Thursday, June 12, 2008

All About Ethan

This post is all about Ethan. Jay and I are always saying how proud we are of Ethan and what a cool kid he is. But it is really neat when we realize that other people see Ethan that way too. Ethan got 2 awards at the awards ceremony at school. The first we knew about, he got 75 points in Accelerated Reader this year. That means he read over 150 books and took comprehension tests on them. This is no easy feat, as each book is only worth 1/2 a point if you answer all the questions correctly so he probably read more like 175 books. The 2nd award was a PE ALL-STAR award. He was really excited about this!! The PE teacher chooses one boy and girl from each grade level for this honor and Ethan was the 1st grade boy, isn't that so cool. Ethan is just really an awesome kid, I know I am biased as his mom but it is so great that other people notice him too. He is tough, and all-boy on the outside, but he has a very caring, sensitive soul. I can't wait to see what God has in store for Ethan, and how is going to use our special boy.


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The shirt says it all.....




Today is the last day of 1st grade for Ethan, I can't believe it. It is also Crazy Hair day, that is why we have a BLUE MOWHAWK. Unfortunately for Ethan we are having family portraits taken on Sat. so the mowhawk comes off tomorrow. It will be fun while it lasts!
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Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Orange Belt

Not only did Ethan get earn his Orange belt this Friday, he was also honored by Master Jung. He got a special prize for being the "Best Testing Student." He received a new summer uniform, a value of $50, mommy was happy:) And Ethan is a super kid!!




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Things Charlotte Likes

Charlotte loves to put on Ethan's Socks, play with balls and get piggy back rides from her big bro. They are really becoming good friends.





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Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Monday, June 2, 2008

One more cute video

Beach Video


Beach Day




We had a wonderful day this weekend at the beach. Charlotte and Ethan both enjoy the water so much, and I have always loved the beach as well. It is not Daddy's favorite but he always goes with us and enjoys it once we are there. He said as we were leaving, do you remember when we were young we just got to sit and watch TV while our Moms got everything ready for the beach. Everything comes around full circle. We had a wonderful, relaxing day.
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Saturday, May 31, 2008

I have been tagged for a Meme.....so here goes!

I've been tagged by my friend Cheri, over at Loving Lia and I am playing along! :)

*For those of you who are not bloggers, you probably don't "get" this, but it helps us all get to know one another.

Favorite person (outside of family): I have so many, but right now I would have to say my good friend, Chelsea.

Quirks about you? I am extremely organized and need everything in it’s place before I can just sit down. I know it sounds a little compulisive but just one of the qualities of a Type A personality.

How would the person who loves you the most describe you in ten words or less? Straight forward, task-oriented, but still loving and thoughtful

Any regrets in life? Of Course, who doesn’t, but it is how we react to those regrets that really counts.

Favorite charity or cause? Shaohannah’s Hope and bringing awareness about adoption

Favorite blog recently? Too many to mention, I spend quite a bit of time surfing.

Something you cannot get enough of? The beach and our pool, I love the SUN!Worst job you ever had? Taco Bell in High School, I think I lasted about 2 weeks before I opted to work at a Day-care Center instead.

What job would you pay NOT to have? A First Grade Teacher, they are my heroesJ

If you could be a fly on the wall, where? Not Sure

Favorite Bible verse right now? Psalms 37:4, its on the top of my blog.Guilty pleasure? Starbucks coffee, it’s the only coffee I will drink, even at home.

Got any confessions? I really could do a better job at eating well and exercising.

If you had to spend $1000 on yourself, how would you spend it? I would buy an ibook, I really want one.

Favorite thing about your house? Our backyard, it is like a private little oasis out there-super relaxing.

Least favorite thing about your house? Our horrible electrical wiring, we blow the breakers all the time, especially in the summer, UGH!

One thing you are bad at? Cleaning the fridge and dustingL

One thing you are good at? I think I am pretty musically gifted.

If you could change one thing about your circumstances, what? I would stay home full time with my kids.

Who would you like to meet someday? Chris Tomlin

What makes you feel sexy? Having a nice tan.

Who is your real life hero? Teachers who work with difficult children and still manage to stay positive and calm.

What is the hardest part of your job? Feeling like I am able to give 100% at school and at home.

When are you most relaxed? Sitting in the Hot Tub with my hubby.

What stresses you out? When the house is a disaster and I still have five more things to do before the night is over.

What can you not live without? My family!! And Jesus!

Do you agree with the recent article that blogs are authored by narcissists? No way, we started our site to keep family and friends up to date on our adoption journey, since then It has been a wonderful way for me to journal and to keep up with others that I don’t see all the time.

Why do you blog? See above.

Who are you tagging? I am tagging Leslie, Adreanna, Tina, Tonya and Sharon.

Rules:1. Answer the questions.2. Link back to who tagged you.3. Tag 8 bloggers in the above categories to do the same.

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

New Look

It was time for a new look, so here it is. Let me know what you think??? I thought I would remind everyone that I love to do Blog Makeovers, I have design blog set up if you are interested. Check it out when you have a chance.

Saturday, May 24, 2008