The Big 8

Ethan turned 8 on the 8th this month.  I can't believe he is getting so big.  It doesn't seem that long ago that I was pregnant and on bedrest, worried everyday about the health of my baby.  Now we are preparing him to be baptized.  Crazy!
Ethan decided he wanted to take a couple of friends to Fat Cats for some bowling.  Strangely enough, when we got there Fat Cats was closed for the day.  So we headed to the Wilkensen Center at BYU. 

Ethan with his buddies

Nathaniel kicked back for a rest between turns

After an exciting round of bowling (which I won, by the way), we let the boys run around and play a few arcade games.  Then it was time to head home, stopping for ice cream cones along the way.  I was a fun way to spend an afternoon (and it assured me that  I don't want 6 boys, yikes!).
After dropping off the friends we went to pick up some KFC, Ethan's favorite food.  Then we enjoyed an evening of cake (BYU football made by dad), and presents.  Ethan is so excited to join cubscouts that he was thrilled to receive his scout shirt and book. 

Ethan is such a sweet blessing to our family.  He is a thinker and he loves to learn.  He asks questions about everything and he remembers all the things he learns about.  He loves art, especially drawing and is getting pretty good at pencil drawings.  He is a great big brother and is especially patient with Jaxon.  We were able to attend the baptism preview last week and he is really excited to be baptized next month.  Happy Birthday Ethan!!  We love you!