As the snow is fastly approaching I thought I'd get Ethan something warm and cozy yesterday. I found this great coat at Macy's. It was 40% off and I had some money on a gift card so I got it for $5.57! I was so excited with my find. Not to mention Ethan looks SO cute in it I could just snuggle him up all day, so I put it on him for some pics. He finally got tired of wearing it indoors and politely asked me to take it off! Not before I captured a few cute facial expressions though...

Here is a video of Ethan talking. He always has something to say...

"YES WE CAN!"

I know there is a lot of controversy and mixed oppinions flying around about this election, but I think we can all agree it was a historic one. I felt honored to be a part of history being made yesterday as I watched the news and Barack Obama was announced as the first ever african american president elect. I think it really shows how far we have come just in the past 50 years!

We have definitely seen some hard times and I think there is good to come from this election. I am excited to see the changes. I think above all weather we are white, black, McCain supporters or Obama supports, we need to support our new president in leading our country, pray for him and remember God has a plan and all things happen for a reason.

Happy November

Today Ian and I had Ethan dedicated at church. It was a really great experience to be a part of and fun to have all our families there with us. Here are a couple pictures...


My little man at the restaurant after church looking SO big. I can't believe how fast he is growing. He looks different every day. I'm happy to report his first day at the YMCA child care program went really well. He had a lot of fun it sounds like and his new teacher is really awesome. I think were all going to like it there.

And last but not least, Ethan's three month pic, and him watching Daddy play guitar hero...he was so interested, like he was trying to figure it all out!

Okay Okay, Ill use blogger.

So after trying to just use our family website as a blog, I've decided to come back over to blogger, it just works better for so many trying to access it and I like that people can leave us comments so I know when someone actually reads it! Please still continue to check out our family site for pictures and updates of whats going on with the family...but for now, this is where I blog.

http://www.ballfamily.shutterspeedproductions.com/

(For everything else)

As we head into November, We realize what a great fall it has been. Though still too early for Ethan to enjoy the hiking, Ian and I had a great time with friends in Leelanau. We got a chance to just relax, hike, take in the colors, and even visit a couple of light houses.

A friend told me how great it is that Ian and I are still getting out and enjoying what we love, and just taking Ethan along for the ride. Ian and I are just looking at life the same way we did before we had Ethan, only now it’s more fun and more exciting. Instead of just seeking out adventures for ourselves, we are seeking out adventures for our family. Instead of just getting excited about something because I think it will be fun, I love to look at him staring at the trees with big eyes, taking it all in. Its amazing being a mom, absolutely amazing. I really wonder what he thinks as he discovers all of these things, and I can just see his little wheels turning!

In other news, we are still searching for daycare. My stress level has been high as I have had to deal with everything regarding this. When it comes down to it, its not about making friends, or having good relations with neighbors...its about Ethan and making sure he is in the best place possible during the day. When it comes down to it, all that matters is that little boy, and we are going to do everything we can to make sure he is happy.