Ethan is getting stronger!!

It's been a month of firsts for Ethan and his physical development...or maybe we are just seeing it a bit more lately. This week he climbed a rather tall chainlink fence and hopped right over. I suppose he's really growing up but it amazes me how capable he can be sometimes.

He also showed off his new-found skill on the monkey bars. Honestly, I love this one because I have far too many memories of holding him up as he slowly reached each bar. It's great to see him excell on his own.

Let's Go Swimming

If it's going to be a hot day (which is most spring/summer days around here), you can be sure to find us at the pool. Ethan spends so much time underwater that his eyes are usually blood red for about 3 days afterward but hey - mom gets to sit back and relax while the kids swim their hearts out.

Fathers and Sons Campout

The boys always have a good time at this annual event though the campground usually lacks the luster (and comfort) Todd would desire...but hey - it's only one night! They played in the fire with sticks and Ethan asked the bishop to tell him a story and he obliged by telling a story to the entire camping group. I asked how it went and Todd simply said, "We ate a lot of beef jerky and a few CLIF bars." So there you have it!

Creeps From the Deep

Ethan's favorite toys (of the moment) are his Bionicles or what he calls "Creeps from the Deep." Being a female, I really don't get the intense interest and draw that these toys hold for him or anyone else for that matter. They're a collection of strange looking monsters... or something... but being that they are a Lego product, they require some instruction and imagination to put them together. That part I can get on board with. Surprisingly, Ethan has really gotten into following the directions and can put these together -almost- all by himself (he lacks the dexterity and strength in his fingers to snap together a few of the pieces but that will come with age). Anyway, the other day he set out to assemble each of them and they all lined up for battle. This is always more fun with his friends rather than his mom but hey - I'm the one taking the pictures!