The Children's Museum

This was our first time to the Children's Museum and although there were TONS of kids there we still had fun. Ethan loved touching and seeing all of the neat colors and textures. We love watching him explore and learn new things. Next time we go I think we'll have to go on a weekday when its less chaotic.

Although very outgoing and adventurous, Ethan likes to be in quite surroundings. He was the only little kid in the entire museum that found the quite spot with a little chair and a room full of books. Sometimes it's so crazy to think that he takes after our traits ... that is defiantly a daddy trait ..the quite time trait:) He is his fathers son that's for sure.



He actually grabbed a book and brought it back to his yellow chair.

Ethan, The Archaeologist ?

Dr. E.R Nelson? Get it ER :)


Drew and I set up a college fund for Ethan, but if hes going to be a doctor we might as well start two accounts!

Spring time fun!

For Ethan's birthday Grandma and Grandpa Nelson gave him money for somthing special. This is one of the gifts we bought for him with it. He LOVES it!!! He was so upset when we had to go inside and put the water tray thingy away. He got super wet and dirty :)! He, in the end figured out how to wash the dirt off his hands... too bad he couldn't do the same with his mouth (see below)




























Got Dirt?









Daddy was there too, doing fun yard work...ishhh. I would rather play with Ethan and take pictures:) Drew is just that type of guy, always likes to stay busy on things for our house. Love him. Although, I love to garden and can't wait to start!

13 Months

Dear Ethan,

Your such big boy now and your growin like a weed. Your fast on your feet and quick with your hands. You grab everything you can possibly fit into your little fists. You love to play with our cells phones. The other day you managed to turn my cell phone on, call my voicemail, call daddy, send a picture text message and put a new facebook app on my phone. Thanks I love the new app :) Your a good listener..most of the time. Lately though when your with your cousins you try to bite them..why? I swear he doest do that at home ..haha.




Because your mommy is a big fan of Johnny Cash you got this onesie from Danielle. I love it! Today though you got a boo boo on your lip and got some blood on it. You fell and hit your mouth on the floor:) Your all better now because mommy kissed it and made it all better. When your sad and daddy's not here you cry for him. Its very sweet. When your tired and need snuggle you say mama.. Your pretty hard to resist little one. You also love to wave and say hi!





You can be naughty as well, mostly when you get tired. Your a great sleeper now and a OK napper. You still only nap for 40min at a time, but you go to sleep as soon as we lay you in your crib. You love to eat! You would eat all day if we let you. Your favorites are Cheerios, applesauce, bananas, Jello and whole wheat noodles. You can't have any dairy yet because it makes you all stuffy with a runny nose. So no cheese or milk for you yet, just organic soy. You seem to really like the soy milk. I tried it..and not a big fan.
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We have decided to grow your hair out. Right now it looks like a baby mullet, but its getting better:) The back of your hair is curly like your daddy's hair when he was little. We think you look super cute!


Daddy gives you a bath every night, we both say your prayers and mommy sings you a goodnight lullaby. Its so amazing that God picked us to be your parents. Its the best blessing in the world.

Here is one of my favorite quotes:

Having a child is surly the most beautifully irrational act that two people in love can commit.

-Bill Cosby

Day with MiMi

Uncle Cameron, Ethan, Auntie Gracie & Mimi.

We call my mom Mimi so Ethan can have different names for his grandparents.

Easter Basket from Mimi.

Ethan got a bunch of neat things from The Easter Bunny and my mom. He really seemed to like the bubble blower!






Uncle Cam and Ethan playing on the slide in our backyard.

Easter

Easter Sunday April 4th.


This is Drew's moms side of the family. The Shannon's.

Grandma Shannon has two children, Bob and Jane. This is their/our family!

bottom row:

Violet, Gloria, Bill, Lukey,Grandma Shannon, Avery, Logan, Zach, Josh

second row:

Amy, Isaiah, Eloise, Becky, Jane, Anne, Kelsi, Ethan, Nicole, Emerson, Brianne

thrid row:

Bobby, Ryan, Kyle, Bruce, Jeff, Bob, Drew

All of G.G's great grandkids!

Avery, Gloria, Ethan, Logan, Zach, Emerson, Violet, Eloise & Lukey.