Happy 10 Months, Ethan and Who Dat?!

Sorry I'm a little late on this one, but we didn't have internet connection for over two weeks and we just got it back today. So much has happened over the last two weeks. The two biggest announcements, our little E has turned 10 months old and has learned a bunch of new tricks and of course, the Saints are going to the Superbowl!!!!!

Lots of Who Dat fever going on over here, we're so excited we don't know what to do. Lucky Shane is going to the Superbowl in Miami while I will be watching from home with the little ones. Here are some pics from the NFC Championship game in the dome last weekend. I've never heard the Dome so loud and the fans have never been happier and nicer. It was just one big happy family filling the streets of New Orleans after the game. Finally...black and gold in the Superbowl, Baby!





Last week, Ethan turned 10 months old. Over the last few weeks he has learned quite a few new tricks. He can take several steps on his own and now waves his hands when we say "bye bye". He shakes his head "no, no" and laughs when we're trying to get him to do something and has started doing what we call his "evil" laugh when he's doing something he knows he's not supposed to do. He is still a very happy baby, but recently has developed a little temper. When Ethan gets mad he throws his head down and kicks his feet...it's pretty comical. Happy 10 months, Little Stinker!

Chase and his Cars

Chase's new favorite toys are his Disney Cars. They are all over my house and I pick them up all day long. But they keep him so entertained throughout the day, so I find myself buying him new ones all the time.

His favorite car is the big, green truck that Santa brought him. Since Chase has been such a good big brother and helper while I've been busy taking care of sick Ethan, I decided to surprise him with a big, red truck...Mack. Chase was so excited!

He keeps telling me, "Mom, you are the best" and showering me kisses, hugs & praises...good way to get another truck in the near future, ha! I'm such a sucker!

Recent Pics

With the cold weather and Ethan's RSV, we've spent a LOT of indoor time at home lately. I have to say that I was worried about how Chase would react with having to share his mommy with his sick brother so much, but he has been doing great. Chase is even trying to help give Ethan his breathing treatments. I'm so lucky to have two wonderful little boys!

Here are some recent pics of the boys.

Merry Christmas

I hope everyone had a great Christmas and New Year's holiday. We had an amazing Christmas this year. This was the first time Chase was really into Santa and the decorations and of course, presents. He had so much fun. On Christmas morning, he kept jumping up and down in circles saying, "I'm so excited, I'm so excited"! It was so cute.

I did get a little on video, but today is the first day we're spending at home in about ten days. We've had so much fun visiting with all our families in town for the holidays and have been busy on the go. I'll get the video uploaded soon.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Christmas Eve Morning Festivities Begin...

Our family Elf on the Shelf, "Happy", left Chase and Ethan a bag of reindeer food this morning to feed Santa's reindeer when they come to visit our home tonight.

Chase proudly showing off his gift from Happy

Showing Daddy (morning time starts pretty early over here)

Leaving the food for Santa's reindeer


Ethan is excited about the reindeer food, too

Baking a birthday cake for Jesus



Ethan trying to take a few steps this morning

Chase and Daddy, busy at work

Happy 9 Months, Ethan!

Ethan made 9 months yesterday. Our little stinker is into EVERYTHING! There is no leaving him alone. He loves to get into the toilets, the plants and the garbage...similiar to a puppy dog, ha! He can now stand all by himself for a couple of seconds without falling and has become an expert crawler and climber.

Happy 9 months, Sweet Pea!

Happy 8 Months, Ethan!

Ethan turns 8 months old today. So much has happened over the last couple of weeks. He is officially crawling EVERYWHERE and pulling up on everything to stand. Shane had to lower his crib today because we kept finding him standing up in his crib. I feel like he is growing up way too fast. I can't believe he is mobile already and I'm afraid he will be walking way before I am ready!

Ethan is still a very happy child. He laughs at everything and has the sweetest smile. He says "Dadda" all day long and loves to screech at a very high pitch when he's excited.

Like his big brother, Ethan seems to enjoy eating. His belly is so big and adorable! Baby puffs can just about solve any problem. As soon as he sees the container, he opens his mouth and sticks his tounge out like a puppy dog.

Happy 8 Months, Ethan...Go Saints 10 & 0!

Pulling up on the toy box to stand by himself

Good Morning, Bed Head (before we lowered his mattress)

Play time with Daddy

Wagon ride


On our wagon ride the other day, Chase just started singing "Jingle Bells" for the first time ever. They must be learning some Christmas carols at school. It was so cute! Ethan is in the background playing the drums (kicking his feet in the wagon).

Ethan is Crawling!

Ethan has been on the verge of crawling for quite some time. He gets so frustrated when he rocks back and forth just to fall down. Well tonight he saw Chase's green sippy cup and decided that he just had to have it. He started crawling right towards it. He went all the way across the room without falling.

Here's a short video of our big boy going for the cup for about the 50th time, ha!


Last Friday night, Jalyn and Rylie came over to spend the night with Chase. Ethan slept in his crib while the rest of them had a slumber party in Chase's room (well, at least until Chase climbed into bed with us in the middle of the night). Saturday morning we went to Cafe du Monde and then to feed the ducks. I think they all had a great time playing with each other.

Slumber Party in Chase's room

Rylie tucking in Uncle Shane

A crowded car to get beignets

Messy Breakfast

Playtime

Ethan playing, too

Feeding the Ducks