Ethan and Autumn’s cousins, Kaitlyn and Emily, came for a visit this evening. All day Ethan kept asking when his cousins would be here. We started at about 7 hours or so and worked our way down. When they finally arrived he screamed out loud in excitement, threw the front door open, and ran out […]
Ethan started his first soccer season this past week. He was joined by seven other children at a nearby field where they were led through a series of fun drills by Coach Adams. As a little guy playing in the 3.5-4 year old group, the focus is on developing skills and having fun rather than […]
Ethan rocked at his first dentist appointment today. We had built up the visit the past few days by talking about why we brush our teeth, what a dentist does, his Grandpa and Uncle Chris help make the furniture at the dentist office, and he just might get a treat when the visit is over. […]
Growing up I had a dog named Lucky. She lived 16 years and was truly a part of my childhood. She’s the dog that scared the crap out of the neighbors, but would sleep cozily at the foot of my bed each night. She bit open my lip when I was 10 years old while trying […]
“We’re going on an Aardvark hunt, we’re going to catch a big one” and the two fearless adventurers, protected by their firefighter hats and carrying shopping baskets and snakes, set off through the house to find the fearsome Aardvarks that lurked in the back halls. Nephew Ethan, along with his sidekick Uncle Mark, stormed the […]
Music. We love it. A lot! Our radio constantly pours music throughout every corner of our house. As a result we have two children who truly love to listen, watch, and dance to music. Whereas Autumn is just learning how to interact with it, Ethan loves to listen and dance around the house to his […]
[Did Pinterest bring you here? Perhaps a blog post on children’s Halloween costumes? John Deere inspiration? Welcome. This is by far our most popular post, especially in September and October. Ask questions!] John Deere Tractor Costume (Halloween 2009) All kids love John Deere Tractors. Ethan wanted to take his interest in John Deere to the […]
Ethan has been jamming on the drums since the tender age of 10 months old. He loves to grab his little drum sticks, sit on the drum throne, and pound the skins as any 3 year old does. Right? Here’s a little taste of his session from last weekend. I appreciate the intensity he portrays […]
