Happy Birthday Ethan!

Ethan is turning 5 years old on February 18. We had his party a few days early because we are going out of town on his birthday. I can't believe he is 5 years old. I was looking back at his pictures and remembering how cute and chubby he was as a baby. He and Ryan look at lot alike as babies.

I have been saying for quite awhile now that Ethan has had the terrible 2's, 3's, and 4's. I am hoping that the 5's will go better. I love Ethan so much, he is my first baby we have a special bond. He is very tender-hearted and sensitive, and can be sweet and nice when he wants to. He does have a naughty side to him, he gets angered and frustrated very easily and is very impatient. But I love him. I love to see him get excited about things and tell me about something he has just discovered or learned. I love to see him care for his younger brother and sister and protect them.

At five years old Ethan's favorite things are his 4-wheeler, play 4-wheeler's, motorcycles, trucks, and the like, Spongebob (this is going on like 3 or 4 years now), playing with friends, drawing, taping things up, working with dad or grandpa, and holding Ryan. His favorite foods are meat (of any kind), loves vegetables (like his dad), and candy (like his mom).

Just want to wish Ethan a happy 5th birthday. I love you buddy!

Okay so Ethan wanted a pirate birthday party this year. Here he is with his pirate's treasure chest cake.
When the kids first arrived they all sat down and colored/decorated their own pirate bandana.


Here are all the mighty pirates sporting their tough bandanas.
Josh, Ethan, Garrett, Porter, Maddax, Cooper, and Ally (tough pirate)

After bandanas we played pin the patch on the pirate. Porter is leaning way back so he can see under the blindfold and pin the patch in the right spot.
I didn't plan for this but after the pirate game the boys erupted into a wrestling match/dog pile. Looks like Cooper is on the bottom. I guess that's just what happens with a bunch of boys.

After the wrestling match we opened presents and had cake. Do you think Ethan was enjoying his cake?
Then the pirates had to go on a treasure hunt to find the pieces of the treasure map so they could find the hidden treasure, aka loot bags, which contained an inflatable sword, which then led to another bout of fighting, sword fighting.
The boys (and Ally) all had a really good time. I asked Ethan if he had a fun party and he said "It was like the best ever" So that always makes you feel good. I am happy that at least for a little while longer I can still be a cool and fun mom in his eyes.

I found this video as I was looking through Ethan's pictures. It is so cute. He and Ally seem so little. I hate for them to grow up so quickly.

The Toad.