R.I.P JENI ELLIOT (BRINKMAN)

THURSDAY MAY 8th 2008 MY Parents & I made the decision to put Jeni to sleep. She lived a good long life. She grew up with me, my sisters and their kids. Ethan really enjoyed the time he had with Jeni. She was just about 16 years old. Sara & I got her from the Human Society in 1992, she was so small she fit in the palm of your hand.
I have pictures I am trying to locate. As soon as I do I will post them. She lived
with my parents most of her life. WE LOVE YOU JENI !!!

Ethan's 1st B-day Party !

Sunday May 4th 2008 Ethan had his 1st birthday Party! We all had a lot of fun! We took a lot of pictures and videos of the special day. His Aunt, Uncle and cousin (and 2nd cousin) had to leave early so Ethan open thier gift first. He loves his new baseball glove & ball. He also has a new cards outfit, swim pants, sand shovle, bucket, Bubble blower, and a cool outfit. Then it was time to smach into the monkey(curious george)cake that Daddy worked very hard on. At first he did not know what to do with everyone staring at him. So, Aunt Sara helped him along the way. Before you knew it he crumbled almost the entire monkey cake. I was a little surprised he did not try to eat it ..at first. After he had the first taste he had to have more. He was really messy but, we cleaned him up and he was ready for the big cake. We all sung "Happy Birthday to you" he looked at everyone and smiled. Then he opened more gifts. Then the big kids wanted to walk to the park up the street. All the kids played and Ethan too. He loves to swing. After that it he was a very tired and hungury boy. I got him home and he slept for 3 hours! He had a great time. Thanks to all of our friends and family ! **More pictures to come (sorry Iam a little slow with posts)

Happy 1st Birthday Ethan !!!

Yiiiiippppppeeee !!! Mommy, Daddy & sissy Erin took off a 1/2 day and we all went to the Zoo. We had a lot of fun. We had lunch in the park and then we strolled and walked around the St. Louis Zoo. Then we left and went to dinner at The Texas Roadhouse. It was alot of fun. I got to order off the kids menu. but, Mommy knows what I like. I ate mac & cheese, baked patatoe, green beans & applesauce. I was hungury !!! Then all the servers came over and I sat on a horse saddle and they all said Happy Birthday to me and Yeeeee Hawwwww !!! Then Daddy gave me my very own little cake. I was not sure what they wanted me to do. Then sissy said "i know it your all talk to action." Then I had to show her so I smached the cake and ate it. It was very yummy ! Mommy did not let me eat to much of it though, I wonder why ???
Then we all headed home. I took a bath and I played for a little bit. I drank milk in my baba and I was OUT !!!! I had a awesome day!!!! Then they told me I get to do it all over agian SUNDAY with all my family & friends. Boy o Boy I cant wait !

Go Cards! ! ! ! !

Last Night's Game

MIL 1

STL 6



Ethan on Cards Opening Day !
March 30th 2008

ETHANS 2ND TRIP TO THE ZOO

ETHAN'S BUSY CHECKING OUT HIS DISTANT RELATIVES (ON HIS DADDY'S SIDE) LOL

THE SUN WAS SO BRIGHT WE HAD TO GET HIM A ST LOUIS ZOO HAT ! ISN'T HE SO CUTE !

ALTHOUGH HE KEPT THROWING THE HAT ON THE GROUND HE MANAGED TO LEAVE THE HAT ON LONG ENOUGH TO TAKE A FEW PICTURES. HIS AUNT SARA & UNCLE JEREMY CAME ALONG FOR SOME ZOO FUN. BY THE WAY THE PLACE WAS PACKED! AUNT SARA BOUGH HIM A LITTLE STUFFED FROG. SO NOW ETHAN JUMPS UP AND DOWN (W/ THE FROG IN ONE HAND) SAYING.....RRIIBETT.....RRIBBETT (IT SOUNDS MORE LIKE.....UMM A DUCK)
HE WILL GET IT SOON ENOUGH !!! ITS ADORABLE THOUGH. I TRIED TO VIDEO TAPE IT BUT HE
SUDDENLY GETS SHY.

ETHAN MARCH 12, 2008

WELL WE HAD A NICE DAY IN MARCH AND WE TOOK ETHAN TO THE PARK. HE REALLY LOVED IT.

MOM & ETHAN !!!

Here is a picture of Mom & Ethan about a month ago. He had his 9 month check-up (well now he's 10months) and He is doing very well. He is in 90 % weight, 75% length, and 75% head cir. He had 2 shot; one in his arm and one in his leg. As you can imagine he does not like getting shots! He gave the nurse a very nasty look. (almost like he wanted to beat her up)A few days ago Ethan took 3 steps by himself, he also stood by himself for oh about 10 seconds. (10 long seconds to Mom & Dad)
He is saying some words, light (and he points to the light),Balloon(also points to the balloon)sock, truck, hot, and he waves (sometimes) He now has 4 teeth up front and 3 below. He is still slobering alot so we thing another tooth is one its way.
My Mom has taught him a lot! I am truly blessed to have her watching Ethan during the day.