3 Years Old!!

1st Dentist Visit!

Ethan was so brave for his first trip to the dentist! We really prepped him for this for a while. We read a few books from the library and talked about what would happen there. Once there and in the chair he was a bit tight lipped but no crying or whining at all!He even did the whole spitting in the little sink with out even being prompted. He received an A+ check up! A perfect mouth and set of teeth!














New Toothbrush and Paste!! So Proud!

Ice Cream Festival 09'

Well, I know everyone knows that "I" LOVE ice cream! So we just had to go to this festival. It was so fantastic! $5 admission gets you "All you can eat" ice cream. I am pretty sure the orange sherbet was Ethan's favorite. I t was such a nice day for it too. Ethan enjoyed himself on the playground , in the bouncy house, on the playground again.................and having his hamburger!

Swim Time!

Well, so we thought it was going to be time for swimming. With the weather not cooperating so much these days, the pool is pretty cold! But Ethan and Daddy did attempt to swim a couple of times so far.

Davis's Farmland

On Memorial day we took a trip to Davis's Farmland. They had their Construction Exp. going on, It was so right up Ethan's alley! It was such a nice day too! Very warm and sunny. This place is so great for his age group. There is so many activities for them to run wild with their imaginations.














There were a lot of animals there and some of them even roam freely.



I am pretty sure the one of the other highlights of the day(besides th tractors) was the spray grounds. Ethan turned into a nut once he got in there. He was running around in circles in there!






















The day ended on a tractor , of course! He didn't want to leave this thing and threw a huge fit!

Outdoor Fun

We have been visiting a lot of local playgrounds. Ethan loves to be independent and play on everything he can. He climbs all over the place.

Hoppy Easter!

Ethan was actually ok with the Easter Bunny. He didn't want to sit on his lap but, he did give him knuckles and sit next to him. Aiden was good about it too. Totally expected him to cry.

Ethan did really well this year coloring eggs. He was a "little" more careful. He did most of them all by himself with just a little help getting them out of the cups.









Ethan left some carrots and water and........his wee little wheel barrow out for the easter Bunny. In return the Easter Bunny left him a big boy wheel barrow overflowing with treats. He wheeled it into the living room but, didn't quite make it before he just about tipped the entire thing right over. It was filled with candy chocolate eggs, chocolate chip muffins, chocolate chip fun snacks, Billy Bob the goat ( he specifically asked for) Tow Mater pillow, summer clothes, match box cars and a carrier, baseball glove and ball, etc!

A Taste Of Spring

Last Sunday was such a nice day..FINALLY! We went to River bend Farm and went on a nature walk and had a picnic. It was also the sugaring season.(They make their own maple syrup) It was so nice to be outside for a long period of time. We just so happened to see Santa Claus on our walk too! He talked to Ethan and asked him how he liked everything he got for Christmas. It really was Santa...................his post was the Emerald Square Mall!











This also happens to be a favorite spot for me to take really great pictures!

Playing in the Snow!

The last snow storm we had was actually better to play in. It was a little warmer out and no wind. Ethan and Dave built a couple of snowmen and Dave tried to make an enormous snowball!

Childrens Museum

We took a trip to the Providence Children's Museum for some family time and fun. There was so many cool things there for Ethan to explore. Everything was hands on learning. There was the water room where you can dam up the water or roll balls in and tools to pour water into.




Of course, the Construction Zone was huge hit....can't go wrong with Trucks and rocks and cranes and bridges!



There was an old ship to explore, horns to blow, blocks to build, bones to feel and mines to mine! Then we finished with a collage craft.













I'd say he had fun...............Crashed on the way home!

Cabin Fever

This is what happens when you get stuck indoors for too long!

2 1/2 Years Old!

Yes, another 6 months has flown right by!!And yes, Ethan is right in the middle of the TERRIFIC 2's!!! ( rigggggggggggghht) Seems he has learned so much in just 6 months. He is such a jibber jabber now. He repeats everything and even comes up with words and sentences that I have no idea where he got them from. He has become a picky eater..........wants to watch TV all day.....(Dora, Diego or Little Einsteins)....... He is a very big protector of his baby brother.....and has become either a show off or super shy for visitors.We try to keep him involved in things as much as winter will allow. He attends story times at the library, a playgroup, school(daycare 1x/week), an occasional play date.....He really does play great with other children...........wow! Can't believe that the next age milestone that we report on he will most likely be in preschool!
Some days look just like this! hahaha

Happy Valentines Day!

Ethan had fun making his Valentines for daycare. We had pails and shovels (on the shovels , we wrote "I Dig You") We put little treat bags inside each one.
Can you feel the LOVE??!! Ethan was reading his card to his brother...................Valentine's Day was spent just hanging out at home as a family. Later on we just went out to dinner.

Winter Time Fun

Oh, the joy of winter!! All the bundling up and preparation for the 30 minutes they spend outside. Ethan really does not like the cold, he will go out but for a short time when he asks to come in because he is cold. He does have fun while out there though.



Ethan loves to go sledding. He likes to pull Dave around too, well at least try!

Big Boy Room Part 2

Ethan is now FULLY in his big boy room/bed!!! Yay!! He reached this milestone using a sticker chart. He really loves his room now. He will go up there and play or just sit on the floor or in his bed and look at books. We are so proud of him!!

Christmas 08'

This Christmas was so special for us now being a family of 4!! We of course, had a lot of running to do to see family and friends. But we made it through and it was all worth it. This year Ethan was so much more excited. He wanted to help wrap presents, put them under the tree and even pick out presents for others. He then became obsessed with the whole present thing. Well, what kid wouldn't when you have like 4-5 Xmas's!! He had to help everyone open their presents like they were his. He would then throw it down and continue on to the next. On Xmas Eve he left cookies and egg nog for Santa.









Ethan got a lot of TOYS!! He loves all his trucks and tractor though................