Baby's First Christmas

Ethan's First Christmas = BEST Christmas EVER!

We celebrated Christmas this year in Dallas with my family and it was wonderful!  We were able to spend time with ALL of the family which has never happened. 

Mommy, Daddy & baby Ethan (and Molly) with all his Christmas loot  :)

Last Friday we went to my Aunt Sherrie and Uncle Bob's for Christmas with the Ferrell clan.  Ethan got lots of toys, a hand knit blanket from Aunt Sherrie, some clothes and LOTS of lovin!  We played a fun gift exchange game and I went home with the Starbucks gift card I brought and Troy left with a trendy scarf and necklace which he donated to me :)

Pop & Ethan

Gift exchange game

Big winner!

We spent Christmas Eve at my Memaw & Papaw's house eating lots of Mexican food and Christmas sweets.  We also had fun finishing an alphabet book for Ethan that was started at my Austin baby shower!

Working on the enchiladas

Family photo

Mommy, Ethan & Gabby

Grandpa Cliff & Ethan

We spent Christmas day with my mom and Cliff.  Ethan liked opening presents until we got to the clothes... typical kid!  Just kidding... the clothes just happened to be last and he had endured enough fun by that point.  We had a wonderful time playing and watching Christmas movies all day!

Opening presents with Mommy

Daddy & Ethan playing with a new toy

(Dual burp cloths for extra spit-up... ha!)

Best (and cutest) Christmas present EVER!!!

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Stay tuned for pictures from the Matus family Christmas in a few weeks!  Hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas filled with love, laughter and cheer!

Mall Santa

Well, mall Santa's aren't what they used to be that is for sure!  No red velvet coat for Santa any more... he has down-graded to a more casual Texan look consisting of a red & green vest and cowboy boots.  Not sure that is the best look for Santa but at least he had a quality beard.  Ethan didn't seem to mind Santa's new attire so I guess that is all that matters!  He told Santa all he wants for Christmas is his two front teeth... ha!  :) 

Merry Christmas from the three of us!

Patiently waiting for Santa

Mommy & Ethan

Santa & Ethan

Take 2

Family Pictures

These pictures are long over due, but I wanted to post them nonetheless.

 4 Generations: My dad, Me, Ethan and Poppy (2 wks)

Uncle Bobby & Aunt Juanita with Ethan (2 wks)

Pop and Ethan (2 wks)

Grandma & Grandpa Matus, Ethan and Gabby (Thanksgiving)

PLaY TiMe!

Ethan is becoming more aware of his surroundings each and every day!  He loves laying on his playmat and watching Mommy, Daddy and Molly entertain him with his toys.  The mat is underneath the fan in the study so he may just be staring at that... who knows.  He does love watching the fan go round and round!  Here is little video of us playing last night... sorry it's so dark!  :(

TWO Months

This past Saturday Ethan turned 2 months old!!!  He shared this milestone with his Gabby's birthday (my mom) so it was extra special.  Unfortunately being two months old means several shots are in his future... tomorrow is his two month check-up with Dr. Travis.  I look forward to finding out how much he has grown since his 2 week check-up, although I am certain it will make me sad to know how much he has changed already.  I am dreading the vaccines though.  Daddy is going to meet us there to provide both Mommy and Ethan some much needed comforting.

Packing on the pounds!

We went to the pediatrician yesterday and Ethan weighed in at a very healthy 10 lbs 14 oz!!!  I could not believe it.  Looking at him now you would have never guessed he had trouble with his weight in his first few weeks.  Must be all that turkey he ate for Thanksgiving ;)

Here are a few of my favorite pictures from his newborn shoot... in these pictures he was only about 6 lbs!  Ahhhh he has grown so fast!

Images created by Pumpkin Pie Photography

The First Thanksgiving

Our first Thanksgiving has been perfect!  Ethan has done a lot of sleeping and eating and has provided us a lot of entertainment.  We are SO thankful to have been blessed with such a sweetie!

Ethan and Daddy

Happy little turkey

Before the big meal...

... and after!  :)

Wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Photo Gallery

Ethan's newborn photos are available for online viewing at last!!!  He was 10 days old when these pictures were taken and I can't believe how much he has grown already.  We will be purchasing the digital images incase anyone would like prints of their favorites.  This gallery will only be available for 7 days.  Enjoy!  :)

Link to gallery--> http://pumpkinpiephotography.com/viewing/?slideshowID=252712
password: ethan

Big thanks to Amanda of Pumpkin Pie Photography for capturing these precious moments... she is SO talented!!!

A Day of "Firsts"

Ethan is 6 weeks old today and it was a big day...

Today he took his first meal from a bottle!  He wasn't sure about it at first, but after some coaxing from Daddy he gave in and ate up!  I wish I had a picture to commemorate the occasion but we were at the doctor's office and there was a lot going on.

Today was also our first time eating out as a family... we had lunch at Chic-fil-a.  We are easing our way back into the outside world slowly.

Today was the first time I took both Ethan and Molly out for walk... and the last!  :)

And finally today was the first time the little guy found my hair!  He had a handfull in his death grip... so I waited patiently for him to release me.  Molly better watch out when she goes in for kisses!

A few pictures of our handsome fellow from today!  xoxo

 After our walk

What are you doing?

Fun with Daddy

Such big eyes you have...

Deep in thought

This one is from yesterday but it is a favorite! :)

Tummy Time

Ethan enjoyed some tummy time this morning with Molly! He is so strong and already has great control of his head!

Happy One Month!

I can't believe our little boy is already one month old... seems like he was born just yesterday!  My how time flies!  Here are a few pictures of sweet little Ethan on his one month birthday! 

This proud Mama had a hard time selecting just one or even two pictures for the occasion so here are several of my favorites from our photo session this afternoon :)  Love him to pieces!!!

Happy Halloween!

Better late than never... here are a few pictures of our little vampire!  He was 4 weeks old on Monday as well!  He is growing so fast :)

Boo!