One Year Ago Today...

One year ago today we brought our precious baby boy home from the hospital. Although the doctors were pleased with his "quick" recovery, it felt like months to Michael and I. It is absolutely the most unnatural feeling I have ever experienced - to come home from the hospital and have to leave your baby. Although my memories of NICU are not necessarily pleasant, we are grateful for the nurses who helped our son. And I will never forget the sheer and utter joy of the day we were able to bring him home!! To God be the Glory!


This is the first time Ethan ever wore clothes. In the NICU they kept with naked, wearing only a diaper.

Due to the age requirements of visitors in the NICU, this was the first time that Kate was able to see her baby brother! She was amazed with how tiny he was!

Mason held him like a pro!


MeMe was so happy to hold him. She stayed with us the entire time Ethan was in the hospital so she could help us with the other children. I truly don't know what we would have done without her help!

This was the first time for Aunt Grabbie to hold Ethan! She couldn't wait to get her hands on him!

Good Ole' Granddad

Connor also sees Ethan for the first time!

With Ethan at home, Michael and I are finally at peace. Now we can rest!