Looooong time and here we are! Drew is in Kindergarten and we are in Colorado

 Well, since I've taken a break from social media, I'd still love to document kids' happenings, Snodgrass adventures and the huge move we just did to Colorado.  There were two big transitions in August - Eliana started middle school and Drew flew the coop.  I cried almost the whole first day he was gone, listening to Brandi Carlile and sobbing for the little boy that will change so much this first year.  When I went to pick him up at school, I asked, "How was your first day? Did you make any new friends?" His response was, "Mom, all the kids were annoying. So I went on the swings."  I responded, "I think it's really important you have friends that are your age (5 years old)."  What a hilarious kid!  He's so used to being with his older bro and sis's friends that he's adjusting to kids his own age. 

The other amazing thing to watch was the first day Ethan and Drew went to school together. Since Drew had the first day off, he went the second day with Ethan. Ethan helped us walk Drew to his classroom and unprompted, gave him a huge hug. Drew walked through that Kindergarten door (Mrs. Smith) and never looked back.

Easter Bunny

When asking Eliana what she wants the Easter bunny to leave in her Easter basket, she replied, "Eggs and toast, blueberries and strawberries."  Do you think she'll still want that next year?  :) I also told her that the Easter bunny would only visit if she was a good girl, so the rest of the morning before school she kept saying, "Easter bunny, Easter bunny..." as if she wanted me to reply that it was going to come since she was being good.  She's been a bit of a rascal lately, so I was trying to use the Easter bunny as a motivator....we'll see if it works!

Ethan Oscar's arrival

It is so fun to look back at these pictures, almost four months now, that Ethan was born. His arrival was early, quick, scary and surprising; but we feel so lucky that everyone is healthy and fine. My water broke at 2:30 am on Tuesday, June 19, 5 weeks ahead of due date (July 20). It was such a loud gush of water that it even woke Nate up as a huge puddle splashed next to our bed. I was in denial and so was Nate. After drying out, we decided to look up a few things online before panicking to call the midwife. Well, I should have just faced reality, because it truly was my water. We were just in such disbelief we were sure it was something else (like what? I have no idea). So, we called the midwife, which happened to be Heather (the same one who helped deliver Eliana) and she said I needed to come in. Since Eliana was still asleep and we hadn't prepared for this early of an arrival and my contractions hadn't started, we decided that I would drive myself to the hospital while we figured out childcare for Eliana. Our original plan was to have one of my friends, Michelle or Janna, come watch her, but that would have been in July when he was really due and since they were still teaching in school, we had to opt for plan b. So, before leaving the house and discussing things we needed in our bag, we decided to call Anna and Casey and see which one answered:)

While I was driving myself to the hospital, Nate could not sit still. He threw in some of our newborn girl clothes from when Eliana was a baby and found some unisex ones.  It still makes me laugh that when Nate got to the hospital around 5:00 am, he was hanging these clothes around the delivery room since they hadn't had time to fully dry.  I love that part of the story. 

Drew at 2

Drew had an amazing second birthday: balloons, a Mater/Lightning McQueen cake, siblings to help blow out the cake and Grandma/Grandpa and Auntie Amy to help celebrate.  His favorite present was probably the lawn mower bubble maker that Auntie got him.  She got Ethan a similar one at age 2 and it was a huge hit.

