boy

Dylan and Allie

Dylan on his new toy

Crawling

Preparing for boot camp

Today Ethan and I had a really busy day. We started off the morning going to the LACMA Museum for Mommy's school. Then we headed to Dylan's first birthday party, we had such a wonderful time. We enjoyed the afternoon of swimming, talking, eating and seeing Dylan eat his cake. Boy was that cute! Ethan got to swim in the kiddie pool, he had a wonderful time splashing around. I can't believe that a year has flown by already, soon it will be our turn! Then we headed to Grandma's house, when we got there he was playing and then he started to get on his hands and knees and sort of scoot forward. It was really cool! I am sure in the next couple of days he will figure it out! My little boy is growing up!