Ethan Turned 2!!!

Happy Birthday Ethan!

On Friday the 27th Ethan turned 2! Can you believe it? I sure can't! Adam and I both had to work that evening, so we celebrated with a party on Saturday.

On Friday though, we took the boys to a fantastic burger joint in our town for lunch. XXX Root Beer! Yup, that's the name of the place! They are so good, they make their own root beer and buns (they have to because some of the sandwiches are so big, you can't possibly buy a bun that big)! We had loads of fun, first - you can only sit outside at these big tables that look like root beer kegs, then - we placed our order. Ethan got a grilled cheese and root beer, Jude got a cheeseburger and root beer, Adam got the 49 Woody and a XXX super sized root beer and I got the 56 F-100 and a regular root beer (still very large)! Click on XXX Root Beer to see the menu. Everything was so good! While we were eating, Ethan explored our table, continually saying, "I be back, kay?" When we were done we let the waitress know and they came out with Ethan's birthday surprise! They had a t-shirt for him (much too big) and funny sunglasses and a yummy sundae with a candle on top. They put him on top of one of the tables and shouted out to everyone there and announced his birthday. Every one sang to him! He was a little stunned by it, but enjoyed it too! After that we went to the party store to pick out party treats for his party the next day. Both the boys had so much fun running up and down the aisles picking out goodies.

On Saturday, Grandma and Grandpa, Uncle Phil, Auntie Jacqui and Hayden, and our friends Uncle Ben, Aunt Sarah and Aria came over to help celebrate Ethan's birthday. I made a reptile/dinosaur cake complete with a volcano!

We had a good lunch for the adults and dino-nuggets and tots for the kids. The kids looked cute with their dinosaur masks. We all had fun enjoying each others company.

Ethan received lots of great presents that he is having loads of fun with. Everyone knew just what he likes...

Uncle Phil and Auntie Jacqui got him a pot and pan set - Ethan loves to cook!

Uncle Ben and Aunt Sarah got him a shopping cart complete with groceries and an extra pack of hot dogs - Ethan's favorite food!

Grandma and Grandpa got him a art mat, a hotwheels car shooter, and a fitting t-shirt and shorts - doesn't he look cute! "I do all my own stunts!"

We got him fridge phonics - ABC's that say the sounds and letters along with the alphabet song - Ethan loves to dance and sing with the song.

Thank you everyone that helped us to celebrate Ethan's birthday! We really appreciate your gifts and love for our boys! Thanks also to everyone that wasn't able to make it to the party, but sent your gifts! Ethan really loves all his presents!

Summer's off to a good start!

So the weather has finally gotten warm and we're having a good summer so far. To start, I got my hair cut... I mean chopped off! I went in to the salon and told them that I didn't know what I wanted, but it had to be at least to my collarbone. Travis, my stylist, cut it there and said he wanted to go shorter, and I said what ever you want. It is now just below my chin and I love it! I can still get it into a ponytail, a requirement for me, and it feels so good! By the way I cut off 16 inches!

(Ready for the onslaught of pictures?)

Here's me with my new look, new nephew Hayden and Jude! Aren't we cute!

Next came our community 4th of July celebration. They had rides, games, live music, good food and treats! Jude and Ethan had a great time. We met up with Uncle Phil, Aunt Jacqui and Hayden to walk around and explore the fun!

Jude's favorites were the Mini Golf and Bounce House!

Ethan had fun with the bean bag toss!

On Monday, Adam, the boys and I got to the lake for our first of I'm sure many trips to the beach this summer. We went to Idlewood Park on Lake Sammammish. I have never been there before, but Adam spent many summer days there as a kid, so it was fun for him to show the boys. They have re-done the park recently and added a great play ground and other great picnicking areas.

The boys loved playing in the sand and digging whirlpools next to the lake with Daddy!

I just love to snuggle cute boys!

For the 4th of July we went to a party at our friends from church, Sandy and Alan's house on Lake Sammammish. It was phenomenal to say the least! There was a ton of great food, lots of fabulous people, and they rented a bounce house for the kids! Jude was ecstatic to say the least!

Jude watching the bounce house get blown up.

Bouncing!

Ethan digging again in the sand.

Me, 15 1/2 weeks pregnant! The belly has arrived!

Aren't we cute!

Uncle Phil and Ethan.

Hayden looking oh so cute and kissable!

Auntie Jacqui looking beautiful as a new mommy!

Ethan chasing bubbles with "Bicki", Jacqui's sister (Nicole).

So this has been our summer so far. Sorry if it took me a long time and a lot of pictures to get it out, but I thought you may enjoy hearing and seeing what we've been doing!