2 Month Appointment

Well, little Ethan is not so little these days, he is getting so big! He had his 2 Month appointment 2 weeks ago and he is in the 92 percentile for his height and weight: 14 lbs 8 oz, 24.5 inches long... he is such a little chunk! Then of course the shots... I think its harder on the parents to see their little baby cry so hard, but then its over, and he was all smiles again, such a sweet little boy. We got some cute pictures of Ethan with his looney toons band aids.

We have also hit some little milestones in the last week, Ethan has started rolling from his tummy to his back, I got him to giggle a couple times, my favorite thing in the world, when he is on his tummy, he is pushing with his toes and inching forward, he is sitting up in the bumbo and loves to be up where the action is, and his hair is really starting to grow in. We still don't know what color his little eyes are going to be, but they are really dark, such a handsome little guy! I also put away all of his 0-3 and 3-6 month clothes, he is now wearing 6-9 month stuff. I put the little jammie away that he wore in the hospital and it made me tear up to think he was that tiny... he is already so big, and only 11 weeks old!

He is still doing really great with me at work, takes his naps really well, and is such a happy little boy! We went to Vernal last weekend to see the family, and he slept the whole way going out and coming back home, we are just having so much fun!

Blessing Day

Well, we blessed our little baby boy on Sunday... it was one of the most special, emotional and spiritual experiences ever! While we were all getting ready for church (at 9:00 AM) Ethan was just being such a sweet little baby. He was so happy and smiling for everyone. He started to get a little overstimulated, and my mom just rocked him and he was so content and happy.

The blessing was really special. There is nothing like watching your little baby being blessed by his daddy. I did remember to bring tissues and we all used them... it was such a great day! I managed to get up and bear my testimony, very short and sweet. I was and am so grateful for this little miracle in our lives, we're blessed to have this little sweet boy in our family. He brings such a neat spirit into our home.

We had a little (well huge) lunch at our house after church with our family and friends. I was kind of stressed, but it went well, lots of yummy food and the weather was very agreeable, so we ate outside. The kids played in the yard, and the adults munched on yummy treats and visited. I had a lot of help from our family, so thanks so much everyone, couldn't have done it without you!

The Birth Announcement

Well, better later than never right? I'm hoping to get them in the mail today, they were so much fun to create. Ethan is going to be 2 months old on Wednesday... how the time just flies!!! We are blessing him this Sunday, better not forget the tissues ;) He is just starting to find his voice, he is making the cutest sounds, it's so fun! We love our little guy so much!

8 Weeks

Little Baby Ethan is 8 weeks old!!! I took some video clips last night of our little guy. We were supposed to go to V-town this weed so Grandma Susan could get some kisses, but I woke up with a bit of a cold and we have stuff to work on at our house before the blessing next week... so hope you enjoy the video clips grandma and grandpa! Love, Dani

Whats Not to Love???

I can't believe my baby will be 8 weeks old this Thursday!!! Its been the quickest 8 weeks of my life!!! And I also can't believe how much I love this little guy, he is so sweet and such a good little boy.

When I was much younger, I made a list of the things I wanted to do, goals to accomplish, places I wanted to go. Things like go to college, get married in the temple, travel as much as possible, have a good job, own a house, become a mother and have a family... Well, its something I've waited for for a very very long time, and now that I have this sweet little angel, I can't help but feel so grateful and blessed. I absolutely love being a mother, especially to such a sweet little boy that just melts my heart with each little smile, gurgle, and coo.

Of course, not every moment is pure bliss, but each day just keeps getting better and better as we get to know Ethan's little personality.

He is so patient with me, because I am definitely learning each day. He is so good at my work, he sleeps during the morning, and then is just a doll the rest of the time. I can look down at him laying in his little pack and play bassinet and he is just staring up at the lights smiling, so precious!!!

What has been really neat as well, is that Tyson is so gentle and loving with him, will hold him and rock him, talk to him, just like little Ethan is his best little buddy. It is so sweet!!!

We love you little baby Ethan! Hope you are all enjoying your summer, its gone by so fast! Love, Dani

Ethan's New Born Pics

We had Ethan's new born pics taken a few weeks ago, and just got the disc last week, they turned out so cute! This little boy is growing and changing so much! We've made it to church 3 weeks in a row, so good the whole time. I'm back to work today, but I'm already blogging and emailing, so nothing to stressful ;) Ethan slept most of the time and is now wiggling around on my desk. He is also starting to sleep about 6 or so hours at a time during the night, so I think we just might survive!!! We love our little angel!

Life's Little Changes & A Much Needed Update

Did I say little??? Well, life has changed a lot, in many little ways I guess you could say... :)

Its been a few weeks, but things are going really well. July was one busy little month, birth of a new child, healing, attending to such child, healing, becoming parents, healing, 5 Year Anniversary, healing, husband's 28th Birthday, healing, 24th of July Weekend in Vernal, healing, niece's blessing in Vernal, healing... you get the picture, lots going on, lots of change in the Hacking household, and lots of healing ;)

Baby Ethan has changed our life in the most wonderful of little ways imaginable though, we love him so much, and although it isn't always easy, Ethan is our little bundle of joy!

Just of couple of updates, Ethan's 2 week appointment was great, he grew an inch and a half, bringing him to 22 inches, and he weighed in at 9 pounds 5 ounces, at his 4 day appointment, he was down to 7 pounds 6 ounces, so he gained just an ounce short of 2 pounds in 2 weeks. He is now up to 11 pounds 4 ounces as of Sunday, the 2nd of August, one month old... he is such a little chunk, his favorite thing to do is eat ;)

My parent's 30th Anniversary is this month and they went up to Montana for a golf tournament for the weekend of the 24th, so we surprised them and took a bunch of pictures of all of us, some of just us sisters, and the cute grand kiddies, and put together a huge collage of the pictures in a frame and gave it to them, they turned out pretty cute:

Last week, we took Ethan's new born pictures at Wheeler Farm, I haven't seen them yet, we are getting the disc soon, but can't wait!!!

We went to Vernal this last weekend for my sister's baby's blessing. Little girls are so sweet, she is so beautiful, such a sweetie!!! We took an updated family picture with the parents and new grand kids, pictures are hard work with kids, but we got a couple cute ones:

I must say that becoming a mommy is the most challenging, but rewarding venture-we've been taking things one day at a time, and Ethan is such a sweet little boy, and has been patient with me as I'm learning more and more each day how to be the best mommy I can for my little guy. Tyson is the cutest little daddy, he loves coming home from work and holding his little boy. It is so sweet!

When I was home from the hospital a whole 10 days, my boss called and wanted to know when I'm coming back to work... well, I'm still not ready, like I wasn't then, but each day we getting closer to something of a routine, and I'm going back the 17th PART TIME, very, very part time, I've been working from home since the first of June, and I wish I could continue that, because its worked out pretty good (for me atleast), but my boss wants me in the office, so I'm going to give it my best effort, but my whole world has changed, and my family will always be #1, so we'll see how it goes... I'll try to update more often than monthly, no promises ;) Hope you are all enjoying your summer!