Gymnastics

From left to right: Crew, Deacon, Zorin, and Ethan.

Today was the last day of Ethan's gymnastics class. He has had such a fun time these past few months and so have I. Our class has been once a week with teacher Meagan who was wonderful and very involved with the kids. We have been taking it with a group of friends who Ethan has a blast with (see top pic). After classes we then have a play date and grab some lunch. We spent some of our afternoon play dates at the beach, park, or friend's houses. I'm sad class is over but we are looking into trying some art or music classes next. Can't wait.

Spring Time

While daddy was away for a golfing trip (pictures to come), Ethan and I had fun planting some spring flowers. He helped me make drainage holes in the pot above and did such a good job with placing the plants in the pots, filling it with dirt, and watering each one. It was a great time for a lesson on how plants have roots and need water to grow. Each day this week he has helped me with the watering. I am so grateful for my little helper!

Easter

"OOOHHH CANNY", an exact quote.

Hunting for eggs.

Enjoying the fruits of his labors ... chocolate.

Ethan and mommy.

Grandma and Ethan with a funny looking sucker the Easter Bunny left in his basket.

Dinner table setting with Easter bags filled with treats.

After consuming endless calories from dinner (ham, scalloped potatoes, mashed potatoes, green beans, baked beans, buttery rolls etc.) we all decided to go for a family walk through the trails at Trump golf course. These beautiful flowers were everywhere. My mom, sister Tiff, her boyfriend Nick, Uncle Dana, Kevin, Ethan, and I went. It was such an amazing and beautiful way to end our Easter Sunday.

Of course the boys did have to check out some of the golf holes.

Dessert was carrot cup cakes with cream cheese frosting. Devine!!

I am so grateful for the wonderful Easter Sunday we shared with family. We missed all of of our family far away too. Love you all!

Victory

I have never been so excited to clean a toilet! My little man went potty on his toilet tonight or went "peepee in paapaa" as he puts it. After several months of trying to get Ethan comfortable with his big boy potty he finally did it! Despite our victory I can't help but think about the other side to this, my little boy is growing up. Although the thought of this makes me sad I enjoy each and every step along the way as he learns and grows.

Disneyland

Today Ethan and I went on a big adventure to Disneyland. Now that we have passes it is so nice just to go for a few hours, have fun, then head home for nap time. Three hours is about the perfect amount of time for my little man to go and conquer before any major breakdowns occur. We went to find Nemo by submarine, rode and danced to it's a small world, got scared on the Pinocchio ride, and then ran wild in toon town. It was a day filled with lots of smiles and ended with one tuckered out little boy. What a perfect day.

Beach Day In February

I just have to say that it's days like today that make the noise, traffic, and expensive cost of living worth it here in LA. Today it was 78 degrees and the most incredible day. Ethan and I decided to hit the beach (dad sadly had to work) and had so much fun. We built endless sand castles and froze our toes in the water for almost 3 hours. I'm so grateful for the beauty that surrounds us- ocean, clear blue skies, lush green hills, beautiful cliffs. It was so wonderful to enjoy this and feel the warmth from the sun on my skin again. It lifted my spirits.

In Love

My heart is full of love today and every day for that matter. I have been blessed with two Valentine's, Ethan and Kevin. On May 22nd we will have been married for 11 years and I can hardly believe it. He is my best friend and I love him endlessly. Last night I was putting Ethan to bed and as I finished singing him his songs I kissed him on the forehead, said "I love you", then gave him some Eskimo kissed on the nose. He started giggling and didn't stop. It was so adorable and it was as if he was telling me through his giggle that he felt like the happiest and most loved little boy ever. Well, I know that I am the happiest mommy ever. Happy Valentine's Day to my two best boys...Kevin and Ethan.