CEREAL!!

Yummy-yummy in the tummy!
Ethan is now eating cereal!! He LOVES it and will eat and eat if we let him. I am hoping that this helps fill his belly so that he sleeps longer through the night. We are still getting up 2-3 times a night. It has helps somewhat but mostly he just enjoys eating it up!! Yummy!

A Fun Vacation to Indiana!

Jim had this past week off so we headed down to Indiana to my grandparents cottage on the lake for a mini vacation. It was so relaxing! Ethan was able to spend some quality time with his great-grandparents and LOVED it! A view of the sunset from the cottage...beautiful!
Ethan and Great-Grandpa!
Great-Grandma having a fun time snuggling with Ethan!

Having Fun In Grand Rapids!

Grandpa & Grandma Helms!

Grandma Helms with Ethan after getting his new sunglasses and puking all over himself:)
We love our Aunt Keri!

Sandy and Grandma Jastifer trying to get Ethan to smile:)

Libby and Ethan (who got him giggling like crazy!)

Ethan taking a nap on Great-Grandma Jousma....awwwww

Ethan having fun with Grandma Jastifer!

Grandpa Jastifer playing Patty-Cake with Ethan who was loving it!

On of my bestest friends Ang with the little guy!

Happy BIrthday Jim!

Jim celebrated his 25th birthday on Sunday August 26th. It was great spending the entire day with him and his family. His mom and I teamed up together and made him a "mounds cake" which was really good! Ethan even helped to sing happy birthday to his dad. It is weird to think that on Jim's birthday last year I found out I was pregnant and now we have a wonderful son! We love you daddy....HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

In Grand Rapids!!

Hi everyone! We are officially in Grand Rapids for 5 months now and we are really exciting to be near family and friends:) With Jim having next week off, we are going on a mini family vacation to my grandparents cottage to relax and free our mind of med school for a little while. We miss everyone far away and can't wait to see you again and hear all about your adventures and we also can't wait to spend time with friends and family whom we have not seen in a very long time and some who have not had a chance to see Ethan. Have a great week and I will post when we get back!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMY!!

Laurie and Amy!!
Ethan telling Amy Happy Birthday!!

Today is Amy's birthday, and Ethan and I just wanted to say..."HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMY!!"

Having Fun!

Here are some pictures of Ethan having a good time at home. We are moving downstate to Grand Rapids for 5 months on Friday so he is enjoying the UP as much as he can before we leave. Don't worry, I will continue to update often!!:)

Sugarloaf Mountain Hike

Yesterday Jim took Ethan up Sugarloaf Mountain for a "guys trip" with the new first years who will be attending the UP program. They had a blast and Ethan enjoyed chewing on the front of the pack:) He already loves the outdoors!

The sweatshirt says it all.........

Three Months Old!!

It is hard to believe that our little guy is three months old already! Each day is so special and it is exciting to see what new thing he is going to do next:) Here are a few recent photos.

Wedding

This past weekend Jim and I took Ethan to his first and last wedding. As you will see there are no pictures of us all dressed up like I had hoped because the little guy screamed the entire time! There were just too many people and to much noise for him. We finally were able to get him to sleep right before dinner so we could eat and enjoy ourselves. We promised that we would never take him to another wedding again! Poor Guy! We did get some pictures the morning after the wedding though where he was full of smiles and giggles!! We had a great time at the wedding and it was beautiful!!! CONGRATULATIONS CASEY AND CARA!!:)

Here is Aunt Kelly with Ethan wearing part of his Halloween costume that she bought him!

All smiles:)

Ethan and Grandpa Biener

Hanging With Dad!

Whoo Hoo, this is so much fun!

Ethan is trying very hard to bite off daddy's nose!

Ethan is becoming so much fun! He is smiling ALL the time and is really starting to shape his own personality. He loves when you talk to him, and he loves talking right back:)