We spent a couple of days visiting my mom, Ephram’s grandma, this past weekend. Enjoyed some time on the boat as well. More pictures on Ephram’s website.

In an effort to keep this blog a little less saturated with Ephram posts, I’ve created a separate blog just for him.  Watch Ephram Grow Here!

I knew I’d love motherhood, but it’s even more amazing than I could have ever imagined. Watching Ephram attempt new things everyday is simply awesome. This week, it’s all about holding the ball. And trying to stick it in his mouth. He makes the funniest grunts while doing it too.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

Well, we sure don’t live extravagant lives lately. I must first say, we are very fortunate to never put Ephram in daycare, but in order to do that, my husband and I work opposite shifts, all hours of the day, any day of the week. So when we have time off together, we definitely take advantage of it. And though a trip to the River Bend Nature Center in Faribault isn’t exactly the best vacation ever, it made for a pretty good afternoon trip out of the house with Ephram.

And thanks to my wonderful husband for grabbing my camera from me and taking pictures. While I hate being on camera, I do wish for more pictures of Ephram and I together. The first one is a little blurry (this may have been my fault for leaving the camera on manual focus…) but it’s one of my favorite pictures of E and me.

Unfortunately, I had to work yet another Fourth of July. Though this year, I’m sure Ephram wouldn’t have enjoyed fireworks anyways. (Crossing my fingers for next year or the year after because I’d love to take some cute photos of him enjoying the lights in the sky) Well today just happens to be the beginning of my weekend. So Ephram and I are celebrating today (while daddy sleeps after his overnight shift)! Hopin’ for some fun times at my dad’s house with family and then a walk downtown with the husband this evening.

Hope everyone had a Happy Fourth!

Shanna and Eric‘s little boy arrived two weeks ago. Though sadly he had to go straight to the NICU to be monitored for breathing issues. Hard news to hear only 4 months after dealing with my own little boy being transferred to Children’s Hospital just 4 days after birth. Luckily it wasn’t anything too serious, he got better very quickly, and they were able to bring this sweet boy home just a few days later! He was such a sweetie when I was visiting. Loves being held of course, and has the strangest little cry. (Don’t worry Caleb, you’ll figure out those vocal chords soon.) Thanks for letting my stop by, Shanna!

My baby is 4 months old. Four months!

I look back at pictures from just 4 months ago and I can’t even believe he was ever that small. It just doesn’t seem possible. He’s such a chub now, so that skinny little thing that wasn’t given food for 4 days in the NICU, doesn’t even seem like the same little boy. He eats like crazy now (usually 6-8 ounces a feeding!). I’m interested to see what he weighs at his 4 month check up on Friday, but just two weeks ago he was already over 15 pounds.

Well, here are some of the things Ephram is into these days:

My cute niece and nephew visited last weekend. Dressed all summery, we took a few pictures out at the park quick. I can’t believe how old they are getting!