Update:

We haven't blogged in quite sometime, so here's what we've been up to...

Ethan and his Easter basket

Ethan was pretty excited about all the Easter candy =)

This Easter was Ethan's first time to dye eggs and he loved it!

Ethan got to spend time with his cousin Aaliyah.

Aaliyah, Khalil, and Ethan

Kelly and Me on my 25th bday.

We had sooo much fun! She and the fam threw a surprise party for me with a luau theme...so adorable! They made chicken and shrimp kabobs and punch and all kinds of delicious festive food. I love surprises!...and sisters! Thanks Kel!

Ethan helped me blow out the candles on my strawberry shortcake.

My mom always makes us a birthday cake and lets us pick whatever kind we want. It's one of my favorite traditions. Strawberries and cool whip...delish!

Me and my pop

My mom, me, and my sister Jill

Me and Ethan

Ethan and I went to Tugboat Island recently and right next to it is a free waterpark. They have a bunch of fountains and sprinklers to play in and I thought Ethan would love it. I was hoping we could play in the water and stay cool all afternoon....but he hated it. =( He wouldn't let me put him down or even get his foot wet, so we ended up sweating our booties off in the park. Oh well.

Ethan and I went to the mall with my mom and he was totally into the manequins. He ran up to them and starting holding hands! Haha! So hilarious! Every time he saw a couple of manequins, he had to stand between them and grab their hands. When he started paying special attention to the ones wearing lingerie, we decided that was enough fun for one day. What can I say...he loves the ladies!

Ethan got to have a sleepover and invited Aaliyah and Khalil. They were so sweet and well behaved, we can't wait to do it again!

Another musical number by Ethan Ochoa...

After I recorded Ethan singing "twinkle, twinkle, little star", he watched himself over and over and over...then he wanted to watch "jingle bells", so we recorded a new music video real quick. Our first attempt didn't go so well, but since both videos were super cute, we decided to let y'all see the rough draft as well as the final product. Enjoy!

.

.

.

Twinkle, Twinkle...

Ethan loves to sing "twinkle, twinkle, little star"..."the alphabet song"...and even the good ol' Christmas favorite, "jingle bells". It's adorable.

.

I cut Ethan's hair about a week ago and he looks so grown up and handsome! I love it! (and I love that he smiles so big for the camera.)

.

...what a sweet face.

.

Shangri La Botanical Gardens

This past Tuesday, Ethan and I went on a field trip with my family to Shangri La Botanical Gardens in Orange. I wasn't sure what we'd do there, but I knew Ethan would enjoy being outside. Well, I was pleasantly surprised that it was fun for big kids too! We walked along the trails and looked at the beautiful gardens. I'm not that into plants, but it was really pretty and peaceful. Plus, we had perfect weather (not too cold, not too hot...all we needed was a light jacket!). What more could you ask for???

.

Ethan and Me................Kelly and London

(and a HUGE piece of petrified wood)

.

Ethan and me in one of the greenhouses

.

Kelly and London.........Me and Ethan

.

Ethan loved the sandbox!

.
Ethan loved riding on Jake's shoulders (as opposed to holding his mama's hand...how lame........and embarrassing!)

.

Here's a video of Ethan marching and walking around like a crazy person. So cute!

.