Ethan is 6 Months

Our Ethan is 6 months!  My how time has passed quickly.  At Ethan's pediatrician's appointment he weighed 18 pounds 9.5 ounces and was 27.5 inches long.  Ethan still has an easy going, laid back attitude.  He enjoys taking walks in his stroller and bouncing in his Jumperoo.  Ethan is gaining balance and learning to sit up.  We are delighted that Ethan is in our life.

Ethan and Bearmey 6 Months

Happy Mother's Day

My Mother's Day this year was delightful.  Olivia and I attended the two-year-old Sunday School class at our local Lutheran church.  The four of us played at a local school playground and enjoyed the beautiful weather.  For lunch I met my St. Charles Mom for a delicious meal at The Cheesecake Factory.  It was truly a fantastic day.

Welcome to the school playground.

Smiley Ethan.

Sliding Mommy.

Happy Olivia.

1-2-3 Go!

Swinging Girls.

Olivia and Mommy.

The two reasons I get to celebrate Mother's Day.

Five Years and Two Kids Later...Happy Anniversary!

Five years have gone by fast.  We have grown together and learned a lot about what it takes to make a marriage work.  Dennis and I have been blessed to have people in our lives who support Christian marriage.  We are committed to one another, for better or worse till death do us part.  If given the opportunity I would do it again in a heart beat.  Here's to the next five.

Before God and these witnesses...

The Bridal Party.

Maid of Honor Lisa, Best Man Joe

A quick kiss.

The happy newlyweds.

Call Day Excitement

Call Day
May 1, 2012

On May 1, Dennis received his Call.  The kids were safely tucked in bed when the service was taking place.  I was excitedly sitting in the sanctuary between my St. Charles Mom and Dad.  Many friends and family were eagerly watching it stream on-line.  I was literally on the edge of my seat when Dennis's name was about to be announced.  We are so excited to be headed to St. Paul Lutheran Church in Albion, Michigan.

St. Paul Lutheran Church, Albion, Michigan

Ethan is 5 Months

Ethan reached the 5 month mark on April 12.  He can now roll from tummy to back and from back to tummy.  He can take his lolly out and can manage to put it back in his mouth.  Ethan still loves to laugh and is working on being able to sit up.  Olivia and Ethan enjoy "talking" to one another.  This is especially noticeable at night when Olivia has been tucked in her bed and should be sleeping.  As I get Ethan ready for bed he squeaks and squawks in high pitched tones and Olivia echoes the same noises from behind her closed bedroom.  They are my two little song birds.

Ethan and Bearmey (5 months)

 It is fun watching Ethan as he grows each day.  Another milestone worth noting is Ethan's ability to grab, reach, tug and pull.  He loves to grab my spoon while I am eating, my phone when I am talking and my hair whenever he feels like it.

Olivia and Ethan in a Box

Although the post title is quite telling the video leaves no room for questions.  This is what we do for entertainment.

In other news...upon doing a little research I found that this is the 100th posting of the blog!  Happy 100th Post!  In other other news we are three days away from knowing where Dennis will be serving as pastor for an indefinite amount of time.  When I started the blog two years ago a friend mentioned the name of the blog "Matyas in Missouri" and asked me what I would do if we get a Call out of the state.  Interesting question.  Time will tell.

Happy Easter!

Easter Day 2012

Olivia and Ethan

Easter pinwheel

Looking

Spotting

Grasping

Discovering

Olivia's pink egg is empty and so is the tomb.  He is not here, he is risen!  Jesus has risen, he has risen indeed!  Alleluia!