Ethan had some new firsts this past week so we thought we would share...
First, he received his first report card from his swimming class. He will be a Starfish until he is 3 and can be in the pool by himself, so in the mean time Mommy and Ethan will practice what he learned rather than retake the same class over.
Next, Ethan got his first Band-Aid. He decided he wanted to ride his tricycle down the stairs in the back yard. I am sure this will happen again but there is a first time for eveything. He scrapped up his right elbow and right knee but they have already scabbed over so he is well on his way to the next accident.
Then, Ethan had his first trip to the zoo with Daddy coming. We met some friends at the zoo this . He is really starting to enjoy the zoo and we took his wagon just in case he got tired of walking. We all had a great time!
Ethan and Peyton really liked the black bear,
It came right up to them and Ethan was really excited about it.
Ethan in the eagle nest, sunglasses required.
Fish.
Water turtles.
Ducks...or "gucks" as Ethan calls them.
The tractor is the most favorite attraction at the zoo for Peyton and Ethan.
Ethan really liked the calves,
the goats,
and the chickens.
Polar bears - they were still napping when we got there.
Samudra "Sami" the baby elephant born last summer.
After the zoo we went to Salvador Molly's with our friends for lunch and then headed home for a long nap. Afterward Ethan had his first bowl of popcorn with Daddy.
Jacob 6, Ethan 2, Ellie 4
Gotta love dress up shoes
and a shimmer rhinestone hat to go with them.
Sand Hollow
Molly's Nipple
George - Jeff's brother
Ethan loves his bubble mower, however, he is not fast enough to put it to make the bubbles comes out so Uncle George had to try it out for him.
Ethan pet, fed and sat on his first horse this past weekend. My parents rent half of their property to a guy in town for his horses. When they came to feed them on Saturday we got to help. After feeding them a few times with oats and hay, Ethan wanted to just throw the oats on the ground instead so we put him on the horse for a new experience. Ethan is really quick and started to run near the horses back leg and we grabbed him just in time before he might have been kicked into the fence. He was rather unhappy that Mommy had to hold him the rest of the time.
Uncle Jeff holding George & Brittney's baby girl, Avery. She is just over a month old. 
Ethan likes her and has given her a few hugs and kisses on the forehead.
My parents gave me this guitar for my graduation present (15 years ago, WOW! I'm getting old). Since we are trying to sell the house many of our things are boxed up and out of sight, including our guitars. Jeff pulled them out the other day (he has two, I have one) and showed Ethan how to make them make noise. Ethan really loves music and caught on quickly. He will have a variety of musical instruments to pick from when he is old enough to play as we have several (3 guitars, a keyboard, a saxophone and a flute).
This past weekend Jeff sprayed off the moss from the roof. It was quite a task and made a huge mess but looks really nice for all his hard work. When he was all done we had a lot of clean up to do, which included spraying off the deck and all of Ethan's outside toys. It was then Ethan's time to play with the hose and he and Copper both figured out how to drink from it. Notice he is completely drenched but having a good time.
Ethan and Peyton really liked the black bear,
It came right up to them and Ethan was really excited about it.
Fish.
Water turtles.
The tractor is the most favorite attraction at the zoo for Peyton and Ethan.
Ethan really liked the calves,
the goats,
and the chickens.
Polar bears - they were still napping when we got there.
Samudra "Sami" the baby elephant born last summer.
After the zoo we went to Salvador Molly's with our friends for lunch and then headed home for a long nap. Afterward Ethan had his first bowl of popcorn with Daddy.
