About Us

Andy and I met on a blind date in Dec. 2005. One of my 7th grade students was his neice, and she set us up. Go figure. We saw each other every day after that! We were engaged by June and married in September of 2006. In January, 2008, we welcomed little Ethan into our home, and in August, 2010, little Addison arrived.

Andy is a diesel mechanic at Kennecott. I taught middle school science for ten years, and am now an evidence-based learning specialist for a school district.

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Ethan's Birthday Party!

1 year ago today, our little miracle arrived, and we've enjoyed him so much this last year. It seems like it was yesterday that we had him, but it also feels like he's been a part of the family forever. Strange how that works! We gave him a pirate party for his first birthday! Let's get the party started! I made him this cute little pirate cake! It was really my first attempt at a cake like this, but it turned out pretty good.

Papa and Noni gave him this monkey, as well as some outfits! He LOVES the monkey already, and I'm sure he'll take it with him everywhere.

My parents gave him some outfits, and a really cute swing to hang in the big tree in their back yard. He'll love to go play at Grandma's house! Andy and I gave him some shoes, and then this really fun learning toy. It teaches numbers, letters, time, sounds, and shapes.

Here is our little pirate having some of his first birthday cake!















3 comments:

Kama said...

I can't believe Ethan is one! Time flys by with kids. You did an outstanding job on the cake.

Syd said...

You are a mom of a one-year old! That is so cool! Your blog is so fun to read...keep 'em coming!

pam said...

Leslie. Some things never change. That was your FIRST attempt to make a cake like that?????????? HELLO????? It totally looks professional and like you've been doing it for years. I'm not surprised at all! You are so talented. The video of Ethan walking was completely adorable!! He is such a cutie!