New Orleans

Live from the city of New Orleans:

We all loved the aquarium yesterday. It was very interactive and kid friendly. Ethan is excited to tell you about the shark he touched! We did a lot of walking along the riverfront and through the French Quarter. Needless to say we were in bed & asleep by 8 p.m. Next stop - Florida!

Field Trip To The Farm

I accompanied Ethan and his Pre-K class on a field trip this morning to a local farm. After spending the weekend with bronchitis and not leaving the house since Friday night, Ethan was more than ready to get out and run around. Here are some pictures:

(Notice how much taller Ethan is than his best buddy, Garrett, who is one week younger than Ethan!)

We're About To Be Broke!

Take a good look at this picture of Ethan - in particular his mouth.

Then read this pillow:

At 6:00 a.m. this morning (after working 15.5 hours at Life Choices Fall Festival booth yesterday - on my feet) Ethan came in to awake me with the news that his front tooth was loose. Only I did not comprehend what he said until I fully woke up later in the day.

It was when Aunt Lynn stopped by to get her chicken & dumplings (from the Fall Fest) and Ethan showed her how his tooth was wiggly that I fully understood.

HE'S LOSING HIS FRONT TOOTH!

The left top middle tooth is really wiggly! It was an emotional moment for me to realize he really isn't a little boy anymore. So many changes I'm not ready for.

Wild Imagination

Ever seen a Cowboy Pirate?

You have now. Ethan has been quite imaginative lately. His Pre-K teacher mentioned something to me this week about the "creative stories" Ethan has been telling at school.

When he isn't collecting money from all the girls in his class (yes, for some reason they are paying him!) or collecting treasures on the playground (just nails and paper clips, the usual stuff you find on a playground), then he is telling people about the bears living in our garage. (He can't keep a secret!)

Apparently real life isn't exciting enough for him.

Bike Rodeo

Saturday Mom & I rode our bikes to St. Mary's Hospital (a few blocks from our house). No, I wasn't going to the E.R. They had a "bike rodeo" in the parking lot. I completed an obstacle course and learned the proper signals for turning (which I will never use again). And in return earned a new helmet & t-shirt!
Afterwards we toured a firetruck, the dental mobile, met the search & rescue dogs, had a clown paint a spider on my face and climbed around on a lot of inflatable things.

My best bud Jake was there with his family and the two of us can always find some mischief!

The Weekend Report

Ethan got to stay up WAY past his bedtime Saturday night! We went to the drive-in theater to see Underdog & Ratatouille. Ethan didn't quite understand the concept of watching a movie outside.

We popped our own popcorn and Ethan has now learned which button you push on the microwave. He likes to stand a little too close.

Once we arrived and he grasped the concept he only asked about 30 times when the movie would start. Suprisingly he stayed awake for both movies and talked all the way home! He was pretty excited and we'll have to go back again.

The Week Before School Starts

There was no summer camp this past week because school starts tomorrow. I spent time with Mom and Mama Terry doing different things. The usual...errands, shopping, the library, bike rides, etc....

My favorite was swimming all day on Thursday with Mom. It was 100 degrees & really hot!!! The water was warm, but it still felt good. I practiced going under water and holding my breath. This is my new "SuperMan Dive."