Evan's 6 Month Check Up

Today I got to go with Alisson to Evan's 6 month check up. I was so touched by Alisson inviting me to go with them. I was very impressed by all of the information given to Alisson. Example: Sunscreen and types of bug repellant to use. Evan weighs 16lbs.3oz. and is 27 and a half inches long. He is tall and lean. 90th percentile for height. Evan has his 2 bottom teeth and his top teeth are starting. Evan showed off today. He laughed when the nurse touched his belly-- he is ticklish on his belly. He smiled, laughed, talked, followed the light left to right and up and down. When given the tongue depressor, Evan held on to it in his right hand and then put it in his left. The nurse practitioner said, "He just transferred it which is 7 months." I asked, He is doing fine, right? She answered, "Yes" and he is cute, too." Evan had to get three shots. I never have heard him cry so loudly and turn red. He was very upset!!!! As soon as his Mommy picked him up though, he was fine again. We are so thankful to God for Evan and his continued healthy development.

Evan is Almost 6 Months Old

I took this picture of Evan in his crib at our house. He was just fed and changed. That is why he looks so contented. EVan is wearing his Property of Mom Forever outfit that we gave to Alisson on Mother's Day. Evan is definitely a little person now. He jabbers a lot and loves to be outside. I am introducing him to the song As the Deer Panteth at the Water online.(One of my favorite songs) He sits on my lap and stares at the deer while I sing to him. It is too precious.

Evan's First Tooth

Evan was with me today for a couple of hours. He had been really drooling (which he has been doing for the past month) so I put my finger in his mouth to check if he was teething. To my surprise, I felt a front bottom tooth. When his Mommy picked him up, I asked, "Do you know what's new with Evan?" Alisson asked, "What?" I said, "Check his mouth on the bottom." She was surprised!!! Evan is growing up so fast.

Mother's Day Weekend

Hi all,
Saturday, May 9th we had Evan and J with us. Alisson, Terence and M went to a Cleveland Indians baseball game. The boys were with us from 3:30pm to 2:00am Sunday. We had a great time. Jeremy helped Pappy G make pizza. Jeremy loved the tomatoes on the pizza. Little Evan had strained carrots. Evan went to bed at 8:30pm. He coughed at 1:45am. I went in to check on him. He was wide awake and smiled at me. I changed his diaper and he happily kicked his feet. He was wide awake when Alisson picked the boys up at 2:00am. Then, on Mother's Day, Evan and all of his family came to celebrate Mother's Day with Grammie. What a special day!!!! We recalled that last Mother's Day, Alisson was having morning sickness (all day) and she did not eat much then. This year, Alisson enjoyed the filet mignon cooked on the grill. Pappy G made Evan's Great-great Aunt Marge's special hot fudge sauce for the sundaes we made for dessert. I have not gotten in the habit of carrying pictures of Evan with me, however, Terence, Alisson, M, J and Evan gave me a tiny digital picture frame to carry on my keychain. It has 92 pictures on it of the whole family. Very nice!!!!!

Evan in Motion

I captured this picture of Evan just as he was beginning to roll over. I have so much fun playing with him and of course, kissing him a lot. Evan tolerates his kissing Grammie very well.

Evan and Tummy Time

Here is Evan at our house doing "tummy time." He likes doing it now and plays with toys and looks all around.

Evan at 5 Months

Hi Everyone,
This is Evan. I am 5 months old. I can roll over from my tummy to my back and from my back to my tummy. I am starting to get my balance and strength to sit up. Grammie only uses two fingers to help me sit up. I really like looking outside at the birds, the flowers, trees and grass. On Saturday, Grammie walked me all around her yard and showed me the pretty red tulips. My Mommy has been feeding me rice cereal for a couple of weeks. The first time I ate it, I got more on my shirt than in my tummy. I am doing much better now. Mommy has added peas with my rice cereal. I like it. I like to laugh at my Mommy, Daddy and Pappy G. I cuddle with my Grammie and read books with her and she sings to me. I have a lot of fun toys to play with at home and at Grammie and Pappy G's. Grammie told me that when I get bigger she is going to always have cookies for me at her house-- chocolate chip, peanut butter, oatmeal raisin and sugar cookies. I don't quite know what that means, but I think it is good.
Love to all,
Baby Evan

Evan in His Camo

Here are pictures of happy Evan and then a picture showing how he can quickly become unhappy. He looks so cute in his camo jacket.