Some of his new tricks are:
- Crazy verbal progress.  Saying full sentences.  3 word sentences started around 20 months, but since then he ask for most everything and even tell me that some boys were being naughty at the gym daycare. 
- Getting interested in his new balance bike.  He can do a couple pushes and cruise now.
- Hitting everyone with toys, bats, balls, etc.  We've had to do some talking about how hands are not for hitting.  There's a pile of toys that have been taken away from him and placed above the cabinets.
- Reading to himself.  Memorizing books like Starry Safari.  One of his favorite phases is "Yikes, a wily crocodile."  It's so fun to hear him say these things.  It reminds me exactly of how Eliana was at age 2. 
- Skiing.  He goes with me and we had a scary run-away toddler on skis moment the other day at Alpental, but he's so excited to do it.  He yells, "weeeee" as we coast down the hill trying to make turns and pushing our skis together like a slice of pizza.
- Climbing in and out of his bed.  He's been doing this since about 20 months, but getting him to nap and to sleep are a bit trickier.  He still sleeps in his crib at night, but his mattress is all the way on the floor.  It's amazing how he can get his sleep sack off by undoing the zipper and gracefully climb out of the crib.  He then turns on the lights in his room and opens the door.  Like a little ninja!
- TANTRUMS! Yesterday we were taking Ethan to lacrosse practice and we passed by the playground.  Of course he wanted to play, but I told him we had to drop Ethan off first.  So he hucked himself on the turf soccer field and screamed the whole way to the field.  ahhh, 2!
- Swimming.  He started with Miss Kathy at KTAP and actually did his own class today for the first time.  He cried the whole time but he's able to kick his legs now and hold on to the wall.  So fun to watch him progress.
- Loves Cars by Disney and is obsessed with Lightning McQueen and Mater.  He's fully transitioned from Moana (around 3 months ago) and is fully onboard with the Cars theme now.

He continues to love to read and snuggle. I love that he'll come up to me and put his head on my lap.  My mom said something interesting after his birthday the other day.  She said, "Watching him with his toys, he's only a 2-year old."  We're so used to him playing at Eliana and Ethan's level, that we sometimes forget how old he really is. 

He's started to show interest in potty training and tells us when he's going.  He loves to hide behind the couch and say, "I'm pooping.  Need privacy." 

He continues to have scrapes and bruises on his head at all times.  His most recent one was when he fell on the edge of the metal stairs at the park. I'm still putting Vitamin E on that cut in hopes there's no scar.  He still is full of joy and love at every turn.  He has an open mouth smile most times of the day and still pounds his milk at every meal.  Some of his favorite foods continue to be avocado, banana, butternut squash, eggs and mac n cheese.

He completes our family and is so wonderful.  Happy 2nd birthday, Ju Ju Bee.  We love you so!

Drew at 18 months

Drew is breaking my back...and huge!
Stats at 18 months:
Weight: 29 lbs 10 oz (98% tile)
Height: 34.25" (95% tile)
HC: 19.5 in (95% tile)

At 17 months, Drew had a huge developmental push.  He stopped sleeping through the night and was very fussy.  Right around this time, we also went to Italy and left him and the two E's with my parents and Amy....Anyway, right after 17 months, his speech exploded.  Every day, he was saying two + new words.  It's so fun to watch.  Some of his latest words (thanks to older siblings) are: "fight" (for pillow fight), "pipe down",  "love you", "Gama" (Grandpa), "soccer."

Some of his other tricks are:
- Going down steep driveways on his scooter
- Running to keep up with E & E
- Hiking on the trails with Mommy
- Going pee in the potty (twice, don't hold your breath...)
- Kicking the soccer ball without face planting
- Getting into the car by himself
- Honking the horn in the car
- Holding an ouchie and saying, "kiss"
- Making a mess while eating...spoons are still hard for him
- Getting into the sink and bath with his clothes on...and unassisted starting bath and sink by himself
- He takes showers with Daddy since he doesn't like to be left out


He loves his sleep sacks still and loves his "Fa-ck" (Fox stuffed animal).  He loves snuggling with mommy and daddy at 5:00 am when he wakes up and always prefers to play with the two E's versus Mom and Dad.  Currently his favorite book is "I love you, Stinky Face" but he's definitely getting into the "Ha-ween" books and loving "Little Blue Truck's Halloween."  He can completely do stairs unassisted now and is always trying to escape out the garage door into the garage, take off on his scooter without shoes and a helmet.  I follow shortly chasing after him.  He constantly is saying, "park" as he could spend every minute outside.  He knows what a lollipop is at 18 months (third child advantage) and loves to point at all the trucks while we drive.  He is enjoying his Redmond Toddler Group, even thought I think most moms are freaked out by how much he can climb and how much I let him be a kid.  He is putting two words together now like, "Dada work."  This age is so amazing and fun, exhausting, but amazing.  His hair is a constant compliment around the town; toe-headed curly locks; so beautiful and amazing.  I'm scared to cut it so we'll let it go out of control for as long as we can. 

