Fun to be One - Part One

Ethan turned one on Sunday with great fan fare. His weekend was full of family and friends, parties, cake and lots of firsts; foods (eggs and chocolate), shoes and forward-facing car seats! Grammy and Grandpa arrived Friday night just in time to decorate and make appetizers. Saturday would be a long day seeing as Ethan's first haircut was scheduled for 8:00 am. Yikes. The boy did great and came home looking cuter than usual! We were home for a short 1.5 hour nap, just in time to make a grand entrance at Grandma Trish and Grandpa Doug's. Ethan's party was fabulous, filled with family, friends, kids, babies (Matt & Bridget brought 9 day old Alex) and even a puppy!

We unveiled the cake, belted out Happy Birthday and let Ethan dig in. Given his outgoing and curious personality, along with his appetite, it was no surprise he attacked the cake! We attempted to open gifts and discovered that what they say about kids is true -- after they open the first one, their interest quickly dissipates. It was a memorable celebration and we're so thankful.

Here are some photos:


Ethan and Addi, his best school friend
Seriously, the only family photo

With Grammy

He wasn't too sure of the singing at first. Poor kid, I made him wear the party hat.

Alissa had to wears hers as well!

Good job!

Kids and presents -- perfect

Now we're left to wonder what the next year will bring!

Thanks again; especially to my parents and Trish & Doug. It was the best of the best of parties.

Gettin' Ready!

Fun to be One! Can't wait for the big day!

Mini Mike?

Okay, weigh in here people...I want to see how many people think Ethan looks like Mike and how many people can lie to me and say he looks like me!! At least I know what my Mom will say.

I Know Someone...

...Who can stand on their own!

Ethan is all about standing now. And, the boy is fast and everywhere all the time. Really a fun stage.

Oh, and another favorite thing...the candles in the fireplace!

Ethan Says...

"Kitty!"

He's had "Layla" down for a good week or so and just last weekend he finally said "kitty" whenever he saw the cat. But yesterday, everything is now kitty; his toys, the dog, his spoon and so on!

Here's a short video showcasing his fave new word!

Trick or Treat

Ethan took a walk to the Dark Side this Halloween and dressed as Darth Vader. Halloween was a blast; we went out trick-or-treating with 12 people, 4 kids...and 5 dogs. Our neighborhood is so great, it's just like you see in the movies. We came back to a crock of soup, sandwiches, cocktails and candy! And, the best part -- the weather held out as one of the best we can remember!

Now, next year, I get to choose the costume!