Baby's First Christmas 2009
On December 22nd, Ethan turned 7 months old (yep, time flies!). On December 25th, he celebrated his first Christmas, and boy was it special, awesome, and wonderful! I was filled with pride and joy as I watched Ethan explore every gift he was given. The amazement in his eyes and the happiness in his smile filled my heart over and over all day. Ethan received so many thoughtful gifts for his first holiday celebration. We knew people loved him, but goodness he was showered with hugs and kisses like never before! I took fewer pictures than I should have, but I have decided that enjoying the moment ( and being a part of it ) is often as important as capturing that moment in a picture or video. Laughter filled my parents' home as we watched Ethan explore new books, new toys with sounds and lights, and even the wrapping paper piled on the floor. While we were home visiting for Christmas, the cliche song of wanting your two front teeth actually came true! Ethan now has his two bottom, fr...