Ethan turns 7! How Super!

I can't believe my little man is 7!  It seems like just yesterday he was toddling around, and now he's one of the big boys!!  He had a great time at his Super Mario birthday party!!

The kids had a great time playing Mario, and a bunch of other fun games (look at next post for details). 

Super cute & yummy cake!  Ethan lost his mustache blowing out his candles.  :)

My SUPER boys!

Briner Boys up at Bat!

This year Ethan and Dawson played on the Clovis Christian Orange Team.  It was a great season!  Not only did Ethan and Dawson get to be on the same team, but they also got to play with their cousins, Sam, Ben, and Peter.  They even got their dad and Uncle Eric to be their coaches!

This was Ethan's 3rd year of T-Ball, and took it very seriously.

He hit from his dad's pitches, and loved sliding in to home plate...look out Giants, here he comes!

Dawson on the other hand, was "here for the party"!  He loved seeing his cousins, and loved running the bases.

The last night after their game, the boys had an award ceremony where they all got trophies!  Great job Briner Boys!

Responsibilities

Last week we got to go to Carlsbad.  Eric had a conference, so we packed everyone up and made a trip of it!  Friday we went to Legoland as a family.  It was a ton of fun!  But it was also memorable for another reason.  Eric had taken the big boys to wait for a ride, so I grabbed Ethan and Dawson.  They wanted to go down the big slides.  I however did not, so I told Ethan to help Dawson.  He grabbed his mat for him, climbed to the top of the stairs, and then laid it out for him, then gave him a little push.  They did this over and over.  When they were done, I told Ethan how proud I was of him for helping his brother.  Ethan replied, "Well Mom, this is the first time you trusted me to help Dawson on my own...I had to do my best, and not let you down."  I love that kid!

Ethan...my Mutton Bustin' Boy!

This year at the Big Fresno Fair, they offered Mutton Bustin'. 

For those of you who have never heard of this sport, you have your child 6 or younger put on a helmet, then stick the poor child on the back of a sheep, and yell hold on as the sheep bolts out of the gate! 

(No, this isn't a form of punishment or child cruelty)

Well, since Ethan was the only one who fit the requirement, we all thought it would be a great idea that he be the "chosen one" to ride.  After some prodding from his brothers, (and dad) we signed him up.

(At this point...he has no idea what he's in for...just liking the attention)

Here come the big, bad sheep...

(Getting more of an idea of what's about to happen)

Ride'em Cowboy!!

2nd place winner! (And still not really sure what just happened.)

(Just realized what just happened)

Mutton Bustin' Stud!

The Cake...

Ethan's cake was the hit of the party! Had to blog about the cake itself! Stacy Mueller...Whimsy Cakes...(www.whimsycakes.blogspot.com) are amazing! This is the 3rd cake I have had her do for me...and she always seems to out do herself!

The detail to sooooo cool! We almost hated to eat it!

Yes...the leopard it fondant, as well as the letters!

Perfect Jungle Cake...with Popsicle flavor cake!!

Happy Birthday Ethan!!!

So hard to believe, our little man Ethan is six! Ethan entered the world on May 3rd at 4:44 a.m. He was 9 lbs. 8 oz, and 22 1/4" long. We just love this boy...and so does everyone who meets him! He is a joy to be around, and will always keep you laughing...we never know what will come out of that boy's mouth!! Ethan means "firm", and he has held true to his name. We love you!!

Batter Up!

Ethan just finished his second year of t-ball. I always love t-ball! No practice, just one night a week, and the kids always have a ball! ;) There is nothing like seeing 8 little kids all run towards one little ball.

Ethan was on Clovis Christian Schools Navy team again this year, and did very well!

His favorite part about t-ball...sliding into home. Pretty impressive!