Ethan's School Play!

Yesterday was the much anticipated school play for the second graders at Ethan's school!  For months we have been heard Ethan singing the songs around the house and have practiced his lines (it was his first play where he had a speaking part!).  I was excited to see how it all came together (and honestly, for it to all be over and for Ethan to magically forget some of the songs... I keep getting them stuck in my head when he sings them!).

My mom, Dave, Dad, and two of my friends from Mom's Group came with me to the 1:30 showing.  It was so awesome having everyone there to support him!

Here are some pictures

It's hard to see, but Ethan is standing behind the girl in the green shirt waiting for his turn to speak.

Ethan is in the middle with the button collared shirt on

And Ethan during his speaking part...  My camera doesn't take the best quality of video clips:(

Sean took him to the 7PM showing - we are so proud of him!!

Just Another Day in Paradise...

On the way to my sister's house the other day I heard this song on the radio called, "Just Another Day in Paradise."  I had heard it before but not for a long time.  

Fast forward to that night...  I am cooking dinner, Owen is crying because he is grumpy and not being held, and Ethan is singing (or should I say yelling?) songs that are in his upcoming school play very loud so he can be heard over Owen.  I smiled to myself..  this is just another day in my paradise!  I know that all too soon, the kids will be grown and our house will be too quiet and its moments like this that I will miss. <3

Here is the video and song for "Just Another Day in Paradise" by Phil Vassar: 

Owen and Hannah Meet!

On Wednesday, Owen and I went to Meg's to visit.  Owen didn't quite know what to think about little Miss Hannah!  I am so happy that they are close in age and it will be fun watching them grow up together!!

Love My Big Brother!!

The other night (February 13th) I had to get up to do something (I can't remember what) while I was feeding Owen...  He started fussing so Ethan took over.   This is what I walked back into the kitchen to see:

I am SO happy I had my camera right on the kitchen island so that I was able to capture this moment on film! Ethan loves Owen, and Owen equally adores Ethan! :)

Baby Girl Mason Has Arrived!!!!

Yesterday morning Mom called and told me that Meghan might have her baby so all morning I carried the phone in my pocket waiting anxiously for any news.  Around 12:30, I was at Wegmans to meet my friends for lunch when Meghan called me.  She told me that her doctor confirmed that her water broke and so she was heading to the hospital (home first, though, to get the camera!).  All afternoon I kept my cell phone in my pocket for updates from Mom.

Sean came home from Richmond around 8:30, and around 10:15, Mom called to say that Meg was all ready to have Baby Girl!  So I quickly drove to the hospital and waited with everyone else for her arrival.  Finally, at 11:11PM she was born weighing 5 pounds 15 ounces!  She is absolutely beautiful!

Pictures Coming Soon

Valentines Day 2012

As a tradition, I gave each boy a "Heart Attack" for them to wake up to on Valentines Day morning.  Ethan loved his!  When he woke up in the morning, he came in and said, "thank you for my hearts!"

Pictures Coming Soon

Another Memorable Conversation with Ethan..

[In the car on the way to my parents...]

we were talking about how Sean has more brothers and sisters than I do...

Me:  How many brothers and sisters do you want?

Ethan:  two or three more... I don't want you to hurt when you have them, though.

Me:  Well, it's worth it...  I love you boys so much - with  my whole heart.

Ethan:  What about Dad?

Me:  Well there is a special places in moms' hearts for their kids.

Ethan:  In their livers?

:)

Oh, the things Ethan says!!!

[this morning in our living room... Sean and I talking about our family vacation for this year - deciding if we should do a cruise or go somewhere like Disney World or Cancun...  Ethan sitting next to us hanging out]

Sean:  So we can get 4-5 day passes to Sea World and Bush Gardens for about the same price as an excursion if we went on a cruise, but we would be able to go multiple times.

Ethan:  Wait, my teacher still gives you homework even if you aren't there and I won't be there for 8 days.

Sean:  8 days?  How do you figure you won't be there for 8 days?

Ethan:  Well, you guys just said we are going to Marvin Gardens.

Sean and I look at each other and start laughing - Marvin Gardens... what?!  Can you tell me play a lot of Monopoly at our house?  HAHAHA!!!


Sean:  You have to blog that!

So here I am blogging it so we will always remember:)

Also, during the holidays, Ethan was talking to Sean about different things that people celebrate and he kept calling Hanukkah "Harmonica" ...  Sean told me so a couple of days later I asked him about Hanukkah and he again kept calling it Harmonica and got mad when I tried to correct him.  Silly boy!!!