Ethan Updates

Mother's Day at the Beach

2010-05-11T09:58:00.001-07:00

Blue Skied and Clear

2010-05-05T12:27:00.000-07:00

Maia and Ethan

2008-12-08T22:07:00.001-08:00

It was a really full night. Ethan's always happy to see Aunty Maia. He also got to see Aunty Em at her thesis art show. Way to go Emilee! You did it and your art is so beautiful. I'll say "I knew her when" when you become famous.

Piggy Back Ride

Play Place

Happy 5th Birthday Ethan!

2008-12-07T15:34:00.000-08:00

We had a blast at pops and nana's house this Saturday. Nana and Pop's got a bouncy Batman castle and the kids went crazy in it.

Azure Ray and Ebear Yarn Fight!!

2008-12-02T20:29:00.000-08:00

The Azure Ray show was amazing. Orenda and Maria make the most beautiful harmonies these ears have ever heard. The door guy gave me a VIP pass and I got to sit in this little box next to Maria's mom, Pat. Here's a picture of me and Maria. I also saw the guitar player from Rilo Kiley! Jenny Lewis was there too, but she stayed out of the eyes of the 'little people.'

Since I hadn't seen bear all weekend, we decided to go get some things to make 'projects' together. Among other things such as glue and popsicle sticks, we also got yarn and scissors. When I picked him up from school today, he was cutting a skein of yarn into bits and having a really good time. We cut tons of yarn into tiny pieces and threw it everywhere like snow. After a yarn blizzard hit the living room, bear tried to help clean up and seemed only to be making a bigger mess so he got into a much needed bath while I cleaned. I had to be meticulous because Shooley our 25 pound maine coon eats everything. He is very cute, but not very bright. I've watched him cough up some pretty unbelievable stuff. Wish Maia had been a part our yarn swirl!

Thanksgiving Continued

2008-11-28T08:07:00.001-08:00

We had a cozy Thanksgiving at Nana and Pops's house. Dad was there and my brother, David and his fiancee, Vanessa, and my niece, Sienna Rose. Uncle Bill, Karen and their boys were also here to share in all the family time and yummy food, all cooked my mom. She spent at least three days preparing, woke up at 6am and had the best meal ever on the table by 5pm. Mashed potatoes, turkey, broccoli cole slaw, broccoli cheese dip, stuffing, ham and loads more! Everyone fell asleep soon after the meal. Anyway, Sienna and Ethan had a blast playing in the sprinkler and chasing each other all over the place. It was a good thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving 2008

2008-11-28T07:54:00.000-08:00

David and my new pet

My trip to LA to see Azure Ray

2008-11-23T17:59:00.000-08:00

AZURE RAY

This is the first time they have played together in years, and there is only one show and it's in LA. Thanks Michael, mom and dad for my early Christmas present!

Finally an update

2008-11-23T15:43:00.001-08:00

Apparently I'm not very good at keeping up with blogs and whatnot! Ethan has changed so much in the past months. He's about to turn five. He has a firm grasp on his opinions, likes and dislikes. He has been taking soccer at the YMCA and karate at Kajukenbo Martial Arts school, which have definately improved his focus and confidence. He still has loads of energy, even after school. His school, Children's Discovery School, is by far the most unique school I've ever encountered. He has learned so much about nature and how to care for it. I love asking him what he did at school. He never says "nothing". Also, I may be the youngest mom, but I'm definately not the most tattoo'ed mom! I don't think there are any parents not tattoo'ed! Anyway, we couldn't ask for more in a school. He missed the cut off date for Kindergarten this year, so he won't be able to attend Kindergarten until next August. By that time, we will be living in Houston. My mom and I are starting to look for schools. We are moving back to Houston, yet again, in February or March. This will hopefully be our last move. My mom and Michael are hoping to invest in a property in the Heights (close to their house) and let us live there and pay them rent, i.e the mortgage. They are always in the market for houses with garage apartments, because that usually takes care of most of the mortgage, leaving our rent fairly reasonable. I'm currently working as a freelance massage therapist, but I'm hoping to get a job in a spa or rent a space at a spa or health center. I'm about to take a continuing education class in deep tissue and trigger point massage. I'm currently learning reflexology and reading a book about aromatherapy. Dad (grandpa) and I took ebear to the Museum of Natural Science. We bypassed the Body Worlds exhibit, which I'm definately going back to see! I went to the last one and it was incredible. Body's completely intact, but you can view the muscles and bones and tendons and cartilage! As a therapist, it's like a continuation of anatomy class. The part where you get to put the real thing with the knowledge you already have! I also got some rad socks pictured above:) The bones and muscles are labeled. Best socks EVER! Instead of taking Ethan through that fun and gross stuff, we looked at dinosaurs and science stuff;) When we got to sonic testing exhibit (makes a boom) Ethan decided it was time to go! He is very sensitive to loud noises. I was the same way as a kid. We went to the gift shop, because, naturally, this is his favorite part of the museum experience. On a completely random note, we currently have five cats, but one is a stray that we are fostering. She is a gem. So sweet and affectionate. It will be hard to see her go, but five is too many. Four is too many, but they are our staple cats and we could never give em up!

