Happy Halloween!

Here's our Halloween Giraffe! We went to a couple trunk or treats today. It gave us a chance to put on this fun costume.





Ethan and Lexie in their first bounce house! They gave the babies a turn. They didn't know what to think, but it made a cute photo opportunity!

Daddy even carved a pumpkin to look just like Ethan's funny teeth!

Who's cute?

Yeah...I think we all know who's cute!
This is Ethan eating some mashed potatoes. This is the first time that I let him feed himself (other than little snacks like Cheerios). He loved it and did really well. There were a few potatoes in the chair, but almost all of it made it to his mouth! Eating is definitely his favorite activity. He can be crying and throwing a fit, but at the first mention of food he is all smiles--Definitely cute!

These next two pictures show off my smiley boy and his funny teeth!

Halloween shirt and Halloween fangs!

The Boots

This hasn't happened in awhile, but I'm going to make a post that has nothing to do with Ethan...no pictures or anything. Shocking--I know.

So, Ben has these boots. These awful, ugly, disgusting boots. Actually, they were his Dad's boots, and he generously gave them to Ben. Thanks, Larry. I'm sure his Dad used them for the purpose they were intended for. Unfortunately, Ben does not. In my opinion, these boots were made for kicking around cow poop in a pasture somewhere, NOT for wearing around town.

Yes folks, my hubby wears these puppies around as much as he can get a way with. He puts them on to go to work, which would be fine if he was a farmer. But, he's not...he's an anesthesiologist who really doesn't even have to step in the grass to go to work. So, why, oh why does he feel the need to wear them? He loves them. I hate them. So, we argue every time he puts them on. He tries to sneak out of the house with them. I threaten to hide them or throw them out. Both of which will get me in trouble. I just don't understand it. I don't mind if he wears them for appropriate occasions. But work and Wal-Mart do not qualify.


Anyway, I'm done ranting...at least until he wears them the next time. Tell us what you think. Ben checks the comments on this blog and I could use some back up on this one! Although, let's be honest, it really won't matter. He'll continue to wear them, and I will continue to complain about them.

Two Pictures

It's been so nice here the past couple of days. I even ran outside for the first time in awhile. Unfortunately, I think that it is short lived. It sounds like rain and cold are coming again.
Ethan has had some trouble sleeping lately. We think maybe he is getting more teeth. I hope that's the problem, anyway. At least then we would have an excuse for sleeping not so well.
Now to the two pictures I wanted to share. Here's Ethan in one of his Daddy's first Halloween costumes. Teresa (Ben's mom) really wanted a picture of Ethan in it. He's a pretty cute bat. I didn't get him with his fangs showing. That would have been perfect.

And here's just a funny close up shot of Ethan from yesterday.

Vicki's Baby Shower

We went back to Kansas City this past weekend to go to my sister-in-law, Vicki's baby shower. She is due in a little under a month and we are really excited for Ethan to have a cousin! Vicki got all sorts of nice gifts to get them started for the new baby. I should have gotten a picture of Ethan with his aunt, but Ethan was really tired and I never got it done. I did get one of Ethan with Grammy and Grandpa, though.

Friends

These two are just the cutest little friends! I really have to watch Ethan. He's trying to kiss Lexie every time I turn around!

Just Some Pictures

Here are are few pictures I've taken this week.
Daddy was having a Popsicle the other day and shared a few licks with Ethan. He loved it! His lips and tongue were all purple when they were done!
The second picture here is Ethan looking into our bookshelf. When my parents were here last, my Dad helped me put up a piece of plexi-glass in front of the bookshelf because all Ethan wanted to do was pull everything out of it. I felt a little bad about it when he went over there and started pawing at it. Now he can stand up against the glass and he's still wanting in!

These last two pictures were just for fun. The last one is pretty blurry, but it sure shows off his little fangs!

Brush, Brush, Brush your Teeth

Now that Ethan has teeth, we have had to start brushing them. The first time we were kind of worried, thinking he would hate it. But, he surprised us and started smiling. It must feel good on his gums.

Our happy boy is climbing up on everthing now! We can't keep him off his feet! Unfortunately, that also means he's bumping his head more, but I guess that's just part of it.

9 months

Ethan is 9 months old today. We went to his well child visit and he is 22.12 lbs. and 28.5 in. long. The growth chart has mostly caught back up. Last time he was way high, but he's now down in the 75 percentile for weight and 50th for height. He is moving around constantly and starting to crawl. He still prefers to scoot, but has definitely started crawling. He is now pulling himself up on our coffee table. I don't know if you have been able to tell from his pictures, but he is getting quite a bit more hair and his little teeth are coming in really well. He looks like a little jack-o-lantern!

Weekend Without Daddy

Ben went back home this weekend to be in a wedding. Ethan and I decided to stay here and my parents came up to keep us company! We had a great time with Grandma and Grandpa, but missed Daddy very much!

Ethan with Grandma and Grandpa

Ethan and Mommy

Sweet boy

Ethan and Grandpa ready to go out! It was chilly here this weekend!

Ethan helping Grandma open her birthday present.