Grandpa and Ethan

Lester's photos (1 of 17), originally uploaded by homanhouse.

Hi Daddy

Lester's photos (9 of 17), originally uploaded by homanhouse.

Cute kids

kiddos (4 of 4), originally uploaded by homanhouse.

Ethan sleeping on Daddy's chest

Family Weekend

uncle doug birthday (13 of 15), originally uploaded by homanhouse.

This weekend, we had a good family visit. Uncle Doug and Aunt Gina came down, and we also celebrated Uncle Doug's Birthday!

Grandpa came and also helped work on a few house projects in the playroom, and Aunt Rosie and Uncle Ed came to visit and play (and see the new baby) too!

We had dinner at Texas Roadhouse. Of course, when they came to sing happy birthday (and consequently usually ask the birthday person to sit on the saddle they bring) my brother was in luck that he was the first into the booth and it would be just too difficult for him to get out over the other eight people gathered. Darn....



And I guess it wouldn't be Texas Roadhouse without the Peanuts....

Megan greets Ethan Edward

Megan greets Ethan Edward, originally uploaded by homanhouse.

Such a super sweet time captured between the kids. We had just got home, and this is Megan holding him for the very first time at home! Ethan is 2 days old, and Megan is 4-1/2 She just loves her little brother.

Eyes OPEN!!

eyes open w hiccups, originally uploaded by homanhouse.

of course he has the hiccups....

This is Ethan at 1 Day old, still at the hospital....

Megan's recital credits

Megan's recital credits, originally uploaded by homanhouse.

the end edited to see Megan and her group. my video of her actual performance didn't really turn out... : (

Awwwww

DSC_9285, originally uploaded by homanhouse.

Dad and Ethan

DSC_9299, originally uploaded by homanhouse.

en route to Megan's ballet recital

A visit from Nana and Papa

Ethan w nana and papa (2 of 3), originally uploaded by homanhouse.

Here is the new grandson with Nana and Papa. Megan was, of course, off playing out with her friends and missed the photo op.

Dance recital

Megan ballet recital (12 of 12), originally uploaded by homanhouse.

Megan had her dance recital today! Such an adorable thing to watch the four year old class do their part, and then see all the classes perform. Ethan was also an excellent little audience member despite all the noise! Nana and Papa came to visit to meet Ethan and see Megan's recital too! Great weekend of fun...

and here are a few cute shots of the new addition too!

Family Resemblance?

Here we have MEGAN at 8 days old


Megan, originally uploaded by homanhouse.

and here is ETHAN at 10 days old



AND since that resemblance isn't just skin deep,


MEGAN glow worm



and ETHAN glow worm

Why???

Kids at home week (1 of 3), originally uploaded by homanhouse.

"Mom! Come find me!" That's what we heard. This is what we found. She zipped herself into her stuffed animal beanbag. It IS a good hiding spot. Freaks a mother out a bit (although they are mesh breathable openings!) 4-year olds....

Cutie Pie!

Kids at home week (3 of 3), originally uploaded by homanhouse.

Ethan Birth Announcement

Ethan Birth Announcement, originally uploaded by homanhouse.

A sneak preview....

Glow Worm Baby

glow worm baby (1 of 3), originally uploaded by homanhouse.

Well, here we go again!
Ethan's jaundice started climbing more than they originally expected, so on Sunday afternoon, the Ped prescribed the bili lights.

We had this for Megan as well - her levels were actually higher even though Ethan was born two weeks earlier than she was...

So our dining room table has now been converted to a photo therapy station.

We are hoping he gets better soon so we can get back to all the cuddle time he loves. He is definitely already a hold me baby, and so staying in the light bed is somewhat irksome to him!

Such a PROUD big sister

at the hospital (5 of 5), originally uploaded by homanhouse.

Going Home

going home (1 of 1), originally uploaded by homanhouse.

Our new family addition as we leave the hospital! so thankful that Ethan was able to come home with us considering he was born 5 weeks early!

Our new arrival

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This afternoon, Megan came to the hospital to meet her new little brother. She was so excited to see him and hold him! She was a bit overexcited, but seems super excited to get to wear her "I'm the big sister" shirt and brag on her new brother.

Ethan Edward Homan was born 5-6-10 at 6:02 PM. 6 lb 3 oz. At 4:15 PM, we were home visiting with a neighbor. At 4:20, contractions kicked in and my water broker. And then we arrived at the hospital at 5PM. It was a quick and busy hour!

Ballet (Mayfest)

Today, Megan had her ballet recital at Mayfest, the outdoor festival in Fort Worth. This is sort of the dress rehearsal for her OFFICIAL recital onstage at the University in a few weeks!

All age groups performed, so the whole thing lasted about an hour and a half. Megan, being in the youngest class, had one song, and they were just adorable. Maybe not the best group, but the cutest by far!

Megan at Mayfest Ballet (6 of 6), originally uploaded by homanhouse.