Family Portraits

Its fall in Lynchburg.. and here for many families that means it is time to get some good photos taken.  Since we have not taken any professional shots since Ethan was born we decided to make it happen before he turned a year.  And one of the great things about being a stay at home mom is that I get to plug into all kinds of mommy groups in our area - and at the same time I met a very talented photographer whose pictures I fell in love with.  The lighting, the crisp editing, the way she makes everyone look beautiful.. so when we were thinking of getting pictures done I instantly thought of her.  (That and she has warm friendly personality so I knew we would be very comfortable around her).  She took some pictures for us last weekend and today we are on her blog!  I am very excited to get these printed and displayed in our home. 

If you like these photos maybe you should consider hiring Liz for your next photo needs in Lynchburg.. we loved her and will certainly use her again in the future. 

Here is a link to the blog: Sincerely Liz, Inc.

Keep in mind that all her work is copyrighted as this is the primary way she supports her family.  Please respect that and do not copy or reproduce any of our photos.  If you would like any for printing please contact Liz or me and we will help you.

Crawling and "talking"

 

Great news.. I think I have mastered posting videos to the blog from ipad! So here is another short clip of  Ethan crawling across our living room floor and then "talking".. imagine this type of behavior all day, over and over.. and that is my usual day :) I LOVE it! 

 

Boat Riding

 

Last Saturday our Sunday School class at church had a fun class activity at Smith Mountain Lake.  Our teacher has a lovely boat and small cabin that we all got to enjoy.  Ethan loved the boat. 

 

Answer this, whats better than a smiling baby?  A smiling baby in a life jacket!! Love this picture of us. 

 

September 19th - Video

Took this video with the ipad.. its Ethan crawling to the door and then saying hi to his daddy.. we were getting ready to go for a family walk. 

Family walks are one of our favorite evening activities.  After dinner, before its dark we love to walk around neighborhood with Ethan in the stroller. 

10 Months

Well I guess once a month updates is better than no updates...

Tomorrow Ethan turns ten months old.. that means that 5/6 of his first year will be over and in just a few weeks he will be one year old.. everyone who told me to enjoy every moment because it goes fast was right!

Here are some current stats..

He weighs over 24 lbs (probably about 24 lbs. 8oz at this point).

He is in mostly 18-24 month clothes.  He has a few 12 month that he still wears but its becoming more and more difficult.

He LOVES solids.. even bananas when they are ripe enough.  He feeds himself great (but extremely messy :)

He laughs, smiles, babbles all the time.

He can pull up and sit back down now. 

He cruises (holds onto furniture and walks).

This week he started doing my most favorite new thing.. gives kisses back.. he opens his mouth really wide and "kisses" you back when you kiss him.  It feels like he is eating your face but he gets the biggest grin and looks so proud of himself.. and it tickles the receiver.. I find it adorable.

He has two teeth (maybe a third too but they are so sharp I don't take to feeling his mouth everyday now).

Here is a picture from him swinging today.