He's a constant joy and entertainment, even when he pours out all of Eliana's beads on the craft room floor. 

We love you, Ju Ju Bee!!

Drew at 15 months

I thought I had posted at 12 months, but I guess the third child gets what they get:)
Drew continues to be such an adventurous, happy, active and HUGE little toddler.  He finds most joy in copying big brother and being outside.  At 12 months, Drew had three words: dog, truck and dada.  Dog being his first word thanks to lots of visits from Molly (Amy's dog).  His dog sounds more like "da" but we can translate.

At 15 months now, his stats are as follows:
-Weight: 28 lbs 5 oz 98%tile
-Height: 32.75" 95%tile
-Head Circumference: 19.25"  95%tile

His new tricks are going up and down the stairs on his own.  He prefers to use the railing instead of actually going on his tummy.  And when he holds my hand to go down, he tries to skip and jump steps, thanks to watching big brother.  Thanks to his little language teachers on trips in the car, he can now say, "ruff ruff" to "what's a dog say?" He also says: hi, ow, sheep ('sha'), balloon ('boon'), uppie (up or help, I can't tell).  He loves to be outside and from the beginning of the day, he stands at the back door with his shoes.  He can safely go up the swing set stairs and down the slide on his own.  He loves our trips to the beach and the pool, but he's not as into it as Eliana was when she was a baby.  He loves to kick the soccer ball and gets lots of practice when we are at the big kids' practices.  He can slowly scoot on a scooter now and frequently puts his helmet on.  He is very adventurous and will wonder off alone in addition to loving to climb up on the dining room table and piano:)

He still loves a good snuggle and although I am weaning him (down to one morning feeding after this week), he is a very good cuddler and loves his songs and snuggles.  He's pretty much down to one nap now, but will take a second in the car if we're gone long enough.  The best part is how much he loves his time with Ethan and Eliana.  He's really going to miss them this fall when school starts.  Yesterday when Ethan and Drew were playing in the sand box, Ethan was straddled trying to scoop sand onto himsself like a mermaid and Drew just went and plopped down in front of him and laid his back on Ethan's chest.  We've spent quite a bit of time outside reading on the deck this summer, such a joy and pleasant way to be outside.

His favorite foods include: avocado, blueberries, eggs (fried), sausage, turkey, apples.  He gets far more treats as a third child, which is really fun.  And he managed to stay up until 10:30 for fireworks on the 4th of July.  He's a true joy and although busy and super physical, we love watching this crazy and fun toddler phase again.

We love you, Ju Ju Bee!!

Drew at 11 months

Well, we predicted he would walk before 1 and he did.  Right at 11 months, he did it!  Nate and I watched him walk across the family room from the couch to us, it was Nate's second time witnessing our kids' first steps.  He saw Eliana do it at the car rental in Mexico and then Drew.  Drew is so proud of himself and he's so eager that he basically tries to run and gets on his tippy toes before face planting.  He doesn't really mind and his head shows it. He has a new bruise every day and looks like he's been in a bar fight.

