Ethan's First Year

My friend Shauna posted a video not too long ago of her and her hubby on a date, and looked like SO MUCH FUN! So... I went ahead and edited a video of Ethan's first year. It's so stinking cute! Can't wait to do more.

What we've been up to since traveling (21 hours) to South Dakota.

 Having Dad load up on everything sour at the store - just because he loves us :)

Ethan and Papa playing baseball. Those two need to get a room.

Ethan eating ice cream at Jane's ont he boardwalk in Keystone. 

 Sylvan Lake in the Hills. So gorgeous. The day we went, there were butterflies EVERYWHERE.

 Getting Ethan to go on a hike. If you know this kid, you know that's a BIG dealio.

More Sylvan Lake. Can you tell I'm slightly obsessed?

Swagger

Ethan has a favorite set of pajamas. Naturally, they have Buzz, Woody, Rex, and the aliens on them (He calls the aliens "Pizza Planets" - naturally). Ethan is incredibly descriptive in his speech, so when he asks for these pajamas, he asks for his Buzz, Woddy, Rex, and Pizza Planet pajamas. This kid is such a crack up. I'm going to drive him NUTS as he gets older - I'm not a details person in the slightest.

 Every now and then I can convince him that it's cool to hike your pants up real high. I crack up everytime.

Ethan doing some light reading on the pot (as you do). He's just like Daddy.

Tulip Festival

Coming to the Tulip Festival in Woodburn has become a yearly tradition, ever since I went the week I was due with Ethan. We took a ride on this golf cart, and promptly shared with the nice young man driving that the bumpy drive could put me into labor. He looked TERRIFIED. It was priceless. I plan on doing that as much as possible next time I'm preggers (terrifying people, that is).

The slide was awful. The ladder up to it scared the crap out of me, and I felt like I was having a seizure on the way down. On the upside, Ethan loved it (of course). I was glad when it was over :)

Mommy-son kisses. So precious and SO SHORT. This place is magical.

 Ethan gets so excited to have little playmates to run with. I don't think he stopped moving the entire time we were there!

Three.... wonderful, amazing, joy-filled years with my little boy.  We had no idea then how blessed we were to get pregnant, and how happy we would be with this little midget in our lives. As far as midgets go, he's pretty dang cool.

Last week, we:

 Stopped by Daddy's office for lunch. Those two need to get a room.

Celebrated his b-day at McDonald's with Mema, Brookie, Grandma, and Mommy and Daddy. We are making train noises (as you do).

On Monday morning, I called Billy and told him to check the weather in Lincoln City. It was going to be 61 degrees with wind at 6 mph. This NEVER happens on the Oregon coast. I talked one of my best girlfriends into jumping in the car with me, and we made a day-trip out of it.

We are so blessed to have this little miracle in our lives. Thank the Lord for him every night.

Things I get unreasonably excited about

1. Candy in my ice cream. Better yet, if I get to CHOOSE the candy that goes in my ice cream. Gummy bears, chic lets, butterfingers. All of the above.

2. A random text from a friend. If I haven't heard from you in a while, this seriously makes my week!

3. Getting laundry done in 1 day. I honestly feel like I deserve a sash and a crown for finishing laundry in just 1 day. It basically never happens. Ever.

4. Bacon. Only after 10:00pm. In fact, I just had some. With salad - I feel like one balanced the other. Pretty sure that's how it works.

5. Someone ELSE's embarrassing story. I love hearing these. Other people's embarrassment just never gets old.

6. When I see an ex-boyfriend that got huge and gross. I never really ended that many relationships poorly, but I still like to know I'm hotter than them. Shallow? Yes.

7. Finishing a puzzle. I feel like a jedi ninja MASTER.

8. When someone asks me if I've read a book, and I can say yes. I pretty much never remember titles to books I've read, so I feel like a freakin genius when this happens.

9. When I can pee without pushing on my bladder. I just feel like a teenager again.

10. Those random kisses from my husband. I'm an attention whore, and crave physical touch pretty much all the time.

11. Going on a road trip and having all types of junk food at hand: chocolate, sour candy, gum, chips, popcorn, and soda.

12. The one week a month I actually fill out my bra. I feel so sophisticated. I'm finally an A cup!

13. Getting through the Wal-Mart line in less than 30 minutes. Victory is mine!

Ethan's New BFF's

For Christmas, we got Ethan 3 toys: Jessie, Buzz, and Woody. The joy on Ethan's face was priceless, when he realized what he was getting for Christmas! I have to say, holidays are so amazing with a little midget around. He is our biggest blessing.

Below is a video we took of Ethan last night, pretending his Buzz Lightyear. The babysitter said he'd been doing this for the last 45 minutes!

Not surprising.