Thursday, April 17, 2008

Happy First Birthday, Ethan!!!

I know it's cruel, but we went this morning to the doctor for Ethan's check-up and shots.
He was 28" long and weighed 18 pounds 12 ounces. He is in the 5th percentile for both of these. Dr. Michael said he's not concerned because they are both the same, but after we see the pulmonologist in 1 week, they might talk about doing some blood tests just to be sure everything is fine. He said Ethan seems to be developing fine, so he's probably just smaller than average, but those percentiles change all the time. Dr. Michael also treated Ethan for a sinus infection since he has had a runny nose for a while.
I just can't even believe it's been a year! When we moved to Glendale I was almost exactly halfway through my pregnancy and now he turns 1 today! Ethan has been so fun. He is almost always smiling! Unlike Elia when she was a baby, Ethan is a pretty good cuddler. He loves to be held and often puts his head down to rest on your shoulder. He loves to eat and will eat anything! He has eaten chicken curry, vegetarian pizza and salsa chicken (just to name a few). He always seems to know if you are eating something better than what you've given him. As of now he has four teeth, is crawling and walks by holding on to furniture. He does the sign for "drink", but he signs "more" by pointing at what he wants. He will smile most readily for Elia and even when we think she is being too rough, he giggles and laughs at her.
Here is a look back at growing up:
1 year:


One of his rare sad moments (they usually only come because he thinks he needs to be picked up): 8 months:
4 months:
One day:
I hope I didn't forget to e-mail anyone, but we're celebrating by inviting everyone to the pool for cake and swimming on Saturday:

Happy Birthday little e!!!!

7 comments:

Traeger Tribe said...

He is such a cutie - and you do such a great job of capturing his little personality! I hope everything goes ok with the pulmonologist (sp?). After Thunderkids, I can attest to how much he'll eat too! ha ha

Tiffany said...

Happy birthday to the happiest little blue-eyed boy. What a doll!

The Petty's said...

Boy, doesn't that first year go fast. He looks really cute in his pictures.

Jean Smith said...

he is absolutely darling, jen. wow...i can't believe our sweet babies are one. i don't know about you, but i am full denial. happy birthday ethan!

kachers said...

First of all - the song everything came on when your blog opened and I LOVE it! Second - sorry we missed the party! It looks like it was fabulous - and GREAT cake!

The Wells Family said...

his pics are so beautiful! i am trying to start my hand at the photo thing. i just invested in a canon rebel and i am already in love. i just need to get some products for my prints and learn photoshop better. :) wish me luck!

Los Morales said...

FELIZ CUMPLEANIOS ETHAN!!, it does go soooo fast huh?. I was telling Arturo Ethan's eyes are cuter than his and he actually agreed(jeje). I was also telling him that if you guys come to Utah over the summer we would love to have you do some pics of our girls. Hope to see you guys soon!!!.