Ephraim at 16 and 17 weeks!

September 2009

My little guy is growing like crazy...I can hardly believe I take him to the doctor for his 4 month checkup THIS week. He is such an amazing little blessing in our lives. Being a mom has really changed me (for the better!) and I'm so glad God has blessed us with this healthy miracle.

And, here he is......
Daddy and Eph in their brown hoodies

Acting Silly!
Cute in Camo
His shirt says "Grandpas or Bust!"

Those eyes are amazing....
Grams Ash and Eph on the Spa night!
Eph and Snickers chillin on the bed together : )
Beauty in Green!
He is thinking!

Ephraim at 14 & 15 weeks!

We went to Tremont for Carmen and Curt's wedding...

S& J

Ashley (the night she met her new man friend!) and Jerret dancing

Lum and Rena

Steph and the Bride, Carmen!
Grandma Rena and tummy time with Eph
Supported Sitter!

Great Aunt Debbie with Ephraim

Grandpa Lummy with Ephraim

Trying cereal for the first time! He ate it well and wanted more!

Grandpa and Ephraim below in a cute video!!!

Life is good and so are we!

September 27, 2009

So, life is good and so is the Batson family. While we could all use a little more sleep (little man has decided to NOT sleep through the night anymore) we are doing great, super healthy and happily adjusting to the craziness of our lives.

Updates: Jerret started his MBA classes--super stressful, so please keep him in your prayers. Steph is back to work and....having a hard time adjusting to work/baby time/wife time/personal time. It seems there are always adjustments and while work is challenging and engaging, it is also a little stressful and overwhelming. Steph is volunteering with ESL students one night a week.

I will have some photos to post here after this post...please stick with us! We love getting comments about our posts and keeping everyone updated about little Ephraim and our family!

We have some photo catching up to do!

Ephraim at 12 weeks.....


Cute little belly!

Favorite thing to do--chew on fingers!

Cute surprise face!

He really does love his bumbo chair--just too many pics!

All smiles!

Ephraim's Florida Trip

10 Week Ephraim

We have had a lot of changes around since the last blog post. I hope everyone loves these updates! Brought to you by a 5am feeding : ) (But I did forget my glasses, so forgive me if there are typos, weird pictures. I am squinting a little!)

The Batson crew rented a beach house in Florida and Jerret, Eph and I took the long 4 hour drive down to see Auntie's Kari and Rayna and Gram Ash and Gramps Mike. It was a fun and relaxing time. Jerret and I also celebrated our 3rd wedding anniversary together! (Our 9th year total, though, together.

Ephraim was 10 weeks when we went to Florida!


Cutie Pie in his beep beep shirt

BEACH BUM!

Eph and daddy at the beach (sorta!)

Devil horns from Auntie Kari in the pool

Swim gear

Our family dinner night out

Ephraim's first visit to the POOL!

Aunt Ray

Really, Kari is doing all the work here : )LOL

Grandma feeding the babe.

Grandpa Mike and Eph

Ocean

Ryan, Eph and Kari

Breakfast!

Pool Fun

We have had a lot of changes around since the last blog post. I hope everyone loves these updates! Brought to you by a 5am feeding : ) (But I did forget my glasses, so forgive me if there are typos, weird pictures. I am squinting a little!)

The Batson crew rented a beach house in Florida and Jerret, Eph and I took the long 4 hour drive down to see Auntie's Kari and Rayna and Gram Ash and Gramps Mike. It was a fun and relaxing time. Jerret and I also celebrated our 3rd wedding anniversary together! (Our 9th year total, though, together.

Ephraim was 10 weeks when we went to Florida!

Big Boy at 9 Weeks

August 6, 2009

So, I am actually posting this at the end of 9 weeks, but I thought better late than never! My little man is TALKING a ton. Not the real word talking, but baby talking and I've been trying for days to get a little on camera. He just started doing it all together, so I DID capture it on our little camera. The video is shakey and not super great (plus you might have to turn your head to see it!) BUT, he is such a big boy and talking like his daddy : ) (IT IS AT THE END--I had issues uploading and it finally worked there!)

This dream world of not working outside the home and getting paid (maternity leave) is awesome. I am SO relaxed and enjoying the time with my little one. We play everyday during his happy time and cuddle when he is sleepy and I peer while he actually sleeps. I'm ready to start having more conversations with adults; however, I am SO going to miss all our time together!

Mr. Eph had his 2 month appointment this week. With it, we had crying and tears, but also some great news! He weighs 11 lbs 11.5 ounces (nearly 12 pounds!!) and is 23.5 inches long. He is doing super with growing and weight gain. We are so happy!

Prayers for friends and family who need jobs, houses sold/bought smoothly, friends/church members/coworkers who are sick and need healing, friends who have lost relatives recently, family and friends who need to know more about God...Praises for our families opportunities in life, that we can continue to show our love for one another, for children, for our jobs that we still have, for awesome friends and family and for God's grace.

Cutie Pie!

I guess spaz wanted to go on a walk with us this time!

Cute guy

Got this one during tummy time!

Photo shoot!

Little Pooh Bear Feet

Hanging Out!

Mr. JD gets some baby time before he moves out!

Nearly a smile on camera!

Seriously, mom how many pictures can you take of me?


This is SOOOO cute!!!!!!!

2 Month Old Ephraim!

July 27, 2009

Ephraim is officially 2 months old this week! I can hardly believe it. He is 8 weeks old, which means I have very few days/weeks left before returning to work. Keep us in your hearts as we get closer to another transition: work AND a kid!

God has really blessed us with visits from friends and family lately. I have some photos to update : )

Big Boy Eph!

First time with shoes on...he doesn't really like them!

Almost a smile! On his "happy pad" changing pad that is super soft! He always smiles, laughs and talks on his happy pad! I HAD to take the happy pad to Tremont!

Up close of the big guy!

PaPa Lum talks to Eph on the happy pad!

Cousins! Eph and Noah!

Little Noah is now 2! Aunt Pooh and Noah

Eph with Uncle Billy

These two are gonna be trouble!

Jacque, Claire and Eph

We traveled to Dwight to see the Finks!

Lucas and baby Eph!

Carol, Rachel and Ephraim

Carol and Eph!

Pretty dresses for Carmen's bridal shower!

Carmen is opening her gifts at the shower--it was at Mackinaw Winery! Yum!

Great Aunt Debbie with Noah and Ephraim