Today is Grandma's 81st birthday. Happy Birthday Grandma we hope you have a wonderful day full of laughter and smiles. We love you.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
1st day of 1st Grade
Today Ethan started 1st grade. We live just down the street from the school so we all walked today. Ethan is really excited about walking to and from school.
This morning the alarm went off at 6:55am and Russell went to wake up Ethan. I hit snooze thinking its already time to wake up. Not even a minute later Ethan is in the bathroom brushing his teeth. I had to really think about it. I said "who's in the bathroom?" Ethan answered "I am, I'm brushing my teeth". I told him he should eat breakfast then brush his teeth. He said..."oh ok".
I love these days of no complaining to get up for school. I know it will only last a few weeks but I'm so enjoying them now.
We all walked to school and walked Ethan into his classroom. He is getting older now and doesn't like me to take all the pictures. His face is priceless when I told him I'm going to take pictures this morning....I wish I had a picture of it.
Enjoy the pictures below.... I only forgot one picture...the one with his teacher. I'll get it later.
Ethan smiling at home before we leave
Walking to school
Ethan telling me not to walk backwards because I might fall down
His desk in 1st Grade
This morning the alarm went off at 6:55am and Russell went to wake up Ethan. I hit snooze thinking its already time to wake up. Not even a minute later Ethan is in the bathroom brushing his teeth. I had to really think about it. I said "who's in the bathroom?" Ethan answered "I am, I'm brushing my teeth". I told him he should eat breakfast then brush his teeth. He said..."oh ok".
I love these days of no complaining to get up for school. I know it will only last a few weeks but I'm so enjoying them now.
We all walked to school and walked Ethan into his classroom. He is getting older now and doesn't like me to take all the pictures. His face is priceless when I told him I'm going to take pictures this morning....I wish I had a picture of it.
Enjoy the pictures below.... I only forgot one picture...the one with his teacher. I'll get it later.
Ethan smiling at home before we leave 
Walking to school
Ethan telling me not to walk backwards because I might fall down
His desk in 1st Grade
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Ethan as a ring bearer
Ethan had the honor to be the ring bearer at cousin Leslie's wedding on July 24th. He did a really awesome job!
I asked him the day before the wedding...."what is one thing that you really really want?". He answered "donuts". So I told him he will get two donuts on Saturday morning if he behaved during the rehearsal, rehearsal dinner and the actual wedding day.
This included smiling for ALL pictures. We really worked on his smile. Another important point was to face and look at the bride during the wedding and try not to look bored standing up there at the front.
After the rehearsal and dinner I told him he earned 1/2 a donut. He still has 1 1/2 to go. He was really excited about getting two donuts. He came up with a Chocolate Covered Donut and a Donut with Sprinkles. I think Aunt Melissa had something to do with picking out the kinds of donuts with Ethan. We don't buy donuts at our home which came in handy for this event. Its amazing what a kid will do for donuts.
When the ceremony was over Ethan told me he gets two donuts now. I said no you have earned 1 1/2. I told him he still had the reception to go. You still have photos and must behave during the reception. He did really well.
At the end of the night I gave him a big hug and said to him "You get two donuts". He was so excited! Uncle Todd woke up early and had two donuts waiting for Ethan when he woke up. Thank you Uncle Todd!
Ethan was a little bored towards the end of the reception.
Patrick, Ethan and Gates waiting to take a family picture
Ethan stuffing his mouth with some sort of cake. I caught him red handed.
Cousin Leslie and Ethan
I asked him the day before the wedding...."what is one thing that you really really want?". He answered "donuts". So I told him he will get two donuts on Saturday morning if he behaved during the rehearsal, rehearsal dinner and the actual wedding day.
This included smiling for ALL pictures. We really worked on his smile. Another important point was to face and look at the bride during the wedding and try not to look bored standing up there at the front.
After the rehearsal and dinner I told him he earned 1/2 a donut. He still has 1 1/2 to go. He was really excited about getting two donuts. He came up with a Chocolate Covered Donut and a Donut with Sprinkles. I think Aunt Melissa had something to do with picking out the kinds of donuts with Ethan. We don't buy donuts at our home which came in handy for this event. Its amazing what a kid will do for donuts.
When the ceremony was over Ethan told me he gets two donuts now. I said no you have earned 1 1/2. I told him he still had the reception to go. You still have photos and must behave during the reception. He did really well.
At the end of the night I gave him a big hug and said to him "You get two donuts". He was so excited! Uncle Todd woke up early and had two donuts waiting for Ethan when he woke up. Thank you Uncle Todd!
Ethan was a little bored towards the end of the reception. 
Patrick, Ethan and Gates waiting to take a family picture
Ethan stuffing his mouth with some sort of cake. I caught him red handed.
Cousin Leslie and EthanMonday, July 27, 2009
The Kids playing outside
The temperature was very nice on our trip. I took the kids outside to play and run off some of their energy. Ella decided to take apart the flowers. Ethan was practicing his head stands. Gates and Ethan were racing each other.
It is usually tricky to get pictures of all the kids. I've learned that they like to look at the picture after I take it. Praise God for digital cameras. Gates would look at me and say "Cheese" over and over....he loved his picture to be taken. I just had to show him every one.
Notice how long Ethan's hair has gotten.
It is usually tricky to get pictures of all the kids. I've learned that they like to look at the picture after I take it. Praise God for digital cameras. Gates would look at me and say "Cheese" over and over....he loved his picture to be taken. I just had to show him every one.
Notice how long Ethan's hair has gotten.
The Gorilla, The Man, & The Gun
Our first day in Bama we were able to go to The Ramp for a christian concert. The Generation Band was playing and at the end they played a game. Basically like Rock, Paper, Scissors. The Gorilla beats the Man, the Man beats the Gun and the Gun beats the Gorilla. The last two people get T-Shirts. If both of you do the same one (ex: Gorilla & Gorilla) you're both out. The first round most people were out.
Melissa my sister made it through the first round. I snapped my camera right when she realized that her and the other girl had done Gorilla. The picture above was too funny not to post. We had a blast.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Vacation
We are having a wonderful vacation here in Bama. I have lots of pictures to post but have to wait until I get home to pull them off my camera.
We have had a fun filled packed week here. Ethan is having a blast with his cousins. I don't think he wants to go home. We are going to cousin Leslie's wedding tomorrow and we can't wait. It has really been nice to see so many people on this trip.
Check back soon to see all the wonderful pictures. I can't wait to scrapbook this trip!
We have had a fun filled packed week here. Ethan is having a blast with his cousins. I don't think he wants to go home. We are going to cousin Leslie's wedding tomorrow and we can't wait. It has really been nice to see so many people on this trip.
Check back soon to see all the wonderful pictures. I can't wait to scrapbook this trip!
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Sweet Potato
This is what happens when you put a sweet potato in the pantry and forget about it. Russell found this today in our pantry. I couldn't believe it, so I had to share it.
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