Ethan's 1st Birthday (early celebration)

We had an early 1st birthday celebration for Ethan since his birthday will be when we are on the road travelling or in Texas. We had my family over on Good Friday for a meal and then a small party. He had a fever and was not feeling all that well, but still enjoyed himself as much as he could.

loved the sparklers on the cupcakes

even big brother Seth loved Ethan's gifts

more interested in the card than the gifts!

enjoying his cupcake

This 1st year of Ethan's life has gone by so fast! We are so thankful for him as we had longed for another child. We are so blessed by his happy smiles and easy going nature. He is so dearly loved by all of us.

children's museum

We took Seth to the children's museum during the March break (just a reminder not to go during holidays since it is crazy busy) and he had a blast. There was so much for him to do and see. We left Ethan home with Auntie Sue so we could spend some one on one time with Seth. It was a good day!

Mom's 50th Birthday

We celebrated my Mom's 50th birthday yesterday with a ladies only brunch. My Oma, aunts, and sisters came to my place to enjoy a delicious brunch with waffles, syrup, whipping cream, berries, muffins & bacon. We all had a lovely time.

birthday girl (looking 50 years young!!) & Ethan

the ladies who attended the brunch. Jenny (on the right) is my mom's youngest sister and they share the same birthday. So we were able to celebrate 2 birthdays.

Happy 50th Birthday Mom!

May God bless you with many more years. We love you and hope you enjoyed your day!

the boys

brotherly love

Ethan watching Seth play outside.
Oh, how he would have loved to be out there as well!

Ethan practicing his "walking"

Seth climbing up the big snow mound in front of our house