A Special Visit!

                                                                             GOD IS GOOD................ This past week we had a very special visit, with a very special someone......

We had the wonderful opportunity to meet A special little boy named Aidan, that has the same health condition as Ethan.....

The visit was really special to us, and more emotional than what I anticipated. It felt so so good to talk to another Mommy that went through similar experiences with her son as we did with Ethan. It was like a breath of fresh air talking with Aidan's mother Marcie.....

Ethan and Aidan have such a rare condition, the odds of them both having a Mild case of Prune Belly Syndrome, and both living in Indiana is just not likely. Well, it is, because they only live 45 minutes away whoo hooo! Really, it is a blessing. God works in wonderful ways, isn't he amazing? We are so excited to hang out again, and watch these two fighters become the best of buddies! Next week, on June 2nd, Ethan goes back to Riley Hospital for another procedure, I will keep you all updated on his stay. Hope you all have a fun and Safe holiday weekend!

GO FAST!!!

~Loving this Weather~

The weather has been so nice around here. It already feels like the middle of July. .

             Aren't these the cutest little feet?

I know this blog is usually about ETHAN, but here is our other baby Dora. We love our doggy so much! Ethan and Dora are the best of friends!!

Ethan and his neighbor buddy Preston playing !!!!

If Ethan is not outside playing in water, hitting a baseball or golf ball, his is riding his bike really fast!

This kid never comes inside!!!!

Ethan trying to play with the big kids around our hood!

Thank you to L, P, AND B and baby on the way for Ethan's water ball!!!! He simply loves it....and so does everyone else around here....

Ethan can play and play and play in the water. I seriously think we will be living in our pool this summer.Ethan is becoming a great swimmer.

Ella and Ethan on a Date!!!

Ethan and Burke hanging out during our cook out. We wanted to cook them dinner after finding out they were having a boy, we are so HAPPY AND EXCITED  for them.

And last but not least a couple pictures of some of my flowers. I can honestly say up keeping our yard is a JOB! We have quite a bit of land and  Nathan and I are WORN OUT! For the past two summers we were not able to do as much as we liked , so we are happy to finally do some new things. Nathan started our garden today, hope it is better than last years!!! 

Wedding Fun & Kari's Graduation Party

Last Weekend, Nathan was in his Best Friend's Wedding. We headed out of town Friday for all of the fun wedding festivities. We were so sad to leave Ethan behind, we have only left him a couple of times, but we know he ENJOYED every minute of staying at my parents house. Ethan needed alone time with them, and we needed a weekend away.
          The wedding reception took place at a beautiful country club. The entire day was a blast , we were so happy to be with such great friends! It was so cool that Nathan grew up with most of the guys in the wedding!

                                                            A big Congrats to the Gorgeous Bride and Groom.....Mr. And Mrs. Richwine!!

After the fun wedding weekend, on Sunday ,we meet up with my entire family at my brother Robert's House in Lafayette. We left our hotel Sunday morning, and arrived to the graduation party for Kari (we drove so much all weekend). Kari is my brother's girlfriend. Robert was so sweet and hosted the graduation party at his house for her. Kari's Mom, Kari, and Robert did such a great job setting up. The food was great and the decor was so cute! Visiting with Kari's family, her friends, and our family was so fun.  We are so extremely PROUD OF KARI GRADUATING PURDUE UNIVERSITY!
We were so so so excited to greet Ethan when he arrived at Uncle Robert's House with my parents. After being away all weekend, it was so good to see our lil man. The funny thing is........is that Ethan wanted Aunt Shannon (Nanin) the ENTIRE TIME. He adores her. They are the best of buddies. Finally, at the very end when we were headed home he wanted his mommy and daddy!
Last Weekend was so fun, yet so busy. This past week was even more busy, so sorry on these delayed post. I know we are now onto a new weekend ha! Better late then never!
Here are some pictures from Kari's Grad Party.

Our Little Helper!!!

~Random Schmadom ~

Happy Wednesday, it's Almost the weekend!!!!

Before I begin I have Some Shout Outs!!!!!

CONGRATS TO ALL OF MY SWEET LOVING BEST FRIENDS WHO ARE EXPECTING THEIR SECOND BABY. I am so happy for my best friends. They all have boys now (their first born), so fun! I have no clue what any of my best friends are having...the suspense is killing me ha!
~Monica is due in July. Laurie and Ashley are due this Fall!!!

~Congrats to our close family friend , Libby, who is due in June (so close)!!!!
~Also, congrats to Nickie ! The Eisele's are apart of our family!! They had a huge surprise on April Fools, and it was no Joke..... they are having twins!!!! Congrats we love you!!
~And last but not least my best friend Tiffany, just had a sweet baby girl named Alexa, she is such a doll!!!I think all of these ladies are such great Mothers!!!! I am so excited for all of them!

