Things to remember

I've been thinking of the little things Ethan does that I don't want to forget, so here are some of those things:
- loves to play with spatulas, spoons, pots and pans, etc (but spatulas are the favs)
- makes the little car vroom vroom noises and points them in the right direction before he rolls them across the floor
- "baba" is basketball and so far that seems to be his favorite
- likes playing with the remote (must be a boy) haha
- points at EVERYTHING! and usually says "da!" (that) I think
- loves pointing at his belly button and poking mine when he gets the chance
- drinks juice and milk like its water - chug chug chug!
- walking fast/running very well
- always wants to see what we're making in the kitchen - "pick me up!! let me see!"
(though he doesn't quite SAY that yet)
- loves his blankie - takes it with him wherever we go
- could spend all day outside if he could
- dirt seems to be in the mouth as much as in his hands/on his feet
- gives the best hugs
- and just about the most amazingly cute, smart, loving little boy in the world!! (that may be a bit biased)

Just a few more favs

Since I can't upload videos lately (computer's too slow or something), I'm adding some more favorite pictures... enjoy!
first ride on an airplane! so exciting!!


Ethan met a new friend while in Seattle

yeah, thumbs up

must be another airplane flying overhead

love this little smirk

already going after the girls... look out! gonna be a heartbreaker

pointing at something, as usual

Was that summer!??

So I've been terrible about keeping up Ethan's blog... I apoligize to anyone who wishes to see more adorable pictures/videos of the little man. I suppose I assume most people are on facebook and see way too many pictures of him on there. But I guess not EVERYONE is on facebook. (you really should think about it if you aren't) Anyway, what's new here? Well, as I titled this blog, this has been the weirdest summer weather. It hasn't felt much like summer for most of June, July, and especially August. This last week has been mostly cloudy and rainy and mid-60's. yuck. So we've been trying to keep ourselves busy inside and taking fun trips to the library and going to see cousins Jacob and Gabe! woohoo! Our last few weeks have been full of fun and excitement. I think Ethan's just about had all he can take;) First, he experienced his very first plane ride! wow - that's not something I want to do again soon by myself. But we got through it and we had help from Grandma and Grandpa Hazen on the way home. We went to Seattle from Aug. 5-11. Had an amazing time with my sister Jessie, her husband David and my brother Jon and his wife Christy. The WHOLE family was together for a couple days during the weekend, so that was wonderful. I'll have to add a couple pictures from our good times together. When we got home, the Driscoll family was here visiting my Aunt Kathy and Uncle Bud. So Ethan and Jacob enjoyed playing with Karna and Micah's 4 kids for the day. After they headed home, I found out my good friend Rachel was going to be in town for a bit with her 2 girls Ashlyn and Sydnie. So again Ethan had some fun, but long days with her little girls. And Rachel, Alissa, and I had a great time being together and catching up. Ethan got a cold from her girls, so he's been a little under the weather the last few days, but he's handling it like a trooper. And Rachel will be here for a few more days next week when they return from Maine, so we're looking forward to spending a little more time with them before they return to Nicarauga. So despite the yucky weather, we've been enjoying the time spent with the people we love! Ethan's cousin Jacob just started kindergarden a couple weeks ago and he seems to be liking it so far. It's been a little weird not being able to just have him over whenever, but he only has a half day, so we still see him a good amount. Ethan absolutely adores his cousin Jacob! It will be fun to see how he and Gabe become friends as Gabe gets older because they're much closer in age. So as time goes on, I'm sure the three of them will be good buddies. I'm going to get at least a few pictures on here and REALLY hope to get at least one video on to show what a big boy Ethan's become. Been trying for about an hour and a half, but the video still hasn't uploaded! I may have to try again soon...

July's half over!!

I can't believe how quickly this summer is flying by, but that's to be expected when we're having so much fun. Ethan's 13 1/2 months now and getting into trouble faster than I can spell trouble. :) He's definitely keeping me on my toes. So what has he been up to lately?? ~loves pointing up in the sky when he hears a plane ~tries walking down stairs by himself (and I mean walking - holds onto the rails) ~could play outside and get into DIRT all day ~plays with cars and makes vroom vroom noises (mostly spits everywhere) ~walking faster everyday - will be running soon ~likes kicking and splashing in the pool ~wants to push the lawn mower when grandpa mows the lawn ~loves all different kinds of balls - basketballs, baseballs, footballs, soccer, etc and can throw them pretty well too ~and generally just getting into EVERYTHING!! opening doors, cabinets, drawers and trying to climb on everything too I'll add some pictures and a couple videos (or just one if it takes too long) to give you an idea of what he's been up to

Video/pics from Ethan's 1st birthday

First Birthday!!! (May 29)

I'm pretty sure I'll forget to get on here tomorrow with all the excitement and celebrating going on tomorrow;) So I wanted to say HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY to my little man, Ethan Ryder Hazen-Brown!!! It's been quite a year and I find it so hard to believe an entire year has passed already. Ethan's grown and changed in so many ways - what an amazing thing to witness day to day.

He's walking now! I knew he'd start before he turned 1. He's been so close for the past month or so. And I'd say for the past 4 days he's become much more confident and is walking more than he crawls now. My little baby is becoming a toddler!! :0

He's babbling all the time now and it sounds like he's made up his own language. Though "da" and "do" are still his favorite sounds. I'll put up a couple more videos next time I'm on along with some pics from his first birthday. Glad so many of you have been able to keep up with us this way. I'll do my best to keep you as up-to-date as possible.

New videos

Finally getting some recent videos uploaded... it just takes so long!! hope you all enjoy:) And the latest is that Ethan and I both have colds, so we're both blowing the noses and coughing on an occassion. Other than that, Ethan is loving being outside and getting into dirt and rocks whenever we have the chance. He has a splinter in his finger from our adventures at Valplayso (the playground near our house). And I'll be very surprised if he's not walking by the time he's 1 year or sooner. Only time will tell...