Happy Birthday Ethan!

Can you believe that Ethan turned 7 in July? Sometimes I feel like I've been a mother my whole life, but other times it doesn't seem that long ago that I could hold and cuddle Ethan. He's way to big for that these days! He's a tall drink of water and very mature for his age. I couldn't have picked a better example for my younger children than Ethan. He is a wonderful, kind, compassionate and patient older brother.

We gave Ethan the choice of having a big birthday party or going out for a special birthday activity with dad. He chose to go miniature golfing with Brian. I can't blame him because that's what I would have chosen too. They went to Mulligan's and played a couple of rounds of golf and had a lot of fun together. So we celebrated his birthday with an immediate family only party at home.

I made his favorite chocolate cake and chocolate cake balls for his birthday. Can you tell that Ethan is a chocoholic. He loves all things chocolate.

Ethan wanted a Playmobil set for his birthday. He couldn't wait to open his presents. We got him a space puzzle and an animal lodge Playmobil.He was delighted.He also promised me he'd never be bored again if he got that one toy. Let's just say there may have been a few days here and there where he has been a little bit bored, but he has really enjoyed the toy. This morning before school I couldn't find him anywhere. I kept calling with no answer. It turned out he was in his special Playmobil room (a small room that will one day be a bathroom, but for now serves as a great toy room to escape from baby brother).

He also got great gifts from his grandmas and grandpas. Thanks to everyone who helped make Ethan's birthday a special one. It's crazy to think that next year he'll be old enough to be baptized!