Outside? Outside?

We have a little boy that loves to be outside! I know he wants to say it so bad and just can't. He will stand at the window and point outside. Now when we said out he waves bye bye and starts in on the pointing.

He is really starting to know ma ma ma ma ma and da da da. When we say puppies he goes to the window and looks for our neighbors puppies outside. He chases Lou all around and last night Lou decided he had enough and batted at Evan. Of course Evan just laughed. Nick said - if that were me 5 years ago I would have ran away!

Here he is playing outside at daycare. He love cars.

Grandpa Dave captured this cheesy photo of Evan in his underoos!

This is Evan waking up - major bed head!

This was one of the nights where getting up at 4 a.m. sounded like a good idea, but turns out he needed more sleep and so did mom and dad.

Here he is playing in a box at daycare. This kid loves to play!

Love spaghetti!

We bought Evan a swing set and he loves the swing and slide. Can't wait to use it all summer! I will add pictures when it stops raining and being cold.

Evan will be leaving his best buddy Annie on May 24 and moving up to toddlers at daycare. I think it will be the hardest on mom and Annie. Evan has been visiting his new teacher and friends and will hopefully do great!

Love,
Nick, Amy and Evan

Evan's April update

Mr. Evan is walking everywhere and becoming very indepedent.  He is so much fun. I love being able to go do things with him and see his reactions.  I can do without the tantrums on the kitchen floor and the arching of his back:)

Nick headed off to Chicago/Milwaukee last weekend so Evan and I headed north to Algona. Grandpa Dave and Grandma Lois were very excited to have him around. He kept us and the neighbor kids busy.

Grandpa Dave has been wanting to buy Evan ice cream since the day he was born. Well needless to say Evan LOVED it! He would get mad when I would take a bite and not give him any. Caramel sundae was on the menu.

Also like Grandpa Dave he likes to play farmer with jeans and no shirt and undies hanging out.

Evan's favorite things to do now are ride in his wagon and chase Lou.  The other day I found Cheerios all over the floor and Lou and Evan both eating them.

Also Evan spilled his Cheerios again and then decided to lay in them and mash them in the carpet.

 This is a new gymnastics move he is doing all the time. Quite entertaining.

 

We know who his new teacher will be in May when he moves to the toddler room. She is super nice, but I think Evan will take time to adjust. He loves his Annie so much. The good thing is that a few old friends are in that room too. Maddison or Mad-Girl as we call her, Harper aka Girlfriend and Beckham. He has some friends to help the transition:)

Chillin' on the box.

Grandpa Steve came to visit on jammie day!

Nick and I will celebrate our 4th anniversary on April 29. Can't believe it has been 4 years already! Last year on our anniversary was the peak of Evan's illness. The next day we went to the doctor and 2 days later he was in surgery and came out a new little boy that loved to eat! so thankful he is happy and healthy.

Me in the chair with the vacuum running on our anniversary 2009.

Evan at Blank Children's Hospital.

 Ready to go home...

love

Amy, Nick and Evan

Birthday party

We had a great time for Evan's birthday! It was Elmo themed as you can tell by the cupcakes and cake. A friend of mine did the baking and it turned out awesome!

We had family and friends, and Evan's favorite teacher Annie that came over to help celebrate.

Eating his yummy cake

Lou enjoying Evan's coat basket

Last Elephante pictures...quick mom snap the picture

 

"ooooooo..." his favorite phrase

Shake shake shake, shake shake shake!

I am done with these pictures...I am a big boy now.  Peace out Elephante.

Loving his new Elmo toy!

Attacking Elmo...

Evan and dad swimming on his birthday.

Grandpa Steve and Evan

We had a great Easter with family too. We had a such a wonderful year with Evan and he has brought so much joy to our lives. It gets better every day.

Love,
Amy, Nick and Evan

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