Okay now onto garage sale deals..............
Recently, my mom and I went to some garage sales up the road from my house. All I can say, is WOW ...It is such a great deal when you can find a toy like "brand new" and only pay an extremely small portion of the price. I thought we hit the jack pot when we found these 2 toys.... I know, I know, Ethan is way to small for them, but I know soon enough he will be playing on them. I could not resist these two finds. To get a Harley Davidson Fisher Price Power Wheel Motorcycle, that was originally $300 new, for only $30 basically new, all I can say is cha ching $$$$$-what a great deal. Oh and the John Deere tractor ride on $5 Dollars- Originally $224.00. I love love great deals, and I am all about saving money!!!!

Before I go .....Here is a funny video of Ethan dancing... He for some reason, wanted to tap his foot more than his usual "get down boogie" . He kept tapping his one foot, such a funny moment!!!) Keep listening you will start to here the music...sorry I kept touching the volume on accident.

Tomorrow I am going to "try" and post another video!!!!

Almost 2????

I cannot believe that our little guy is going to be 2 in August. Although, August is months away, I just know I am going to wake up one day soon and it will already be here. The truth is, I love watching our baby grow up, and the new milestones each stage brings, but I am sad that time goes by so fast. That’s why no matter how hard of a day I am having with Ethan, that has already reached his terrible two stage and then some, I know I am going to miss even the hard days with him. I would not trade the hard days in for anything in the world, I am so thankful for them. I have realized that although I am always tired, and the house will never be clean, there is nothing better than just that. One day when Ethan grows up I am going to miss telling him not to eat crayons or color on the table or my flip flops

 I am going to miss showing him how to do things for the first time. I am going to miss the baths, the silly games we play, the talks we have about his day before nap or nighttime, the melt downs about what he wants to wear to bed for example: (he wanted to wear choo choo but it's cold and this pj set is shorts so i had to put pants under to make him happy, I was told by many this is a stage  but not sure if it will get any better, we shall see!)

I always make sure to take my time with Ethan’s nighttime routines, even if I am one tired mommy, because one day I will miss it. I have learned that each day isn’t going to be perfect behavior with Ethan, because well he is just learning. I know I am not a perfect mother; all I can do is try to be a good mother and raise my son in the right direction with daddy. I know that life is simply too short and I will take each~ day~ at ~a ~time, and love to live life to the fullest with my sweet boys!

Ethan has been such a big boy these days.........................................His new favorite thing is ABC'S and counting. He loves to say he is 2 with his fingers not 1!
 Ethan is a very fun~ kind~ caring~ outgoing~ kid that loves life. He always shows us something new he knows how to do, continuing to amaze us each and every day. I miss my little baby, but I sure do love this BIG BOY!

                                                                                  
On June 2nd Ethan will have a small minor surgery done at Riley Hospital. We are thankful it is so minor but, we are sad he has to go through this again. He will be put under to have his stint removed. Please pray that this day will go smoothly. Also, please pray that after the stint is removed we find out good news about how successful the surgery was .Since surgery, he has been doing great, a true blessing! He is fully recovered and is in no pain!!! He is very smart and knows he had a surgery. He will lift up his shirt and say “nice, no hurt, boo boo” while feeling his scar on his stomach. He is such a strong boy!
I am so over this weather! I sure do hope it warms up soon! We have many fun plans and events that are soon approaching including this weekend. We are looking forward to having a fun summer as a family. Nathan is excited to play golf and I am excited for pool days! Summer, I’ve asked you before…. please get here soon! Hope you all have a great week!

A Birthday Party for Ella at Bellaboos!

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Today we attended one of Ethan's best friend Ella's 3rd Birthday! I remember when Ella was born,and visiting her at the hospital to hold her, and well now, she is 3!!! They really do grow up way to fast! Ella's party was at an extremely fun hands-on kids place. The kiddos had a blast and so did the adults! We had a great time with great friends! Hope all of you wonderful Mother's have a great Mother's Day Weekend! It’s such a BLESSING to be a mother, It's an amazing thing!

A Special Visit!!!!!

Recently, we were able to make the long~much needed~special~trip to Nathan's grandparents house also known as our Na-Naw and Pa- Paw. We love them dearly and are so so so so so THANKFUL for the times we get to spend together. While visiting we had a great time talking, laughing, watching them play and snuggle with Ethan, eating out for dinner and ice cream! We had a blast, and miss them like crazy already. We love you Na-Naw and Pa- Paw.