Ho Ho Ho...

We have completed the first phase of Evie's first Christmas down here in Florida and it was action-packed. On Christmas Eve we spent time at two different homes, first with Isa's brother's family and then with the cousins until late into the night. Poor Evie was up and then down and then up again and then sort of down... I felt so bad for her. I figured it is Christmas and one night of the year with an unpredictable sleep schedule can't ruin everything. Well although she was up until almost midnight and I was hoping for her to sleep in late... she still woke up at 7:20!!!! Oh well :) At least she is predictable.

Now we are getting ready to head up to Va Beach to spend a week with my family. I am so excited for everyone to see just how much Evie has grown. I would have to say that so far the best Christmas present that Isa and I have gotten is Evelyn's sudden love for clapping on her own this weekend. Everytime she does it I just get a smile that I cant wipe off my face. I love her!

It's A Big Day!

We have been taking baby steps, literally, getting EV to bear weight on her little legs. Recently, she just decided that she was going to try it :) Today was her first day being able to stand unassisted, while holding onto the play table I am SOOOOOO proud of her. I actually teared up when she did it. She is the best! See her progression.... as she learns to stand ,.... and fall, ha ha!

First time standing... she's not sure what to do now.

She feels a little more comfortable and trys to reach for toys...

Uh oh!!!!! First fall.....

A little upset, but not too bad. Didnt take long for her to realize what she did...

So Proud of herself!!!!!

Sisters!!

Well I promise this time that I am really going to start blogging more now, its not just an empty promise:) It has just been CRAZY past few months....really crazy. Anyways, I figure that my first post back better be a good one. It seems that our little family of 3 will soon be a family of 4 by late June 09!!! And... Evelyn is getting a little sister. I am so thrilled that they will be so close together in age, although I know I will have my hands full to say the least. It is just going to be so great for her to have a little sister, someone to share with, play with and love forever.

Now... names?.... the nursery?.... so much to think about :)