Ethan's flip!!!!
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Bungee Jump Swing
Our mall has a really cool bungee swing/trampoline that allows you to jump as high or as low as you want. I thought my boys would want to watch a few people do it at first before giving it a try, but when we got there, we were the only ones in line and they wanted to go....right now. So they got hooked up and started jumping. After they got used to it, they asked to go higher. Ethan even ended up doing a flip. I wish I got a picture of his face afterwards, b/c it was priceless. I don't think he knew what happened and he looked so disoriented!! They had a blast and have been begging me to go back!
First Days of School
Well I cannot believe that Ethan is in the 1st grade and Carter will start kindergarten next year. They are both doing well in school, although Ethan complains that the day feels much longer than it did in kindergarten. They are the same amount of time, but I think it's because first grade is so much more structured and there's a lot more work. He's doing well, but is definitely tired when he gets home. Carter is in the jumpstart program and goes 3 days a week. He is finally beginning to adjust and there are less tears. He really likes his teachers and is learning so much. It also helps that he has a lot of friends in his class!
Ethan's first day in his Captain America shirt.
Carter's first day in his motorcycle shirt.
Ethan's first day in his Captain America shirt.
Ethan and his teacher. I forgot to take one of
Carter and his teachers.
Carter's first day in his motorcycle shirt.
Summer Vacation
My family and I went to Myrtle Beach, SC in July. We had a great time and my boys always love spending time with their cousins. Here are some pictures:
We drove 8&1/2 hours the first day, and this is the boys in the hotel room that night!
All the cousins!
Ethan's birthday isn't until September, but we celebrated with my family at the beach.
We drove 8&1/2 hours the first day, and this is the boys in the hotel room that night!
All the cousins!
Ethan's birthday isn't until September, but we celebrated with my family at the beach.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Field Trip to the Zoo and Earth Day
A few weeks ago, Ethan's kindergarten class took a field trip to the zoo, and Carter and I got to tag along. The weather was great...sunny, low 70's, and breezy! When we got back to school we got to have a picnic lunch outside. It was a perfect day!!
I guess Ethan learned all about Earth day at school a couple weeks ago, because he came home with a mission to clean up all the trash that was outside. He grabbed a bag, then went outside and got busy. I was amazed at the amount of litter he found in our yard alone. He wanted to go around the neighborhood, but quickly got sidetracked by his skateboard and bike. But I guess every little bit helps!
I guess Ethan learned all about Earth day at school a couple weeks ago, because he came home with a mission to clean up all the trash that was outside. He grabbed a bag, then went outside and got busy. I was amazed at the amount of litter he found in our yard alone. He wanted to go around the neighborhood, but quickly got sidetracked by his skateboard and bike. But I guess every little bit helps!
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Easter 2009
A couple weeks before Easter, we went to an Easter egg hunt at Carter's preschool. The Easter Bunny was there, and my boys were all geared up to find some eggs. There were two different areas to hunt for eggs. One was for preschoolers and the other was for K-3rd grade. And there was a golden egg in each area!!! I went with Carter and Donnie went with Ethan. Carter just couldn't believe how many eggs there were and how easy it was to find them. He couldn't have cared less about finding the golden egg. Ethan, on the other hand, was a completely different story from what Donnie said! After about 5 minutes of searching, I saw him running over to our area holding something with the biggest grin on his face. He found the golden egg!!! The only bad part about this was that he had to hand it in to receive his prize. I think he would've just rather kept the golden egg as his prize!
Ethan and Carter with their friend Bryce
YYYYYYEEEEEEEESSSSSSS!!!!!!
A couple days before Easter, Carter and Ethan were having a conversation about why they were so excited. Ethan said he loved Easter because of the Easter Bunny. Carter then reminded him that Easter was about God. He told him that the Easter Bunny only gives us candy, but God gives us life. (pronounced wife) I couldn't believe my little 4 year old's thought process!!
The day before Easter I remember Ethan asking me what the Easter Bunny drinks. This was probably his 200th question about the Easter Bunny that day, so without really giving it any thought, I told him I didn't know, probably water. That night after they were both in bed and Donnie and I were hiding eggs, I looked down at the end table in our family room, and there was a glass of water and a note that Ethan wrote to the Easter Bunny. It said, "estr buney fak yow for bein my frend. I luv yow. Ethan Davis"
They were almost as excited Easter morning as they were Christmas morning. I don't remember ever getting that excited about Easter. They loved going through their goodies and searching for eggs. We then went to church and just spent the rest of the day at home. We did color eggs on Saturday, but I forgot to take pictures.
