Visiting Spokane

Despite Ethan and I returning with colds (Ethan's first) we had a fantastic time visiting family and friends in Spokane. The night we arrived, Ethan met his Auntie Cherie and cousins, Carly-6 and Drew-3, for the first time.  They greeted him by throwing open the front door and happily squealing "ETHAN"!  Which made Ethan cry.  Auntie Cherie had been looking forward to cuddling a little baby.  I passed over Ethan and he began to cry.  Loud play and even Papa's sneezes made the little guy cry.  He just wanted mama to hold him.  Flattering but revealing too.  I had not expected him to act that way but it makes sense.  His days are filled with mellow, baby play and a lot of mom time.  It took a few days for him to become comfortable.  Once he did, he had a great time.  Carly loves holding him.  She is a great big cousin!  Drew always had questions about him, "why did Ethan turn into a baby?" and "do you blow on baby Ethan's tummy?" were my two favorite. 

Ethan with Auntie Cherie

Playing with the big kids

Grandma Sandy puts Ethan on a flower

Drew shows Papa Bill a stick on our nature walk by the Spokane River

Carly loved holding Ethan

Papa Bill and Drew

Drew sits long enough for a hug from his mom

Grandma with Ethan and Carly.  Drew isn't as excited to be photographed as Carly.  She LOVES posing and taking pictures.  

Ethan took a turn at the wheel during one of our many stops along the way

A Grandma Colleen totem pole

A great picture with Papa Dan !  Yes, that is a Christmas tree...in February.  Papa wanted to keep it up until the Minnesotans were able to come home for the holidays.