Evan turns One

The balloon says it all!! Evan loves the mylar balloons he sees floating in the grocery store so we decided to surprise him with one on his Birthday.

Unfortunately, Evan woke up with a fever and didn't feel very good, but the balloons made him smile! He was also very happy his grandparents made it over for a birthday visit!Milo liked his balloon too. Yummy!Evan playing with some of his gifts.

End of first year photos

'Grandma's and Grandpa's watch me do some sign language!'

Evan has been slowly increasing his sign language vocabulary. Here are a few of his favorites, orchestrated by me of course.

Yesterday it was warm and gorgeous outside. Evan and I spent some time investigating the trees, bushes and critters out there.

A ladybug. Evan thought it was very funny to watch the ladybug crawl around on my hand and arm.
Like father, like son. We opened three packages that came in the mail yesterday...what fun! Some where birthday presents Evan isn't allowed to see yet.

Whatever!

Swimming Lessons

Justin and Evan have been bonding at the pool during Evan's swimming lessons. Evan gets so excited before they get into the water that he starts squealing with glee.

Unfortunately we had to miss last week because we all three had colds.

Erica made this picture sideways, sorry about that. Baht-ooom!

Justin is trying to blame me for his mistake! Anyhow, the video is really so you can hear Evan's official first word (other than 'mom' and 'dada' of course). Guess what he is saying...there is a big hint in the video.