Christmas Greetings 2011

Tot time: eggs

The boys and went to tot time at the zoo yesterday. It was all about eggs. Our friends joined us and we had a blast! Ethan was very brave and pet the turtle. Afterwards we explored the zoo for a bit. We love going and it isso much fun to see Ethan (and now weston) get excited no matter how often we go!

Soccer Season 2011

Ethan's first season of soccer has come and gone.  Ethan did such a great job!  He even made a new friend! He had a blast, but I think we were all super excited that the season was over.  His favorite parts of the game were snack and the tunnel. . . whose isn't?  We also had amazing weather for ALL his games (I was secretly wanting some chilly fall weather to drink a warm pumpkin spice latte. . . that never happened!).

Ethan putting on his shin guards before the game.  He got to knock on his own instead of his daddy's. 

Ethan's coach did a great job doing drills that were at their level. 

Ethan, his coach and his new friend, Jacob. 

Getting ready to have pictures taken. . . a patient waiter. 

The whole team

Often, Jon had to help him get in the game and kick the ball. 

waiting for snacks. . . Yum!

A father son moment

Team meeting. . . Go Blue!

Clovis Fest 2011

Last year, we started the tradition of getting up super early and watching the hot air balloons go up, which is part of the annual Clovis Fest celebration.  This year, we were also really tired because we had just celebrated Ethan's birthday party the night before.  It was also Ethan's first soccer game, which made for a very exhausting morning!  But, we did it. . . and it was worth it!  (this time, we even managed to take our friends, the Mikow's into joining us!).  I got up early and stuck the cinnamon rolls in the oven (don't be too impressed, they were Pilsbury!) and got ready.  Watching the sun rise with these gigantic balloons blowing up is a super beautiful thing. . . It totally makes getting up early worth it!

Happy Birthday to Ethan!

Here it is October and I am just getting to Ethan's birthday party!  WOW!  I know. . . i will get caught up soon. . . I promise.  Ethan and his very special girl friend, Abi have birthdays just shy of 2 weeks apart. Abi's mommy (who also happens to be one of my very best friends) and I decided that a third birthday is the perfect birthday to celebrate together with a joint birthday party.  We went with a monkey theme. . . considering both kids are monkeys and love Curious George and the monkeys at the zoo.  We also loved the turquoise and yellow colors scheme.  

 This sign hung above Ethan's presents.  Abi had one just like it above hers. 

 Ethan in his 3 shirt. . . I had a hard time getting him to stand still to show it off.  It has sock monkeys on it. 

 Weston had fun hanging out in the grass while we finished setting things up.

 part of the banner. 

 The rest of the banner. 

 Stephanie worked hard to blow up the monkey for our photo booth. 

 Ethan and his grandpa Rich

 Ethan and his cousin Brady playing in the sand. 

 Hanging out on the swing.

 Cooper, Ethan, Carolyn, and Weston

 Time to blow out the candles!

 Look at all those presents!

Time to unwrap them!

Thanks to everyone who came out and helped us celebrate these wonderful 3 year olds!

If you are interested in seeing the details of the party. .  go here.

Weston - 7 months

Weston was 7 months old back in September. . . here's some pictures.

 not crawling yet. . . but, he sure likes to get on all fours and rock back and forth. 

 such a trooper. . . hanging out in the stroller tying to get in a nap while we play at the park. 

Walking on the beach during nap time. . . . such a cutie!

Our lil' Ring Bearer

Our small group has been blessed with a really fun, engaged couple who said their "I do's" last month.  Ethan just adores Jeff and Catherine!  And they love him back, which is great!  Then even asked him to be in their wedding, an so our little "Big" boy was in his first wedding.  The flower girl was his best friend, Abi, which made it is super fun day!  

 Ethan and Abi giving Jeff (the groom) a big hug after the rehearsal.

 Ethan and his daddy. . . aren't they good lookin!

 The flower girl, Abi.  Isn't she cute!!!!

 Ethan and Abi spent some time watching movies on the Ipad. . . a great way to kill some time during pictures. 

 And when you get tired of movies, there's funny face making time.

 Weston, looking oh, so cute!

 Doing a little dance before the wedding starts.  

Ethan looked did such a great job!  He was so brave walking down the isle and didn't get scared once!  He and Abi even sat during the wedding very quietly and played with stickers.

Ethan with the bride and groom (I got the picture off their facebook page. . . it was just so cute!

Ethan turns 3!!!!

I can't believe that Ethan is 3!  Ethan's birthday was the day after we arrived home from Cambira.  I really wanted to make it a fun, special day since it was the day after getting home from vacation and 2 weeks away from his party-day.  So, we had Abi over for lunch and a craft.  Jon picked out Cars themed birthday napkins and wooden cars that you could paint.  I made cupcakes for him to blow out.  It was fun!  

 Then, we went out to dinner to celebrate at 5 Guys, because Ethan's favorite thing in the whole world is french fries and they make pretty good ones.  Then we had Fro-Yo at Yogurtland, walked around the Farmer's Market and played on the playground (all his picks!).

 Then, we came home and had ice cream and cake.  He of course wanted to blow out candles. . . another one of his favorite things!

Next year, I think I am just going to put some frosting in a cupcake holder and stick a candle in it, because that's really all he eats! :)

Happy Birthday, Ethan!  You are a joy to your mommy and daddy!