Some other things at 11 months:
- He's very opinionated about his diaper changes now.  He hates them and I have to come up with either a new toy or new song to even get it on before he wiggles away.
- Drew is loving the swing outside and getting rain pants on and exploring the back yard and grounds at Ethan's pre-school.  He even got to crawl around at the skate park the other day while Ethan cruised around on his bike.  Go go third child.  This guy will see more skate park than a regular park.
- He loves reading, but is very picky about what he wants.  He basically likes the touch and feel or little animal books.
- Loves eating, a special love affair with eggs, toast, butternut squash, guacamole (but not plain avocado), apple sauce and string cheese.  He's grown to like blueberries and is still loving mandarin organs.  He does all finger food and it's fabulous.  He tries the spoon, but we are still working at that.  No luck with getting him to suck out of a straw yet.
- He can go up the stairs and can manage a stair or two coming down.  We're still working on going down the whole flight of stairs.  He practically jumps out of my arms to head up the stairs, another climber on our hands!
- He loves playing on the mini trampoline with Ethan.  He loves tackling Ethan and rough housing.  Go figure!
- He loves to say the consonant, "na na" or "nacka nacka".  Tonight I swear he said "duck" in the bath which would be his first word.  But not totally sold on that.
- Still nursing like a champ.  Thank goodness because we made a trip to the ER this weekend for stomach virus and that's the only thing he wanted to do for comfort.
- Loves to play with his block train and put blocks in and out.  Also is still in love with balls of all sorts.  He would much rather eat markers than play with old baby toys at this point.
- Waves "Hi" and does "How big is Andrew?"
- Does "high five" and runs for hugs
- Is a pure delight and joy and so happy to see anyone.  He's cried a couple times when leaving him at the gym, but it only lasts a minute.
- Got his two bottom teeth in right around 11 months.
- Growing a crazy curly mohawk, with receding hairlines.  His hair is awesome right now.
- Definitely going to have Nate's skin tone, a bit whiter than me: )
- Still napping twice/day and going to bed with the bunny Ethan picked out for him at the hospital when he was born.

Drew - 10 months

Our little Ju Ju Bee is still as happy go lucky, but sometimes developing more of an opinion about things.  He still amazes us with his little ninja roll that we can't quite capture on video.  He basically falls down from staring up and instead of bonking his head, he does a quick roll to get out of it.  He's especially good at this when very sleepy.

Here's some of his new tricks or preferences:
- Shakes head "no no no" when sleepy and makes us all laugh (especially when at Disneyland at dinner)
- Loves tackling his brother and sister...his way of "giving them a hug"
- Tries to say "all done" by either shaking his hands around or imitating my word intonation
- Continues to love string cheese, fried eggs, pears, oranges and apple sauce squeezers
- Loves when Ethan and Eliana push him very fast in his umbrella stroller
- Makes trips to the bus stop via his new 4-in-1 trike (thanks, Nonna and Grandpa) and loves it
- Usually takes two naps a day...where he naps is mostly in his crib...but given our activities, there are times he only naps in the car...sorry, Drew!
- Loves when Daddy gets home
- Still nursing exclusively and now up to 23 lbs
- Letting go and standing and balancing...has taken a few stutter steps but nothing very solid yet.  I'm sure walking will happen pretty soon
- Still no teeth, but I can see the indentions in the bottom part of his mouth
- Loves to read touch and feel books like, "Little Giraffe" and "That's Not my Bunny"
- Getting more opinionated about diaper changes
- Drools all over, but spit up has significantly slowed down
- Has a new love affair with balls, especially Ethan's basketball and my little butterfly ball from growing up.  The other day he sat in the kitchen and bounced the basketball forever while I got dinner ready
- Still loves baths and all the silliness that comes with it with three kiddos in the tub
- Continues to make "da da" "ba ba" as his main consonant sounds

He is such a joy to be around.  He can play on his own, but happily comes to us when he needs us and wants us to be silly with him.  Still loves the "I'm gonna getcha'" game.

We love you, Ju Ju!

