A day at Lewis Ginter

In July, Ethan and I went to the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden with Lisa & Gabriel Owen, and Marcie & Joshua Meighan. Ethan loved the water-play area.

Thanks Marcie for this picture...

....and this one!

Ethan enjoyed climbing this tree, and now wants to climb every tree he sees.

this is as close to a posed picture as we could get with 3 active toddler boys!

okay, all you moms and dads out there...on a hot summer day, give your kid an ice cream treat with a STICK !!!!

A trip to New Jersey

It took over 2 years, but we FINALLY made it to New Jersey to visit with our family in June! Ethan had fun playing with his cousin Nathan, but had to get several stern talks from Mommy about sharing (ah, yes, the dreaded four letter word, "mine" has reared its ugly head!)

Waiting with Grandpa for a train ride through the park

Rachel's cousin, Jill and her husband, Ythan with Nathan

Man, Ethan was all excited to see a carosel with animals other than horses!! Now any time he rides a carosel, he asks for the "kitty with fish in mouth!"

Ethan and Nathan take a break in the shade while visiting the zoo.

Rachel and JaclynBy the last day of our visit, Ethan and Nathan had become pals, and saying goodbye would prove to be heartbreaking!
Lunch at Jill and Ythan's house before setting off for home