Destination Unknown

Thursday I took Ethan for an outing. He started out not knowing where we were going, but by the time I got on Hwy 16, my smart boy had figured it out. We went to the zoo. I have never gone to the zoo except on day care or school field trips. Man, What a difference. So relaxing and enjoyable.

Ethan took charge of the map and laid out the course for us to follow.

Got there:
In time to see the Sharks and Divers.

Ethan rode the camel:

And fed the budgies.


We even rode the merry-go-round.


When it was time to go, Ethan checked the map again to make sure we had seen everything. Yep! What an amazing time spent with my son and my mother.

Big Brother to Be

Everyone should know by now, and if you don't I am sorry....

Ethan will be a big brother by April 2010! The due date is around the 15th. So mid way through. This has engendered great questions from a curious five year old. LOL

"How does the baby get out"
"Does mommy have to have surgery?(daycare friend said yes) She must like surgery since she is doing it again."
"When will the baby come out?"
"What does the baby look like?"
"Mommy won't feel better for a long time, since there is a baby in her tummy."


We have been looking at the growth chart of the baby. Ethan is very interested in all of this. He will make the BEST big brother. Ethan has put in a request for a baby sister though.

Praise God for our second miracle.

A ribbon

For the past seven years I have submitted a painting into the local fair. Some years I win and others I don't, no biggie. But this year Ethan wanted to do a painting with me. So we set up our easels in the back yard and painted in the shade. I love moments like those. Then we entered them into the fair. Imagine our excitement when....