Like we said he is not afraid. Ethan is the only one in his class that refuses Tia's help.
Now it's time for Ethan's blog exposure! We pretty much dedicated the summer to Brandon and his sports so now it's Ethan's turn. Ethan loves the water and would probably love to be in it 24/7. So we signed him up for swim lessons with his Aunt Tia. So far so good. This kid is not afraid of anything.
When he wanted Brandon could do awsome moves with the soccerball.
Brandon loved to play 1st base and loved to slide whenever he could.
I recently got back from a week long training at the Police Academy in Salem. VEHICLE STOP INSTRUCTOR SCHOOL. If you can believe it, we trained on how to properly conduct vehicle stops. Things are always changing in my line of work and it seems like there is always a better and safer way to stop a vehicle. I figure if it teaches me to be safer then that means I will be better trained to go home to my wife and kids every day. Machel loves it when I'm gone:) No she doesn't. It makes for a long week for both of us. Bad news is I have to go back in a couple of weeks to teach what I learned to the new Police Recruits. 
We are so blessed to have two great boys. For having such an age gap between them, they sure love to be around each other (most of the time). Ethan is such a follower. He always wants to do everthing Brandon is doing. We can't wait for the first baseball game. That day will be very interseting. 
We have not been able to spend as much time as we would like on our new blog. It seems like our lives are way to busy and there is never enough time to get things done. We did have a good Easter though. We spent the day at Pete and Joy's in Goldendale and had a great day. The boys love to be there and me well I just sit around and relax which drives my wife freaking crazy. She on the other hand works her butt off. I guess that's why her parents love her. 
Brandon and Ellie on the other hand were a bit more friendly with each other. Brandon and Ethan enjoyed the trip to Fallon. Just a side note for Ellie. Once we were in the car leaving, Brandon began to cry and told us he did not want to leave and he just wanted to stay longer. So if it's ok with you Ellie, Brandon would like to come back and visit :)
In the midst of the scavenger hunt for the bifold doors, big Brandon took us to see Lake Tahoe. Brandon, Ellie, Emily and Ethan pose in front of the lake.
Machel, Brandon, Ethan and I just got home from a road trip to Fallon, Nevada. We spent the weekend with the Bird's at their beautiful new home. While in Fallon, big Brandon took us on a scavanger hunt to search for some bifold doors. Yes it was a long day and even Ethan and Emily were ready to go home!
