Snow!

We've had quite a bit of snow this week. I worked from home one afternoon because of the weather so Erica took Evan outside to play. He really wanted to go out, but when he got out there, he was getting upset about everything.

I took Evan outisde the next day and he was in a much better mood. He helped me shovel the driveway, although most of the time he helped with his lawnmover and a toy backhoe. He had a lot of fun playing on the slide in the backyard. A little snow on the slide and clothes makes it nice and fast!

I also took him to go sledding. He had been wanting to do it ever since it snowed so we went. When we got to the top of the relatively small hill, he really didn't want to go down. He kept wanting to fill up the sled with snow, have me get in, and he pushed me down. He said all the snow in the sled made it more slippery. He only went down the hill once and he had enough. So, we headed out and he probably had the most fun of the evening pulling the sled back to the car.

Painting the Nursery

We've been working on getting the nursery set up for the new baby. I was doing some painting (covering up the blue with pink) and Evan really wanted to help. We gave him a brush and let him have at it. He did pretty well and didn't make too much of a mess. He also didn't like it when I painted over "his" secion.

He also helped me put together the crib today. I told her that his new little sister would be happy and would probably thank him for helping put it together. His response was, "No, she won't say that. She won't be able to talk. She'll be just a baby." He got me there I guess!

Like Daddy

Just a few pictures of the boys having breakfast together.

Sorter

Doug and I are always interested in what traits Evan got passed on from each of us. The other day, I let Evan have a treat from our treat bag. He was trying to decide what he wanted. He was taking a while, so I walked away and came back in a few minutes. I came back and found all the candy sorted into piles. I was so proud - as a skittles and m&m's sorter, there may be some hope that Evan will be the same way :)

Swimming

Evan has been taking swimming class at the local rec center. The first week he did well, the second week he sat on the side almost the whole time, and since then he's been a fish in the water. He's blowing bubbles, putting his face in the water, and floating on his back! He's having a really great time! Although, I think his favorite parts are the play gym before hand and the shower with the removable shower head afterward :)

2009

Our neighbors, Matt and Genie, have a great New Years Eve party every year. Matt has built an impressive "Ducky Downs" duck race in his garage. The kids get to race first, then the grown ups. Evan had so much fun at the races - his duck was named Wonder Duck - and he cheered "Go Wonder Duck - Go Wonder Duck" over and over every time the ducks raced. Later in the evening, we were able to take him home, put him to sleep in his bed, and then carry him back to one of the bedrooms above the party. (He never woke up through the transfer!) We were able to actually stay at the party for New Years!! We had so much fun!! Happy 2009!

Apple Pie

For Thanksgiving, Evan and I made two apple pies this year. Evan made it so much easier! (When can you say that about a 3 year old :) ?) He pealed 16 apples almost completely by himself using the apple pealer/slicer/corer. He was even loading the apples on himself and taking them off when they were sliced. It was a great way to get ready for Thanksgiving and spend some fun time with E.

Gum

So, it's been a long time since we last posted - but I wanted to share a cute story about Evan before I forget it. About a month ago, I was shopping with my mom and Evan. My mom asked if I'd like some gum, and Evan said, "I'm 3 and big now, I'd like some gum." So, Nani gave Evan a half a piece of gum with the instructions only to chew it, not to swallow. Evan actually did great with the gum, following his instructions. About 5 minutes into chewing, he asked, "Is it okay if I swallow the juice?" which we both cracked up at. We later were in the maternity department and there was a picture of a pregnant woman on the wall. Evan told us, "She must have ate a lot of gum!" He continued to chew the gum for another hour or so and now gum is one of his favorite treats.

Thanksgiving

Here's a few photos from Thanksgiving. We had lunch at Grandma and Grandpa's house and then dinner at Aunt Chris and Barry's house. Lots of good food and fun! I felt like Evan by the end of the day, exhausted!!

(btw - That was not Evan's outfit, he managed to spill water all down the front :) )

Fear

Two nights ago, Evan woke up at 3 am and came into our room shaking. He told us that their were some "guys" in his room floating around. We let him come into our bed and then he "saw" these guys in our room. He was really scared. It took him about an hour to settle down and fall asleep. The next night, as it got dark, he started to worry about them coming back again. After turning the lights on (seeing nothing was there), explaining that they were pretend, telling he could call us, we finally got him to sleep in his room with a nightlight. It's pretty crazy - Evan had had fears before - but they are always more immediate (scary costumes, leaving the parents). This is the first time he's come up with something to fear on his own.