Ethan is a BIG boy!

Ethan is growing up so fast. I know I've said that before, but he never ceases to amaze me as he continues to grow. The words and phrases he uses baffle me and make me chuckle. "Just five more minutes" is used the most. 


Ethan started potty training on Tuesday. He was interested once and we ran with it. He is actually doing really well as long as I remind him to go every hour. He can go all morning without wetting his diaper, or pull up as he often reminds me. He can do everything himself except getting onto the potty. Jeans have proven to be a little bit more difficult, though. Today, Ethan started to stand up and go potty. He was so proud of himself! It's too cute to see. Ethan is just barely tall enough to make it work. The best part for Ethan is that every time he successfully goes potty he gets an M&M. 

More Updates

Although I can't post pictures, I can post this. Here are some updates on how the kids are doing. Ella is an amazing little girl. She is able to walk around the whole house without help. Ella can stand up by herself in the middle of the room, bend over at the waist and pick up a toy without falling and now she is trying to jump.  She stands on the mattress on the floor in the basement and bounces up and down on her feet. Ella watches Ethan do this every day. She is trying to grow up so fast! Ella is also giving Mommy kisses. I LOVE that part, it's my favorite!!! Ella is also sick for the first time. She had a fever of 103.4 this morning. Coughed through the night last night and had a runny nose. Poor girl is on antibiotics as the doctor was worried about the time of day she had the high fever, her lungs and the order in which the symptoms appeared. Ella is doing extremely well for not feeling so good. She has hardly complained, but doesn't want to eat very much. Get better soon Ella!


Ethan is making us laugh all the time. He says thing like: "that was awesome," it's OK honey," "not right now, maybe later," "come sit down and eat Daddy," "love you, see you later," and "thank you for dinner Mommy."


Life is very busy here but we are having a good time. Ethan and Ells like to dance to the music while Mommy is doing aerobics. That's too cute! It's too bad I am busy while they are doing it and can't get a picture.

Way to Go Alexis!

This is an update on how Little Miss Alexis is doing since her hemispherectomy. Check it out!!!


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A Day at the Zoo

Every little girl has to have some leopard print pants right?

 Ethan thinks Ella's new 'truck' and helmet are for him t play with. Every day. All day. Though, he does let her play with it when she is interested in it. After a pep talk from mom...

 Ethan and the big turtle.

 Ella staring at the fish. In front of her to her left at the bottom is a tiger shark.

 Ethan told me he was going to put the shark in his tummy.

 Yes I see you cute girl!

Wow Ethan!

Ethan told Mommy and Daddy this morning of his plans for the day. I thought I would share them with you. Ethan said: "I am going to push my big buddon and fy around the kitchen, then downstairs, frou the wiving woom. It will be too wowed and you have to cover your e-ars." Translated: I am going to push my big button and fly around the kitchen, then downstairs, through the living room. It will be too loud and you have to cover your ears. Ahh.. Thanks Buzz for making this all possible!