Woodstock Fair

Every year we go to the Woodstock fair..Ethan is now at the age where he can enjoy everything. We went on a Friday that way it wasn't so busy. It was nice and warm out and actually it was our 1st outing as a family of FOUR!! We got to see a lot of animals....some tractors....Ethan explored the hay maze....watched the go karts, and a crash!

Checking out the chickens, turkeys, rabbits...etc. It was rather noisy in there with the roosters crowing!
















Went on an elephant ride and was telling it go UP!!

For the love of DIRT!

After having some dirt delivered to our house, Ethan just had to get his hands on it. He grabbed his shovel and wheel barrow and went to work. He was moving the dirt little by little to the back of the driveway. He was the big helper with Daddy!

Big Brother!

Ethan is now a Big Brother. He is so sweet with his brother Aiden. He likes to kiss his lips , cheeks, hands , and feet. He even tells me when to kiss him. He is still adjusting a bit to not being able to climb on him and to be gentle with him but has been very good overall.


I look forward to them growing up close and becoming great friends!

Happy 2nd Birthday!!

On Sunday August 17, 2008 we had Ethan's 2nd birthday party. We had a a whole truck and construction theme this year. It was such a nice day, couldn't have asked for better. The whole day was so fun.

















Ethan had fun playing with friends in the sandbox, in his playhouse, in the pool and seeing his family.On Tuesday August 19, 2008, his real birthday, we had his favorite meal. Kielbasa, cheesy rice and wax beans. We gave him a present from us and then had some ice cream cake. Tomorrow he will get an even bigger present!! He will be a BIG BROTHER!!

More Summertime Fun

Ethan decided one night he wanted to wear his swim trainer around the house. He doesn't really wear it in the pool but wanted to wear it then. And of course his beach hat that he loves!! He looks like a little muscle man.........
Last week a traveling circus came to town. We had been telling Ethan about it beforehand and all he wanted to see was ELEPHANTS. We got there waited in the line to enter the big tent. The show had trick dogs, a clown, trapeze artist, contortionist..................NO ELEPHANTS!! He was not happy and still has a problem that they weren't there.

1st Big Boy Haircut

On June 27, 2008...........Ethan got his 1st haircut. Well, I did cut the back once, just a small trim. But this was at a salon. We went to Snip Its. As you can see he was not all that thrilled. He was not fond of being strapped into the chair and the water spray. He kept trying to duck out of the woman's way. They tried a kids video and singing and he still just wanted to sit w/me. He did make it through though. It came out sooo HANDSOME!


When he was all done he got to get his certificate, a prize and lollipop! He was happy then...

Memorial Day at the Zoo

On May 26, 2008, we spent the day at Southwicks Zoo. It was such a nice day there. Ethan loved all the animals at the zoo. Especially the birds that were whistling and talking back at him. For pretty much most of the day he wanted to be Mr. Independent and not be in his stroller at all. He walked. We saw monkeys, deer, birds, the elephant and giraffe and a lot of others. We also took a train ride through the forest to see some wildlife.


Ethan loved feeding the goats. He was a little skeptical at first but, after I did it then he tried. He was chasing them around trying to feed them all.








Probably his favorite part of the day was the rides. I didn't think he was going to go on by himself but, he got right on and then when it was done, he didn't want to get off. He rode on the cars, the bears that go up in the air and on the carousel.

Baking Cookies

Whenever I am cooking or baking, Ethan likes to be right there watching , he likes to be involved. Especially when there is something sweet involved. He always has a little taste.



And of course..................tasting the final product!!

Copy Cat

Well..........Here we go again, another lawn mowing man. (a family thing) Ethan has gotten this grass cutting thing down. He just follows Daddy. Right down to turning, when he turns, Ethan turns.

SMILE!!

At 21 months old now, Ethan is such a ham sometimes. When you tell him to smile he throws out something that he thinks is a smile. It is so funny to see what he will come out with next.




Go Ahead!! Take my picture...........

Spring!! or is it??

Well, Spring has arrived. There was one day that was warm and we finally got to spend a good deal of time outside. Was nice to see Ethan get out in the fresh air and run. He played with his cousin and played with trucks in the dirt!!





















Ethan also found a furry friend who actually ROLLED him in the grass. It was so cute, his hat got knocked right of his head!

Easter 2008

This Easter ....Ethan actually got to color eggs for himself. He was very excited to do it too. He thought it was "funny" to toss the eggs into their cups so that the dye splashed up on all of us!


The Easter Bunny stopped by of course! Ethan was so excited to have fishies in his Easter wheel barrow!! He also got a bunny , coloring book, socks, yard tools, etc.All in all Easter was a busy day with church and all of the family to see and of course Easter dinner.

18 Months Old!

Valentine's Day 2008

This Valentine's Day was a treat filled day. Ethan and I shopped for extra treats, baked a cake and made a summer Valentines meal. He enjoyed some Valentine movies and of course a little chocolate..................and got some sweet gifts too!!