Ethan's birthday

It's been a few weeks since I have updated this blog.  Let's just say that there has been a lot going on here in our life and ministry, so I have a few posts in mind to update you on our comings and goings.

Birthdays are always exciting, and in August our family celebrates 2 birthdays, only 2 days apart. 
August 14th is Ethan's birthday and August 16th is Alyssa's.  Ethan was asking me before his birthday, how is it that his birthday is 2 days before Alyssa's, but he is still younger! :-)   Well, since his birthday is first (even though he is still younger), I'll share a few pictures of Ethan first.

Ethan celebrated his 8th birthday.  I think in this picture he is trying to look older!

Presents!

Balloons!  No helium, just a ceiling fan on high speed.

Since it's my cake, I can have the cherries, right?

He was not so impressed with the frosting in the eyes!

A package from Grandpa and Grammie in Maine came on Alyssa's birthday.  He was so excited when he saw the box of ice pops they sent him.  Ummm..don't get too excited until you look inside.

Ok..so he was even more excited to see the legos and building sets inside the ice pop box!

We welcomed 3 little girls into our family first.  Then the Lord decided to shake things up a bit, and show us how exciting it could be to have a son.  He definitely keeps us laughing and wondering at his antics!
 Happy 8th birthday Ethan Marshal!