Ethan is as cute as can be at THREE!

It's so nice when Ethan decides that a nap is good for him. Since he's turned three he has been off and on with nap time. For the most part he does take a good nap but I certainly miss those 2 to 3 hour naps he use to take. He is growing up to be such a big boy, it really makes me sad. I can't believe he is getting close to being 3 1/2 ...yikes! Ethan has learned so much now that he's in school. He actually likes going and loves playing with the kids. I think it helps that 9/12 of the kids are boys (God help his teachers!). He is saying new words everyday and his speech is IMPROVING! His imagination is running wild too. Some kids pretend they have imaginary friends....Ethan pretends that he's animals. He will be on all fours and looks up at me and says, "I's a tiger" and then he roars,lol. My favorite is when he took his dinosaur layed down put it across his neck and said, "help, help I's choking!" It's these times in life that I sit back smile, laugh and appreciate all that I have. My family means the world to me. It makes me sad to know that I let the stress of everyday life get the best of me when I have so much to be thankful for!

Awwwwww I'm not sure what this face is but he insisted I take a close up of him!

So serious yet he's only watching the boob tube

Laying and chillin

Aidan Cole 19 months old

Here is a little update on my Aidan. He is growing way too fast. It makes me sad to see him grow right before my eyes. He is saying more and more each day. He is saying an occasional two to three word combination. He uses signs while saying words ie. down, open, stop, more, please,etc. He smiles even when he's naughty but his smile just melts my heart. He runs, climbs and even jumps like a wild man. He has more energy, spunk and personality then any 19 month old I know. I am trying my hardest to keep up with him and his busy brother Ethan. I am truely blessed to have such smart, handsome, loving children.

Busch Gardens 2011

It seems like every year we go to Busch Gardens to get the fun card. I must say, to me, this year has been the most beneficial. Ethan absolutely LOVES zoo animals and Aidan seemed to really enjoy it too. To see the boys faces light up with smiles from ear to ear when they see animals, the train or fun rides is just another reminder of why being a Mom is such a blessing. I love my two boys more then words could ever say.

My little monkeys infront on the monkey area
Aidan does not like to sit still for very long, let alone in the stroller. He preferred being on daddy's shoulders:)

Ethan being cheesy on the train ride.

This is the 1st year Ethan has been able to ride on the kids ride in the Elmo area. I have a feeling he's going to make us spend alot of time in Elmo's world,lol!

Loving the car ride

Flume ride anyone? Ethan was even more excited he rode the hippo flume.

This is what Aidan did while Ethan was on all of the rides.....awwwww

Daddy wouldn't ride the spinning elephant ride that went up and down. I found out why very quickly,lol. Ethan literally moved the stick up and down continuously the entire ride.

Loving life

Precious little face

What a cute little man

Look at Aidan's bright blue eyes....breath taking

Ethan's too!