Putting up the tree with daddy

So, Denny was away for 6 days on a fun hog hunting trip (can you imagine?!) and Ewan is just tickled pink to have his daddy back home. In fact, he has now developed quite of bit of "daddy separation anxiety" and just cannot get enough of Denny.


We also went out to get the Christmas tree and put it up yesterday which Ewan absolutely LOVED!!! It was so fun to watch him experience putting up the tree and decorating it for the first time!

Wow daddy- a tree in the house!!!Checking out the ornaments

Thanks Aunt Susan!!!!!!

Just wanted to let Aunt Susan know how much we LOVE this outfit!!!!! Thank you thank you!!! It is one of my favorites- Ewan looks so handsome!!!!

Due in May . . .

We couldn't be more excited!!!!!

I just cannot stand it . . .

. . . I mean, isn't he just too cute?!

Mr. Clean

Ewan has an obsession with the vacuum that is quite funny- I think he got this from his father as vacuuming is the last I want to be doing on any given day. Well, a couple days ago, he figured out how to get the canister that holds all the dirt unlocked. I walked into the living room to determine what my sweet little boy was so upset about and came upon quite the mess. I started laughing, however, Ewan was not too happy about the mess. I wonder if this propensity for cleanliness will continue into his teen years? I should only be so lucky! :)

Giggles and ketchup

Remember when the sound of the "almost empty ketchup bottle squirt" made you laugh so hard you could barely breathe?

Naptime

After putting Ewan down for his nap, I usually go check on him. Today, this is what I found:

A morning at Cabela's

Cabela's? Huh? Actually, Cabela's is a really fun place to go, especially with kids . . . if you're into the outdoors. There is a huge aquarium, a mountain of wild animals (if you don't mind the stuffed variety), a safari (with lions and tigers and bears OH MY!) and a stream going through the store with trout! (It is also a great place to take the hubby!) Ewan had a blast and of course, we had to finish off the morning with a trip to Cracker Barrel for lunch- YUM!!!

Ewan, Denny and the moose

Not the best picture- he LOVED the aquarium and is now quite proficient at the baby sign for fish!ROAR!!!! This was hilarious- I was so afraid Ewan would be frightened by this bear, but instead, he threw his arm up in the air and said "roar!!!!" He especially enjoyed looking at the bears.I love this place ma!!!!!

Climbing

Ewan tends to be a very cautious little boy- which is nice for his mama as I don't worry too much about him trying new and wild things. However, the other day, he decided that he was ready to start attempting to climb into and onto furniture. I walked out of the living room for a minute to get something in the kitchen and when I came back, this is what I found:

Look at me ma!!!
Enjoying a good read ("Go dogs. Go!")Ewan's own little special "seat"!Ewan has also recently discovered how to open his bedroom door. Yesterday, he shut his door and usually tears quickly follow, so I proceeded to open it for him and there he was, grinning and laughing, and trying to keep me from entering his room!!! He then shut his door and played in his room for 5-10 minutes by himself while I listened outside his door! I was just beginning to wonder when he might realize that he was "stuck" in his room when the doorknob began to rattle and lo and behold, he opened the door ALL BY HIMSELF and stood there looking at me with the biggest grin!!! So proud of himself!!!! Thankfully, the door does not lock!

JUST DO IT!!!!

VOTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

From little munchkin to a not so happy Yoda

So, this Halloween was quite different from last year. We had a tiny little baby boy and now that baby boy has become a busy toddler! Ewan was quite content to wear whatever his mama put him in this time last year- this year, not so much!!! The Yoda costume was probably worn for as long as 10 minutes at a time and then HAD to come off! So, of course, as soon as someone came to visit- back on it went- and we had quite the perplexed little Yoda!!!!

Halloween 2007

BOO!Trying to contain his excitement . . .Ewan and his favorite bud, Blake- as the cutest monkey EVER!!!!

Use the force!!!!

Playing

Ewan loves to go to the local playground and just run around outside. It is so fun to watch him explore both nature and his mobility!!!

Not too sure about the actual playground. . .
But, I really love this stickHe looks like such a big kid. . .

Moonwalk

First Drawing

Another first- Ewan has discovered drawing! While at the pediatrician's for a scheduled well visit, one of the developmental questions asked was, "Does he scribble?". I thought, huh, we haven't tried that yet! So, I told the nurse we had not yet attempted this and then proceeded to pull a pen and paper out while we waited (for AN HOUR- but that's another story. . .) and Ewan LOVED it!!! Hence, the trip to Wal-Mart to get the little man some age appropriate writing implements. . .
Quite proud of his work

Ahh. . .fall!

Pumpkin Patch!

We had so much fun at the pumpkin patch! Ewan picked out pumpkins, saw a couple beautiful ponds with gorgeous white swans swimming, went on a hayride and saw an emu!!!!! Ewan's mom-mom joined us and treated us all to lunch at our favorite diner- it was such a special day!!! Denny and I hope to take Ewan again this fall as we want to explore the corn maze and check out the emu a little more!!!!

Getting better. . .

Our little man has become quite the walker!!!

He has also taken to running away from me whenever I ask if his diaper needs to be changed- it is hilarious! He gets so excited and giggles so hard as he runs the other way with his hands held high up in the air- I really need to get a video of it!!!

Spending the day at Grampy's

Ewan loved Hans- he was not scared of him AT all! Ewan was worn out after walking all over Grampy's nice big back yard!

WE LOVE CHICK-FIL-A!!!!

Chick-fil-A is becoming an outing of sorts for Ewan and I. We met Katie and Blake a couple weeks ago and last week, we met Becky, CJ and Gavin!!! Unfortunately, I end up eating ALL of my meal PLUS most of Ewan's- this is NOT a good pattern!!!! But, who can resist Chickie's?!s

Scarecrows!!!

We went to see scarecrows that were created for a contest last weekend. We had a really nice time, but for some reason, I didn't take many pictures (possibly due to Brian complaining about us looking like tourists? :)

Go Penn State!
Creepy. . . but very cool.

The Carousel . . .yes, again!

We went to the carousel again last week, unfortunately, Ewan didn't seem to like it all that much this time! This could have been due to the fact that he picked up on his dad getting sick as we spun around and around!!!! Denny and I thought the giant bunny was pretty creepy- maybe this is where is the fear started- check out the weird red eyes. . .

Ewan also tried out his first "construction vehicle" (I'm not sure what it was!) and loved it! Maybe he'll follow in daddy's footsteps?

What a mess . . . but so worth it!!!!

A few weeks ago Ewan began to refuse to eat yogurt. Big deal, right? Well, he has always loved yogurt, so I found this to be a tad strange. So, we took a break for a few days from yogurt and tried again- no such luck. Finally, I realized that it was not the yogurt that Ewan was refusing. It was being fed! He has now decided that he is Mr. Independent and will have nothing to do with being fed by another individual- even if it is ice cream! Although, it is quite the mess and not a whole lot actually makes it into his sweet little mouth, Ewan could not possibly be prouder! I am realizing that pregnancy is the only time that your baby is all yours- once the baby is born, he or she slowly begins to become more and more independent and need less and less of mom. I am going to be a mess when Ewan starts school . . .

Walking man!

1 week ago, today, Ewan began walking all by himself!!! He prefers crawling or pushing his cart, as he is much faster, however, he is walking by himself more and more every day!!! He is so proud of himself- I love it!

Buds