First Tub Bath

 

That is not the look of enjoyment, LOL. 

The eyes say it all… seriously mom, was that really necessary???

Showing off his Bonds Singlet all the way from Australia :)  still with the sad eyes!

Florida Snow aka Shaved Ice

 

Andrew and mommy had fun at a Christmas event at a nearby park, while Grandma Lynne took care of Ethan :)

Bet you didn’t know it could “snow” in 80 degree weather!  I also bet you didn’t know that when your child loses one of his white croc shoes in the snow, it is NOT easy to find.  Let’s just say it involved clearing the snow mountain of about 50 kids, enlisting the help of two other adults, and digging away at ice while freezing your fingers to the bone to free the partially frozen shoe from it.  Note to mommy: crocs are not a good choice for snow climbing.

Are words really necessary?  cause I have no idea what was going on here.  Andrew says he was freezing the snow like Cold Miser in The Miser Brothers Christmas. 

The obligatory hay ride – the horses were gorgeous, the tacky sign not so much.

The obligatory Santa pic – not sure about the reindeer and helper

Santa came through the neighborhood in a fire engine last week – Andrew was rather excited to get a candy cane from his helper.

Ethan and family

 

Andrew loves holding his little brother (with close supervision)

 

The view from my eyes

Holding on to Aunt Jenn

Looking at Aunt Jenn

Andrew giving Ethan a bottle (again, close supervision!)

 

Snug as a bug in a rug :)

 

This is the … there is no way you are going to wake me up and get me to drink another ounce of milk.. face

Sharing

I keep finding this little yellow construction vehicle next to Ethan – looks like Andrew is willing to share at least ONE of his toys, LOL.

Introducing Ethan Robert :)

For anyone who hasn’t already heard… we’ve had a very busy few weeks!  We got a phone call three weeks ago that we had been selected by a birthmom to adopt her baby.  Fast forward three weeks and here we are :)   We will forever be grateful for the amazing gift she has given our family.

Ethan was born November 29th and weighed 8lbs 4 oz and was 19 1/2 inches long :)  He is a beautiful little boy (if we do say so ourselves) and we are enjoying him so much.   He had his first checkup today and is already up to 9 lbs 1 oz – looks like he’s taking after his big brother, LOL.  The doctor said he looks great :)

Putting on his first outfit..

With daddy and big brother Andrew :)

Meeting big brother Andrew for the first time

Meeting grandma and grandpa

Ride from hospital

At the hotel

Home sweet home

Swing away :)

Bonding :)

The thinker?