First night away from Evan

Nick and I have had a trip planned to Chicago for Nick's work for a long time. Cubs game and a night out ...no Evan. So we lined up Grandma Kate and Grandpa Steve to babysit. I thought it sounded like such a good idea until we actually had to leave him.

Timeline of events:

Thursday: drive to Cedar Rapids - spend the night - Evan not having a very good night's sleep. "I think we should just come back after the Cubs game." - Amy (tired and emotional)

"Ummm....." - Nick

"What do you think?" - Amy

"Ummm..." - Nick

Nick has learned I don't make very rational descisions in the middle of the night, so he just doesn't say anything and usually I do ok later.

Friday morning: Get up at 5:30 leave detailed instructions and off we go - with lots of kisses and hugs and without a tear down my cheek, can't say they weren't in my eyes:)

Friday: had a blast at the Cubs game and after in Wrigleyville. Got lots up pictures and text message updates from Grandparents which I showed to no less than 50 people throughout the day. Had to show them our handsome little boy.

Getting ready for the cubs game with peanuts and a drink!

Stock quotes with Grandpa. Evan suggests Huggies and Similac.

We survived our first night away and would even do it again. But I do miss him when we are gone. I miss him when I am at work and I get to see him over lunch each day.

Happy Birthday to Nick (July 26th) first birthday as a daddy and Evan loved celebrating with him.

One more cute picture after his bath.

Off to Minnesota for a long weekend.

Love,

Amy, Nick and Evan