Thursday, September 29, 2011

Ethan's 2nd Grade Teddy Bear Field Trip

Ethan's class took a field trip to the Stuffington Bear Factory.  I was selected to go as a chaperone, so I got to ride the bus with all the kids!



They learned about the history of teddy bears and of the factory.






We took a tour of the factory and were able to see how they cut and sew material to make the various teddy bears and other stuffed animals.  It was very interesting!



Mrs. Eddleman and "what is this??"
The kids each got to choose a bear and stuff it to take home and keep as a souvenir.



Ethan and SuperBear

A Bear Tunnel

Brandon, Brendan, Ethan, Matthew


We love Field Trips!

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Ethan turns 8!

September 11, 2011

When did my happy-go-lucky boy grow up?  How did he get to be 8 years old?  He is still the same sweet, friendly, happy, ray of sunshine that he has always been!  I am so blessed to have him in my life!  He lights up my world!

I brought a GIANT cookie into his class for his birthday treat.  Here he is with his teacher, Mrs. Eddleman, singing the birthday song & dance!







For his party, Ethan wanted a Pirate theme.  We decorated the house for Pirates and then invited friends and family!  A lot of people were out of town, so it was one of the smaller parties we have done.  It was still very nice. 




We swam, ate pizza, and hung out!

Eli, Bryce, Logan, Ethan, & Matthew


Nikki & Britt

Eating for 3 Now!  : )


Michele & Brenley

Bob & Sally


A.J.

Lori with Nathan



Ethan and Brenley



Chris made up a treasure hunt for the kids.  They ran all around the front and back yard looking for their loot!








Brooklyn and Ivan

"Happy Birthday to you!"



Opening presents.




The Blumentritt & Sterne Kids


Brittany was so funny!  She bought this Justin Beiber Poster for Ethan as a joke!  They are always teasing Kayla about clowns & Logan about gray walls.....Now they tease Ethan about his Beiber-hair!  She hung the poster up in his room & he didn't find it until late that night!  He was so surprised!  It was really funny!


Matthew stayed the night for a little sleep-over.  It was a great birthday for my sweet boy!