Cousins

Evan loved spending time with his two older and rambunctious cousins, Casey and Ollie. Casey loved Evan. He always wanted to hold him and kept sharing his dinosaurs with Evan. So cute. Ollie was a bit more indifferent. Since Ollie is only a year old, I think he just was a bit confused as to what the loud crying thing that everyone was holding actually was. He would just stop and stare at Evan a lot of the time, look around at us, and then keep on walking around or playing or getting in trouble. Here are some really cute pictures that I got.
One of Casey's Christmas gifts was a bucket of dinosaurs. He pulled all of them out and put them by Evan.
Casey usually has weird faces in his pictures. Sitting by Evan.
He wanted to hold Evan, so he had the help of his mommy and Auntie Sarah.
My mom is holding Evan in this picture and it's the next morning. The first thing Casey did when he saw Evan awake was he went to grab his dinosaurs, and started shoving them at Evan. My mom had to hold all of them, since obviously Evan was much more interested in his crazy cousin than the dinosaur toys.
Picture of Evan and Casey the day before we took off back to Arizona.

We tried taking pictures of all the boys. I have a new found respect for photographers, because here were the best three pictures we got, and they really were not that great.
It was so much fun having the whole family together and seeing all the boys. Too cute. We do need a little girl in the family though. Maybe the next kid for my sister or I.

Universal Studios

My dad bought all of us kids tickets to Universal Studios in Hollywood, so for the very first time in my life I went to Universal Studios. The tickets were cool because we can go back four more times within the year for no admission cost! Evan was good while we were there. It was an extremely exhausting day though. It was a lot of fun, but super-crowded while we were there.
Getting ready to go on the Simpson's Ride.
Almost on the ride.
With Evan after the ride. He was pretty content.
Our little family before eating lunch at Universal Studios.
The huge Homer doughnut that we bought at the Kwik-E-Mart.
Evan after waking up. He actually looks kind of chubby in this picture!

Thanks to my parents again for the awesome Christmas present of Universal Studios!

Christmas Day

Evan was so spoiled by all of his family. He got so many toys and clothes, it was great. Thanks to my family for all of your generosity in spoiling Evan with lots of clothes and toys.
My Dad holding Evan in his Santa Suit. As you can see, Evan wasn't too happy at first about being put in that silly outfit.
Evan's pile of gifts. Spoiled, aren't we?
"I want more!" Just kidding. I just don't think he liked that suit.

The rest of Christmas was spent with family in Orange County. By the end of the day we were all completely exhausted. It was a busy, busy day for Evan, but he did very well traveling to a different place and letting so many complete strangers hold and love on him. He really does have a tough life.

Christmas Eve

We drove out on Christmas Eve (early in the morning) to California. The ride was pretty good. Evan does not like his car seat but, he did a great job (meaning he slept) most of the 5 hour ride to California. We spent the rest of the day relaxing with family. It's been a tradition to watch "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" on Christmas Eve for a number of years. So, we got the boys (Casey, Ollie, and Evan) in their pajamas and attempted to take pictures of the three of them together. Attempted being the key word. Then the boys all went to bed, and the rest of us settled down to watch the movie.
Evan blissfully asleep on Christmas Eve.
Rick and I with Evan. He eventually woke up from all of the camera flashes.
Casey (4), Evan (2 months) and Ollie (14 months). Attempt number 1 of getting their picture.
Attempt #2. It is really hard to get all of them face the right direction. I'm amazed that Ollie stayed still for so long!
Evan smiling at the camera. I don't know what it was or who made him smile, but he has been doing it so much lately!
I think that Evan is laughing at Auntie Bethany in this picture!

Auntie Sarah comes to visit!

My older sister Sarah came and visited us in Arizona the week before Christmas. She flew out on the 17th from Arlington, Virginia and got to meet Evan for the first time. It was so great getting to see her and to spend time with her. She spoils Evan so badly. She even bought him a Santa Suit to wear (pictures are coming). Here are some pictures of Auntie Sarah visiting our family.


Auntie Sarah and Evan after dinner. Evan and Auntie Sarah again.
Evan and his Santa Hat. I couldn't resist putting it on him early.
Sarah and I (Evan also) at the Mesa Temple to see the lights. Here's an idea for me to remember next year: Don't go on the Monday before Christmas. Everyone and their mom had the same idea. It wasn't very fun. Mainly because Evan pooped and it took forever to get through the crowds to go in anywhere. Alright. My rant has ended. Next year we'll go the Monday after Thanksgiving.

Evan and Sarah at the temple. Thanks for visiting before going to California! Evan loves you and misses you!

Where has all the time gone?

I swear, just a few days ago I was going on bed rest, hoping that my little guy would make it to full term. Now, it's New Years Eve, and 2010 is about to begin. A few of the things that we've been up to:
-Thanksgiving in the Gila Valley
-Evan's blessing on December 6th
-I went back to work on December 14th
-Christmas with my family in Rancho Cucamonga, California
-Evan is now 2 months old! I can't believe how fast the time is flying!

Here are a few pictures from the past couple of weeks:

Einstein Evan! I have so much fun playing with his hair!
Nerdy Evan. Again, I was bored, so I put my glasses on him to see what he looked like.
Rick and I on Evan's blessing day. It was an awesome experience. So happy that most of my family made it out from California.
Evan and I on his blessing day. I absolutely love and adore this little guy. I am so in love!

photo update

My gassy baby! Check out that smile!!

Kung-fu Evan! He's a ninja!

Mommy with her love bug.
Evan in his Christmas Sunday shirt.

Evan sleeping before church.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this picture of Rick and Evan. Rick looks like he's 16 though, so that's a problem!
Family picture! We just got back from Rick's cousin's Eagle Scout Court of Honor, and since Rick is an Eagle Scout, he wanted to wear his uniform. Evan chilling in the bassinet.

Evan's first Thanksgiving!! He's so cute!


My little man is so handsome! He's a lady killer already with his cuteness!
One of his Christmas onesies. Apparently he only wants his auntie for Christmas. Thanks for the shirt Auntie Sarah!

Evan is apparently small. At his 1 month appointment he was barely 8 lbs and still 20 inches long. He's in the 10th percentile for his age. But I think he's bulking up... at least I hope so a little bit! We're finally putting away his newborn clothes, and the next size up isn't looking as big.

We moved him from the bassinet in our room to his crib last night. He did so good! We are also trying to put him down a little bit earlier in the evening. Last night he slept from 7:30 to 12:30, of course I didn't go to be until about 11:00 so I didn't get too much sleep! :( But that's okay.

I go back to work in two weeks time unless Rick miraculously finds a job in the next two weeks, making enough money to allow me to stay at home with Evan. Fortunately Rick's mom, Lanelle, will be watching the baby, which I am very happy about since I wouldn't know who to leave him with if she couldn't watch him. Hopefully this will be my last year teaching for a while so I can stay at home with the baby after May.

I love my little guy and I really, really, really want to be able to stay at home with him!