Water Play Dates

This morning my friend Wendy had a water play date at her house. Ethan had such a great time playing with all of the kids.

Ethan playing in the water with Kiley

Ethan of course found a guitar to play with

...and it was pink.
After Dan got home from work we met our friends at the pool for dinner and swimming.
Ethan & Hayden in the spa.

What cute buddies!

Zuma Beach

Today the three of us went to Zuma Beach. We had fun hanging out together, digging in the sand, and making sand castles. It was so freezing there so we didn't stay long. Back at home it was over 100 degrees! When we were done being cold, Dan's parents met us at Santa Monica Pier and 3rd Street. What a nice end to our fun day.

Our little man on the beach shivering.

Daddy & Ethan playing in the sand.
This is the cutest picture of Ethan ever taken!

Jenna & Ian's Wedding

Today Dan and I went to a beautiful wedding in Camarillo. My friend Jenna was marrying her sweetheart Ian. It was probably one of the prettiest weddings I have been to. Jenna is a wedding coordinator so she did a fabulous job planning every detail of her wedding. Jenna was also my wedding coordinator almost 5 years ago. Here are a few photos from the lovely event.

The location: McCormick House Ranch

I love this photo taken during the ceremony.
The beautiful bride
The little McFarrens and The big Klawers

Analise (Jenna's sister), Aja, me, and Kristi

The gorgeous cake

Congratulations Jenna & Ian!

Super Fun Saturday Morning

Our backyard is almost done. Finally! Today one of the guys in our backyard had a water fight with Ethan. They each had these squirt bottles that they use to keep the wet concrete wet. Ethan loved squirting everyone and everything.

Ethan & Luis squirting each other

A great action shot
Ethan tried to squirt me & the camera so I closed the door.

Such determination!

Today the guys were laying concrete in the backyard so Ethan got to put his footprints in the wet concrete. So cute! Here he is getting ready. Papa is telling him what he has to do.

Putting his feet in the squishy concrete. I think he likes it!

Yucky feet!

Our Fabulous Fun Friday

Ethan and I had a seriously fabulous Friday. Since I got back from New York, where I was without him for five whole days, I have really slowed down and have tried to cherish every moment I spend with him. He is at such a fun age right now. He is always making me laugh and I am loving how many hugs he likes to hand out. I could squeeze him all day! I can't believe that he is going to be 2 in a little over a month!!! I can't believe that God blessed us with such a special kid that can make everyone smile...with his good looks and his sense of humor. I love my almost 2 year old!!!

Here is Ethan at music class in the tunnel.

Being a cheese ball.
My little guy being naughty. Here is the "look" he gives when he wants to be bad but knows that I am watching him.

Ethan loves the parachute!

He also loves staring at himself in the mirror while making silly faces.

And another silly face...

After music class we had a lovely lunch date together at a pizza place. Pizza is another one of Ethan's favorite things. After pizza we hang out at Target for a while. Ethan had fun in the cart with all the bags. Here is another silly face.

We topped off our fabulous day at BJs for dinner with my family. I can't believe this little guy is going to be 2 years old!!!

New York City

June 17th-22nd

Dan and I went to New York City for a friend's wedding. We had such a wonderful trip but missed little Ethan dearly. He stayed at home with all of his grandparents, aunts, and uncles. He had a wonderful time too! Here are a few photos from our trip.

Rehearsal Dinner at Vento's Us at Vento's
Justin, Jacob (the groom), Chris, me, and Dan The Coxs & The Klawers

At the wedding: W Union Square

Back of the bride's dress

Rockefeller Square

We saw Mary Poppins the show!

I spy with my little eye the Statue of Liberty

Our Last Visit to Disneyland

So I know you all are probably sick of seeing photos of Ethan and me at Disneyland. Today will be the last time until the end of summer. I have a season pass that is blacked out the entire summer. We had a wonderful time at Disneyland with GG (Grandma Ginger). His brother Kent also met us there for part of the day. Make sure you check out the video towards the middle of this post.

Me, Kent, Ethan, & GG On the merry-go-round of course

We rode the Nemo submarine ride for the first time.
Crazy driver Ethan on Autopia
GG & Ethan

Here is the most adorable video you will ever see! In the beginning you will see Ethan give Mickey Mouse a hug. Then he turns to pose for the three cameras that are taking his picture. He then gets a few more hugs before grabbing Mickey's nose to give him a kiss. Enjoy!

Riding Dumbo together

Ethan got a set of Mickey Mouse ears thanks to GG.

In front of Small World

Loving the Tea Cups

Licking the wrapper to mine & Kent's candy apple.

Ethan had such a great day. From the moment Ethan woke up this morning he was singing, "Yo Ho Yo Ho a pirates life for me." When we went to go on the ride the wait was over an hour. He sang that song the entire day until we finally got to ride it at about 9pm. I am so shocked that a one year old's favorite ride at Disneyland is Pirates of the Caribbean!!! We can't wait to go back in August!!! If you ever want to go with us, let us know.

Pismo Beach Trip

This weekend my family went to Pismo Beach for the weekend to celebrate my mom & dad's 30th wedding anniversary and my mom's birthday. We had such a glorious weekend.

Here is the view from our hotel room.

My crazy little dude.
Ethan saw this cow head hanging on the wall at dinner and could not stop saying "ah oh".
In the spa
Hanging out with my little man.

Playing checkers

Checking out the gum wall in San Luis

At the San Luis Obispo Mission

Ethan playing with the fountain

Ethan playing with the bell at the Mission

Lounging on the Pismo Beach

On Papa's shoulders

Ethan & Daddy playing on the beach

Trying to keep warm

Little Man on the beach

Grandma & Ethan

Loving the homemade potato chips

The family at Avila Barn

A beautiful peacock at the barn

My cute family

Happy 30th Anniversary Mom & Dad!!!Thanks for a great weekend!!!