How did I fall off the train?

I guess because so much has been going on.... We found out in August we are expecting #3!!! And then we found out it is BOY #3!!! Then lots of b-days, Thanksgiving, and Christmas!!! Now it is the last day of 2009! Where did the time go??? I have to do better keeping up with my blog! So sorry blog buddy... : ) I am thinking I will have to change the name though. We have to figure out what #3's name is going to be first though. Poor little guy being called #3 is no fun! Anyway, I hope to do better! Maybe that will be my New Year's Resolution! : )

Happy Birthday Ryan!

Well today our little Ryan turned 3 years old!!! I just can't believe how fast time has flown by!


His annual "birthday sign" picture...


Birthday boy...


A Buzz Lightyear Umbrella!


He even let Danielle hold it!


Cute reaction!


It can't get better than this...


Happy Birthday to you!

Happy Birthday Mis!!!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday MIS, We love you sooooo much! I am so lucky to have a sister like you, so are the boys. They love their Aunt Mis! Happy 30TH Birthday! (I had to say it!) : ) Don't worry, I'm only 18 months behind! Have a blessed day!

Where is Ethan?

We have had such a busy week... I had to work today, so we are all very sleepy, the boys especially. So, I told them it was time to take a rest. Ryan was happy, he was asking for a nap. Ethan doesn't usually nap, so he was upset. I told him to go to his bed and lay down. It was nice and dark in there, I had the humidifier going since they had been coughing. So it was a perfect environment for a nice nap. I went and got a shower, then got my lap top and have been working on it. DeWayne just came home for lunch, came in and said hi, then went to check on the boys. I told him I made Ethan lay down too. He came back in and said where is Ethan? I said supposed to be in his bed. He couldn't find him anywhere. Maybe he is going to the bathroom.

No... Where is he?






We finally found him behind the couches where we keep some blankets and pillows. He made himself a little bed and fell asleep. I'm sure he fought it, but I know he was so tired!

Picture Updates

Saturday afternoon we went to a birthday party of one of Ethan's friends. We all had a great time. They both went down this fun slide they had. Ethan is doing so well swiming. He didn't use his floaties at all. I see another swim team in my future! Ryan enjoyed showing his new "sharkie" off! He is getting better in the water too!



Happy Father's Day!!! We went to breakfast with DeWayne's family on Saturday and out to lunch on Sunday with mine. We had both sets of parents over on Saturday night, and the boys got to have eight sets of eyes seeing each "trick" or "show" they gave! They loved it! I think Gee, Papa Larson, Grandma and Papa Collins enjoyed it too!



Ryan on his inflatable jet ski. The boys have been in the pool so much already this summer. It has been sooo Hot!



At the begining of the month Ethan started a preschool class. One of our friends is his teacher. He has really enjoyed himself. He is working on an Alphabet Book! He has been doing so many fun things and is having fun!

Where have I been?

No, the Collins family has not dropped off the face of the earth. We have been super busy. The last time I posted was almost a month ago!!! SAD!!! Slowing down soon though. I am so thankful for that. A verse that I read to the boys the other night says it all... "May the Lord of hope bring you all joy and peace as you trust in Him" Romans 15:13 We are gearing up for major changes in our schedules, and Ethan starting K-5 in August. We are excited about homeschooling, I have been organizing and getting ready to teach!!! I am so thankful for the opportunity to do it. More updates soon, I promise!!!

Ethan's First Dentist Visit

On Monday I got to take Ethan to his very first Dentist visit! He did so well! He was so brave, and Mommy was so proud! Here are a few pictures from the event!




He got to sit in the "astronaut chair" as daddy calls it, and he got to wear cool sun glasses while he was getting his teeth all shined up!

Ethan got a little toy for not having any cavities, and the dentist gave Mommy an A+ for helping him take such good care of his teeth!

He was very excited about the toy. He was a little bummed because he didn't have any loose teeth. He can't wait to loose one. His cousin Em, who is the same age has already lost 4! And he wants to be just like Em! : )

Great Job Ethan!!!