One Month Young, the Fun has just Begun!

Here are some pictures from Ethan on the day he turned 1 month old, August 12. To celebrate Ethan's 1 month birthday we spent the day playing. We went over to Rhody's house and played with all the kids, and then we had a great evening going on a family walk and playing together.

Ethan is an amazing baby. He is always so happy, and loves to play on the floor and really enjoys life. He is about 10 pounds now, as measured by us holding him on a scale and subtracting our weight, (not the most accurate, but we will go with it) and is about 22 inches long, again, doing our best, he wiggles after all.

Snoopy is still absolutely obsessed with him and can't stand to hear him cry!

Ethan The Sleeper

Well, Ethan continues to amaze us every day. He is such a terrific sleeper, I just wanted to put up some super cute pictures of him sleeping. I know, I know, but still, sooo cute!

Funerals, Road Trips, and Firsts

Well, this blog is only about 2 months late, but better late than never huh?

Following the visit from the Bialis', we got some bad news, Jon's grandmother, Bubbie, had passed away. As is the case in Jewish custom, the funeral was set for 2 days later, and so Jon, Ethan, Snoopy and I piled into a rental car and began our trek across the desert.

Ethan was a CHAMP in the car--in fact, I think he travels better than either Jon or I do. Snoopy sat next to him the entire time, and kept him happy and calm. We drove from Tucson all the way to Westlake on Wednesday, and spent the night in the Four Seasons, Ethan's first hotel room. I can't get over how great of a traveler he is.

Thursday we went to the memorial service and then on to the get together at Aunt Tina's house. While funerals are not happy occasions, it was nice for Ethan to get to meet a lot of people. He met his Aunt Laura, Aunt Melanie, and Great-grandfather Poodah. He also met Great Aunt Tina, his Great Uncle David, and Jon's cousins, Julia, Michael, Tracy, Carrie and a bunch of family friends.

Friday was the highlight of the trip as we cruised to Santa Barbara and got to spend the morning with Grandma and Grandpa. Ethan played on the floor and on Uncle Sean's bed, and had a great morning.

We then went and got to see Jon's cousin Robin and her husband Josh and their adorable little daughter Emmy! Emmy even got to hold Ethan and LOVED every minite. She was convinced he was a doll, and she could not keep from smiling!

Then, it was back in the car for the rest of the journey home, with a stop over at a very cool hotel in Avondale Arizona.

Whew, you can see why the blog was late, we were TIRED!

What a wild, wild world!

Sorry it has been a while since we caught everyone up on our current activities. It has been a busy week for us.

Ethan went to the doctor for his 2-week check up. He was 8 pounds and 5 ounces, having grown a lot since his last appointment. In addition, he was 20 inches long!! These stats put him in the 25% for length and the 50% for weight! The doctor also said that he was acting like a 6 week old, holding up his head and sleeping so well. Watch out, at this rate, he will be crawling soon!

Jon's parents came to visit for the weekend and we all had a nice time walking around La Encantada and going to Jon's soccer game. They also brought us the stroller that Mimi (Jon's grandmother, Ethan's grear-grandmother) had gotten us, and it was a life-saver!

After saying goodbye to Jon's parents on Sunday it was time to relax and get back into somewhat of a routine. Ethan is a great sleeper and loves his tummy time on the floor on his "colors" that Grandma made him. He loves to roll from his back to his side, and then back again to his back. He loves to look around, and is starting to smile!

Week One Done, Week Two, here we come

Well, this is coming a bit later than expected, but as they say, better late than never.

The last week has just flown by for Ethan, Jon and me as we are learning to get along as a family of 3 (humans that is) and 8 animals (not counting the fish). We have been getting out at least once a day, going to Lowes, or Target, or the grocery store.


Ethan also had his first bath last weekend, and while he was not overly thrilled the first time, he really LOVES them now. He likes to relax and soak in the Milk soak that his Grandma got him.

Other firsts this week? Well, my almost 2 week old baby can roll over!! What a trick. I am attaching a video of him doing it, but it a little dark. We will work on getting one again that is more light in color.

Other than that, I am still pleased to report that Ethan is a SLEEPER. He lets us sleep from about 7 until about 1:30 in the morning, eats, and then sleeps again until about 6:00. We could not ask for more....especially since the Tour De France is on nice and early so Dad gets to watch it!

Have a great week, and more this weekend!

Ethan at 15 Hours Old

Hello World!!

After 6 hours of labor, we were so blessed to welcome Ethan Alexander Bialis to the world at 7 lbs 6 ounces and 19.25 inches long. This is his first video, taken the morning after birth in the hospital. It is AMAZING how beautiful he is, and perfect, and oh yeah, I guess I am a little biased!

Happy 4th of July Everyone!

Well, it is the fourth of July, and still no appearance of the little one. Ethan is very active, kicking and wiggling, but still not ready to come out. Jon and I are just spending time this weekend getting some more things ready. The car seats have all been installed into the cars, the crib is all ready to go, and the bags are packed. Now, it is a waiting game....a long one at that!!

Thanks to everyone who has been so supportive and asking how things are going. Check back next time to see pictures of Ethan as soon as he decides to make an appearance!