Weekend Fun and a Birthday Party!

This weekend was really fun for us!!!!!
~We started off our weekend by meeting our good friend Katie and her princess Lyla for good talks, coffee, and snacks at one of my favorite coffee spots.

                               

                                                     Little Miss Lyla and Ethan enjoying their snacks while us Mamas talked, it was super fun!

                                                                                       We played allot in our backyard this weekend!

I had to share these two pictures.  Above is Ethan last year and below Ethan this year around the same time of the year!! I took this picture last year when  Ethan had just started to really learn how to walk (month after his 1st birthday) . He began walking from flower to flower while digging into the dirt  laughing. I remember this 'first" moment so clearly. I even caught it on video.  I thought it was really fun to look how much Ethan has changed from last year. My two year old now.... (I think it is so neat that both pics are so similar)

Saturday, My mom and I took Ethan to his friend  Benjamin's 4th Birthday Party, The theme was SUPER FUN,  it was a "rodeo" theme. They had so much for the kids to do out on this nice farm. The farm had a pony named "Frosty" that each kid had the chance to ride all over the farm.  Ethan kept saying "mee haw" for yee-haw over and over, we were laughing so hard. All the kids looked so cute dressed up to the party theme! Thankfully, Ethan's new Cowboy shirt and boots came in the mail from Gymboree the day before the party so he had his outfit! The weather was beautiful! It was a perfect Fall day out in the country. The decorations, cake, and party favors were so CUTE! We all had a blast, and wish Benjamin a happy 4th Birthday!


                              Adorable Cake!!!

                                                                                               Ethan decorating a pumpkin with the Birthday Boy!

Today Nathan's dad  traveled to see us. I made my chili and we have been watching football all day.

 We have enjoyed watching Ethan play toys with his Paw!  I like that this weekend we were able to get many things done around the house while still having fun. Hope you have a great week!

Congrats to The Eiseles

We want to say congratulations to  Nickie , John, and Big brother Breydon , on the arrival of  Avery Nicole (6 lbs. 7 oz; 18 1/2 inches) and Bayleigh Grace (6 lbs. 13 oz; 20 inches).  John and Nickie had two perfect, adorable, sweet twin girls. We cannot wait to see them this year and meet the twins! We are so happy for them! I just know Breydon is being the best big brother! We love you guys!

Family Fall Pictures

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Weekend Wrap-up and Many Other Things to Blog About

This weekend was so special to us. We had the chance to meet Burke's new baby brother Baby Dane at the hospital. Baby Dane wasn't even a day old yet! We were so thankful to have spent time with Baby Dane. Dane was super precious, cute, and cuddly! He is such a calm baby. Laurie looked amazing after just having a baby by the way!We are so happy for the Penziol's newest addition. We also had our Fall Family pictures. I am excited to see how they all turned out! Now we are at home just relaxing and watching Football of course:) This post is going to be long, it goes onto our past two weekends as well. Hopefully this week we will be able to blog about Nathan's side of the family  the Eisele's http://theeiselefamilyblog.blogspot.com/ they are to have precious twin girls this week. We are praying:) Until then......
Introducing Baby Dane

                                                                                    Ethan Knocking on his New Buddy's Door........

            I  Love this Picture because Burke was so happy and protective when showing Ethan his "new" baby brother, it was PRICELESS!!

                                                                   Burke Telling me he is the "big brother". He is doing a great job at it!!!

                                                                                          Ethan Loving on Dane's little feet!

                                                      Just some Fun pictures from Today. We love spending the weekend with Daddy!

Okay, since i haven't been on here as much as I would like I want to share some "Moments" we have had the past couple weekends....

I had a quick opportunity to finally meet Baby Beckett Dubord. I fell in love with this sweet baby instantly. Unfortunately, I became sick so I was not able to stay and visit them. It was a sweet visit while it lasted. We are so happy for the Dubord's newest addition. He is so perfect and such a doll baby. We miss them so very much!

                                                                                                 Here is Big Brother Lincoln. I have watched Lincoln grow and remember holding him when he was as little as his new baby brother. Lincoln is such a sweet happy big brother. I miss them oh so much.

Now onto last weekend ......

                                                                         Here is a picture my Father took of Ethan when they went to this huge fun park. My parents kept Ethan last weekend so Nathan and I could attend a Purdue University football game with some of our family and friends, and then the next day (Sunday) we went to the Colts game. The Purdue game was fun because they were playing Ball State (BSU is where Nathan and I graduated from!). The colts game was amazing! They played a great game and ended with a big win. The game was one of a kind because it was Manning against Manning (Colts vs. The Giants). It was a fun filled Football weekend! The weekend was extra fun because I had the opportunity to visit my bestie Ashley, her family, and her son Jack . They were in town visiting there family. While visiting them, Jack was showing me his golf and baseball skills (Jack is already a pro at both of these sports), I just love him to pieces!I was so thankful to spend time with them, I sure do miss them!! Now, I cannot wait to meet Jack's baby brother on the way in 2 short months!
 Last weekend was a blast! Nathan and I had the best time together. We missed Ethan like crazy but knew he was well taken care of and having the time of his life. My parents were so kind to take Ethan to  the apple orchard, movie store, and the park! We thank you Mom and Dad for letting us get away for the weekend!

