Ethan tuned two July 5th. We had a nice family gathering for him at the beach were I grew up. Since I was busy catching up with family, not many photos were taken. In honor of Ethan's two year mark in life, here's a look candid look at Ethan from birth to two years old.
Pictured above is Ethan's first meeting with Aidan in his first 24 hours. I love it that they are holding hand. I remember Aidan saying let go because Ethan had such a tight grip on his hands. Aidan was two years old at the time. He is normally bouncing off the wall with lots of energy. Nothing is more calming than a sleeping baby. It's nice to see how the boys balance each other.
An Ethan sandwich.
Those cheeks are Ethan's trade mark. Back to birth weight on day two. I do not know how that happened because my milk did not come in until day three.
His Uncle Brian nick named him
Eatin' for good reasons. Ethan has a piece of bread in his hands. This was the only way I was able entice him to hit. I have the rest of the loaf hanging over my head to get him to look up while taking this picture.
Make way - expert crawler on the loose. Yes, that is left over lunch on his left chin. It must be sweet potato puree because he ate it all the time like a desert. What a total cutie!
Our family went for a walk when it started to rain. We hid under this playground until the skies were clear enough to walk the rest of the way home. Ethan thought this cut out was so much fun to hang out of. The cushion platform was an
excellent for Ethan to practice his new walking skills.
Ethan is about one almost one and a half in this picture. At the beginning he was very
diligent in brushing his teeth.
Writing in mommy's journal.
With so many
teeth Ethan is up to the
challenge of eating corn on the cob.
Hottest toddler on the block, who does not like a guy in uniform. By default of becoming a home owner Kyle became a Mr. Fix Everything. Anything Kyle likes to do, he always has two little guys in his shadow.
Ethan and his brood. I was doing stretches on the floor next to him. So apparently anything mommy can do Ethan can do too...while eating popcorn.
Doesn't this picture scream HELPER? Yup that's my guys making preparing pumpkin seeds for the oven.
Boys and dirt is a match made in heaven for a mother who loves to garden. This picture is of Ethan with his bag full of bulbs and his shovel ready to plant last fall.
This is what two year
old love to do best. "Me self" in the words of Ethan. It's goings to be another exciting year with Ethan. He's so
independent, willing and able to try nearly anything by himself. His lack of fear is a bit if inspiration to the rest of the family.
Top: Julia, Thu, Kim
Those cheeks are Ethan's trade mark. Back to birth weight on day two. I do not know how that happened because my milk did not come in until day three.
This year's trip to Seattle was laden with list of must do's for the kids. It was Ethan's first visit to Seattle and Aidan is finally old enough to participate in more activities. To be a Tran is to fish or love eating it! My brother Thao ( who Aidan calls " Gao Sau") took Aidan on a very memorable fishing trip off of West Seattle where this picture was taken.
One of the many highlights of Aidan's adventure with Gao Sau was to be able to drive the boat. 
Aidan's first catch was on Gao Sau's fishing rod. Believe it or not, Aidan's Spiderman fishing pole that is only as long as he is tall works great. Aidan caught his second flounder on his own rod while we were all in disbelief he caught on to fishing so quickly.