Drew at 9 months

Drew still remains his happy, easy-going attitude.
- He weighs 22 lbs (85-90% tile), is 29.4" long (90% tile) and HC is 18.5' (95% tile).  He actually lost a little weight from last check in, but doc thinks that's because he's so busy crawling and cruising.
- He now sits up in the bath tub with a towel underneath him and loves sibling craziness and the water.
- Survived his first family ski trip to Mission Ridge, even loved the cold pool water at night.  And did fine at the daycare while Mommy skied and came in to nurse him every couple hours.
- Loves gross motor skills and exploring the house.  When we follow him up the stairs, he loves to crawl up them.
- Loves his walkers and things that make him move, including his new train that Ethan can push him around on.
- Loves his eggs, sausage, oranges and string cheese.  Not a huge fan of berries or broccoli yet, but we are working on that:)
- Easily uses sippy cup on his own.  And if given at every meal, would love the spoon to naw on for his gums.
- Still no teeth, but having solid naps and night time sleep.  Usually 2 naps day for 1-2 hours each.
- Loves playing peek-a-boo and keep away with mom or Ethan or Daddy.
- Is obsessed with the "Little Blue Truck's Christmas" book.  He loves the twinkling lights at the end.
- He also loves any books with sensory objects like, "Little Lion" (puppet book) and "Little Giraffe" (Puppet book).
- Got some new bath toys for Christmas and is loving those.
- Gets a couple bumps and scratches a week on his head or face.  He's so active, he can't control pulling things down on himself or over.
- Attempting to sign "all done" when at the table
- Loves to clap and give mommy kisses (by sucking on my nose)
- Is a bundle of joy and so happy, we are truly blessed.

Drew - 8 moths

Well, 8 months came and passed so quickly I hardly had time to jot anything down.  Drew at 8 months:

- Fully crawling  crawling  and pulling himself up.  Crusing a little.
- Loving sibling time
- Loving eating, especially eggs, other meat, carrots and squash
- Taking 2-3 naps/day
- Super happy in any situation, even with strangers
- Survived mommy leaving for a girls trip to San Diego.  Polished off all frozen breastmilk and even gulped down some formula (good job, peanut!)

Drew - 7 months

Drew is beginning to pick up the crazy physical traits of older brother, but don't worry, he has a long way to go.

-He sits and is about 95% successful without rocking back (thank you, carpet and Boppy for catching him)
-He's over the activity gym and even the Exersaucer and wants to be in the thick of the real toys with big bro and sis.  He loves the big lego bin, trucks, a musical ball that also has a mirror, shoes on the floor, the remote, books and paper
- He still prefers to look at faces and smile but it starting to develop opinions about what he wants and how frustrated he is when he can't grab exactly what he wants
- He is still a very sweet, mellow, even-tempered baby, and such a joy to be around
- He loves when big brother gives him "morning bounces" in his crib and loves all the crazy jumping and tricks he gets to watch big brother do around him.
- Loves when Eliana reads to him and picks him up like a little doll
- Loves bath time
- One day after turning 7 months, he started army crawling
- Loves to give Daddy big smiles when Daddy comes home from work
- Will now occasionally take the bottle (about 2 oz/time)
- Loves steamed carrots, broccoli, almond butter on bagel, blueberries, pasta with meat sauce
- Doesn't really cry unless super tired or frustrated
- Spends days with mom and Ethan (Tues/Thurs) at the park, running around the backyard or being carted to the activities of big bro and sis
- Loves his baby swing in the backyard
- Takes 2-3 naps/day.  He usually takes a longer morning nap and can hardly make it to 7:00 before getting super sleepy
- Is a joyful, fun baby....we feel so blessed

Drew - 6 months

How does time go so fast?  I was just looking back through Drew's newborn photos and that only seems like days ago.  He continues to bless us with his happy-go-lucky attitude and huge smiles.  He is a true delight of a baby and I feel so lucky to have all this time with him.

