Yumans Now!: 2009

Sunday, December 27, 2009

CHRISTMAS (DISC II)

OK...After two days, disc II is posted to YouTube, too. Links below (yes, they are right):
http://www.youtube.com/watch_private?v=tovA0JdJii8&sharing_token=k3uGUM3F9Je7UZLP4btTjA

http://www.youtube.com/watch_private?v=FFzPhvuEXGo&sharing_token=3_erJlQykZyxiXVe1Qez9g

http://www.youtube.com/watch_private?v=zt8Z9FD7H8U&sharing_token=6mKX-jC2IzhjAhFP7h8MLA

http://www.youtube.com/watch_private?v=lhCU76PxNmU&sharing_token=uuHPWCud5V50SsdcE9G3oQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch_private?v=FGdUW2B1SB8&sharing_token=rjlij__5jCzf29fTyiRXJw

Friday, December 25, 2009

REAL LINKS

TRIAL 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch_private?v=FGN1yvIo_Hw&sharing_token=x2vEDqJDOkJQwDfkgZOctA

OK, so the first of two discs is posted now. Here's the order you want to watch them in. Sorry for the chopiness, but we're still getting the hang of this.

Watch "Checking out the Stocking" first, from top to bottom
Watch "Ethan Opening Gifts" next, from top to bottom
Then watch "More Present Opening" from top to bottom

That will give you the entire first disc (about half an hour) from our Christmas. The second disc is currently being converted and posted!

MORE PRESENT OPENING!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CqmDVpy2oo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KA1vog9kw08
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23LpLdrbgBo

ETHAN OPENING GIFTS!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVHYOUkq3Us
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eW1xOOiykXk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cgKtT5zK7M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuLqaO3XRIc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sj-OtY8tbdo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAPoeWhXANY

There are more coming, but we are only as fast as technology! :-)

ASSIST FROM YOUTUBE

OK...While blogspot is great for posting the pictures, it's pretty slow on downloading the videos. So, please see the links for YouTube if you'd like to enjoy the videos from Christmas. There are more links coming, along with still pictures. Thanks for your support.
Sincerely
Shappell Tech Support

CHECKING OUT THE STOCKING

After breakfast, Ethan's first Christmas stop was the stocking. As you can see, he was very happy with the way the gift receiving started out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGN1yvIo_Hw - Breakfast

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQDKPSJ0l6Y - Stocking

CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST

Christmas morning started out normal enough for Ethan. It was like any other morning. Little did he know it was about to get a whole lot different...and pretty cool.

Tuesday, December 08, 2009

LITTLE STINKER

Not only did he pull the present down and lay on it...he seems to be rather enjoying it.

NAP TIME UNDER THE TREE

Against dad's advice, Ethan pulled down a Christmas present from under the tree, and put a pillow down to take a nap...wherever the mood strikes him, I guess.

TWO COOL DUDES

Ethan and JR took time out of their busy schedule to pose for mom...Isn't Ethan becoming quite the little ham, smiling for the camera all the time.

SANTA ETHAN

Yes, I know it's blurry...deal. Ethan got dress as Santa and he showed some love for Dad after his excellent performance and jingling some bells on stage.

BAD PARENTS

Child? Check.
Dinner for everyone? Check.
To the Auditorium before 7 p.m.? Check.
Camera...Doh!
Yes, we forgot our camera...so sue us. But because of our brain-fart, you are left with phone-camera pics from Ethan's Day Care's Christmas pageant this week. Our bad.

Sunday, November 22, 2009

THE MODEL

Ethan's got quite the little smile going...

And he can take the "not-so-teethy" approach smile, too...

And the calm, casual smile approach...

And the "I think it's time to go" fingerpoint approach, when he's had enough.

FUTURE STAR?

As you can see, Ethan's taken quite an interest in football...and soccer...and baseball...

Here he's getting the ball handling skills down.

BIG GUY

Ethan went in to get professional photos done at the local JC Penny. He did a very good job sitting and smiling for these photos.

LOVING MOMMY

Ethan and mommy have gotten to spend a lot of time together since we arrived here in Yuma, and he loves that time together.

He also loves to get in close for a big, wonderful kiss.

Sunday, November 15, 2009

ZOO LIFE

Ethan really enjoyed the San Diego Zoo. While these weren't real elephants, he liked being able to get up close and personal.

HUG

Ethan even got to give Elmo a big hug!

ELMO AND BIG BIRD

During dad's first trip to San Diego for his first reserve drill weekend, mom and Ethan took to the San Diego Zoo and Sea World. While at Sea World, Ethan got to meet Elmo and Big Bird. Dad's a little jealous, because at not only 2-years-old, Ethan has met some of his idols, and dad still hasn't been able to do that. It's worth noting he may have sprained his neck, looking all the way up at Big Bird (kidding, of course).

Sunday, November 01, 2009

LUNCH!

Dad took the sneak approach to catch Ethan in the eating act...

And he took umbrage at first...

But he got over it and gave us a big smile!

'BAMA-WEAR

Ethan's sporting the Alabama duds Aunt Mary, Uncle Jack, and cousins Rebecca and Mikayla got him last year...

Against Dad's better judgment.

I BELIEVE THE WORD "HAM" IS APPROPRIATE HERE

Ethan's not camera shy...

And I believe...

He gets this...

From his Godmother, Aunt DJ.

BALL PLAY

Ethan likes to throw balls, and he's actually developing quite a little arm.

Sometimes he looks a little devlish as he approaches you with a ball.

When it's all said and done, he likes to stop for a juice break with Elmo.

HOME (5)

As you can see, the pool and spa look wonderful...don't let it fool you. We're having some problems with the filter right now and haven't been in for weeks. Hopefully we will get that fixed...soon.

As you can see, much to the delight of the grandparents, the pool is closed off from the rest of the outside by a fence, so Ethan can't go in without parental supervision.