Kings Island

We took Evan to Kings Island last year in September and he had a great time. Well, ever since then he has been asking us if Kings Island is open yet! (Kids don't forgot :)). So, we decided to get passes this year. We have already gone twice, on the first two days that they were open. It's been a blast. Evan is slightly under 36" required for some of the rides - so we put on his tall shoes and added extra socks - and he was ready to go. Here are some pictures from one of our visits!

Wormy

We had a beautiful day yesterday and Evan and I decided to plant flowers. I thought Evan would be interested in digging in the dirt. Instead, he made a new friend - Wormy the worm! Evan showed Wormy around the yard, found a new pipe for him to play in, and even took him on the swing. I didn't have the heart to tell him that Wormy was looking a little crunchy when we returned him to the grass. Luckily there are lots of "Wormys" out there!

Big Boy Bed

On March 9th, Doug's 30th Birthday - Evan decided it was his turn to grow up too. He climbed out of his bed for the first time. I was cooking for Doug's birthday, and heard a door open upstairs. I went upstairs and found Evan at the door with a huge grin on his face. Over the next few days, he demonstrated how he could get out of this be "safely" over and over again (even after we flipped the crib around so the tall side was up. So, we took the front of the crib off and put up a bed rail. It was an adjustment for Evan (now being about to leave his crib) but overall, he did a great job!

Slacking!

Okay - I've been slacking a little bit with my posts. Sorry and I'll try to be better next time :)

THANKSGIVING:

Evan had a great Thanksgiving. We celebrated at the Ross' for lunch and the Whitton's for dinner. Evan wasn't so crazy about the turkey - but he had a great time hanging out with everyone. Here are a few pics playing the piano:



CHRISTMAS TREE:

Here are a few pictures of us putting up the giant Christmas tree the day after Thanksgiving. Evan was so excited to get it up. He helped us put on all the low ornaments. We also had him put up the candy canes. Somehow, he knew that they were candy and decided to open one up and eat it right away.

Big "Milestones"

This past week, Evan was able to say his numbers to 10 and the alphabet clearly without help. Needless to say, mom and dad are proud :) I tried to get it on video, but for now, you'll just have to believe us.

Zoo - in November??

We have been able to go the the zoo the past two weeks because the weather has been so nice. It's been great and Evan loves going. Here are some pictures:

Blue Bear

Evan had grown really attached to a beanie baby - he likes to call him blue bear. For the part few weeks, it's been coming with us everywhere. We'll see if it sticks as a comfort item - along with his bub and blanket.

Jesus Book

Every night, we read books with Evan and he gets to pick out which book he wants to read. The last few nights, he has picked out his Children's Bible. He finds it and tells us - "It's the big book - Bible - Jesus book". I love that he's starting to understand things and is really able to start getting concepts. It's so fun.

E-I-O

In Evan's Johnny's Toys packet was a gift certificate for a free McDonalds Happy Meal. We took him the other day, and while he was enjoying his hamburger and apple slices, we asked him where we were. He excitedly responded "E-I-O" :) I'd rather hear that than "I'm lovin' it!"

Future Rock Star

Last week, my parents were watching Evan and they took him to hang out and Aunt Diane and Charlie's house. Who knew that he'd leave a rock star?





PS - Now all Evan wants for Christmas is a guitar with real stings and a pick!