Rolling in Style

Evy was rolling on her brother's big wheel this weekend. She was moving and loving every minute!

Ready for Winter?

Charlie found a hat that fit his 18 month head a little better than his 4 year old head, but he looked so cute I couldn't tell him!

Charlie's Open House

Tonight was Open House at Mayer and Charlie showed Evy and I all around his school. We got to check out Room 102 (his new room this year), music class, art class, spanish and library. He was so happy to show us around and so proud of his school. 

(Charlie's picture of his family)

(Junior Kindergartner and Future Mayer student)

Happy First Birthday Evelyn!

One year ago on a rainy and chilly Sunday, our beautiful Evy was born. She loves to smile and her laugh is contagious. She is shy and observant. When she likes something you will know it because she is loud. When she is not happy, you will also know because she is equally as loud. She loves to hug and cuddle and gives very wet kisses. She crawls so fast she sometimes stumbles because her legs cannot keep up. She can climb up and down the stairs like a pro. She is a mommy's girl, but she loves her brother and would follow him to the ends of the earth. She is learning all kinds of tricks from him, like how to climb up a slide. Unfortunately, this is also how she ended up with her first black eye! When Charlie and Daddy are wrestling, she loves to jump in and hit daddy on the head. She thinks it is hysterical She loves dogs and screams every time she sees one. When she wants something she pushes her hand out and grunts -- it is adorable. She loves the book, "That's not my Dragon", but specifically the first page of the book and screams every single time we open to that page. Evelyn is an amazing and beautiful little girl.  She has brought us so much joy this past year. We cannot wait to see what the year ahead holds for our little girl.

Happy First Birthday Baby Girl! 

Evy's First Birthday

Evy's birthday was a rainy one, just like the day she was born. After Charlie went to school Evy and I headed to the shoe store to get her new shoes, she was so excited and was screaming (loudly) in the store. After the shoe store we headed to Barnes and Noble and played with some new friends. Once Charlie and Daddy were home we had her favorite dinner, spaghetti. Can you tell?

(Big girl attempting to eat with a fork)

(Yum, yum)

(She loves spaghetti!)

After dinner it was time for the best part -- cupcakes! When we started singing Happy Birthday, she was not sure what to make of it and was very focused on the candle. However, once we served her the cupcake, she knew just what to do. 

(I really want to see that candle!) 

(Ooh..this looks like fun)

(It tastes good too)

(Success!)

Once we cleaned up, we gave Evy her birthday present. She loves books that have different textures, so we bought her a few new ones. It was a fabulous day and I think the birthday girl went to bed very happy.