2008 Holiday Bloopers

Why am I wearing the reindeer antlers? Don't you just love Ethan's outfit? Since Aidan gets to pick out what he wears, Ethan thought he should choose his own wardrobe too. That's our one and a half year old going on three and a half for yah.
What you do not see in this picture is Frank the window consultant and Kyle sitting at the dining room table laughing about how I needed to microwave the frosting to the right consistantcy. About every third piece of candy made on the ginger bread house. Aidan finally went to bed at 9:30pm on a total sugar high. - I'm such a good mom :)

One for the tree and one for ME!!!

Crafting and accidents are a daily occurrence in our home. I don't even kick myself anymore for not putting an apron the boys before we begin a project.

Aidan got so excited about seeing his snow globe. He grabbed this one and Ethan's snow globe that is of the same size in the palm of his hands. When Aidan shook them with all his might, the snow globes crashed into each other. Mr. Snow man was one of our favorite Christmas treasures.

One of the best 2008 Holiday blooper picture is still on our camera. Look for it the next time you visit our blog. It's a classic Ethanism.

Thanksgiving

Family for the holidays

We are ready for our visitors to arrive. Mom, Santa and Thanh and Brian. This picture was taken January 2008 at the top of Utleiburg, Switzerland.

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

A year ago ( in December 2007) our family took a much needed vacation in Egypt. We opted for a resort packaged vacation. Our goal was to spend time thinking through our options and to start planning our international move in 2008. This trip marked the beginning of Ethan's international travels at five months. Aidan discovered the moon.

Ethan learned to roll over onto his tummy while we were on vacation.

Aidan learns to use his floaters.

Our view: balcony, meets water, meets sky. I love it!

I remember this moment to myself to enjoy the sunset so well.

This qualifies for being one of the most spectacular sunsets I've ever seen.

Ethan slept through most of our outings because I think he hit a growth spirt. He was also teething which resulted in alot of baby Bjorn time.

Aidan and daddy moments.

Aidan helps Kyle lather on the sun screen.

Unfortunately, time outs happen on vacations too.

The island in the back ground is property of Saudi Arabia.

Ethan's on the beach.

When in Egypt do what the Egyptians do best, build a pyramid.

Aidan found Nemo beneath the glass bottom boat.

The water was so clear, we did not need to snorkel to see fishes. This picture was taken from a floating dock over the coral reef at our resort.

Sun screened and ready for a fun day in the sun.

Fresh water seal

Aidan finds the moon!

Heath the Land Barron

Kyle's brother Heath bought 20 acres about two years ago. Over our Thankgiving holiday with the Bitting family we had the pleasure of visiting Heath's property. Heath has plans of building a house on the site. But before that can happen, the land needed some clearing. While Ethan slept in the car and Aidan ran around shouting "TIMBER", we spent a nice afternoon watching and helping Heath hard at work.

If only there was an extra chain saw, Kyle would be in this photo too.

The stake in the ground marks where a portion of the house will be. I love this picture of Mike because he looks like a scarey lumber jack which could not be further from the truth. The kids know Grandpa is a real softy who likes Mickey Mouse.

Aidan and Grandma have a race off.

Heath describes this chair to be the best thing on his property as of now, "a place to sit down and have a break from clearing the land".

Aidan and Kyle, like father like son.