Sunday, June 21, 2009

Father's Day 2009


We had a beautiful day for our Father's Day BBQ!

Our family celebrated on Saturday in our backyard under a
big tree that provided shade for everyone on such a warm day!


Craig with Evan in his "Dad Rocks" tshirt


Grandpa Gerry teaching Evan how to make the wheel spin!


Grandpa Glen and Evan playing with the bright orange pet pig


Uncle Ryan and Evan having a man to man talk.


Evan in his perfect sized chair
cheering on the competitive game of yard golf.

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Evan - 15 months


Our little man is 15 months old already!

He often gets mistaken for a 2 year old because he is a big boy!
Evan's 15 month stats are:
Height: 33 inches (97%)
Weight: 30 pounds (95%)
Head: 20 inches (100+ %)

He has shorter legs that are in charge of holding up a
long torso, big belly and large head!
Our doctor lovingly joked that he is a little 'top heavy' while we were discussing his many bumps and bruises. Try as we might to protect it, he is just the right height for table tops, coffee tables and more to make a mark. Not to mention that he is trying to increase his speed, and when the body wants to move faster than your feet, falls are bound to happen.

Evan is learning so much these days.
Every morning he brings me his shoes when he is ready to leave. He loves to be outside.
You can ask him just about any question and get a "yah" response with a nod of the head.
He will give you a hug to say hi and
blow you a kiss when it is time to leave.
Evan is our picky eater.
We basically rotate grilled cheese, mac 'n cheese,
ravioli, and french toast.
I sneak in spoonfuls of applesauce and veggies.
I got some tips at his dr appt to try and broaden his menu.
He loves milk and would drink half a gallon a day if we let him.

This is a photo of him separating the grilled cheese from cantelope.

He has many favorite toys...
He loves Tickle Me Elmo, gives him hugs and kisses and
clumsily tries to carry him around the house.
Here he is cuddling with daddy and Elmo.


And when we are outside, you can't go wrong with playing ball, any size or color will do, just let him kick and throw it so that he can go chase it and do it all again.
He plays hard and sleeps hard.
He will often wake up in the middle of the night right now, many times just for a hug and will go back to sleep.
I also think that teething has something to do with this since he is getting 3 at once right now.
Just one more to go and then we are in the clear until 2 year molars.
I guess, in a nutshell, our baby is now a toddler.
He loves life and brings so much happiness to our hearts.

Our Weekend

Craig went fishing this weekend, so it is me and Evan.
We have had a fun weekend together.

Saturday was a lazy morning for us, then we made a Target trip. Evan is a great shopper, he enjoys people watching.
We then went to his friend Sam's 2 year birthday party where
Evan wanted to help Sam break in all his new toys.


Sunday we went to Southdale after morning nap and then to dinner at Ryan and Nichole's house.
Back to work tomorrow...

Cousins

Evan (15 months), Jack (3 weeks), Sadee (2 years)

Evan warming up to his cousin Jack!

Grandpa Jack update


My Grandpa Jack has moved to a nursing home in Bloomington.
He continues to work on his recovery from the
stroke he had in May.
He enjoys visitors.
Here is a picture of Evan, Sadee, baby Jack and their
Great Grandpa Jack.