Hanging Out With The Kids

Julia has been growing into her role as big sister. She loves to give Ethan hugs and kisses, and is always concerned when he cries and makes sure to notify a parent until one of us picks him up and she determines he’s “better.” She’s been expanding her vocabulary to include a lot more fun words, such as “gross,” “messy,” “a-ma” (grandma), “a-pa” (grandpa), and “eth” (Ethan). Ethan has started cooing and surprised his parents with sleeping for a whopping five and a half hours straight the last few nights. We’ve been a little superstitious about the whole deal, and have made sure to use the exact same blanket to wrap him up every night since and repeat the same motions for fear he will go back to his three hour routine.

Julia’s routine is to wake up early from her naps so she can come snooze in the parents’ bed. Here both she and Ethan are sound asleep.



Hanging out with the neighborhood cat (“Mao” as Julia likes to call her) Julia always looks forward to seeing and playing with her.

Julia just loves her dresses and having her hair done “special”

All ready for the pool

It’s hard to tell here, but Ethan has been adding some meat to those bones. At his last doctor’s appointment (1 month check-up) he weighed 8 pounds 13 ounces. Everyone says that he looks like Joshua, but we think he actually looks like his Uncle Nathanael.

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Last Wednesday we found out Joshua received a fellowship to compensate him for the time he spends doing research throughout the summer, which makes two scholarships this summer! He’s so smart and we are really proud of him.

FAMILY VISITS

Last month, we were lucky enough to enjoy visits from the Swifts and the Littles to celebrate Ethan’s arrival. Living in Stillwater, OK, we are used to the fact that visitors are usually few and far between (let’s be serious, there’s not much to see out here unless you’re into entomology). We had a quick visit from my mom soon after we got out of the hospital and then Mom and Dad Swift along with Tianna and James and Talitha, followed by a final visit by both of my parents. It was great to have a full house and we were reminded how lonely we get during the rest of the year when we don’t get to be around family. When the Swifts were here, we had almost a complete Swift family reunion with Joshua’s uncle and his family and Joshua’s grandparents. Then we put my dad to work with Joshua redoing our kitchen floor and we’re really happy with the results! Thanks to all who came to visit and we hope to see you again soon! Julia especially loved seeing her grandparents and bonding with them.

Four generations of Keiths!

Grandpa Swift and Julia hanging out on the porch

Grandma and Grandpa Little with the grandchildren. Ethan was blessed this day. He is all wrapped up in a blanket, but underneath he was wearing a full suit (tie, coat, and everything)!