Carter and his favorite thing from the Easter Bunny--a Webkinz kitty he name Cutie Pie
Ethan couldn't decide what was his favorite, so he wanted me to take a picture of him with everything!
What was the Easter Bunny thinking?
On the walls, you can see a couple of the many decorations Ethan made for Easter. If you click on the picture, it will get larger and you can see that the one behind him is Jesus on the cross.
We couldn't get Carter to stop eating jellybeans long enough to find more eggs
Ready for church
Ethan and Carter with their friend Bryce
YYYYYYEEEEEEEESSSSSSS!!!!!!
A couple days before Easter, Carter and Ethan were having a conversation about why they were so excited. Ethan said he loved Easter because of the Easter Bunny. Carter then reminded him that Easter was about God. He told him that the Easter Bunny only gives us candy, but God gives us life. (pronounced wife) I couldn't believe my little 4 year old's thought process!!
The day before Easter I remember Ethan asking me what the Easter Bunny drinks. This was probably his 200th question about the Easter Bunny that day, so without really giving it any thought, I told him I didn't know, probably water. That night after they were both in bed and Donnie and I were hiding eggs, I looked down at the end table in our family room, and there was a glass of water and a note that Ethan wrote to the Easter Bunny. It said, "estr buney fak yow for bein my frend. I luv yow. Ethan Davis"
They were almost as excited Easter morning as they were Christmas morning. I don't remember ever getting that excited about Easter. They loved going through their goodies and searching for eggs. We then went to church and just spent the rest of the day at home. We did color eggs on Saturday, but I forgot to take pictures.
Carter and his favorite thing from the Easter Bunny--a Webkinz kitty he name Cutie Pie
Ethan couldn't decide what was his favorite, so he wanted me to take a picture of him with everything!
What was the Easter Bunny thinking?
On the walls, you can see a couple of the many decorations Ethan made for Easter. If you click on the picture, it will get larger and you can see that the one behind him is Jesus on the cross.
We couldn't get Carter to stop eating jellybeans long enough to find more eggs
Ready for church
My Country Tis of Thee
Ethan has been learning patriotic songs in school. He wanted to sing this one for me, but he hasn't mastered all the words yet!!! Then of course Carter had to sing a song too, but he got cut off at the end b/c my battery died. He sang "I love my Ethan, Ethan's so precious." And then they both hugged.
Catch Up Blog, Part 2
OK, it has been one month exactly since my last blog. I did that one on a Saturday night, and I promised myself I would sit down the next night and finish it up. Obviously that didn't happen. I am really going to try to blog more freqently.
Back in February, we got quite a snowstorm esp. for Memphis. I think we got between 6-8 inches. So that would make two for this winter. Impressive!! The boys had a great time out in it again, and luckily for me it fell on the weekend, so daddy got to go out with them. I lucked out both times!!! They had a blast b/c there was a lot more snow than the first storm. They really wanted to build a snowman, but for some reason Donnie told them it wasn't good packing snow. So imagine the amount of questions I got on the way to school Monday when every other house had an awesome snowman. Everyone I talked to said it was great packing snow!!! Oh well, I guess since I didn't go out and try, I can't get too down on Donnie.
The most pathetic snowman EVER!!!
Ethan was learning about Dr. Seuss in school and came home and asked for 3 pieces of white paper, and this is what he came up with!
Back in February we went to the circus. It was OK, but the boys got a little bored after about an hour into it. I'm also glad to realize that they both share my fear of clowns, but here's a picture of us all facing our fear together!!
Back in February, we got quite a snowstorm esp. for Memphis. I think we got between 6-8 inches. So that would make two for this winter. Impressive!! The boys had a great time out in it again, and luckily for me it fell on the weekend, so daddy got to go out with them. I lucked out both times!!! They had a blast b/c there was a lot more snow than the first storm. They really wanted to build a snowman, but for some reason Donnie told them it wasn't good packing snow. So imagine the amount of questions I got on the way to school Monday when every other house had an awesome snowman. Everyone I talked to said it was great packing snow!!! Oh well, I guess since I didn't go out and try, I can't get too down on Donnie.
The most pathetic snowman EVER!!!
Ethan was learning about Dr. Seuss in school and came home and asked for 3 pieces of white paper, and this is what he came up with!
Back in February we went to the circus. It was OK, but the boys got a little bored after about an hour into it. I'm also glad to realize that they both share my fear of clowns, but here's a picture of us all facing our fear together!!
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