Museum Pictures

KARATE

Soccer Pictures

SYLVIE

Oh yeah, Halloween!
Blake and I took Ebear trick or treating in Blake's neighborhood. He got tons of candy and had a blast. He went as a ninja. Super tough!

Tacos at Nueva Onda-best in Austin according to us!

Random Photos

2008-09-01T15:54:00.000-07:00

Ethan and Zach got Batman gear!

Maria and Penelope

2008-06-08T21:15:00.000-07:00

I should start a cat shelter! I can't say no to a needy animal. I adopted two torties that were "half price" and long term at Town Lake Animal Center. If you have any issues with spaying or neutering your pets...go to Town Lake and look at the sad faces on all of the unwanted animals. I say shame on anyone who doesn't take this step toward animal management and happiness. They've also decided to put a terrible Petland in South Austin. I couldn't think of a bigger contradiction. I guess there are still uneducated people out there. I'm teaching Ethan about animal overpopulation and how important it is to take care of your pets. Anyway, an awesome home was found for Maria and Penelope. Thanks Emilee for hooking Rocky with the two gals. THanks Rocky for being a great person and sweet cat dad. So far my one woman crusade for kitty placement has been a success.

new kitty SAMIAM

2008-06-08T21:10:00.000-07:00

I found this kitty when I started listening to Mazzy Star again, so I wanted to call her "Hope" or "Sandy" or "Mazzy." Bear decided that she was "SamIam" because 'Green eggs and ham' just happens to be his favorite book! She is sweet. Looks like my Isabel.

pictures of you

2008-06-08T21:06:00.000-07:00

take me to the river.

2008-06-08T20:58:00.000-07:00

the sun was brutal!

2008-06-08T20:51:00.000-07:00

I've been using my shotty recording equipment to record Ethan's songs. He is actually pretty creative! His lyrics include "I love you in my heart...everyday." Zach G came to visit us from Louisiana and he and bear started a band. Ebear calls it..THE EYEBALL TURDS." I guess my showgaze baby is going punk. I'm glad that blake and I got him into such a great school. The Children's Discovery School is in the Hills off highway 360. When I pick him up from school, they're always playing something cool. He knows the notes on the piano thanks to his dad. Now it's mama's turn to get back to the piano and guitar and write some tunes. Bear loves the Juno soundtrack. Kimya is a personal hero of ours.

ENT doctor's office

2008-06-08T20:44:00.000-07:00

getting sweet new custom ear plugs made. they put a molding goo in his ear and cast it in something and make him some rockin waterproof earplugs!! Yes that is a neat rubber ear from the wnt doc's office.

family

2008-06-08T20:20:00.001-07:00

So Ethan had his adnoids and tonsils out on June 4th. He also had ear tubes put in. He had over 50% hearing loss in one ear! Now he should be able to hear and speak better. He's recovering in Houstin with mom, nana and pops. He's a trooper though. The first day after the surgery was supposed to be the worst, but I think he sounds worse today. He's eating only soft boring food, which he hates but is getting used to. Last night before we fell asleep, he looked at me and said "I think I love you mom." Doesn't get much sweeter than that. Maybe I'm partial, but I believe that he is one of the smartest and most sensitive kids I have ever met. He's into dragons, ghostbusters 1 and 2, Thomas the Train, Jay Jay Jet Plane, Pretty In Pink, Little Bill, his turtle that nana bought him (thekind with wheels!), his friend Elijah J at school and getting in the mud. We always welcome the rain and a good dance in it! We also went to the San Marcos River recently with Aunt Emilee and some friends. There was a boy about Zachary's age there, so Ethan had a blast. He told Emilee and I "We need one of these at our house!" He was referring to the river. Considering that the Greenbelt runs through our 1970's apartments/duplexes, I know to expect a nature boy. His dad is a nature guy too, so it runs in the family. While we are in Houston, Ryan is watching myrtie and Xia. He says Clyde is following them around meowing. He's such a teddy bear that he could get away with murder! Our new tortie kitten "SamIam" is staying with aunt Emilee. Shooley is just here in Houstin with me and ebear. He's spoiled rotten. Ethan is getting better and better thanks to family. I am lucky to have parents like these. It's good to have a good support system and I'm proud to say the people who mean the most are comprised of our friends and family. They're always there to help.

