Happy 2nd Birthday!

August 2nd was Ethan's 2nd birthday. The week was filled full of birthday activities. On Monday Aug 1st Ethan had a party at school. I brought in a Cars cupcake cake for all the kids to eat. On Tuesday I took the day off to spend with my little man. We went to see Dr. Milligan for his 2 year check up. Ethan weighed 24.6 lbs and was 34 1/4 in tall. His weight went from the 6& to 24% so that was a big positive. Doctor reports he is doing great and no need for any changes. He did receive one immunization and had iron check. Afterwards we went and bought some balloons and came home to play. That afternoon Ethan went to his first movie. He saw Cars 2. There are no pictures because Ethan was not cooperating before the show. He wanted to walk everywhere and would not calm down. As soon as the previews came on he was just fine. He watched everything except the last 20 minutes because he fell asleep in my arms. That night we had a small family party for the grandparents and my brother. Of course it had to be Car themed. I made cupcakes and placed Cars on them.

Present table. Little man is just a tad spoiled. This is just from us, Nana & Papa, Mamaw & Papaw, and Bubba & Aunt KK.

Ethan loved looking at his cupcakes.

Now he wanted to pull off cars and sprinkles.

Opening presents. Bubba and Aunt KK gave him a Cars pinata filled with hotwheels and suckers. It was so cute plus a great entertainment. Ethan quickly gathered up his cars as they fell.

After the party Ethan wanted all of his toys opened so we call sat around and opened them so he could play. Ethan had to have his Aunt KK assist in putting his cars in "Mack". Bubba better watch out because Ethan is trying to steal her :)

Ethan decided his water table should hold all his new Cars.

Ethan eating his cupcake. Such a cute little boy!

Trying out the new ramp mommy and daddy bought him.

On Saturday, August 6th Ethan had his Big Party with all the family. It was at the Earlywine YMCA. It was a pool/beach theme.

Everyone singing Happy Birthday. He liked everyone singing to him.

He blew out the candle just like a big boy.

Opening presents. I was amazed because he opened every present. He was so excited for each present and wanted to keep stopping to play.

Looking at his new toys.

Playing with his cousins. Pool time. We played in the splash area and swam in the pool. All the kids seem to have so much fun.

The party was so much fun. It is so hard to believe my little man is already 2. He has grown so quickly. I am so blessed to be his mom. I love every single moment I have with him. Thank you everyone who helped make his birthday so special. We love you all.

Happy Birthday Ethan!

Vacation in Florida

In July the family took a trip to Destin, Florida. Here are some pictures capturing our week there. We flew out from OKC to Houston, then into Florida. This was Ethan's first time flying. I was so nervous about how he would do, but he was a champ. We flew out very early on Monday so he slept most of the first flight. The second flight he stayed awake and did great, watching movies and playing with his toys. He loved looking out the widow too.

Ethan waiting for our plain. He loved looking out at all the planes.

Playing during our layover. He even did good at the airport.

Nana and Ethan getting on the Plain to Florida.

As soon as we reach Florida we headed to the beach. We had a condo across the street from the beach so we walked over everyday to play. Ethan loves the beach.

It seem like every time we were at the beach Ethan was ready for a nap. SO we could make a little area and he would just nap while we hung out.

Ethan playing with his Nana

At night we would go out shopping or eating. I tried to get a family pictures but as usual Ethan wanted nothing to do with pictures.

Eating at Hard Rock.

One day Ethan helped bury his dada in the sand.

There was time just hanging out. Ethan had his first crush. He loved playing with Aunt KK. He was always taking her Cars and wanting her to play with him.

Relaxing and watching a movie.

Out shopping and Eating Ice Cream

Ethan and his Bubba

Out shopping at the mall.

The Mall is like an outlet. The center was a splash area that tons of kids were playing in. Ethan loved the water but would not run in it. Just would touch with his hands then run off laughing.

Also had a play area that Ethan absolutely loved.

One evening we went to the Docks for a Dolphin tour. While waiting Ethan feed the fish.

Looking at Dolphins. As Ethan refers to anything in the water "fishy"

Hanging out with Bubba and Aunt KK

Ethan and Aunt KK playing in sand.

Our last night we ate at Fudruckers. Ethan really liked the Alligators. The wait ended up being so long that by the time we were seated Ethan was tired and ready to leave. It was so loud Ethan ended up becoming real upset so we took the food home.

We had a great time in Florida. It was great having the family all together. It's times like that week that mean so much having everyone all together. Hope everyone has been enjoying their summer.