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Christmas 2009

Christmas was fantastic this year. Ethan really enjoyed all of his gifts. Here is a this year’s video.

Christmas 1990

A few years ago, we found an old VHS with this video on it. Its from Christmas 1990. I was 8 years old, and its flagrantly obvious why I became an electrical engineer. Its a great to see these old videos.

Ethan’s 2nd Birthday

Well, its been almost two months, but here is the video from Ethan’s birthday. Special thanks to Matt Adams for doing most of the filming.

Trip to Williams

We began our trip to Williams last July when we booked our reservation for the Polar Express. A week ago, we decided to extend our trip by a day by staying Saturday as well as Sunday. Saturday night, we stayed at the Canyon Country Inn. It was a very cool house turned hotel. It is located right on Route 66 making it within walking distance of my new favorite coffee house, American Flyer, which by the way is half coffee house, half children’s play area, and half bike shop. Yes I know that adds to 1.5, which is why its such a cool place to enjoy a hot beverage. Sunday, we drove up to the Grand Canyon and toured the area. Aubrey got to learn how to drive on ice, the keyword being momentum. Ethan loved playing in the snow, so much that we are planning a trip back to Flagstaff/Williams for snow and sledding. We returned just in time to check into our next hotel, the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel, and eat dinner before the Polar Express. The Polar Express was cool way to spend the evening. We read the book, drank hot cocoa, and sang Christmas songs. Ethan even received a Christmas bell from Santa Claus. We headed home the next day to spend it with Grandma Lisa making peanut butter balls. We finally made it home Tuesday night, just shy of 10pm. I am sure Aubrey will have more to say soon. Below are some photos highlighting the trip.

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Halloween Party 2009

We spent last night at Robert’s and Jodi’s annual Halloween party. It included a pumpkin carving contest and costume contest. Aubrey and I went as George and Jane Jetson. Here are some photos of my pumpkin. It was really fun to hang out with our friends. Aubrey even had an alcoholic beverage!

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For Anyone Who has Given a Woman Directions

I am (grossly) generalizing here, but this is for anyone who has given a woman directions.

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Guys Night Out

Aubrey had a Moms Night Out tonight, so Ethan and I turned it into Guys Night Out. We went to Mando’s for dinner. As we entered, Ethan spotted a fire truck and was extactic over the spotting. At Mando’s, we each had a burrito, me Carne Asada; Ethan a Pollo. Here is a cell phone vid.

Good times!

Ethan – Movie Star

He is accepting scripts.

Ethan’s Train Table – Stage 1

I finished the stage 1 of Ethan’s train table. This phase consisted of completed the table without legs or paint and convincing Aubrey that a 6′ x 3′ table is normal sized. As it turned out, I over-engineered it extremely. I could jump on it without it even flexing. I guess 3/4″ MDF was excessive. But now it is not only a train table, but also a bomb shelter

Ethan’s First Movie in the Theatre

On Friday we took Ethan to see his first movie in the theatre. We saw Ice Age 3. He did really well! The popcorn, redvines, and big screen held his attention until about 20 minutes before the movie was over. So then we just took turns taking him out in the lobby to let him run around. It was a fun experience and I am so excited that we can take Ethan to the movies now!!! I love going to the movies and now we get to see all the great kid flicks (not like we didn’t see them before, but now we have an excuse ).