At 6 months:
- Drew has started finger foods (avocado, banana, steamed carrots and pears).  He gets very little in his mouth, but loves to sit at the table and work very hard at picking his food up from his tray.  He's so tickled to watch his big brother and big sister at the table.
- Had a bottle break-through tonight with Nate.  Took 0.5 ounces in his quiet room without brother and sister around.  Before this, we can count on one hand how many times he's taken the bottle.
- Still loves to take short naps.  He can nap anywhere.  In his crib, in the Ergo, in the stroller at the gym, in the car....maybe he knows he has to be flexible already:)
- Rolls around on the floor and is most interested in the non-baby toys (Magna tiles, big Duplos, Ethan's trucks, etc).
- Has rocked back and forth on all fours 2-3 times (yikes, not yet!!)
- Hasn't quite taken any water yet (although we have tried out of a sippy cup)
- Loves his morning crib bounces, thanks to Ethan
- Loves reading with big sis
- Loves his favorite song, "You are my Sunshine"
- Loves tickles right on his armpits
- Smiles at everyone and will still go to others to be held without fussing for Mommy
- Loves his baths
- Burrows in mommy's shoulders when hungry

Drew at 5 months:

- Rolls from back to front and front to back
- Smiles at everyone and everyone he sees.  No stranger danger yet.
- Loves Eliana, especially when she reads and sings to him (and Mommy loves that too because that means I can get dinner on the table).
- Starting to get opinionated about wanting to grab certain toys and when he gets sleepy. Definite clear cries and grunts for milk, toys, sleepy time.
 - Easily holds and transfers things from hand to hand.
- Watches us eat and drink (but haven't started solid foods yet)
- Nurses to sleep mostly, but some success with falling asleep when drowsy.
- No specific schedule, mostly naps 30 min at a time, about 4 times a day (and mostly on the go thanks to two older siblings).
- Still loves to be sung to ('You are my sunshine' makes him light up extra big)
- Loves the bath and is trying to roll himself into it from his bath chair
- Gets extra crib buddies in the morning when he wakes up (aka brother and sister)
- Loves to spin around and do "Noble Duke of York"
- Loves to put everything in his mouth....definitely teething and drooling
- Still spitting up like a champ
- Starting to sit up, but still needs assistance

Drew at 4 months

Even though Drew is almost 5 months, capturing some of his 4-month characteristics.

At 4 months, Drew:
- Weight is 17 lbs 9 oz (90% tile)
- Height is 26.25 in (90% tile)
- Head circumference 17 in (90% tile)
He is massive compared to Eliana and Ethan at his age!  Eliana was 14 lbs 12 oz at her 4-month check up.  It's insane how big Drew is!

- Drew still smiles at everyone he sees and everything he sees, including lights, walls, bright colors.  He is the happiest baby.
- He puts everything into his mouth, including fingers (ours and his)
- He loves Eliana.  Ethan is a close second.
- He loves his room and still does well sleeping (keep knocking on wood).
- He does not like the car, especially at night time.  "You are my Sunshine" keeps him mildly happy while getting fussy during car rides.
- He spent a good portion of his June/July outside camping, swimming with older kids and under his beach tent. He managed to not get the crazy stomach virus that landed 3 of the 5 Snodgrass family members in the San Juan  island ER.
- He does just fine at the gym daycare.  I wouldn't have dared take Eliana somewhere like that before she was one.  Drew loves it and sleeps soundly in the swing while Mommy does a quick workout or yoga.
- No rolling yet.
- Lots of screeching and squealing at things and people.
- Flat head is almost all gone, looking so much better.  Still using a pillow in car seat and crib to help, but those will be ditched soon enough.
- Loves to stand up on your legs or counters, loves using all his baby fat legs to help him hold his head up:)

Drew at 3 months

Before time gets away from me and I have forgotten it all, I'm going to capture some memories here. Pictures to come soon.

