Ethan Tip #2

Make sure the boy is DRENCHED in sunscreen! His poor porcelain skin hasn't seen the sun...EVER! His skin is so fair and sensitive that it will BURN even with the least amount of sun exposure.

DON'T FORGET THE SUNSCREEN!!

Ethan Tip #1

Tip #1:

Allow Ethan to read a little book while changing his diaper or getting him dressed on the changing table. This will distract him and minimize his tendency to wiggle around. Besides when he says "booo...booo" that means he wants a book to read.



**These tips are provided in preparation for Ethan's big visit to the West Coast. It will be the first time he is traveling without his big sister. I really think he will enjoy all of the focused attention, and I know he's looking forward to seeing you all!!**

Open and Close

I watched Ethan for about 7 or 8 minutes open and close the refrigerator doors before I got my camera to record it. It's not a "good thing" that he can so easily open the fridge...thank goodness he hasn't started taking stuff out yet! (Gosh, this boy sure loves mischief!)

Domo Arigato Mr. Roboto

This may come as a "surprise" to many of you, but I'm not a big "phone talker."

I'm trying to do better, but by the time the kids get to bed its nearly 9pm, and 10pm back home...too late to start making phone calls. (I'm trying to get better, I promise.)

Anyway, my parents bought a Blue Tooth for me and I've been trying to get into the groove of using it. People in Kodiak don't have these sort of things here...talking on your cell while driving is still legal in the State of Alaska, so there's no need for people here to have a Blue Tooth.

Well, Emily caught me wearing it and exclaimed: "Mommy, what's that!?!" I explained what it was and we did a test call to grandma so I could show her how it works. She thought it was pretty cool.

I'm still trying to get into the habit of using a Blue Tooth, but I'm worried that people around here will make fun of me. "Look at that Big City Girl! Who does she think she is?!" - that's what the townfolk will say about me if I get caught with one of those new-fangled-things...some times small towns can be challenging. Who knows...maybe I'll be a trendsetter!

Happy 4th of July!

It was a nice, long, and SUNNY weekend in Kodiak for the 4th of July. We all got plenty of rest and enjoyed the long weekend as a family. We didn't really do too much. Today, the 4th, we went on a nice nature walk, BBQ'd steaks, sat by the campfire, and shot off a few fireworks. It was a wonderful day!

Here are a few pictures of our fabulous backyard and our very own fireworks display!

Cinderella

As you many already know, Emily participates in a local dance class for children and twice a year the kids get to be in a full production play at the high school theater. This past May, Emily was a beautiful butterfly in the play, Cinderella. After weeks and weeks of practicing, she did great! Check out the pictures:

Bonjour!

Emily's rendition of Bonjour! from the movie Beauty and the Beast.

She is so Adorable!