15 years old

2 days old

 Ethan had his 15th birthday yesterday.  It was a very low key day.  We went to church.  He wanted fruit pizza.  He got his present early, both from his dad and I and from Nana and Abba so there was nothing to open.  Kind of sad.  I'm not letting him open early next year.  He got a fitbit from Nana and Abba, which he really wanted.  From us he asked for headphones for the xbox. He also just got his first phone (because he finished all his eagle stuff) and we got him the case and accessories he wanted/needed on Saturday.
Anyway I've been asking him if he wants a party or if he'd like to do something special: go to the beach, go to Disney, go to the movies.  He's said no.

putting on the armour of God at FHE, 3 years old

 He has been a delightful boy to raise.  Obedient and helpful and funny.  I can't believe he'll be leaving our home in just 3 years.

getting baptized

15 Things about Ethan

1. He is super smart.  He learns easily and understands things quickly and remembers them for a long time.
2. He is a good athlete.  Soccer is his favorite sport but he's good at others as well.
3. He is very clever, he says funny things all the time.
4. Ethan is not a daredevil,
5. he doesn't like to go fast or on roller coasters or things like that.
6. He is strong though.  When they were biking last week Brody said E was the 3rd to get up the mountains each time...but on the way down he rode his brakes and was in the last 3 down. 
7. Ethan is kind.  He helps people.
8. He's loves his video games and is a little addicted to electronics.
9. Ethan fulfills his priesthood duties cheerfully.
10. Girls like him but he has not had a girlfriend yet.
11. When he was little he loved to dance and sing.  Now he loves to listen to music.
12. Ethan is an adventurous eater.  He'll try anything.
13. He is a great friend.  He's loyal and fun to be with.
14. He is calm and patient and easy going like his mom but
15. a thinker, and brilliant like his dad.  

We adore that boy.