Some of Drew's latest likes/dislikes:
- Always smiling, full body smile. Especially in the morning when I come to the crib to get him.  Melts my heart.
- Loves his big sis, may in fact be his favorite person as she reads to him, does tummy time with him and helps me play with him while I get dishes and other "fun" household chores done
- Can sort of grab things now. Still trying to figure out how to get his hands in his mouth and hasn't quite yet figured out how to suck his thumb.
- Loves his activity mat and grabbing the little rocket ship.
- Loves airplane and other games where he gets thrown up in the air.
- Loves his bath and hardly fits in the little one.
- Spits up all the time, guaranteed.  I can't walk out of the house without it on me:)
- Still doing great at sleeping (knock on wood).
- Toritcollis and slight flat head is looking better every day.  Doesn't favor right side as much and his right side of his head is almost back to normal curvature.
- Still an easy-going, flexible, mellow, baby that is so happy about most things.

Ethan at 2+ years

I'm so absent at posting, but feel like it's such a good place to keep track of events and happenings.  Poor Ethan gets hardly any written updates, but oh well.  C'est la vie, right?

Ethan is an active, strong, sensitive, verbally-motivated, curious 2-year old.  He is always quicker than I can run and says more words than I remember Eliana knowing at this age.  He is all boy in some manners but then shocks me with such sensitive and polite moments.  He is a treat and exhausting all at the same time.

Some of this latest tricks are:
-Talking…up a storm. He says full sentences in very clear words.  "That car is very fast." "Can I please take a turn?"

-Running.  Everywhere. All. The. Time. He has left the back deck multiple times at which we chase around the house looking in the street for him. Only to find him under the deck throwing rocks and playing in the dirt.

-Climbing and swinging.  He is obsessed with having, at gymnastics and everywhere.  He will hang and swing. He calls the oven and refrigerator handles, "monkey bars." On our latest trip to Yellowstone he finally discovered how to swing his leg over and escape out of his crib.  You should have seen the proud look on his face when he came walking out into the family room.  I couldn't help but give him a hug and a smile back.

-Manners.  He is almost better at them than Eliana.  He says, "Pwease, Mommy" and "Sank you." It melts my heart.

-Super helper. He loves to spend time in the basement with Daddy's tools. Today I caught him hammering our moving boxes with a real hammer.  When we were in Hayden at my parent's house, he was sneaking into the garage to get Grandpa's tools.

What he loves:
-Cars, trucks, anything that moves.  Today we checked out a "Bulldozers" book from the library and have already read it 6 times.

-Bunny.  It's now actually called, "Bunny" instead of "Badu." With many long looks for lost bunny, we have gotten a second bunny which is not the same, but he calls, "New Bunny."

-"Aeanna."  That's Eliana now, which used to be "Anna no".  He asks for her when she's not here and he runs up to her in the morning and says, "Good morning, Eliana. How'd you sleep?"

-Still loves fruit, yogurt, hummus and cheese.  Will eat some meat, but is more of a fruit dude.

- Reading. He loves all books, but lately he's been into the Winnie the Pooh series we have plus all the new library books about trucks.

- Grandpa and his riding lawn mower

-Bikes. Not into his balance bike as much as he's into Eliana's bike with training wheels

Some dislikes:
-Being inside for long hours, which happens lately with our upcoming move to Redmond. Unlike Eliana who could stay indoors reading all day, he goes stir crazy and starts tearing the house apart.  Again, all boy.

-Eating at the table.  I told myself I would never be the mom who chased their kid around with food.  Well, half of Ethan's meals have been at his train table or on the go.  He doesn't sit still.

-Loud noises.  Although he loves his Grandpa and Grandpa's tractor, he also says "I scared" because it's super loud.

Here's to two wonderful years, Ethan and lots of changes ahead with our move and new things to explore!!

 Memorial Day

 Big 2-year old 

 At his double birthday party with Violet Schlameus

 Loves Seaweed

 the new splash park in Coeur D'Alene

 Favorite summer ride at Silverwood

 Making ice cream at Grandma's house