Ethan's 8th Birthday.....Today!

I remember like it was yesterday! No mom forgets her first born (or any other born) being born into this world! I'm so thankful for my first born. Ethan Christopher Jeppson came into this world at 7:39pm after 8 days overdue and a 36 LONG hours of labor with him, ending with pushing for 3.5 hours! He was our first miracle of 3 so far.....

Ethan with his daddy at 2 months ish...

 This picture is Ethan on April 26th!!! 1 day old!!!

Here is my little (Big) Ethan at 2 months...

Today was a great day!  My dad and I began working as soon as the kids shut the door to go to school!  We got Ethan's room ready to paint, moving furniture, taping, etc. We painted and cleaned and then cleaned our mess and put everything back (somewhat) by 3pm.  Then we grilled Cheeseburgers and fries in the oven with corn, cottage cheese, strawberries and steak kababs on the grill.  Daddy came home and we ate, opened gifts, went for ice cream, home, played some, showered, read scriptures, told everyone one thing that we are thankful for and said prayers, then went to bed!  What a great day with family!  We are truly blessed to have such an example as Ethan!!!

Here he is today! 8 years old!!

 Ethan with his little brother Hunter, almost 3.

 Ethan with Daddy....our family's April birthday boys!

 Mommy, Ethan and Daddy! - Ethan pointed out that Chris' Bethany Beach shirt minus the 'B' and 'Y' in Bethany....turns out to be ETHAN BEACH!!!  HAHA!

 Mommy, Alexis, Ethan and Daddy!

 Ethan reading his card that we gave him!  This morning he went on a little clue search for his gift today from mom and dad.....a crisp $20.00!  HE was beyond excited! ;)

 Our family!!! Ready for bed!

 Ethan earlier today opening up Mam-ah and Pap-pap's gift.  A nice set of binoculars!  Ethan is so excited!  He wanted these!!! ;)

We love you Ethan.  You are an example for all of us! Thank you and keep being YOU!!!