Daddy and Jonas

Memories...

 I was hit!  What more to say!  Memories...

Moms Visit

 For two weeks during August, I was required to take classes as part of my graduate program.   So, I asked my mom if she would come for a visit and help take care of the boys while I was in class.  She agreed and spent two weeks playing, swimming and enjoying Ethan and Jonas.  Thank you mom for all of your help and support during this time.

Lego

Since Ethan's birthday party, Lego has quickly become a very important part of his play.  This set, from his grandpa is one of the favourites (Buzz themed of course).

Jonas is 6 months

Frank

Andrea and Reuben's Dad went out of town and asked us to watch Frank their new kitten while they were gone.  We agreed, forgetting what life with a kitten was like.  We were quickly brought up to speed though as Frank took over our home, sleeping on tables, drinking from water glasses, and terrorizing Chloe and Jonas (yes, even Jonas) by attacking anything that moved including unsuspecting baby limbs.  So we decided to have some fun with Andrea and took some crazy pictures that we sent to her on her holidays.  

Welcome home Andrea! and Good bye Frank!!

Sleeping children

I just want to remember these moments forever!

Ethan Turns Five!

Ethan's 5th birthday party was a fun celebration of his love for everything Buzz Lightyear.  Ever since our trip to Disneyland in the Spring his fascination and admiration for Buzz Lightyear has grown, so when I started planning his party, Buzz very quickly became a part of the plans.  And once I convinced him that our school gym was a much better location for a party then our home, we were both happy! :)  We planned his birthday around the theme of training and completing a Mission assigned by Star Command.  Reuben put the kids through rigorous training activities that involved accuracy, agility, speed and the development of tuned observation skills.   

Once they passed their training they complete a Mission that required them to find lost toys and ultimately defeat the evil emperor Zurg.  Most of the kids had a great time participating in the activities, but Reuben's Zurg costume was a bit too scary for a few of the kids...oops!! :(  We ended the festivities with pizza and cake.  Ethan was spoiled with wonderful presents from his friends.  

 Thanks Michelle for helping with Jonas, and Dad for taking these pictures!

 I wasn't joking about his love for Buzz! :)

Ethan is a Salamander!

Ethan is a salamander!  It has been a long and windy road with a lot of bumps, but finally he has managed to find the confidence within to brave putting his eyes, nose and mouth in the water at the same time...for three seconds! It wasn't too long ago that just getting in to the water with a teacher was a monumental accomplishment.  But this summer, the summer he turned 5, we've seen a big change in confidence.  I'm not sure if it can be attributed to preschool or just the understanding that comes as we get older, but we are sure proud of him!

Grandpa's Visit

My dad came out to visit Ethan for his birthday.  We had a great weekend together celebrating Ethan as he turned 5.  Grandpa spoiled him (as usual :O)) with a soccer jacket and Buzz Lightyear lego.  Thanks dad for the visit and fun!