Monday, April 27, 2009

3/22 - 3/24 - Our first family vacation! We went to Suncadia in Cle Elum.




Mom and Ethan checked things out while Dad unloaded our stuff. We nearly needed a U-hual, but Dad has mad Tundra packing skills.


















Don't let the bright sun fool you - it was cold and snowing! So much for all the hiking and outdoor activities we were planning!

















Since it was so cold we dedided to check out the pool and fitness center, but it was under attack by deer! (and closed for the evening). Ethan was in awe; he had never seen so many deer or a deer for that matter.

















Big Bad Dad was determined to hit the waterslides and started devising a plan to sneak his family past the guard deer.




















The next day Ethan was nervous over lunch, but Mom tried to assure him Big Bad Dad had everything under control.
















As to not foil the plan, Mom and Dad waited until Ethan was nearly asleep before....





















Ethan got his first dip in the/a pool!















































and Dad got to go down the waterslides!!




















The whole excursion wore Ethan out. Dad was triumpant and with his adrenaline pumping had a hard time falling asleep...


Ethan is a beary serious man. He has much to contemplate....

LR and E-fan....

Ethan is not fooled by LR's innocent face and smile!

Thursday, April 16, 2009

3/21/2009 - Norah turns 1! Stuart and Rachelle visit from DC!

The festivities started at our house.








































We then spent the afternoon at Norah's.





























Auntie Megan and Cousin Norah stop by for a visit.











Apparently the visit wore Ethan out! :)


3/14/09 - Ethan spends his first night in Lynden! Highlights include:
FINALLY - Matt gets a chance to hold Ethan.

Grandma Tami enjoys time with Ethan.
There was a family sing-a-long (lucky Ethan)

Papa and Ethan chill in the recliner.

Ethan gets his first 'buck n' bull' ride from Uncle Shane!

Aunt Becki and Cousin Taylor try and prepare Ethan for the craziness!

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Mom and Ethan visited Grandpa David in Seabeck - Ethan's first visit!

Look at Ethan's smile! I think he liked it!

Mom and Grandpa took Ethan on a walk down to the beach. Grandpa happily pushed Ethan up the hills!


































A Sunday morning visit with Auntie Megan, Uncle Mike and Cousin Norah.



Norah gives Ethan some love.

A visit with Grandma Nancy.
DAD!! ...please tell me the Dawg's won!


I love the Dawgs...and stupid looking bear hats!





I love bath time!

...so fresh and so clean!

Remember 'Jack in the Box'?
This is his buddy 'Ethan in a Box'.
Picture by: Christopher Work


Checking out Ethan and his buddy Homer!

He's pretty much ready for these types of toys...Dad is hardly helping him!













Going, going...
















...gone...




Blue bird, blue bird what do you see?


I see little Ethan staring at me!
Mindi's Aunts threw a shower for Ethan. My pictures didn't turn out great, so I'm highlighting dessert...note Thumbprints were made by Aunt Lana (not Mindi).





Ethan visits Lynden.

He is so happy during / after bath time. Mom can't resist taking pictures.