Sleeping in the car

Have Kids, Will Travel

December 3, 2010Posted inAutumn, Ethan, Family, Travel1 Comment

We love to pack up the car and head out for the day or weekend. Laura and I have done it since we’ve known each other and we have continued it with our children. Almost since Ethan and Autumn’s first month of life, we were driving 2 to 4 hours to visit family. Our travels include visiting Oregon every other month (4 hour drive), driving to California from Portland, camping in eastern Oregon, and many many day trips in whatever area we live. In addition to car trips, Ethan has been on four (to and from California) and Autumn on two (to and from Chicago) airplane trips. Through it all our children have done extremely well. We thought we’d share what we learned from our experience to make your journey with your children more enjoyable.

Uncle Mark visits and Ethan takes him on an Aardvark hunt

Uncle Mark visits and Ethan takes him on an Aardvark hunt

November 15, 2010Posted inEthan4 Comments

“We’re going on an Aardvark hunt, we’re going to catch a big one” and the two fearless adventurers, protected by their firefighter hats and carrying shopping baskets and snakes, set off through the house to find the fearsome Aardvarks that lurked in the back halls. Nephew Ethan, along with his sidekick Uncle Mark, stormed the house so all could get a good night sleep.

Ethan and Autumn’s Top Five Favorite Children’s Songs

Ethan and Autumn’s Top Five Favorite Children’s Songs

November 9, 2010Posted inAutumn, Ethan, Music2 Comments

Music. We love it. A lot! Our radio constantly pours music throughout every corner of our house. As a result we have two children who truly love to listen, watch, and dance to music. Whereas Autumn is just learning how to interact with it, Ethan loves to listen and dance around the house to his favorite songs. We thought we’d share a list of those songs that get their toes tappin’, feet stompin’, hands clappin’, and butt shakin’.

Rock Out Ethan-jon! [VIDEO]

Rock Out Ethan-jon! [VIDEO]

October 5, 2010Posted inEthan, Music1 Comment

Ethan has been jamming on the drums since the tender age of 10 months old. He loves to grab his little drum sticks, sit on the drum throne, and pound the skins as any 3 year old does. Right? Here’s a little taste of his session from last weekend. I appreciate the intensity he portrays as he pounds on the drums, as well as the ability to sing/yell/whatever as he drums.