2009

Well, another year closer to death.

Happy New Year everyone!

Thanksgiving Update

I've been quiet this week on my blog because Mia and the boys have been out of town.  There hasn't really been much for me to say unless you want to hear about how boring the house is without any kids.

But, fortunately, the monotony was relieved yesterday when my Dad and I went down to have Thanksgiving with family in San Antonio.  It was very nice of them to invite us down, especially since we didn't have to bring anything!  (But we did bring some chips and dip to munch on during football.)

We have a very nice meal, delicious turkey and mashed potatoes and stuffing and green bean casserole and pie (lots of pie).  It was also nice to get to see my grandparents (maternal).  

I have a lot to be grateful for this year. 

My amazing family.

A safe move to Texas.

Finding a job now that we are here.

A house that is big enough to fit us all.

A yard behind the house.

A mild winter.

The list could go on and on.  

Halloween -- All week long

We are in the middle of Halloween week. Yesterday was the ward Trunk-or-Treat (we all meet at the church, they have crafts and games inside, then trick-or-treating at the back of people's cars outside). 

Ethan was very excited to wear his Buzz Lightyear costume.

Tomorrow is Ethan's pre-school Halloween party, as well as my work Halloween party.

Oh, and finally on Friday, is Halloween.

P.S. On Saturday, Ethan will be going to a Halloween-themed birthday party.

I'm thinking we should just go all the way and wear our costumes to church on Sunday.

Thanksgiving

I am thankful for my family, my home, my job, and my faith.

And turkey.

Happy Birthday

Congratulations on getting older.

I still love my hot 20-something wife though.

:D :D

Retraction Part 2

The 4th of July is all about the fireworks. At least, that's how I was raised. And how I'm planning on raising my son.

That meant we had to keep Ethan up well past his bedtime but Mia convinced me that it was worth it. He had a blast during the time leading up to the fireworks. Then, when they started doing a few test shots, he would cling to Mia or me and say "I want to go home." Since we were there with some friends, we decided that we were going to stick it out.

So we let Ethan snuggle on our laps, he was getting tired. Once the fireworks started for real, Ethan snuggled into me and wanted me to cover his ears. He also kept asking to go home. I kept covering his ears but we told him that we were going to stay. After a while, I stopped blocking his ears and just kind of putting my hand loosely over top of them. Then, when my hands got tired, I put my sweatshirt over his ears for him to hold. He did that for a while, then started enjoying the fireworks and would point at them and say "Boom!"

By the end of the night, he was having a great time. So, my son has already started on the proud tradition of 4th of July fireworks.

Easter

Just trying to keep up with the boy these past few days. The weather has been nice so we were outside most of the day.

But, since I don't have anything interesting to talk about, here's a video of Ethan helping us color Easter eggs.