Happy Birthday Grandpa Bob!

Erin — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 19:32:00 +0000

Ethan had the amazing privilege to be born on my grandpa’s birthday… February 18th. When I was pregnant with Ethan, Grandpa would always say to me… “you need to have that baby on my birthday”. I really didn’t think it would happen since Ethan was due a week later and I just figured he would come late since he was my first. But to our delight, Ethan came one week early and fulfilled my grandpa’s request. When we were headed to the hospital on February 18, 2005, all I could think of was … “today is grandpa’s birthday and we’re not going to be able to go out to dinner with him… but I’m sure he won’t mind”. He came to the hospital that day and was overjoyed to meet his “birthday present”, Ethan. Everytime we would visit him he would always introduce Ethan… “this is my birthday present, Ethan”. He was so proud his great grandson was born on his birthday! And we are too… what a special man to share a birthday with.

Grandpa would have been 95 this year.

What a good looking pair.

Happy Birthday Ethan!

Erin — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 12:46:02 +0000

Our Ethan turned 3 last Monday! Hard to believe he’s getting so big. We had a party for him on Saturday to celebrate with family. He had all but one great grandma come to spend the day with him. He had a blast and was soooo…. tired by the time everyone left.

I love to see this little guy develop right before our eyes. Even though toddler syndrome make him frustrating to deal with sometimes, he is truely a joy to be around. He make us laugh all the time! He is constantly reminding us how much of a boy he is…. and I love how he finds new ways to jump around and make funny faces or crashing noises with anything. And at the same time, this dear boy has such a sweet spirit and tender heart. I look forward to seeing his little personality develop even more in the days and years to come. We love you Ethan… Happy 3rd Birthday!

My attempt at a choo choo train cake! My cousin does cakes for a living… I can really respect cake decorators after this one…

Ethan spent lots of concentrated time opening cards

Grandpa showing Ethan how to cook a hamburger

The birthday boy!… he loves to sing, so after we sang happy birthday to him he wanted us all to sing Away in a Manger!

The Vile clan

Ethan loves is new play hut!

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Happy Birthday Grandpa Bob!

Happy Birthday Ethan!