*GOOD DAY*

Today was a good day for the following reasons:

1. Ethan's ring bearer tux for his cousin Christan's wedding arrived today and it fit perfectly! It was such a great deal. I bought it brand new on eBay for a total of $30, which is half of the price in a specialty store. When I told him I wanted to take some pictures, he didn't hesitate and ran outside to pose for me. =)
   
2. I witnessed one of the cutest things ever! Ethan was entertaining his baby sister and got her to crack up with laughter for the longest time. My stomach hurt from laughing so hard.
3. Ethan surprised me by putting away his outdoor toys all by himself. He put them exactly where they go (in and out of the garage). I was so pleased that he did it without me having to ask him.
   

Trying on his ring bearer tux for his cousin Christan's wedding
2 1/2 years old

Such a little poser...love it!

"Ok mommy...I'm done trying this on!" =)

Ethan's first dental visit

Ethan went to the dentist for the first time on Thursday, September 10th. He was so excited to show off his pearly whites. He had been preparing for his visit by flossing and brushing daily. According to him, he was a "big boy" and definitely proved it that day. Here is a preview of his experience...

Not quite sure what to expect

Checking out the nice dental hygienist

"Aww"

Surprised at how cooperative he was being

Using the "fuzzy bumper" (a clever name by the dental hygienist)

Almost done...

Ethan's "hair" quotes of the day 9/10/09

When Ryan rolled down his window while driving Ethan said: "No daddy! My hair will blow out."

After I washed my hair he said: "Mmm...your hair smells good. It smells like air conditioner." (I don't think he meant to say "air". LOL)

Feed me mommy!

Yesterday I fed my 4-month-old baby her first bowl of organic whole grain rice cereal mixed with breastmilk, which she loved.

I decided I'm going to slowly introduce her to solids, since she's still tiny and can't sit-up on her own just yet. I'm starting off by giving her rice cereal every other day.

Ethan was so excited to have his sister join him for dinner. He moved her high chair right next to his.

The sad thing is...Ethan is outgrowing his high chair, so we're getting him a booster chair soon. This will be the only week that I'll have both of my babies in high chairs. I don't want them to get any bigger! =(

Getting ready to give Emily rice cereal for the first time...
4 months old & 2 1/2 years old

"Feed me mommy!"

They won't be in high chairs together for long =(

Not sure what to do at first, but ended up loving it

Messy baby

She discovered what to do...LOL

SURPRISE!

Ryan enjoyed his 30th birthday on Friday, August 28th. I got him good! I planned a surprise party for him and he didn't expect it at all. He had never had a surprise party before.

Well, it wasn't really a party. I had our family meet at his restaurant for dinner, since he was working. The look on his face was priceless when his staff joined us singing "Happy Birthday" to him. =)

I also surprised him when he came home from work by having our house decorated.

Thanks to everyone who helped make his 30th birthday special and a day that he'll never forget!

SURPRISE!
I was thinking..."Haha, we got him good!"

Ethan enjoyed surprising his daddy

Emily and her cousin Jonah are checking out the fascinating hand in front of the camera...LOL
4 months old & 8 months old

Hanging out with mommy, Ethan, Aunt Teresa,
Aunt Kaitlyn, Aunt Lauren, Grandma Denielle, Grandpa Tim,
Grandma Mary, Grandpa Al, and cousins - Memphis & Jonah

Little munchkins patiently waiting for their dinner
2 1/2 years old

The girls ♥

Memphis can't get enough of her little cousin
2 1/2 years old & 4 months old

So excited to spend time with daddy on his birthday ♥

Memphis is thinking...
"Uncle RyRy's birthday cake looks yummy! I want a lick."

Loves her little niece ♥

Table decorations

Happy 30th birthday honey!

Wow...what a day!

I couldn't sleep last night because a darn mosquito kept biting me, so I ended up taking Benadryl. I finally found it in my bed at 2 a.m. and killed it after waking up my hubby...poor Ryan!

Ethan came jumping on me at 6:30 a.m. I was half asleep, so he took off. He came back into my room eating a banana and had six panties around his waist that he had gotten from my clean laundry pile. He's quite a character and becoming Mr. Independent. =)

I called Ryan at work to tell him what happened and he asked if I took a picture of Ethan. I would have, but I was too tired to get my camera. It's too bad though, since it would have been a hilarious picture.