Field of Dreams

We signed Ethan up for baseball, even though he was skeptical he wouldn't like it. After buying him a ball, glove, and bat, Chris took him in back for some practice. He does not like learning anything from us and resists any advice we give him. After a few minutes of playing catch, he got the hang of it and really liked it. Then when we got to bat, he was a natural. He hit anything and everything....and me twice when I was pitching. He starts on June 1 and I know he's going to have so much fun. -RL
Grammy and Boppa Dale came to deliver the piano and play a little baseball with the kid.

This the stance and look I get when I offer advice. It's hard not to laugh, but laughter gets an even more severe look.

This was right after the previous picture. He's still trying to look mad, but this was his first catch, so he really wants to smile and be proud of himself.

When you see him in the major leagues, he'll be known for this signature batting face. Tongue out to one side; he does it every time.

Ethan Runs the Marathon! Well, not quite...

For the 2nd year in a row, Ethan ran the Kid's Run at the Fargo Marathon. He ran the 1/2 mile, but said it wasn't enough, so next year he'll do the full mile run. It was packed and I didn't see him cross the finish line, but he and Chris had a lot of fun. Ethan has really started to love running, so we'll see where this takes him. Chris and I decided that not running the 1/2 marathon this year was a big mistake, so we're hoping to do one this summer. -RL

Project Runway

My son has a love of fashion. I know it. He wears everyone's shoes. He wears 2 or 3 hats at a time. He loves sunglasses. It is this love of fashion that created a deep cut on his forehead, previously mentioned a few entries down, for he will not take sunglasses off. Here is a portfolio of his spring collection. -RL

Every baby needs gardening garb. Here is a chic looking tan and brown number with sun hat.
Why wear 1 hat, when you can wear 2? These navy bucket hats are smart and sophisticated.

These groovy shades are versatile, fashion-forward and came off a stuffed bear.

An Old-Fashioned Piano Party

My parents gave Chris and I their piano a few weeks ago. I have been playing it every day and have found it so extremely relaxing. Ethan and Elliot have had a lot of fun with it too as show below in these gems. -RL

Look at that face! That is love.

Where Do I Start?

I have not blogged in quite awhile, so I'm trying to remember what we've done in the past 2 months. These will most definitely be random and out of order, but I'd like to think the 5 or 6 people that read this will not mind. Most are related, so you're obligated to still like me.

Okay, we had Easter. Here are the E's looking fabulous as ever. Ethan just would not keep that shirt tucked in.

Today....

Well, an interesting Saturday was had by the Liens today. After an iced mocha and a trip to Target, we were in the yard when Elliot fell on the driveway. I was called into the house by Ethan saying, "Mom, Dad needs you, right now!" I went in and found Elliot gushing blood from his forehead and crying as you would expect an almost 2 year old to be crying....loudly. Chris took him to the walk-in, while I worried and waited. Ethan said that was okay because, his words exactly, "Mothers are the worriers of the family."

Elliot got 2 stitches and a bandage. He also got a teddy bear and Dr. Suess blocks for his trouble. Nice place, the walk-in, it comes with swag. Here is a picture of the little patient after all was done. -RL