Merry Christmas... part 1

Ethan didn't quite get the whole idea of Christmas this morning, since for weeks we have been telling him to stay away from the tree and the presents. Once he figured out he could open them and there were toys inside, he got pretty excited. This was his gift from Derek and I. It's a bike with no pedals so he can scoot with his feet. He loved it in the store but hasn't played with it much today.
I think he likes it! Thanks Nana & Papa!

We've had a great time with Bethany, Nathan and Jake and we're looking forward to going to CA tomorrow and spending time with the Morris'

Little Update

We've had a great Thanksgiving weekend. We had family come to us so we didn't have to travel which was great! Ethan got to spend time with his aunts, uncles, cousin Hank, and of course Nana and Papa. I love it when he gets to be around so many people that love him!

One more piece of important news... Ethan is finally weened (sp?). It has been 2 weeks now with no nursing, and no asking for num nums! I know he is 20 months old, so it took a little long, but we're done!

Does anyone else notice that everyone seems to be pregnant now?!? There are quite a few kids Ethan's age in my ward, and almost all of their moms are pregnant again! Maybe it's time to start thinking about that. We'll do it when we're ready, and I don't feel quite ready yet.

Okay, this is quite a random post, but I will end with this cute picture of loving cousins...

You won't like him when he's angry!

Yes, Ethan was the Incredible Hulk for Halloween this year. We painted him green and went out trick or treating. Ethan was too funny, he would run all around, I would coax him to the door, he would knock and get so excited when they offered him candy. A few houses he tried to walk right in, maybe next year he will understand the concept a little better.






He had to get 2 baths and I used real soap (not the baby stuff) to get him clean!

Hee Haw Farms

Monday night we went to Hee Haw farms as a family. It is so close to our house we walked there, and we were pleasantly surprised at how many things there were to do and how much fun we had there. Ethan had a blast and wanted to explore everything. He particularly loved the big slide and the corn box. I would definately recommend this place. we spent a good 3 and a half hours here!






corn maze
Corn Box



What a difference a year makes!

So Boy!

We were outside playing yesterday when Derek got home from work. Ethan loves the motorcycle and was thrilled when Derek let him sit on it and rev the engine. Isn't he a total boy!

Watch out nursery, here comes Ethan

Today was Ethan's first day in nursery. He doesn't officially turn 18 months until the 28th, but I took him in and was planning on staying with him to ease him in. He was doing so well the nursery leader told me to leave. I peeked in the window a few times to see how he was doing. The first time he was sitting very nicely at the table and it made me smile and get teary eyed because my little boy didn't seem so little. Another time, they were doing head shoulders knees and toes and Ethan was standing there watching. We need to work on shoulders and knees, he knows all the other parts.

He lasted both hours and when I went to pick him up I asked how he did. She told me he was very good, a little clingy, and he sure loves snack time. That's my boy! And what a big boy he is becoming. It is hard to believe I have a child in nursery!

Simon & Stephanie

Last weekend we went down to Arizona for Simon & Stephanie's wedding. It was a beautiful sealing and fun reception. They are such a cute couple. Welcome to the family Stephanie, we love you!

Yes, Simon is a good foot taller than her!