A Week of Firsts

What a whirlwind week it has been! We love, love, LOVE having Simon Kebebe home with us! He is a true joy. He has personality to spare and keeps us laughing. We do have a few typical toddler meltdowns but overall, Simon has handled his huge transition really, really well. We are in love with our son! His smile and kisses melt our hearts. He's experienced many new things this past week so I wanted to share some of my favorite photos and moments of Simon's first week at home.

First visit to Ailor Photography with Dad

First "ride" on Dad's motorcycle.

First (of many) rides in the wagon around the neighborhood.


Just Simon looking cute!

First (but not the last) time "helping" Mom with the dishes.

Playing with the Sharp's picnic basket.

Simon loves to play under the kitchen table.

First time feeding the neighborhood ducks -- except he ate the bread we gave him to share with the ducks. Oh well!

First time eating American injera and loved it! He gave us a look as if to say, "finally! some food that I recognize!"

First visit to Happy Hollow Park -- he LOVED the swing!

Playing with Dad's pots and pans -- it's incredible the amount of noise he can make!

First nap in his carseat. Thankfully, he has learned to like going for rides in the car!

First visit with Purdue Pete. Simon was not a fan. Purdue Pete tried to give him 'knuckles' -- aka fist bump -- and Simon got scared. Hopefully, he will grow to love Purdue Pete!

All dressed-up in his Purdue gear to visit Senior Send-off with Mom.