Hopefully I wont go this long without blogging?!? Have a great week!

Splish Splash Bathtime Fun

                                                                 

Labor Day Weekend

This weekend was full of traveling and spending time with both sides of our family. We traveled very far to daddy's hometown and spent time with his grandparents and both sides of his parents. Ethan was a champ during the car ride(thank you dvd's ha). We were so happy to finally spend time with Nathans family, its been so long .During our visit there, we had a little 2nd Birthday celebration for Ethan! We all had such a good time talking, eating, and celebrating. We sure do miss them already.
We ended the weekend with my family back at our home sweet home. We enjoyed eating out, shopping, spending time outdoors, and simply relaxing. I have enjoyed the 3 hour long naps Ethan has been taking since we arrived back home. I was able to clean, organize, and bake.  It was a fun-filled family weekend, and we were so thankful we spent it that way!

Before Our Road Trip!

Ethan greeting his Great Na Naw at the door, he was SUPER excited to be there!

Greeting his Great Pa!

Opening His Birthday Gifts!

So Happy to spend time with Grandma aka his Mi Mi ...

Mi Mi can have some fun! Where we go the Bounce House goes... it now travels with us.

Ethan playing with his Cousins!

Playing at Grandpa and Grandma Arnetts House

Ethan's Cousin McKenzie.. What a Beauty!

Back Home..... The Rest of Labor Day Weekend..

Ja in his Purdue shirt and Ethan in his Ball State shirt.. (inside joke here). Nathan and I both graduated at BSU but for some reason my father will only wear Purdue shirts... where the rest of my family graduated.... hmmm...

Ethan enjoying his favorite sports to play~ golf and football. He had a blast with Daddy and Ja!

Playing with Aunt Shannon

Having fun Blowing Bubbles with Aunt Shannon and Uncle Adam

Love Love Bella Lynie

Big Boy Check Up, Football, and Build a Bear!!!!

Last Thursday, we had Ethan's "Two Year Old" well visit! I have to say we were all excited for this appointment!!! It has been so long since we had just a "normal" routine visit. I hate to complain or vent, but for a long time now we have had to go to the doctor for only health issues relating to Ethan's condition. So let's just say we felt very blessed, and hope to continue to feel blessed!
Ethan is weighing in at exactly 30 POUNDS AND 6 OUNCES.
Ethan is very tall for his age. He is a little above 3ft TALL, putting him in the 86%.
Overall, the entire visit went great! Ethan is talking at an  advanced level as well as other skills, Dr. said he was advanced! Dr. said everything looks good with Ethan. Nathan and I were so happy and thanked god for such AWESOME news.
Ethan made Mommy and Daddy proud showing the doctor how he can count to 11, say colors, shapes, say who is a boy or who is a girl, repeat what happens in his favorite books, movies, or shows, animal sounds, and just being plain SILLY! He even told his doctor where everyone in our family works. Just today Ethan started saying his full name!
Here is a picture of Ethan being silly at his 2 year old well visit....

Last week was the first pre-season game for the colts.. Ethan already loves Colts football! This is all because of his daddy! He loves watching the game with his Daddy, and he really LOVES tackling his Daddy. His favorite thing to do is say 'hut hut ..hike"  then he proceeds to do a somersault.... ha! We already have a pretty big collection of game day gear for Ethan. Last weekend, When Ethan was at my parents house.... they had a football game on and apparently Ethan said "no colts" then tilted his head. He knew that it wasn't the Colts playing on television... oh boy! Gotta love boys and their football!

Yesterday, we took Ethan to BUILD~A~BEAR for his first time EVER! A BIG BIG THANK YOU to the Harrisons (Nathan, Ashley, Jack, and Baby Brother)!!! The Harrisons gave Ethan a gift card for his birthday. It was so fun!  Ethan probably talked about his adventure at Build a Bear like 10 times after we left. He told us in short words over and over what he did there to make his "BIG WOLF". He named and dressed his wolf on his own, it was priceless! Thank you Harrisons, we will never forget this trip to Build a Bear.

Picking Out 'BIG WOLF"

Filling Up Big Wolf

Putting Big Wolfs Heart In

Picking Out his outfit... He ended up wanting Just shoes and Underwear on his Wolf... and a dish to drink out of ha!

Purchasing Big Wolf !!

Then... off to taking the Wolf to the Disney Store whoo hooo...