Finally getting around.

For the past 2 weeks Ethan has been fighting a stomach bug and ear infection. We have been to the doctor and we keep being told to let it run its course. Well needless to say we are all very tired of the sickness in our home. This past weekend Ethan finally has his energy back and appears to be much happier. He still is having tummy issues but we thought we needed to get out. So today we spent time at home playing and then we ended the night by going to watch Haleigh play at her tournament. Here is Ethan with aunt Mandy watching Haleigh play. Ethan loves his cousins so much. Only trouble here was Ethan not understanding why he couldn't go out on the field to play. Ethan and Haidyn playing together.

Ethan discovered he loved walking up and down all of the stairs. We spent a good majority of the game walking the stairs.

We did take a little break to watch the game and draw.

One of Ethan's many looks he gives us now a days. Anytime you say something to little man he does not like. You get a "look".

Ethan decided he was well enough for a sucker. I was cleaning the kitchen and I turn around to find Ethan climbing up into our kitchen chairs and saying "candy". He sits down in the chair and patiently waits for me to give him a sucker. It was too cute so I gave in and let him have some.

I figured while I worked in the kitchen Ethan could play. Ethan loves water and wanted to play with the bowls and pans. I decided I would color some water and let him experiment. Here are a few pictures. Yes this made a bit of a mess but it was well worth him learning.

Most of our time has been this. Ethan playing and relaxing around the house. I am hoping that we can soon get over this stomach bug and get back to our normal healthy self.

Sure hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. This beautiful weather is getting us very excited about all the fun times we have ahead. I am so blessed to have my little man and sure hope Ethan gets to feeling better very quickly. I love all of the cuddle time I am getting but I miss all of our play time.

Where have we been...

I know I have been a terrible blogger lately but things are quit busy around our house hold. This post is a mix of what Ethan has been doing over the past few weeks. He is now 19 months (3/2/11) Hard to believe how fast my little man has grown. We did have his 18 month check up and he weighed 22lbs (6%) and was 33 in (75%) and head was in 90%. Ethan did great getting his immunizations and we spent that day snowed in. After all the snow days in February we had some friends over to catch up. Ethan joined the adults out side for some conversation. (Oh yes he is full of conversation these days. Unfortunately we are not all speaking the same language :) Ethan with his friends, Charlie and Kadynce.

Ethan has taken an interest in his car lately. Unfortunately he still has not really drove it because he is still a little to small. Hopefully with the warm weather coming we can try it out soon.

Ethan has taken a huge liking to shoes. He constantly wants o have his shoes put on or assist you with putting on your shoes. This is one of his many words he has and will tell you about them. The other night he decided to put on Michael's shoes. It was too cute.

I think this one is too funny. He was asking us something here.

Trying to walk in them.

We had to try on the boots another day.

Ethan's favorite meal is spaghetti. And you can definitely tell by the mess that comes along with it.

Ethan got his first set up big boy legos this past week. (They are not the tiny ones but the toddler size) Ethan absolutely loves Legos. He was very excited to put his Elmo Legos together.

Hope everyone is having a great week.

Love Sweet Love

This past weekend we were getting ready for Valentine's Day. I wanted Ethan to join in all the festivities. First task was for Ethan to make Valentine's Day gifts. Ethan painted everyone pudding/sprinkle pictures. This way we could enjoy some sweets while we painted.

Instead of just a few sprinkles we used the entire cup.

Ethan was not real sure about the mess. Ethan hates having his hands dirty so we did get upset at times and I had to regularly clean his hands to keep him happy with his projects.

Next step was to decorate cupcakes to take to everyone. Ethan wanted nothing to do with the icing so I iced the cupcake and Ethan just decorated it.

One sprinkle at a time was placed neatly on his cupcake.

Then we decided to eat some. Only my child would opt to eat sprinkles over his cupcake.

Since Ethan was my Valentine I had a little present for him when we got home that night.

Ethan investigating his present.

hmm.... What's in here???

More blocks to build with, letters for our bath tub, and a travel magna doddle.

Oh yes are favorite thing...BUBBLES.

Hope everyone spent time with the people they loved. I am truly blessed to have such an amazing family. I could not imagine a single day with out them. Happy Valentine's Day to everyone!

SNOW!

Ethan has not been a fan of snow but once his Nana & Papa show him the snow it all changed. Nana & Papa came by tonight to see Ethan since it had been a week. Ethan hates for anyone to leave the house so he was trying to follow them out. They decided to show him that snow was okay. This started by them handing him snow in the house. This seemed okay with him so he went out onto the porch. (Now yes he does not have a coat on but it was just for a few minutes and it was not freezing). Nana and Papa showed Ethan how to through snow. He now loves to throw snow balls. It was super cute.

Mike was standing inside and we told Ethan to throw it at dada so he turned around and threw it right at the door.

Have a great week!

Blizzard 2011

Hello Blizzard! Oklahoma had a snow storm come in on Monday night (1/31)/ Tuesday (2/1). The storm was bad enough to close most of Oklahoma for 2 full days and schools closed the rest of the week. I took a few pictures from our house. We had about 12 in and there where huge snow drifts. From the back porch. Looking out the front door.

On the second day I wanted to take you out to see the snow. I had you so bundled up because it was only 10 degrees. I had no expectation of staying out just wanted you to see what all this was about.

You hated it. You never touched the snow because as soon as we stepped out you began to cry. Daddy thinks it was the bright light reflecting off the snow. Whatever it was you were not having it.

Daddy went out to shovel the drive way. Here is him in the snow.

We spent the 2 days warm in the house. I took a few pictures of us playing. We did not get out of pjs the entire 48 hours. We did lots of playing, eating, and cuddling. I loved the time I had with you.

I sure hope everyone stayed safe and warm over this past week. Though we began to get a little cabin fever after a few days we had a great week as a family. I treasure every moment we have together little man. You are truly a blessing to me and your daddy. All week long we talked about how much we love you and how you amaze us all the time.

Little artist

I am always trying to make sure Ethan has the opportunity to do all kinds of things. His older cousins had come over and wanted to do art. Ethan joined them in painting pictures. Papaw had come over for dinner so he was able to assist the artist.

Park Time

Over the weekend (Jan 28th &29th) we had beautiful weather. Since we were going to have a few days of sunshine I was going to make the best out of it and spend time playing at the park. Ethan loves the park so much. He rides in his wagon up to the park and will play for a good hour. When it is time to leave he will start crying. I took a few pictures to capture all his fun. I have to say this time at the park I was a little sad. Up until now he has really needed my assistance to play on the toys. Not any more. He is officially a big boy. He goes down the slide with no trouble and just climbs up all the toys. It is a little frighting because he is not afraid of the height at all. Making friends at the park.

Ethan discovered the rocks and dirt at the park. He kept picking up everything and handing it to us.

Hope everyone enjoys the few nice days we had.