Evan's First Slumber Party

On Saturday, Evan was with us for his first sleepover. Little J had been sick all week. So, Alisson and Terence took him to the emergency room to check for dehydration. Well, J was dehydrated so they admitted him over night. Alisson and Terence wanted to be with J because he was so scared. So, Grammie and Pappy G offered to keep Evan and M overnight. We are so thankful for our good friends and neighbors Dick and Kathy for lending us a crib when Evan was first born. It came in handy last night. Alisson brought over the monitor and set it up along with the infant movement monitor on the crib. Of course, Grammie did not trust the monitors and checked baby Evan many times during the night to see if he was breathing. He is such a good sleeper. He slept from 10:00pm straight through to 7am. In the morning, Evan did a first for me as little boys do. I was changing his diaper and he started to squirt me!!! I was so surprised. Evan just grinned. I laughed and then he did, too. He really is a good baby and pretty laid back. I still remember a trip to Iowa with Zach and he would not sleep in a strange bed in the hotel as a baby. We drove around Iowa to put him asleep because he would always fall asleep in his carseat. Thank goodness Evan was very comfortable here. J was discharged this morning and Evan and M went home around 10:45 am. We all prayed frequently for J's healing and for the doctor's skill and wisdom in caring for him. Praise God!!!

Evan and Mommy and Daddy

Baby Evan with his Mommy and Daddy at his home with all of his family there for a luncheon celebrating Evan's Dedication.

Evan and Mommy

This is Evan with his Mommy at his home after his Dedication. Mommy is so happy!! Evan looks a little tired. He had a very busy day!!!!!

Evan with Great-Grandma K

Here is Evan with his
Great-Grandma"K"

Great-Grandma loved holding him on this very special day in Evan's life.

Evan's Dedication

On Sunday, Feb. 15th, Evan Michael had his dedication at his Mommy and Daddy's church. In this picture, Evan's Daddy, Terence, is telling the congregation about the miracle Evan is. It was a beautiful service. Evan's family that attended included Grammie and Pappy G., Great-Grandma and Great-Grandpa K, Grandpa Dan, Grandma Michele, Great-Aunt Marsha, Mommy, Daddy, M and J.

Evan at Our House

Here are couple photos of Evan at our house on Thursday, Feb. 5th. Grammie had him all to herself from 3:30-7pm. What fun!!!!! I did not want Evan's daddy to take him home. His daddy missed Evan though so I had to give him up. Evan is such a cutie!!

Evan and Grammie

This is how Grammie loves to cuddle with little Evan.

Evan and Pappy G

Evan and Pappy G love to watch football together or just play on his Tummy Time quilt.

2 Month Check-Up

Evan had his 2 month check up today with the pediatrician. He now weighs 12lbs. 12oz. and is 24 inches long. Evan is in the 50th percentile for weight and the 95th percentile for height. The doctor put him on his tummy and he lifted his head up. Evan, also, cooed and smiled at the nurse and doctor. He showed off!!! It is hard to believe that Evan is already two months old!! Evan received three shots today. With my background in special education and having served on an autism task force, I am very cautious with vaccinations even though there is no evidence that autism is caused by vaccines. Alisson talked with the pediatrician about this and she was told that the MMR vaccine given at 1 year was the one in question. The MMR vaccine no longer has mercury in it. Alisson, however, is going to be careful about getting the shots/vaccines more spread apart.

Praise God for this wonderful gift to us!!!!!

Evan Loves to Play

This is another of my favorite photos. Evan loves to play and interact with us. He gives us such happiness!!!

Evan Is Now Smiling

Evan has been smiling for his Daddy for a couple of weeks and smiling when he is in his bouncy seat. When he was with Grammie and Pappy G on Sunday, Evan smiled for us the first time!! I started to get tears when he looked right at me and smiled. What a joy!!!

Cute Evan

I just had to share one of my very favorite pictures of Evan wearing one of my favorite outfits. Stores have such cute clothes for boys now. When Zach was a baby, the options were very limited for boys. Now, everything is so cute for boys, too.

Evan Doing "Tummy Time"

Evan is pictured here doing his
"Tummy Time" at Grammie and Pappy G's house. We were so amazed at how well he held his head up. When we showed the picture to his Mommy, she said, "Wow, and he isn't even upset!!?" Evan usually holds his head up when he wants to be finished with "tummy time" and is starting to get upset. He is very contented and focused in this picture. The photo was taken just after changing his diaper. As you can see, Evan doesn't have his pants on yet. He likes to be free!!! Evan, also, loves to have his diaper changed.... he likes his clothes off!!!!

Evan and Grammie

Grammie and Pappy G had little Evan at our house Saturday night. Evan's Mommy and Daddy took Mackenzie and Jeremy sledding. We had 9 inches of snow!!! I'm sure they had fun sledding, but, Grammie and Pappy G had a lot of fun with Evan. Here is Evan just hanging out with Grammie. He is so alert these days!!! I am so thankful that we can share time with Evan. Babies change so quickly. He will be seven weeks old on Tuesday, Jan. 13th. Doesn't he look so cute in his jeans??!!

Happy Little Evan

Here is our darling grandson Evan as he is playing in his bouncy seat. He really likes it and is very contented in it. He lets everyone know when it stops bouncing and he wants more.

Pictures of Evan

These photos were taken just prior to Evan's bath. We were trying to get a cute photo to put in the Baby Brag section of the Sentinel Tribune. We got several pictures of this darling little boy!!!

Family Breakfast

Since Zach and Laurie were leaving today, our family had breakfast today at Cafe Marie's in Perrysburg. It was a wonderful time together. We were there from 10:30 to 11:45am. Grammie was a little disaapointed that Evan slept in his carseat the whole time. (Everyone else was delighted that he slept). He, also, slept through opening presents this year. Oh, well, get ready family, next year will be different with a one year old at Christmas 2009!!!
Dear Gracious Father,
Thank you for the wonderful family times we had these past several days.. We, also,give thanks and praise to you for this wonderful litlle baby, Evan. Continue to protect him and wrap him and his family in your loving arms.
In Jesus' Name we pray,
Amen

Evan Meets the Michigan "K"s

Here is Evan with his Great-Uncle Dick and Great-Aunt Martha. Evan enjoyed Aunt Martha's wonderful singing!! Aunt Martha sang at Evan's Mommy and Daddy's wedding, too!!

Grammie with Evan

Grammie loves to just hold and look at little Evan. Here is Evan sound asleep in Grammie's arms after a little swaying. Every day we thank God for this precious little baby and how blessed we are.

Evan with HIS Santa

"Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas!!" Here is Evan with his very first Santa. He wasn't afraid at all. I wonder why?? Did he know his Santa?? Pappy G makes a great Santa for his grandson Evan Michael.