Grandma O and the Grandkids

Shortly after Ethan was born, Nate, Kristie and family came over for supper and a visit. My mom had been staying with us to help out and we decided to get a picture of her with all the grandkids. So, here is who everyone is (left to right): Devun, Katie, Ethan and Megan with Grandma in the middle holding the babies.

Welcome, little niece!

As some of our friends and family know, Jason's brother Derek & his wife Faye happened to have been expecting their second arrival this month just like we were expecting Ethan. Sunday night, Jorja (pronounced Georgia) Faye Mantel arrived.

Welcome baby girl! Congratulations to Derek, Faye & big brother Jeremy.

Welcome, Ethan!!

As most of our family already knows, early Saturday morning, Jason and I got up early to go to the hospital for a scheduled c-section to deliver our newest family member.

We welcomed Ethan John into this world at 11:15 am February 2, 2008. He weighed in at 6 lbs 6 oz. and 19".

So far, Megan seems to like her baby brother. She got to hold him on Saturday when Daddy brought her to visit at the hospital.



Hopefully, she'll continue to adjust well to having Ethan around and will learn quickly that Mommy can't pick her up and carry her for a few weeks and find different ways of climbing into my lap during my recovery.