Baby Brother? Baby Sister?

We are so happy to let everyone know Ethan is going to be a big brother in about 7 months!  It'll still be awhile before we know if it's a girl or a boy, as I'm only 8 weeks pregnant, but we're still very excited!

The first time Chris told Ethan that he was going to be a big brother, here's how the conversation went:

Chris: Do you want a baby brother or baby sister?

Ethan: (Emphatically shakes head no) NO.  No Baby.  Baby cries.

Chris: (Blank stare, then bursts out laughing).

I am glad to say that now Ethan has warmed up some to the idea, and will respond that he does want a baby brother or baby sister.  In fact I have figured out how his preference works.  If I ask him if he wants a "baby brother or baby sister," he will say "baby sister."  If I ask him if he wants a "baby sister or baby brother," he will say "baby brother."  Whichever option I give him last is the one he wants at that moment.  For me, I just want a healthy, happy kiddo!  (And preferably a pregnancy with less sickness than last time!)

Happy Birthday Ethan!

Ethan turned 2 years old on March 22nd!  Since his actual birthday was on a Sunday, we celebrated at the park with his friends on Saturday.  Unfortunately, Chris got called out the Wednesday before his party, but luckily his two uncles and my mom were able to be in town for the party.  He had so much fun playing with his friends.  We are fortunate to have made so many great friends during our short stay here in Florida. 

Ethan showing me how he does the hokey-pokey dance.  

Ethan and his Uncle "T" (Tristin), the older of my two younger brothers.  

Ethan opening up all the wonderful gifts he received from his friends. 

Just playing around and enjoying the sun!

The Pinata!  The kiddos all hit it really hard. One of his friends even broke it off of the string, but the pinata wasn't even dented!  Luckily, my good friend Johanna was there.  She ripped the pinata open and all the kids got the goodies inside.  

Thank you so much to everyone who came and shared his special day with us.  

Fire!! Or at least a Fire Station!

We had a super play group last week!  Our good friend from the ward set up a tour of the fire station!  What could be better for a little boy?  Ethan was so excited!  

Our play group in front of the fire engine at Fire Station 50 here in Jacksonville, FL.  

Stand back!  I'm putting out a dangerous fire!  

I'm off to the rescue again!  A little boy's work is never done!  

We're all off to save the day!

 

This was an awesome play group activity!  Thanks so much for putting this together for us all, Happy!