Ethan @ 6 months

Ethan turned 6 months last Friday.

He now weighs 16 lbs, 13 oz and is 26.5 inches in length.

Ethan with his crinkled nose

waving for the camera

sweet baby, very happy & content little guy!

like Grandfather like Grandson

Here my dad and Seth have rubber gloves on their heads, acting like roosters. Crazy guys!!

just a few pictures

Mommy & her boys

Paul took Seth to the fire station this past Friday. Seth had a blast checking out the trucks. He has been walking around the house wanting to fight fires pretty much every day since being there.

Ethan has 2 teeth now. The first came in just 1 week after he turned 5 months and the second came in 1 week later. You can't see them that well, but this was the best picture I was able to take. He looks so cute with teeth. He sure is growing up fast!

Blue Skies

You filled the heavens with hope and a higher love

a picture, a promise for life . . . .

Lord, the sky's still blue

for my hope is in You

You're my joy

You're the dream that's still alive

like the wind at my back

and the sun on my face

You are Life

You're Grace

You are Blue Skies

You're my Blue Skies.

1st tooth

Ethan's 1st tooth came in this past Monday. And I think the 2nd one is not far behind since he has been fussy in the evenings and drooling. He is growing up so fast. He is only 5 months. I don't have a picture of him and his tooth, but I will post one when I get the chance.

a few more vacation pictures (thanks Kate!)

Kate took these pictures and I couldn't resist putting them on our blog. These are the last of the vacation pictures.

Seth loved playing in the sand. He made so many new friends, just by inviting himself to play in the sand with them.

sqeakers with Auntie Dani

Seth on "the throne"

just hanging out with uncle Jay

trailer time is over

Seth & Paul enjoying a canoe ride.

Even I went with Paul for a nice canoe ride. It is amazing what kind of nature you see while in a canoe!

Ethan @ 5 months. Our baby is growing up fast! He is eating baby food now and loves it. He is such a cuddly little guy and ready to give smiles.

Seth blowing bubbles

Jay & Kate

taking a boat ride

Dad & Paul went fishing and caugt a couple fish so here they are are filleting (sp?) the fish. Jay & Kate checking out the dirty job

our family pictures

the birthday boy opening his gifts

the birthday boys

Dad & Paul both celebrated their birthdays at the trailer. God has blessed them both with another birthday. We enjoyed our last time at the trailer. We had excellent weather and a great time swimming, canoeing and just relaxing. It was a little sad since we had to close it for the season. But we are looking forward to going again next year!

camping out with daddy

Paul & Seth were planning on having a camp out in our back yard, but due to the rain they decided to have it in our basement. Seth slept in there the whole night, even when Paul left for a fire call early this morning. Seth didn't even notice he left until he woke up in the morning. Seth had lots of fun! Special father & son bonding time.

roasting marshmallows over the "fire" & having snacks

the tent all set up

all tucked in for the night

enjoying books

Seth just absolutely loves books. And if he is quiet and I don't know what he is doing, this is how I find him. Sitting down & looking at books. We have so many books, but I encourage reading for our kids. Seth is also my Little House on the Prairie buddy. We are borrowing the DVD series from my parents and we enjoy watching a video together every now and then.

chubby baby

I just love chubby baby photos. Here I took some of Ethan's hand, arms & legs. He is definitely chubby with rolls & dimples.