music video

So, I already mentioned that Ethan and I are into the Putumayo world
music playground series. Here is a link to a music video to a song off of one of the albums. It makes Ethan laugh: http://www.putumayo.com/video/monkeys_web_video.html

Can you believe all of this snow? WooHOO!

Quoia's fast!
We have so much snow! It's been snowing all day long. I love how everyone just gives up on everything that isn't really that important and spends the day shoveling and enjoying the snow. All of the neighbors were giddy while shovelling together and catching up.
Ethan and I would love to be out really playing in it but he woke up with a double ear infection and an eye infection. He's had a cold all week. I've taken him to the doctor before for tugging on his ears when it was actually teething that was bothering him. But, this morning he whined "ear" while tugging so there was no question. That's kind of nice. Anyway, we're still having fun- I had to drag him away from the puddle. Luckily I can stroll him around covered and warm in the chariot while I shovel (Justin's in Juneau for a conference - he's taken beautiful pics I'll have to post later).

It's supposed to snow all week! This calls for some hot chocolate and whipped cream. What do you think Ethan?

Like Our Haircuts?

Ethan got another haircut, and I finally got the boy cut I've been wanting to get for years (but haven't dared).

Do all kids like balls as much as Ethan?

Sometimes "ball" is the first word Ethan says in the morning. His other favorite thing is his bellybutton. He loves to show it off and lift his shirt and say "tickle tickle."

Sequoia

I had to post a picture of Quoia girl because she's so special. Winter is her time of year. She loves to frolick, plow her face, and roll in the snow. She's a great skiing companion and she can still beat any dog that tries to race her. She still does 360's when she gets excited...usually after a big dump. It's one of the cutest things I've ever seen. She's been laying down some rules since Ethan came. She's very loving and patient with him and he loves nothing more than Quoia kisses. But, in return, she gets to nap on the bed whenever she wants and she gets extra loves in the morning.

Beaver Mountain Kisses

Today we took Ethan to the Beav and took turns skiing (or if you're Justin, snowboarding) and pushing Ethan around in his chariot. Ethan had fun giving me lots of kisses through the screen of his chariot cover and I ate it up! He was also stealing hearts in the lodge walking around showing his ball to everyone and smiling big. He loved it when another child would throw the ball with him. It's been a good winter! On another note, he has a new favorite treat. Unsweetened carob chips. I haven't given him too many sweets yet, but he's had ice cream and I always share the whipped cream off of the top of my mochas with him.

Check out my Slide Show!

We just returned from a trip to the Olympic Penninsula with Justins family. Ethan had a great time mimicking the birds ("boo boos") and seals on the bay and playing with his grandma and Kentree and Jessie. He started saying "tickle tickle" with a wrinkled nose, which was the cutest thing ever. He did really well on the plane (no crying!) and drive to the bay, despite the discomfort of his incisors coming in and a bad bout of diarrhea. He did sign "all done" a few times in the car and I laughed "me too!" We didn't ski to the hot springs as the road was closed so that would have meant more miles in the cold with Ethan. But, it was a great time with beautiful scenery and great company. Some fuctions on our camera are not working so most of our pics didn't really turn out. And not all of the pictures are from the trip.