Bend Weekend

We had a great weekend in Bend. Ethan was a great traveller. Three hours in the car isn't always the most fun. It was nice spending time with family and relaxing. We enjoyed cruising through the booths at the Fall Festival in downtown. I didn't buy anything.....surprisingly. Ethan started swim lessons this week, and seems to be enjoying the pool. He didn't cry at all, and had fun kicking his legs. He had more fun dipping his hands in the pool and then sucking the water off them. We are off to MT tomorrow morning. Hope everyone has a great weekend. The Hoovers

Another Week Gone

Where do the days go? I swear they fly by way too fast. I can't believe it's Oct. All is well with us. We are headed to Bend this weekend, but I wanted to get a post done since it's been awhile. This past week we hung out with Jack (see pic) and cheered on the Beavs, and started solids! Ethan seems to like rice cereal ok, however he still has his tongue thrust so eating has been a challenge. I would say we get 25% in, and 75% of the food down the front of him. I tried sweet potatos and he makes the funniest face, so we're sticking with rice cereal at this time. Maybe we'll try avocados this weekend. Hope all is well with everyone. Our love The Hoovers.

Six Months!!

Six months already!!! E-man is doing great. We are starting solids this week. He is so very close to sitting on his own. He loves to roll over to his tummy and is getting ready to crawl. Once and awhile he lifts his bottom up in an attempt to move but then his head falls forward. Whoops! He loves being outside and loves playing superman with his dad. His new sound is the raspberry, and it cracks us up. On the flip side of things his sleeping pattern is getting worse. We were down to one feeding a night, but the past 2 weeks we (Ethan and I) have been up 3-5 times a night. I am getting very tired. Due to this I have been joining Ethan in his morning nap. (See pic) So after a discussion with the pediatrician and Kate we are now down to the cry it out period. Tonight will be the first attempt. Lord give me strength. Ethan please just start sleeping more!! Hope this finds everyone doing well, and enjoying the Fall season.

The Hoovers

Go Buffs!

We were in Boulder, Colorado this past weekend visiting family. We had so much fun and the weather was gorgeous. It was Ethan's first trip out to Boulder and he was a trooper on the plane both ways. We went to the Colorado Buffs game on Thurs night, complete with tailgating prior to. Ethan loved cheering CU on with his great grandma Betty and great aunt Peggy. CU beat WVU in OT... very exciting game!. We got to celebrate cousin Heather's (Ethans godmother) birthday with her and spend a few relaxing days with the family. It was so hard to say good bye to everyone... Hopefully we can get another trip to Boulder planned soon.

Labor Day Weekend

I just typed out a long wonderful description of our great weekend in CannonBeach. However, I then somehow deleted the entire thing! I am now tired and frustrated!! Sooooo, here is the low down with some pics!!

Saturday: Trav golfed; Ethan and I hung out on the beach and window shopping. Saturday afternoon we attended Jess and Chris's housewarming party--had a blast. (pictured-Ethan and cousin Chris)

Sunday: Trav and I golfed in the morning, Ethan hung out with grandma Allyson. That afternoon we came home in time to watch the CU game. Ethan played in his new jumper from cousin Karen and Brian. He loves it!!

Monday: I worked. Trav and Ethan hung out.....after Trav golfed......anyone else see a theme here?!!

Hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend. Welcome September!! I can't believe it!

The Hoovers

Five Months Already!

Two posts in one day! Ethan turned 5 months on the 17th of this month. With it has brought so many changes. He is sitting in his Bumbo chair, rolling over..both ways, and is big enough to play in his excer-saucer his buddy Brady loaned him. Ethan is doing fabulous, and although periodically we have a tough day....he is as calm, cool and relaxed as ever. He has proven to be a great traveller. Travis and I often count our lucky stars regarding having such a good mellow baby. We are looking forward to the Fall and have thouroughly enjoyed our summer. Although it went by way too fast. We are headed to Cannon Beach for Labor Day weekend. We hope everyone has a safe, fun long weekend. The Hoovers

Bandon Weekend

This past weekend we cruised down to Bandon to visit our friends the Robisons. Travis and Daren played in the yearly golf tourney together and actually Won in a chip/putt off. It was very exciting. More exciting was meeting Daren and Jaunita's new baby boy Cody. He is precious and Ethan and him enjoyed hanging out together. We always love our time in Bandon, and are looking forward to returning in Oct. to help with cranberry harvest. The Hoovers