The BIG 2!!!!

Things have been very crazy the past few weeks. With selling the house, moving out, and of course the little man's birthday. A lot of family told us to just celebrate Ethan's big day some other day 'cause he wouldn't know. The only problem Sharifa has with that is that Ethan's birthday is on the 17th and she wants to let Ethan know that that day was a very important day 'cause he came into our lives!!! So we had his birthday and spent the day together just the three of us and later that night we were able to have an Aunt and Uncle come over for dinner with cake and ice cream. It turned out to be a great day, but the party wasn't over just yet; Sharifa's parents came down, with Ethan's cousins, the next day and took them to Layton to Chuck E Cheese! Ethan really enjoyed the day with his grandma and grandpa M and was so happy to spend time with his cousins that he rode both ways with them. Later that night grandma and grandpa P came home from St George and brought back some nice birthday gifts for Ethan, which he really enjoyed and so did mom and dad! Plus thank you to all that remembered our little man's birthday, we really do appreciate all that like to spoil him rotten!!! Here are some pictures that were taken of the two days!

Ethan is 2!!!

Playing at the park! Having fun down the slide!
Ethan loves to climb in the tubes!
Ethan loves to make music, here at McDonald!!!
Ethan trying out his new basketball hoop!
Enjoying his new Looney Tunes DVD!
Cute clothes from Aunt Sierra and Uncle Matt!
Ethan likes to watch Handy Manny and now he has a cute sweat suit to match the show! "Thank you Aunt Sierra and Uncle Matt!!"
Uncle Matt and Aunt Sierra got a Mr Potato Head too!!!
A new book from Uncle Matt and Aunt Sierra!
Ethan making Uncle Matt read him his new book!Now it's Aunt Sierra's turn to read Ethan his new book!Ethan's Birthday cake!!! Yeah Lighting and Mater!He's now 2!!! "Blow Ethan, blow!!" Opening gift that Grandma and Grandpa P got him!!!

CHUCK E CHEESE

Ethan driving with Chuck E!! "Watch where you're going, Ethan!!"Cousin Harley driving Ethan in the big zebra jeep!Ethan's turn to drive, what a crazy driver!Daddy helping Ethan feed the hungry dog!Ethan loves to play basket ball, we couldn't get him away from this game!!Cousin Harley and cousin Oakley playing air hockey!

Ethan playing air hockey with cousin Oakley while getting some help from Daddy & Grandpa M!

Playing air hockey with Grandpa M with a little help from mom!The Three Amigos!!

"All done, let's go!"

Oakley, Harley, and Ethan opening up gifts. What great cousin, they are willing to help out when needed!!!Ethan checking out his tractor, one of the many things he got from Grandma & Grandpa M!!!

Good-Bye Condo!!!!

So for the past few months we have had our condo on the market, but we haven't been able to get it sold. Just recently though we lowered our price and were able to get some great offers and we accepted one and now we have to get out and find a new place for our growing family. We really want to get a house that will be a little bit bigger for our family. When we find one we'll let you guys know!!!

Ethan's BIG NEWS

Ethan is going to.....be turning two in a few weeks and wanted you all to know that!!! HA! HA! HA! Okay, so most of you already know, but Ethan is going to become an older brother. We are very excited about it! We hope that all of you are having as many blessings as we have every day! Here is a picture of Ethan practicing to become a good older brother!

Doesn't he make a great older brother?!!!

One Year Older

So it was Sharifa's birthday a few days ago. We were able to have a little bit of fun, but our day plans were ruined because of the weather. We wanted to go to the pool with the little man, but it was way too cold for us to go. So instead we went that evening with Aunt Sierra and Uncle Matt to her parents' stake's pool party! Ethan loved it and wanted to be left a lond floating in the pool like a big boy!! We were in the pool for about a half an hour, that's a lot for the little man at night when it's not that warm! Well, here are some things that Steve and Ethan got Sharifa for her big day! Also, thank you to all that sent messages (by texting or emailing) and/or called to wish Sharifa a happy day! She really appreciates the love and kindness that all of you have for our family!!!!

Steve baked Sharifa a nice cake for her birthday!!!

Steve and Ethan got Sharifa a video of her favorite country singer 'cause she didn't get to go to his concert two years ago and won't be able to go this year. They also got her Keith Urban's new CD and she really loves it!!!

4 Years and Counting!!!!

So I know that it has been a while since we posted anything before. Let us explain, our computer went kinda crazy and had to go in to get some fixing up. On Wednesday August 5, 2009 it was our fourth anniversary. Can you believe that we've made it to four year, have a wild almost 2 year old, and are still together? Well, you better keep counting 'cause we'll be together F-O-R-E-V-E-R!!!!! But a good time. Here are some pictures that were taken of us when we first started our family journey together. We hope that you enjoy the pictures as much as we enjoyed one of the happiest days of our lives!!!!