For those of you who don't know, he is adopted. We weren't really looking to adopt but, the Lord placed him in our lives and we loved him right from the first. We have had him since he was born, we became his legal guardians when he was 18 months old and we adopted him when he was 3 1/2 years old.
Now he is 8! We went to the zoo, the museum and other fun places, last Friday for his birthday.
This beautiful spot on the river is in the middle of the city. One of those places that you drive by a lot but, never take the time to stop and enjoy. Well, today we did. It is so pretty here. The sound of the rushing water is so soothing. There is a path that goes all of the way around for about 2 miles or so, across a couple of bridges.
We went out on one of the big bridges to get this picture of the LDS temple in the distance and Ethan was a little freaked out, seems I have passed on my fear of bridges to him. ;~) We didn't go all of the way across it, as both of our knees were getting a little shaky! :~)
We then went to the museum. They have a display there now on loan from Harvard University called, "The World of the Pharaohs". It was amazing to see things that were created by man around 3-4 thousand years ago. Ethan really enjoyed it!
Then it was on to a picnic and a nice walk around the zoo. We stopped for a few minutes to feed the ducks. We had a wonderful time, the weather was just perfect. Not to hot and just a tiny breeze blowing.
Ethan picked out this cute safari hat in the gift shop. All in all is was a wonderful Mother and Son day. One of my favorite kind of days! Sweet memories to fill our hearts and minds.
Hugs & Stitches, Julia
10 comments:
Happy belated birthday to Ethan. What wonderful memories you've made for him. Love the photo's of the river, so pretty. God never ceases to amaze me with all the wonderful blessings He pours out upon us.
Happy Birthday!!! Looks like he had a wonderful time! Your story is very precious, I think it is great that he has such a wonderful family.
Kristie
Sounds like the perfect day for celebration. Happy Birthday Ethan *s*
I am certain that you have the happiest boy in the entire world standing there with you. Glad your day turned out to be wonderful fun. Big Hugs! Kim
Happy Birthday Ethan!
My baby started preschool Monday so I understand the mixed feelings your having.
Happy Birthday Ethan! Julia that is one gorgeous little boy, he's going to grow up to be a heartbreaker for sure.
I love those shoes, LOL
Happy Birthday Ethan! It looks like you had a wonderful day!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ETHAN! What a wonderful day you both had! Yea, time does move too quickly. My baby is going into middle school this year. Love the hat! Enjoy your day!
Happy 8th Ethan! I too have adopted at the tail end of my family-they are now 7 and 9. When we got our 2 little girls, they enriched our lives in ways we never could have imagined. It's hard work some days, but can't imagine life without them. They truly do complete our family. Ethan looks very happy-how else could he be with a quilty mom!
Happy Birthday E!! What a GREAT day!! I can just picture you all having a blast on his birthday! I am the same way with heights- shiver. Yuck. Nice new roof- you'll all ready for the winter.
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