Picture Time!

So, ever since Elliott & I got a picture (by mistake) of Ethan smiling, I've been taking tons of random pictures of Ethan during the day hoping I will get lucky and catch another one on film. The problem with Ethan's smiles are that they last for a split second, maybe a couple seconds at most and I never have the camera ready. So lately, I've had the camera next to me at all times just in case. Plus, we've been taking more pictures lately because Elliott and I both agreed that for the last couple of years we haven't been taking alot of pictures and we regret it.  So I know we both agreed to really document Ethan's life and take a ridiculous amount of pictures of him and really the whole family together.  So, Ethan...here's the start of having to deal with an embarrassing mom who always has a camera afixed to her face! ....Sorry Ethan....

Mission Not Impossible

Today I finally ventured out into the outside world with Ethan all by myself.  I'm actually pretty proud of myself, albeit, this is probably way overdue considering Ethan is almost 7 weeks all ready.  But an overdue accomplishment is still an accomplishment nonetheless.  I've actually been out with Ethan quite a few times, but all of those times I've been with other people, whether it's Elliott, Sue, my mom, or my grandma.  I am pleased to announce that our outing was indeed a success.  In preparation,  I made sure I fed & changed Ethan before we left the house, so I wouldn't have to do either of those things right away when we got out.  I think the thing that scared me the most about going out by myself were the car rides to and from my destination.  I was worried that once we were off and running, Ethan would lose his binkie and start crying and I wouldn't be able to do anything for him since his car seat is rear-facing and in the backseat.  But to my surprise, Ethan slept the whole way there and back and even slept through me singing to the radio! I even stopped for gas on the way there and to pick up lunch for my mom and I!  I have to admit, now the idea of outings involving only Ethan & I aren't nearly as daunting as they were before...that is until I have a horrible experience and never want to leave the house again, only kidding...well kind of ;o)

Smiling Baby

Ethan's first of many smiles caught on camera! But I do have to say, he looks alot different in this picture as opposed to all his other pictures.

Ethan Photo Shoot!

So yesterday, Elliott's mom Sue came over and while she was here we decided to do a photo shoot of Ethan. We love taking pictures of Ethan, plus we were wanting to take pictures of him for his birth announcements that we plan on sending out probably within the next month...hopefully. I think we still plan on taking some more pictures but I think our first attempt came out really well and it doesn't hurt when you have the perfect little model! Here's a look at some of our work:

Ethan's Busy Weekend

So on friday, Elliott and I took Ethan to his 3 week check-up with the doctor's office. As of friday, Ethan weighs 8 lbs 2 oz and is 21 inches long. So in 3 weeks, Ethan has gained 1 lb 3 oz and grew 1 and 3/4 inches. The doctor said his jaundice is almost completely gone (even though he had a really mild case of it), which is good and said Ethan looks great! So Ethan left the doctor's office with a clean bill of health! Afterwards, we took Ethan to my work to show him off and took my mom out to lunch to the Original Pancake House in Birmingham. And on sunday, I took Ethan out to lunch with grandma and great-grandma to Macys at Lakeside Mall and then we went shopping for a little bit. Ethan did so well and I'm so proud of him. He was a perfect angel at the mall and practically slept in his stroller the whole time. We had a good time and I think grandma and great-grandma had a good time strolling him around as did mommy. Plus, Ethan got to wear one of the outfits mommy bought for him and he looked adorable! He had on a white onesie, brown pants, and a blue, navy, and tan fleece hooded vest. I made sure I took a couple pictures of him in his outfit before I left! So overall, Ethan had a pretty busy weekend!