The BIG day!

Finally, the big day had come. Evan was baptized! I am so thrilled. The day had a rocky start, but couldn't have gone any better. Evan woke up in a grumpy mood. We tried to put him down for a nap three times before church. He wanted nothing to do with it. I was getting very stressed out that he was going to scream through out the church service. Eventually, we just headed to church with no nap Evan. Surprisingly, he was a doll! Sure he was kind of loud at times, but he never cried and stayed occupied. He really enjoyed waving 'HI' to everyone! God was looking out for us. In addition to being baptized, Evan also received his first communion. He was very confused by it the wafer. He just looked at it for a while and then finally put it in his mouth. He chewed on it for about 5 minutes and did not seem very pleased. After church we went to celebrate at Rudy's. Evan enjoyed some BBQ and hanging out with Nini and Grammy. Finally, at 2 o'clock, Evan finally went down for a nap. He was exhausted, but he had a great day!

Thanks to all the family that came out to celebrate today! It wouldn't have been the same without you!

Evan and his Godparents

UGH. My whale self and my cute mom!

The sweetest picture EVER!!! Grammy is loved!

Evan and Daddy!

The blessing of the water!

Evan about to get baptized.

Evan *not crying* as he is being baptized!

The family!! Love them!

Happy parents and blessed baby! (big boy!)

Us and the godparents!

Having fun at Rudy's!

Enjoying lunch!

Learning not to eat grass.....

Gotta love some DP!

Baby shower

What a wonderful day!! I am so happy that so many people were able to come and celebrate! There was a lot of great conversation and delicious food. Everyone was very generous and we received some wonderful gifts for Margaret. It is hard to believe the things we will need two of. Scary! 

A special thanks to my sister who was kind enough to throw me such a perfect shower. Also have to thank my mom for helping Marilyn plan her first shower. I don't think you guys could have done a better job! I just can't get over how beautiful it was! THANKS!!

Marilyn and Mom!

Me and Sally!

Evan was back from swimming.

Hot boy!

Our family of three....for now!

Mom, Evan, and me!

Evan got a treat....

He loved it!

Happy 18 months!

Happy 18 months to my little monster!! He is just growing and learning so much. I can't believe it! We are still signing, but Evan is starting to use his words a lot. He only signs more, all done, and eat. He seems to have dropped the others, which is great! 

As for me I have just been keeping up with Evan and trying to relax as much as possible. Evan went with me to the OB the other day and was a saint. He set such a good example for the other little kids there! Margaret was great. Her heartbeat is still 155 and she is still moving and grooving all the time. Hard to believe we have only 2 months left. Where has the time gone?? 

Growing up so fast.....

Looking at the 'trucks' while we wait at the doctor!

My sweet boy!

Reading time!

We have a name! Margaret Grace!
P.S. I made those letters :)

Happy 4th of July!!!

Hope everyone is having a safe and happy fourth! We decided to take it easy and just grill at home. Evan enjoyed some potato chips, hot dogs, hamburgers, and topped it off with a sno cone! You just have to love celebrating America.

The difference a year makes.....wow!!

Mr. Giggles!

Showing off those teeth!

Yes he is doing a guns up! Go Raiders!

Throwing a snap.

Loving the snaps....

What is that???

Mall fun!

We were at the mall to get some things for Baby Girl's room and have a quick lunch. Evan was such a good boy that we decided he could go on the merry-go-round for the first time. He always loves to watch the merry-go-round while we are at the mall. I've never wanted to take him on it alone because I think I might puke. Since Daddy was there, Evan got to have some fun. Evan had a blast!! He would wave at me and giggle each time he went by. When the merry-go-round stopped he kept saying 'more' and then walked to get back in line. Once was enough though! After his fun ride, we went down the play place, but it wasn't open yet. They put in some new mechanical rides, so we let Evan ride a few. He wasn't very assumed though. I guess the merry-go-round is a lot more fun!

Riding with Daddy!

Doesn't want to get off!

Making sure he is in tight!

Riding the train!

Captain Evan!

We start early.......playing baseball!