8 Years Ago..

8 years ago, my parents received the call that the birthmom who had picked our family for her baby, was going into labor. I slightly remember Mom running around. I remember quickly writing a letter to the birthmom. As soon as Dad and Mom were ready, and we had someone watching us, Dad and Mom left to go meet their new, baby boy!

Ethan was born really early and the hospital let him go way too soon. When Dad and Mom brought Ethan home a day or two later, he was so tiny that he seemed lost in the carseat! We brought Ethan to the doctor for a check up soon afterwards and they immediately told us to get him in a hospital. So that's what we did! In time, however, we were finally able to bring him home and take care of him ourselves.

Since then, Ethan has grown to be such a big kid! Today he turns 8 years old! (7 sounds so little and sweet, but 8 seems so OLD)!
We celebrated a little bit with our grandparents yesterday and today Ethan will celebrate his birthday with us!

We are so thankful for Ethan. He entertains and amazes us with his phrases, his incredible athletic skills, and his reading!

HAPPY 8TH BIRTHDAY, E-E! WE LOVE YOU!