Evan is pretty darn cute. For the last several months we put him to bed and he says:
“Keep the door open incase you need me”
Such a thoughtful guy. Too bad he is asleep within a few moments…
Dec
22
2011
Trip to Florida
We went to Florida the week before Christmas so Evan could experience Christmas morning/day here at his house. He always enjoys traveling and much like his Mama – loves the airport. On the way down the flight captain even let Evan go into the cockpit, look around, and ask questions. They even let him say something over the intercom.
We all had a great time and Evan was excited to see everyone, play outside, and even sit in a big tractor trailer rig (neighbor’s). I think with all of that – the most exciting part of the trip for Evan was seeing Cora after being away from her for a few days. As soon as he got out of the car Cora’s eyes lit up and she instantly started screaming in joy. This continued for several minutes after we all got inside.
Dec
17
2011
Evan on Junk Food
After dinner Evan was trying to get us to give him a snack (cookies or candy). I told him that I did not want him eating any of that type of food because he had had enough junk food for the day. Evan then told me:
Candy is not junk food. Junk food is food you get from the garbage.
Got to love Evan’s attempt at warping logic to get candy. He ended up eating an clementine instead.
Dec
12
2011
Evan’s 5th Birthday Party
Evan turned five this year and instead of doing our traditional big birthday parties at our house – we had Evan invite who he wanted (kids) and we had it at the place he takes swimming lessons. Evan wanted a pool party with a pirate cake (Pirates of the Caribbean). He had both and had a blast. Check out the photos from the fun kids party! A big thanks for all who came and to my mother who flew in for the event!
Dec
11
2011
Swimming Lessons
Evan has been in the water since he was only a few months old. Our weekly trip to the YMCA or the Olympic Center for swimming lessons has paid off. He loves the water, is comfortable in the water, and has just about mastered both his front and back floats – along with his amazing under water swimming too.
Dec
10
2011
Trip to Abt
Each year we go to Abt Electronics (local store) to see Santa. We found this was generally a lot less stressful than a trip to Woodfield and everyone gets those great fresh chocolate chip cookies. Here are some shots of the action.
Dec
08
2011
Word Mixup
Evan is a talker…almost non-stop. Lately he has been telling us he wants a “quiet dinner” without any talking which literally lasts for 5 minutes because he cannot keep quiet himself. Last night while he requested the “quiet dinner” he looked at me and said:
You have to listen to me – I am the bus.
I said “you are the what”? Evan said “the bus”. I said “the what”? He said “the bus”. I said “oh – you mean the BOSS”. Evan said “oh yeah – the boss”. I said “you are not the boss – but we can have a quiet dinner – you just need to stop talking”.
Fun times at the dinner table.
Nov
16
2011
Evan at the Skydeck
While Amy’s dad was here we ventured into the city to eat at Rick Bayless’ restaurant, and then Amy, Evan, and “big Grandad” went up to the Skydeck (in the Willis (ugh) Tower. Evan showed no fear – unlike me who decided that the name change + heights = too much. Evan also enjoyed his rid on the Metra!
Oct
31
2011
Evan’s School Halloween Party
Today at Evan’s school he got to dress up and have a Halloween party with all his classmates. Here are some photos from his class this morning.
Oct
29
2011
Penn State Evan
For Halloween we decided to have Cora dress up as a Penn State cheerleader while Will was the Nittany Lion mascot. Since we had two of the three kids in Penn State gear we decided to put Evan’s Penn State jersey on him and have a photographer come in and take some shots. These are just a few of the Evan outtakes.
