Christmas with Nana and Poppy

Santa Claus came a little early to Nana and Poppy's house this year. We had so much fun watching Ethan, Ella and Lilly open presents. The little ones make Christmas so special.

We kicked off the weekend with dinner at Benihana. Ethan loved the sushi! We actually had to order him a second round. Then we all went to see the play It's a Wonderful Life at the Arkansas Repertory Theater. Ethan absolutely loved it. We were all a little concerned about taking a rambunctious 3 year old to an hour and a half long play but he did so good!

The next day, Robert, Sarah, Ella and Lilly came over and we all opened presents. The kids got so many fun toys. Then we all tried to eat everything that Nana cooked up. As usual, we had entirely too much, but it was oh so good.

After a little after dinner napping we all packed up and went home. It was a great Christmas.

Merry Christmas!

Ethan got to tell Santa what he wanted for Christmas at our annual company Christmas party. It's so much fun because the same Santa comes to Ethan's preschool so he us the only Santa he had ever seen. Ethan is convinced he is the real deal. We have even seen him in Wal-Mart in regular clothes and Santa will give him a wink.

This year Ethan told Santa he wants a pig for Christmas. I don't think Santa is going to be able to pull that one off this year and Nana has been warned not to offer any assistance.Ethan has been so excited about everything Christmas this year.

He loves Christmas lights. Everytime we pass a house with lights he says, "That's awesome. I love it. It's beautiful!". He especially loved the drive through Christmas display in Pine Bluff. Every time we get a new present under the tree I get interrogated. Who is it for? Why? Where is my present?

Ethan calls Santa Miss Amistmas. He has really brought a whole new excitement to Christmas for us. I can't wait to see his face Christmas morning!

IT'S A GIRL!

We just found out this afternoon that the newest member of the family is going to be a baby girl! She should be making her debut around April 8. Ethan was so sure he was going to get a baby brother. He wasn't happy about the news at first, but then we reminded him that a little girl wouldn't want to play with his tractors and trucks. He thought about it for a few minutes, then by the time we left the doctor's office he was telling everyone he was going to have a baby sister. We still haven't made up our mind on a name. I'll let you know when you do.

Twick or Tweet!

Well, Halloween this year was a blast! This was our first year going house to house and Ethan loved it. He was a Top Gun fighter pilot. His favorite part of his costume was his "helmet hat". Nana came with us this year because Poppy was away deer hunting. After we visited the gang at Whitson-Morgan we trick or treated Noni and PaPa's house. We picked up Nate and Uncle Greg and were on our way. The boys were so cute! Ethan would run up to each house and say, "Twick or Tweet!". Then he would say, "OK. We need another house." After we went to several houses, we went down to Wal-Mart and visited Fireman Larry and the Clarksville Fire Department. They bring the firetrucks and hand out candy to the kids every year. It was a long night and we were all tired, but Ethan made sure he got to eat some of his candy before we went to bed!

A big day...

 

This was Ethan's first trip to the Arkansas State Fair. Our main goal was to at least ride the farris wheel. We were a little worried about Ethan being scared of some of the rides, but he was ready to ride the roller coasters by the time we done. He rode every ride he was tall enough for. His favorite was the little roller coaster.

After we left the state fair, we remembered the Blue Angels were flying at the air show at Jacksonville Air Force Base. We decided to drive out and see what time they would be taking off. Chris was more excited about this than Ethan! We couldn't have timed it any better. We literally drove up and got out of the car and the Blue Angels started their engines. They were incredible! By the end of their routine, poor Ethan had enough. He passed out on Nana's shoulder so we headed home.

The Pumpkin Patch

We made our annual pilgrimage to the pumpkin patch. Ethan of course had a blast as usual. After we got the obligatory pumpkin picture out of the way, Ethan had a blast playing in the hay. Then Ethan, Poppy and Daddy went on a hay ride. We also got to feed to baby goats. Ethan is asking for a baby goat for Christmas! After watching the pig races (yes, the pig races), we headed home.

A little about us...

Our little family started when Chris and I met eight years ago in college. We got married in 2002 and moved to Clarksville where we both started working at the local Ford and Chrysler dealership. In 2004 we took a vacation to the Virgin Islands and came home with a surprise souvenir, our son, Ethan. Ethan was born in March 2005 and has been the center of our world ever since. Now we have found out that number two is on the way! Ethan's new baby brother or sister will be joining our happy family in April.