Our Weekends

Since we all know my time is drawing near and Jason and I only have a short time before our family becomes four, we have been trying to spend as much time with Evan as possible. The past two weekends we have been busy...well for the most part. Our sweet little man has developed a terrible cold and it has slowed us down some.

Anyways, last weekend we spent some time at GiGi and Pop's house. We of course ate...plenty. Played...lots. Enjoyed...the company. Evan got to spend some time with Aunt Mandi and Uncle Jeremy on Saturday when they came for a visit. It was a very low key weekend, but we enjoyed it!

Hard at work

This past weekend was a BIG weekend for our little man...We (Jason and I) transitioned Evan from the crib to his "big boy" bed. He did G R E A T!!! Friday night, Jason got into the bed with Evan and he went to sleep own his own...which is a first! We have been rocking him since he was born. He only woke up once and called for us. Saturday night, he slept great! So, I call it a huge success! We are so proud of our little man!


Saturday morning we got up and went to the Christmas parade at Eastchase mall. I think Evan really enjoyed himself! He got to run around outside while I did some Christmas shopping. We all had a great morning. We then came home to watch the Tigers beat the Bulldogs and the Tide beat the other Bulldogs! Roll Tide and War...well you know I just can't say that.

Watching the Parade

Sitting on the dog statue

Pumpkin Patch

Evan on the covered wagon

Playing with the little pumpkins

riding the train with MeMe

Playing with the gords

What Evan called a "Big Beam" aka Big bean

Mom and I took Evan to the Grand Ole Pumpkin Patch a few weeks back. Evan was in pumpkin heaven. He loved touching all the pumpkins....we even got to bring a big and few small one's home. I have yet to figure out why this child loves pumpkins so much. Anyways, He enjoyed watching the other children, picking up pumpkins, and running all over the place. MeMe road the train with him...which he said was bumpy. Before we left all three of us road the covered wagon out to the patch to pick out a pumpkin. Evan just ran up and down the patch while I searched for the "perfect" pumpkin for out front porch! We had a great time!

Picture Post

Just wanted to share some pictures:

Sitting on his Big Boy Bed (Before we got the frame) eating a MumMum

Jumping off the bed.

Riding the power wheels Pop's got him.

Doing what he loves: Playing outside with his trucks.

Looking at a airplane...it always makes him smile.

I must say this is one of my current favorite's.

Evan

Oh Me, Oh My! We have our hands full already with our first little boy...are we crazy for having another? I would have to say NO! Evan is such a blessing and so much fun! However, he wont be our "little" boy too much longer...he is growing up too fast. The rate at which he is learning and saying new words has been beyond me. It has been amazing to watch and listen to his vocabulary grow over the past month.

I mentioned in my last post about Evan that he started Mother's Day Out. It has been great for both of us! I did not know what to expect or how he would react...but he LOVES it and ask to go to "school" on the days he doesn't go. But we never ever leave home without these two things:

GoGo and PapPap go EVERYWHERE with us. We are supposed to be working on no paci by the age of two. Well, as you can see that its not happening any time soon. However, GoGo is going to have to see a doctor soon...well thats what I've been telling Evan. If you look close enough you can see his left ear needs major repair. Also, GoGo has developed a hole in his face that will have to be repaired. I know surgery will need to be a option for this lovey soon.

In other news Evan is still in love with these:

Trucks, Cars and Tractors

And on any given day you will find his room like this:

I have tried cleaning it, but it's a lost cause. He dumps all the toys right back out of the basket. Don't tell him, but we are getting him a real toy box for Christmas...in hopes this will help the chaos you see pictured above.

Besides the cars, trucks and tractors...Evan loves playing puzzles with his daddy. Its been neat to watch him as he has learned to put the piece's in the correct place. He also enjoys watching video's on monster trucks, tanks, and the saw mill. Thanks to MeMe, we have been able to watch them over and over and over...you get the point.

Also, Evan LOVES watching praise baby DVD's and can sing the chorus of "God of Wonders". It's adorable if I had to say so myself!

In other exciting news, our little man is now only taking one nap a day! YAY! However, he still has days that are tough on him and he wants to go to sleep early but I have to fight hard for him to stay awake. He is also adjusting to napping in his big boy bed in preparation for the transition which will begin Friday night. Yes, this Friday...so please say a pray for Jason, Evan and I. We are hoping this will be a smooth transition.

I am trying to soak up these last few weeks with my first born. It makes me sad to think about my time being limited with him. However, I am super excited about adding to our family. Evan is the sweetest blessing we could have ever asked for. God has amazed me with his blessing of our family. I never thought I could have this much love for such a little being...he is just so precious to us!

Oh Pregnancy

So last night, Jason was making fun of me because I have not updated our blog in over a month. He thought should just write and say that we are still alive...in which we are. I have been lazy and in no mood to write. SOOOO, I will try to catch up on the going on's in our life...Starting with my pregnancy

I am now 35 weeks and one day. However, I really only have 4 weeks or less. Yes, you read that correctly...I have my C-Section scheduled for November 30. He will be born that morning VERY early I might add...unless he decides to make his debut earlier. Things are going great with my pregnancy. His heart rate has been around 140/150 bpm and I am measuring on target.

We did have a small scare at my appointment this past friday. I had mentioned to the doctor that my left leg was swollen just a little and I could feel the different. He was concerned I may be experience blood clots and sent me to Baptist East to have a ultrasound done on my leg. Everything turned out fine according to the ultrasound tech. I will ask more questions when I see my OB doctor next week.

My blood platelet count has been staying around the low 100's. Which is still good. My goal is that it not go below 100. Praying that will not happen.

We have decided on a name: Parker Lee

I have been nesting tons lately...I am caught up on washing for this little guy. There are still a few things we need to purchase before his arrival. Hopefully that will happen soon!

More post to come later...

A House Divided

I just wanted to share a conversation we had in our house last Saturday night.

Me: Evan, go tell daddy..."Roll Tide Dada"

Evan: Roll Tide Dada

Jason: War Eagle Evan

Evan: Hey!

Evan isn't sure what team he if for. However, he does say Roll Tide well but doesn't say War Eagle. If you say War Eagle he will follow that with a Hey!

It's too funny.

A sweet picture of our little man:

Evan

Evan, Evan, Evan...what in the world has he been up too lately???

He is still growing, eating and gaining weight. Did I say, gaining weight? He just recently has started feeling heavier. I now have a hard time carrying him. I worry on the days he does not eat much that he isn't getting enough...but I don't think I have to worry about that.


He has also just started Mother's Day Out about two weeks ago. He goes twice a week and is doing really well with being away from mommy. It has also been great break for me especially since the fatigue has started again.

Evan is:

• Obsessed with the movie "Cars". He will watch it over and over.
  
• Talking a lot more. He is learning new word's every day.
  
• still loving the outside.
  
• still a paci and "gogo" lover.
  
• a daddy's boy.
  
• a great sleeper...better not speak too soon.
  
• still sleeping in his crib...soon to be transitioned to a twin bed.


• still in love with balloons.


• loving to look at books.
  
• into mommy's kitchen spoon's and spatula's


• finally loving chocolate milk...it has been long road trying to get him to drink milk...now he ask for it at night.


• a pickle lover. This boy loves...I mean LOVES pickle's.
  
• unaware his life is about to change once his brother arrives. However, he knows his brother's name.

So we have been doing a lot of this:

and some of this:

and this:

and enjoying this:

and more of this:

Evan truly loves having a yard to play in every day!