Evan Likes His Thumb

Evan is so comforted by his thumb. I think this is a darling picture of little Evan.

Evan with Grammie and Pappy G

On Thursday afternoon I had Evan with me for an hour before Pappy G. came home. I did Tummy Time with Evan, read him a book, played with him and rocked him to sleep. I loved my time with him. As soon as Pappy G came home, Evan got into the play mode. Here are 2 pictures of Evan laughing at and responding to Pappy G's silliness.

Evan's First Easter

We had a wonderful Easter at Alisson and Terence's home. Evan was a cutie. This is a picture of Evan with his Great Aunt Bon. Grammie even let Aunt Bon rock Evan to sleep. Grammie showed her how to pat his little bottom. Aunt Bon said that Evan likes to have his feet rubbed, too.

Evan is 4 Months Old

Wow!!! Time flies. Evan is 4 months old. He had his four month check up with the pediatrician on Tuesday, March 24. Evan weighs 14lbs.12oz. and is in the 50th percentile for weight. His length is 26 1/2 inches. Evan is in the 90th percentile for height.He is developing just fine. Praise God!!!!
Evan is now rolling from his back to his side. He loves to play with his hands. He is just discovering his feet. When lying on his back, Evan kicks his feet on the floor and moves around. Yesterday, he was almost off of his quilt and he had started in the center. Evan plays with toys and "talks" as he is playing. I think he said "Hi' the other day. (I know it's his Grammie saying this, however, it sounded like 'Hi.)"
I have realized that Evan thinks of me as the nurturing,loving, kissing grandparent and Pappy G. is the fun one. Pappy G came home and he said Hi Evan. Evan smiled immediately and laughed as Pappy G played with him. Evan cracks up at Pappy G and he cuddles with me. That's OK with me.... I love to hold him and rock him to sleep. Evan has his own personality. He makes us laugh. We so enjoy time with him!!!

Evan Playing Part 2

Evan definitely plays with his toys now. He, also, thinks his hands are pretty cool, too. It is sooo cute to watch him play with his hands.

Evan Playing

Evan was at our house playing on Sunday afternoon. Here is Evan and Grammie playing around on the floor together. He looks so serious in these pictures. Pappy G was trying to get Evan to laugh or smile. Evan usually laughs and smiles for his Pappy G.

What;s New With Evan

Evan was with Grammie this afternoon for 4 hours. I noticed that he blows bubbles now. He is, also, bringing his knees to his chest in preparing to start rolling over from back to stomach. He is losing his hair on top and in the back. If he loses his hair, Evan will look like a bald Zach or Alisson as a baby. Zach and Alisson had no hair for a long time. Evan still has blue eyes. Evan is really a lot of fun now as he is developing his little personality and laughs at things Grammie and Pappy G. do.

Our Little Bear

I have been wanting to get a picture of Evan in this bear pram for a long time, however, whenever, he comes to our house, I am so eager to get him out of the carseat and hold him.
We call him our little bear. Isn't he too cute??!!!

Evan and Pappy G

Evan now sees in color and looks at the TV. Here is Evan sitting on the couch with Pappy G. Evan does not like the black and white movies Pappy G watches. Here they are watching PBS Noggin. He, also, focuses more on the pictures of books read to him. He is growing up too fast but it is wonderful to see his development.

Handsome Evan

This is just Evan being cute. He is wearing the outfit Grammie and Pappy G got him for Valentine's Day. It looks like a baseball outfit and of course, Pappy G thinks it looks like a Cleveland Indians outfit.

Evan and His Hands

Evan has discovered his hands. He tries to stuff his whole hand into his mouth. He has not learned that he only needs his thumb to pacify him. So silly!!!!

Evan Playing Part 2

Here is Evan playing in his bouncy seat at our house.