Ee-aye-Ee-aye-Oh.

Random Facts:

Easton loves to sing. He sings all the time.

Easton loves to show you where your body parts are, especially your eyes. It's quite lovely, really, it is. You'll be, say, reading a book with him and he will turn around and allofasudden poke you in the eye while repeating, "Eyes, eyes". He also enjoys sticking his finger UP your nose while pointing out your nose, we're trying to nip that in the bud very quickly. He used to just poke your nose, now he picks it. How kind of him. :-)

Easton's new favorite word (well, one of them) is Ritzy. Ritzy is a hard name to say for a little guy but Easton loves it. Poor Ritzy, Easton calls for him all.the.time. If Easton cannot see Ritzy he goes around the house lifting up blankets and looking behind furniture calling for Ritzy. It really is so sweet, they are best buddies.


Pictures from the park a couple of weeks ago (I am behind, I know)

He didn't have fun at all as you can see.

His big and cheesy smile

My sweet little furbaren critter on his birthday.

"What is that you say? Presents, for me!?!?"

My sweet baby boys on Ritzy's birthday

Easton yesterday. He is posing, hence the "sheepish" grin on his face, he so did this on purpose.

Who knew an empty diaper box could be such fun!?

Happy 5th Birthday Ritzy!

People might laugh, but we don't care, we have taken you everywhere. More like a child to us you are, your looks and personality have taken you so far. You've won contests and hearts and we'll never kick you out of our bed, even with your puppy farts. We'd do anything for you, because we know you would do anything for us too. You are loyal and sweet and your mommy just adores the smell of your "popcorn" feet. You have been with us through so many milestones in life, when we got you at the beginning of our union as husband and wife. You were so peaceful and mild when we brought into our home our first (human) child. Your friendship with Easton makes our hearts soar, you are truly a special gift from God that we adore. You're not just a dog, you are our companion and friend and we will love you until the very end.

Ritzy, just writing that poem for you, and thinking about you makes me cry. People probably do think I am crazy, that your dad and I are crazy and we are - crazy about you. You are special, you contain a kind of magic that I have never ever seen or experienced in another animal and I know a heck of a lot of people who don't even measure up to how amazing you are. You lick away tears, you smile when you hear giggles and laughter and you feel bad when you know you've done something wrong. You care about us and we care so much about you. This past summer was hard, wasn't it buddy? But we did everything we could for you, and God has blessed us you with a second chance at life and we're so grateful. We cherish every day with you and we don't take you for granted. We love you buddy, we truly do, with all of our heart. Happy Birthday and we can't wait to celebrate many, many more with you.

Whack a Goat

This past Saturday we attended an open house for my dear friend Angela (Hi Angela!!!!). Angela got married to her husband John in Alabama, so her parents threw an open house for Angela's Michigan friends and family to congratulate the new couple. It was laid back and sweet. Angela's mother was thoughtful enough to think of the kids invited and she planned some fun games for them. One included a pinata.

Easton shook and giggled with excitement as Ryan held him and he watched all of the kids take giant whacks at the bright, pink goat. He had to have a turn.

And that he did. Easton tried to bash that goat with all his might (which isn't much mind you) but he had the biggest grin on his face and giggled with such sheer pleasure and delight. Silly little boy, I guess I know what we will be doing for Easton's 2nd birthday!

Thanks to my friend Lisa (Hi Lisa!!!!) for taking pictures since my camera was out of batteries!

Look at that little boy, he took the bat and tapped the goat....that obviously wasn't going to work....

So mama stepped in to help him wallop that nasty looking goat....

Look at that grin, fun was had by all :-)