Ethan

It's finally here, Ethan's first tooth. In the process he has put everthing in his mouth that was within arms reach. His new favorite toy is his rubber ducky, it squeeks and taste good. Foua gra anyone?

We don't get a lot of time together, so when we do we try to get out and see things. Last week we spent some time checking out all the witches at Gardener Village, Ethan did not pay much attention to them, but mom and dad enjoyed the time out. Here is the infamous Witchy Poo:

Matt and Ethan getting some exposure in front of the Chocolatier Witch:

Ethan in the Pumpkin Patch. Yes, his shirt says "Jugs N' Junk," a little something from Aunt Aud and Uncle Todd.

Vacation Continued

So, for the remainder of Matt vacation. Monday we were able to just bum around and get some things done. I have recently been called and the new Den Mother in the Cub Scouts for our ward's wolf pack (8 yr olds) and Tuesday night was my first pack meeting. Ethan was just so to go to his first pack meeting. I'll just say that things were a little unorganized. Apparently our ward has not had scout responsibilities for a few years since it has been at the stake level, so all of our scout leaders are new and have never been involved in scouting before. Hopefully we'll be able to get on track and make a great scouting program for our ward. I have even started a blog for our cub scouts to help keep them and their families updated on our activities. Like Matt and my blog, it has just started but if you are really interested the website it http://www.cimarroncubscouts.blogspot.com/.

Me in my oh so attractive cub scout uniform.

Ethan looking spiffy for his first pack meeting.

Me and Itsy ready to go.

Wednesday we went to Body Worlds 3 with Grandma and Grandpa Stephen's. Ethan actually made it the whole way through. Body Worlds is showing at The Leonardo in downtown SLC (right next to the downtown library). Wow!! What and experience. The bodies on display are actual human body plastinates. You know all that stuff is in your body but it is completely different to just see it laid out like that. Matt and my favorite part of the exhibit was the blood vessels. It was just interesting to see how they are mapped throughout the whole body. I would highly suggest going if you have a chance. Check out The Leonardo's website for more information at http://theleonardo.org/bodyworlds/index.php.

This is the only picture we could get of Body Worlds. They do not allow photos of the exhibit. Wouldn't be able to sell those postcards if they did.

Ethan and Dad.

Whew, made it through.

Thursday, Matt's last day of vacation, we went to my cousin Mckenna's wedding luncheon at the Lion House on Temple Square. It was a beautiful luncheon and reception later that night. Congratulations Mckenna and Adam.

Friday was back to work for Matt at 6:00 am, but Ethan and I decided to take another outing and go to Hogle Zoo with his cousin's Curt Ryan (Jaime) Ava (Justin and Shelly) and of course Grandma Bird while they were still in SLC. What a fun day. I must say that this is actually the first time I have been to the zoo and enjoyed it. The weather was perfect and we were able to get there early enough on a weekday that there weren't a ton of people and all the animals were out. Ethan liked the monkeys, bears, zebra's and the ghost of the bayou (white croc) the best. At least that is what I figured since that is when he did his little grunting and ooh-ing. The kids rode on the carousel and went on a train ride. It was so fun to see Curt Ryan and Ava's reaction on the train ride. Ethan does not know who Thomas (the train) is yet.

Ethan, Curt Ryan and Me at the Asian Highland exhibit at Hogle Zoo.

Ethan on the carousel.

Whew, made it through the zoo.

We had a great family vacation and were sad to see it end. Oh well, until the next one.