Baby Boy is growing!

So He Grows!

Ready to go Targeting

Playing his guitar!

Have to be strapped in now!

All smiles!

Sleepy boys : )

Eph's first Ear Infection

Eph and some pumpkins...or, my pumpkin with some pumpkins : )

BOO!

Its orange!

Check out the big guy!

Bumbo man. AKA: Grandma's Little Pumpkin

So, baby boy has his first ear infection. We went to Dr. Lora's office last Friday after she heard his cough, congestion and about his sleepless nights. He was given some antibiotics and we headed for home. He has been taking the meds good (this kid eats like his mommy!). While this isn't something I am excited about, it seems that Ephraim is still a really happy baby despite being a little under the weather.

I also believe little man has been teething off and on. I am wondering when I'll see some little tooth buds under those gums. Not wishing my baby's life away....just wondering : ) He remains in good spirits throughout, but still is not sleeping well. We hope his sleeping habits are too disrupted by his teething and ear infections. We also pray for a little sleep for mommy and daddy and that Eph's health improves quickly.

I'll update some photos tonight when I get home. My little man is growing DAILY! I go to work and come home and he is a different guy. I had some tears when I realized he had "little boy" hair. He lost a lot of his newborn hair, but now his hair is growing in....and its little boy cute spikey hair. Not as thin as baby boy hair. This, too, means my guy is growing up : ( Happy and sad at the same time.

We are still trying to get Eph off his nursing strike, but with his cold/teething/ear infection who knows if he will want to do it much soon. Keep praying for us : )

Happy First Halloween Ephraim!

October, 31, 2009
We had fun at our church's TRUNK or Treat--we opened our trunk and shared candy with the other little church kiddos. Ephraim was a hit...he was a guitar and mom and dad where hippies carrying their cutie pie guitar! Here are the pics

Eph wanted to keep the paci....but we kicked it for the celebration!

Sideways guitar!
ALL Smiles!
At church in our candy bowl : )
Daddy playing the guitar!
Mommy cuddles the guitar
Guitar man checks out cutie pie Octopus, Kyra :)
Three hippies!
Sleepy guitar guy!

New York CITY!

October 27, 2009

Rena and Steph head to New York City to celebrate Stephanie's 28th Birthday!

We sure had an AWESOME time!!!!!!

Over 4 1/2 months of little Ephraim

October 21, 2009
Ephraim is growing SO fast. Here are some photos I should have posted a couple of weeks ago!

Ephraim sits in his high chair and shows off his Grandma bib

Toys on high chair

A little wave while playing in his new high chair

Another cutie pie outfit from Aunt Kari and Uncle Ry

What a sweetheart!

Big Boy Ephraim

October 15, 2009--4 and a 1/2 months old!

I can't really remember now how old in weeks my little guy is. I was always wanting him to be the "older" week....so even if he was IN his 12 week, I would say "nearly 13 weeks!" I know, I know, its a little silly, but I wanted my little guy to be a big guy. Now, at 4.5 months old, he is a BIG boy and I wish he was little again.

Ephraim has rolled from his back to his belly, started saying his vowels and consonants (today its MMMM as, in for MOMMY!), and is actually scooting around when he is on his back. Daddy continues to get little guy to laugh by making silly faces and playing with him. Eph gets a really determined look on his face while kicking. Also, when he is super excited (usually about food!) he starts kicking like crazy. This kid is ready to move!

Little guy started on some rice cereal and is weighing in at 14lbs 14 ounces! He continues to get most of his nutrition from breast milk. He is growing SO much everyday its crazy. Jerret and I just love spending time with him and watching him grow! Here are some photos to update. Maybe a video, if blogger lets me :)

Mid-kick photo

Cutie Pie Smile--Melts my Heart!

Mommy's cuddle bug

Ephraim at 18 & 19 weeks

My boy is so big! He had his 4 month appointment last week and he weighs 14lbs 14ounces. NEARLY 15 pounds. What a big guy! He is nearly 25 inches long. My guy is now laughing out loud and has found his feet. The time is flying by, but I just love being his mommy : )
Picture updates below : )

Go State

Eph is talking to his new buddy, GlowWorm

Bath Time Fun!

Smiles!

Cuddle Bug with Sadie Mae