Catching Up: Ethan's 2nd Birthday Party

 We rented a bouncy castle in our backyard to celebrate. Oh, was it ever a blast!

 

 We had cupcakes with trains on top of them! The birthday boy actually got a little shy when it came time for us to sing to him.

 We had fun with our friends.

 After a little relaxing...

 It was time to open presents!

 Ethan received a lot of thoughtful gifts.

 He has since been enjoying every one of them.

 Especially this "Wobot."

 After the presents were all opened Cousin Kiera took inventory of the goods...

 ...and we all bounced a little more.

The rest of the  day was spend recuperating. It's hard work bouncing around all morning, ya know.

Catching Up: Ethan Turns 2!

We started out the day at story time. The mouse from 'If You Give a Mouse a Cookie' was there. fun times.

On Friday, March 23rd, at 12:54 pm exactly, we sang 'Happy Birthday' to this big guy. Mommy cried, naturally.

 Wraylyn was with us for the morning and enjoyed her cookie.

 Katie enjoyed the rare opportunity guzzle up some Capri Sun.

 Cousin Kiera also enjoyed the birthday treat.

 

 This guy is growing up so fast.

 Later, when Daddy got home, Mommy and Daddy gave Ethan his gift.  The second he saw the bike he threw his toy to the ground (literally) and raced over to it. So stinkin' cute.

 Safety first.

 (Looking to Daddy for a little assistance.)

Katie supervised and (not so) patiently waited for Mommy and Daddy to fetch her bike so she could ride alongside Ethan.

Happy birthday to the craziest, cutest little dude I know.

Catching Up: Preschool Wannabe

Not yet, Buddy. Mommy wants to keep you little awhile longer. (March 22nd)

Catching Up: The Zoo

On the 5th of March we finally made it to the zoo. We had attempted multiple time since the beginning of the year but things kept coming up. No pun intended. Anyway, Katie fell in love with the Komodo Dragon. She says he is her friend. And now all lizards are Komodo Dragons.

Catching Up: Everyone Loves a Pink Hat

March 6th: Who says dress up has to end when lunchtime begins? Not this guy.

Catching Up: "Pay Ou-side"

Since we've moved to the new place Ethan has become quite the little outdoorsman. It's all he wants to do. I don't really mind because there is more visibility at this place, meaning I don't have to be out there the entire time. So once I get the dog poop picked up, I let him out. But he is not a fan of waiting, so he has figured out how to open the sliding door himself and sneak out. Lucky us. It cracks me up though that the second he tastes freedom he forgets all about the wide open door... (2-29-12)

Catching Up: Random Moment in Time

I love this. Ethan standing on the couch, having thieved Daddy's hat while he tries to use the iPad and Katie climbs all over him. Priceless. (Feb 17th)