Easter 2008

2008-03-31T14:35:00.000-07:00

Ethan spent this Easter sunday with his dad! Blake told me that he had a blast and he went on an Easter egg hunt and I made him a basket and "the easter bunny" came and Ethan was so excited. Blake took some pictures and here they are...

Houston Zoo trip with Nana

2008-01-14T21:46:00.001-08:00

Happy Birthday Ebear

2008-01-03T18:57:00.000-08:00

December 10th was a good day for the ebear. He had three birthday parties!! One at nana and pop's house in Houston, one at our house in Austin and one at his daddy's house.

Halloween 2007

2007-11-04T18:18:00.000-08:00

Ethan had a blast trick or treating in Hyde Park. Every house was really decked out! He went as Jack from The Nightmare Before Christmas.

busy little person

2007-10-21T10:25:00.000-07:00

Ethan is a busy individual these days. He went to Galveston with nana and pops a few weekends ago and he is hanging with his daddy this weekend. Things have changed a lot since the last post. The consistent thing is the mama and bear combination...which will always remain steady and strong. Here are a few pictures from Shype Park taken by a friend.

kitten

2007-09-29T18:20:00.000-07:00

For AUNTIE(not anti!) Margaret:
About Sarah the mom: Today I found a sick kitten outside our house and I love him. I took him to the vet this morning and they said that he weighs 1.5 pounds and he is three months old. I have decided to nurse him back to health because he is FIV negative and Feline Lukemia negative...so he cannot infect my other 4 cats! He is so very amazing and sweet. He just lays in my lap and looks at my eyes and subliminally tells me thanks. They gave him fluids this morning. I want to post a picture, but I haven't gotten one that truly captures the tiny-ness(not a word.) I am officially the cat lady. Soon I will be eating fancy feast and watching matlock or Dragnet or Murder She Wrote. I have been writing lots of poetry and music. I am about to record two projects: anabel and purr...we are recording at two different studios here in Austin. I am about to take the State Board exam for massage. I am thinking about going back to school to finish a biology undergrad so I can be a vet in like a million years. Ethan is in Galveston with his nana and pops and his cousin Zachary. Mikey is in Houston visiting his parents this weekend. I am writing music and taking care of the baby cat. Being introspective and enjoying my solitude. Looking at my face and thinking how it's changed from when I was twelve. Listening to Neil Young and Beach House.

2007-09-18T21:57:00.000-07:00

Tonight Ethan and I went to the toy store and got a 'tend' doctor's kit.

Cat in the Hat

2007-09-18T21:37:00.000-07:00

Two nights ago, Mikey and I were watching "Venus In Furs" when Myrtis decided to be ridiculously adorable. So luckily I had my new camera handy. Ethan was at nana and pop's, so we had to locate ways to keep ourselves occupied!

2007-09-18T21:25:00.000-07:00

Sienna and ebear:)

Zach, Nana, Sienna xo

and uncle Jim was there too!

2007-09-18T21:24:00.001-07:00

late night swims

2007-09-18T21:15:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Pops (who's always up for anything), ebear got to swim really really late(like 9:30pm) at nana and pop's house before the long drive to Grapevine!

Pictures From Grapevine

2007-09-18T21:13:00.001-07:00

For me and bear, the best part of being in Grapevine was the Holiday Inn and our family!

2007-09-18T21:03:00.000-07:00

Zayda and Nana enjoyed Sienna and here coos. She is a sweet little stinker!

Grapevine

2007-09-16T18:03:00.000-07:00

Well, Ethan had a blast in Grapevine Texas with nana and pops. He got to play with Sienna and Lilly. He ran around like a little crazy man!! He is going to stay with nana and pops in Houston until Tuesday for a visit. Also, Mikey and I are going to see Yo La Tengo :)yay on Monday.

2007-09-14T16:56:00.000-07:00

Today, Ethan and I took a trip to Houston to visit Nana and Pops for the night! Tomorrow we're going to welcome uncle Peter home from Iraq and to cuddle and play with Lilly. Nana and Ethan spent the afternoon working and shopping at Target, while I took a much needed snooze! I am proud to say that Ethan picked out fake food as his surprise! Like mother like son.

2007-09-13T20:46:00.000-07:00

So today Ethan and I went to central market for some yummy fruit and veggies and we were so excited to see that they had every kind of pumpkin you could possibly find. We ended up with a small multi-colored squash. We took it home and bear said that it needed a face! It was pretty darn small so it wasn't easy, but we managed and Mikey put a little tea light in it. We also found children's bath salt soak in three different herbal scents! Gotta love Central Market. I think the highlight of the nonproductive shopping trip was definately when bear wrapped himself in toilet paper from the bathroom ("does it flush all by itself?"), and pretended to be a pirate. Thanks Pirates of the Carribbean...We also found some sweet sunglasses!