1 Year photos

Yep it is true, Evan is going to be one is 3 days! We went to get his pictures taken last night by the very nurse who helped bring him in this world. We love Shelly and she did a great job.  Here are a few of them.

He got this ball as a birthday present and hasn't put it down yet. Thanks Drake!

We also went to see the Easter Bunny, but we thought about how Santa went and thought maybe just a ride on the train would be better.

Dad find your ticket, hurry!

Um, dad can you get this lady out of here so we can ride the train?

Choo choo!

Evan trying to grab the train and shake the fence. We had to leave after this or the whole place would have come down.

Trying to get a bunny picture.

 

And I love Spaghetti!

Happy Birthday little bug!

love,

Amy, Nick and Evan

Due date came and went

This weekend was the due date for our little Evan - due Mar. 27, 2009. Well that day came and went as you all know. And our "little" bundle of joy joined us one loooooong week and labor later. How can he almost be one?? I know they tell you time flies, but I can honestly tell you it has been going at mach speeds.

We got our first big boy haircut from our beloved Molly. She used to cut my hair, but now stays home with her little boy Cooper. Evan did great with the hair cut.

Evan climbed into the big chair.  What you don't see is Lou had been sitting there. Not a happy kitty.

Pushing his tractor all over. He is taking more and more steps and standing by himself a lot. Won't be long!

See mommy I can lay still...with cords in his mouth. (they are not plugged in) And basketball was on so Nick was sure he was in to the game.

 Dad what just happened? You screamed and made me cry. Now you are flexing and taking your shirt off. I am confused.

Go Panthers!

We are going to St. Louis to watch UNI play, cross your fingers! Evan will be with Grandma Kate and Grandpa Steve.

We will be hosting a Elmo party for Evan and celebrating with family and friends Easter weekend. Happy almost birthday to my little bug.

love,

Amy, Nick and Evan

11 month Elephante

We had two major milestones yesterday...(March 14)

• Evan waved bye-bye on command. He doesn't do it all the time, but he did it several times for us.
• Evan also stood against the couch and took 2 steps toward Nick! I of course started crying and laughing so hard it got Evan all excited and he wouldn't do it again. But it was progress and made me so happy!

Sorry for the delay on the 11 month Elephante photos - these are getting interesting to say the least. Since now we like to push Elephante around in his car.

Lou please come out.

 

Pretty please... (notice Lou's paw up ready to swat.)

Can I touch the sign?

Ok I will just attack Elephante

Ooo....is his new phrase to say. We tried to get him to sit with the yellow ball, not working.

But mom I am so cute!

See I am smiling - CHEESE!

Ok, fine.

Off and walking

He loves any type of ball, orange, yellow, big, small - he loves them all! (Orange in the mouth and yellow on the car.)

Another ooo picture. he does it when he wants your attention, pretty cute.

 When anyone walks through his room at school he will "ooo" at them and they have to say hi Evan or he gets ticked. Social bug!

Three weeks until the big birthday party.

love,
Amy, Nick and Evan (guest appearance by Lou)

11 months

Our little bug is on the move and fast and just celebrated his 11 month birthday. He is getting braver and more determined to walk/stand by himself. He just hasn't mastered it quite yet. Nick and I think maybe by his birthday, but then again we aren't in a hurry.  This past weekend we made out a "mama" several times and a muffled "dada". I don't think he knows what he is saying, but I think he is talking to us.
Grandma will you make Lou come out of the cabinet?

He got a wagon from Aunt Lindsay and Ben at Christmas and we finally put it together...big mistake. He thinks he can push it through the house, yes a big wagon in our not so big house. Makes for some interesting turns and marks on the walls.

Here he is getting pulled around. At one point yesterday I asked if wanted a fan and some grapes.

We took him out in his sled for the first time since it has been so cold. We have had plenty of snow, just haven't been out with the cold temps. He didn't hate it, but didn't I wouldn't say love either.

However we love swimming, especially when his buddy Drake gets in the water too.

Grandma brought yarn!

I got a new car seat too! I love it, even has a cup holder for my soda, ok water will do.

Mom has been planning my birthday party too. I don't know what she has up her sleeve but I am excited, less than a month away now!
 

Love,
Nick, Amy and Evan