many moons ago we bought ethan a big wheels. well, not the actual name brand "big wheels", but a cheap chinese knock off. (phil still asks if we can return the obviously bargin bin trike.) ethan still has about an inch to go before he can pedal successfully. right now he just scoots along much like fred and barney did in the past.
here is how most of his rides end...i suppose concrete walls are a decent substitute for brakes.
we celebrated harabohjee's birthday with a trip to lake balboa in the valley. we brought along a motorized atv that ethan got for his birthday. he spent quite a long time going up and down this stretch of pathway. he hasn't quite learned how to steer, so he just keeps riding until someone or something stops him.
ethan also spent some time playing with his bubble gun. you can see that he means business.
the bubble gun in action.
later that evening we had cake and candles at home. ethan always puts a smile on harabohjee's face.
ethan helped to blow out the candles. and look- no drool! what an accomplishment!
the other day we ran errands with auntie merlie. while we were waiting in the car at one of the stops, ethan put on my sunglasses. his face still needs to grow into them.
at the end of may we celebrated ethan's 2nd birthday at griffith park...on one of the hottest days of the century. what is even more ironic is that the saturdays before and after his party were cold and cloudy. go figure. we played games, ate korean bbq, drank tons of water, and enjoyed ice cold otter pops to stay cool. (cake courtesy of auntie michelle.)
the popsicle was WAY more important than the picture.
for a while, ethan just hang out in this picnic chair. even the birthday boy was too hot to move.
ethan and a friend desperately trying to help each other get some cold water.
we also celebrated ethan's birthday at his daycare. his teacher brought out the streamers, hats, music, and the whole sha-bang. you can tell that ethan was super excited about his second 2nd birthday.
