Swimming!

Last night one of Dave's friends had a surprise birthday party at the local rec center. So we went. And we brought swim suits. :) It was Ethan's first chance to go swimming!

Daddy and Ethan getting ready to go for a swim.

Ethan loves his bathtime so we were hoping that that would translate well into a swimming pool. And the pool at the rec center is pretty awesome... there's a great section for kids, including a gently sloping entry with a soft bottom and a fun structure to play on. There's a lazy river type thing and a pool as well. And for the adults- a hot tub and a lap pool. Dave and I grabbed Ethan, put him in his little swim shorts (and a swim diaper) and headed for the pool. I'd like to think that Ethan loved it- I could see the wheels turning in his brain as we went in. Unfortunately the water was just too cold for him to be able to enjoy it. Poor little guy started shivering after just a few dips in the water. After that we sat by the edge of the pool where we could put his feet in the water and keep the rest of him warm. A good friend of ours watched Ethan for a few minutes so Dave and I could run off and go down the slide a few times. Also our friends told us about this awesome underwater/waterproof/kidproof digital camera... I think that's going to have to be a must in the future.

The first dip (just the toes and bum for now).
Ethan hasn't figured out that the water isn't as warm as his bath yet.

Ethan is still trying to figure out what is going on.

A little bit deeper- Ethan is starting to figure out this "bath" isn't nearly as comfortable.

Smiles

I love Ethan's smile. In fact I carry a camera around with me constantly in hopes of capturing pictures of it or of the other cute things that Ethan does. I think I've written before about how Dave and Ethan must be sick of seeing me behind the camera. Anyway... when Ethan smiles I just can't help but to smile back...

The Big Smile. Dave is so good at getting Ethan to smile.

The "For Mommy" smile

Beware the Cute!

Where do I even start? Ethan and I went to Cali last week. It was so much fun! And we planned it perfectly so we missed the first storm of the year (well, there was lots of rain in the valley and snow in the mountains). We met up with Aunt Kenny and Uncle Doss, Uncle Lewy (sorry bro if I butchered that) and his fiance, the soon to be Aunt Steph, and Grandma and Grandpa. I had so much fun and I think Ethan was glad to see some new faces and see Grandma again. And we had a chance to see some of my old friends. :)

It was a great vacation for us. Ethan was great on the flight there and only a little grumpy on the way back. And I had a chance to relax and kick back while everyone else played with Ethan. :)

Pictures? Why Yes!

I love those cheeks and that smile!

Chilling at Laguna Beach.

Hat and mommy's home made sun shade.

Ocean!
Blog Cross Over. :) Lunch with Heather, Myka and B. :)