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!

Happy 17 months!

Hard to believe, but Evan is 17 months old today! Time is just flying by! His newest trick is he likes to 'jump.' He doesn't get off the floor at all, but it sure is cute to watch. He also has mastered climbing. When we were painting the other day he got half way up the ladder (under careful supervision). He climbs all the way up the stairs, onto window sills, and can almost get on the couch and beds. He is trouble :) The good news is he becoming quite independent. He likes to read by himself and play with toys alone. It doesn't always last long, but it is a nice break for mommy to sit down. The bad news is he has mastered the temper tantrum. We are working really hard on signing to try and help alleviate his frustration. 

In baby girl news, we have her room painted pink. It looks wonderful. Mark worked really hard to get it done. I am very thankful and proud of him for his hard work. We get the furniture in on Wednesday, so look forward to some pictures! I can't wait! 

I'm so over this, mom!

Yes, we need to work on getting rid of the paci. 

Climbed on the window....

Exhausted!!!

PINK!

This is more what the color ACTUALLY looks like.

Evan loves to play in the empty room!

Cake balls!

Very busy, but fun day today! We started it early with breakfast at The Original Pancake house. Evan and eleven of his friends all eating breakfast together. Thankfully, we had our own little room, so the kiddos could scream as much as need be. It was a great breakfast and a wonderful way to start off the day. Evan and I enjoyed some chocolate chip pancakes. Delicious!!! We came home after breakfast to play outside for a little bit hoping to beat the heat. Evan tired himself out and went down for a nap. Once he was up we ate lunch then heading to the Sugar Box, a cute little store with cupcakes and cake balls. We ate a chocolate cupcake at the store while mommy enjoyed time with her mommy friends. No one else was there, so Evan and his buddies were roaming the store. Between eating a cupcake and having friends to play with, Evan had a blast. Home again and Evan need another nap (mommy did too, but had to make dinner and do the dishes). Daddy came home. We ate dinner. Then, Evan got a cake ball. He loved it! It was an oreo cake ball that he had picked out himself. Bath time. Then off to bed for Evan! What a great day!

In other news, Mark cleared out the furniture in out guest room so that we can move the furniture from the 'used to be guest room' into there. Baby girl's furniture will be here next Wednesday, so we have a lot to do to get her room ready for furniture: We have to get all of the guest furniture out, move it to the other guest room, paint baby girl's room pink, and steam clean and vacuum the carpets. It shouldn't be too hard, but we thought we had another 3 weeks before the furniture would be here. I am excited to start working on decorating baby girl's room once the furniture is here!

Blurry, but he is excited!!

YUM!!

Cake balls!!

Mr. Blue Eyes!!

Can I fit all of this in my mouth?

Silly face!

Where did my ball go?

Sitting outside!

Creeping along......