PUPPY!

PUPPY! I mean, we have gotten "dog" seriously, how could he NOT have said this word before now! haha! In the last week, we have moved on to 2-syllable words! VERY EXCITING! Mommy (no more ma-ma), puppy, Daddy...what will be next?!



And more steps for Grandnan to see...nice outfit huh :)...it was bathtime and he was breaking in his new big boy walking shoes! Stride Rite is the best! THANKS MIMZY!

BILLIONS (not really) OF PICS TO COME!

Bubbles in the TUB!

To prepare for the upcoming swim season, we have been working with Evan on blowing bubbles in the tub! I took this video a while ago...but it's so cute! Sorry about quality...it's on my phone! He is off to a great start! He LOVES doing this every night...he will now stick his whole face in! I am wondering if he really likes having his face wet, or just enjoys us cheering for him!

Taking some steps...

You know...even though our little man is over a year old...we are still learning new things about him EVERYDAY! As you know...he has been getting over a pretty yucky ear infection. And now...he is able to walk around again which is so exciting. But, we have discovered our little fire ball does not want to walk to and from us, while being lured by toys. Most babies may want the security of their parents there as they take their first steps...but he does WAY better walking into open space :) OR to his truck, duck, down the hall, to his crib, to the couch. But the minute, Christian or I attempt to cheer him on, forget it...he is NOT walking. So stubborn :)

Here is a clip from tonight, have more on our other camera...but this one took forever! Not the best filming job and really short, but shows his walking around...He was all over today! He will also just freeze in a stand and look around before he keeps going and of course...sometimes he falls!

A FIRST and the big race :)

On Sunday, Christian and I took Evan to get his haircut. As most of you know...it is quite curly and well, it was beginning to look a little girly :) He got it cut like a pro! Just sat real still and everything! Trust me...that didn't happen when we tried to cut it! Anyways...it was a great first haircut...minus ME bawling my eyes out!

Doesn't he look just like daddy?



"What happens at Mim's stays at Mim's"

Yesterday, after Evan's doc appt (everything is fine, just a recheck for his ear), we met our friends Ginger and Addison at the park for a mom's group playdate! It was a "Race in the Park" playdate. All the kids brought push toys, ride ons, big wheels, bikes and the coordinator set up a start and finish line...it was so cute! Of course, Evan practiced like crazy when we got there and was a little pooped by race time. Honestly, I am not sure if he was pooped OR just gave up because he saw the other kids pass him!

Practicing...


RACE TIME!


Even if they were last...we still made them finish!!!!


Kids...they always want what's not theirs! SOOO serious on this pink quad!

Despite what the face may say...THIS WAS NOT MY IDEA!THANKS GINGER for inviting us on such a fun playdate!

AND...our baby is getting his balance back! This morning he walked across the living room! YEA!

Flashcard Practice

Sunday was Uncle MJ's birthday party. Evan had a blast! You would think most babies would be scared to death of a giant slide like this...but not Evan. Here he is with my good friend, Melissa!



More pics of the crazy party to come...they are on my mom's camera!

My little monkey...double fisting a banana!

Evan and I have been working on the Your Baby Can Read program that Grandnan bought him. He has got down a few of the words: hi, nose, mouth, and eyes. YET, we are not saying any of them (but, HI) just identifying :) I know the babies in the infomercials say them...but I figured this would be a good place to start.

A little distracted by daddy....

Sick Baby :(

The last couple of weeks, Evan has really been battling a virus, cold, allergies...it all! Yesterday I got a call from the school nurse that he was running 101.8. I took him right in and now he has an ear infection! I feel so bad for him...in the car yesterday, he was just moaning :( I thought something must be up because Friday night and Saturday we were able to get him to walk from the couch to us, etc for about 8 steps! And Sunday night...he couldn't even stand up! The doc said it is because his balance is all off from his ears. And even though, he feels yucky...he can stand today. But, I am NOT pushing him to walk right now!

Getting this smile was a CHALLENGE! He is so down today :(



A boy and his puppy...Sorry daddy...we let her on the couch today! It was so cute...he was all snuggled up to her and tried to share his pacifier.

Just for you, Grandnan! Evan with his favorite night time story. It's a book she sent him where she has recorded it in her voice!


Feeding himself...a little out of it!

With his favorite book...