The Best Things About Summer

At our house, summertime means popsicles, playing in the sprinklers, swimming, sundresses, waking up early and going to bed late. There's just something wonderful about the change of pace that summer brings. The word "linger" comes to mind. We tend to "linger" in our pajamas longer in the mornings and "linger" on the back porch longer in the evenings, its nice not to be rushed for a few months. The other really great thing that summer brings is the excitement that comes with having so many fun things to look forward to. Vacations, swimming lessons, Vacation Bible School, and (in our family) birthday parties are all big memory-making events that only come in the summer. I hope you are taking the time to enjoy your summer!

On another note, we took Ethan into see the doctor for his 2 week check-up and he had gained 11 ounces over his birth weight and grown a full 1 3/4 inches! Way to go "Big E!"

Daddy's Little Helper

I just had to snap this picture! Avery LOVES to help Jeff when he is working around the house, she is always right on his heels ready to lend a hand and be just like Daddy. So, last night when Jeff took off his shirt to pull weeds in the backyard, Avery had to do the same. So funny...

Things have been moving right along. I'm so happy to not be pregnant any more and to have so much more energy (despite not sleeping all that much). We have been out several times with all of the kids. I got a few snappy remarks when I took the 3 of them to McDonald's to play and eat lunch when Ethan was all of 9 days old. But, the way I see it, I have 2 other kids to entertain and they don't particularly enjoy watching me sit on the couch all day. So, out we go!

Ethan did have his first bath the other day and while he did smell better, we can't say that it is his favorite thing. But, I have a feeling he'll come around in a couple of months. What kid doesn't like splashing in the tub???

Party of 5

On June 3 we welcomed our little boy, Ethan Charles, into our family. He weighed 6 lbs 13 oz and measured 19 1/4 inches. Once again, we were reminded of just how small a newborn is. How easily we forget!

We all made it home from the hospital and are now on Day 2 functioning as a family of 5. Avery has been a super big sister and is so proud of her new little brother. Yesterday she asked to hold Ethan for the first time. I said "Sure, come sit right here next to Mom." Her next comment was "I sure hope he likes flying through the air." Maybe she can hold him later...

Things have been surprisingly par for the course around the house. We just have a newborn to feed every 3 hours, Mom isn't getting much shut eye and the family as a whole is spending a lot of time in our pajamas. Maybe we'll graduate to getting dressed next week...