Evelyn Takes a Tumble

Here is a short clip of Evelyn practicing her walking.  This is her first time, and trust me, she got better with practice.

Party in PA

Last week, Evelyn and I journeyed to PA for Gracie's 2nd birthday.  It was a dramatic time getting there as our 6:15am flight was delayed for over an hour.  Once we finally landed in Cincinnati, I ran, pushing Evelyn in the stroller to make our connection. Fortunately they waited for us, and we landed in Pittsburgh right on time.  That night, we had Chinese at Tom and Michelle's house.

Evelyn at the kids' table.

Playing in the newly finished basement. 

Evelyn was walking around quite well with this stroller walker. 

On Thursday, we drove to Speers so that Grammy could pick up a special retirement gift for her friend.  We had a nice lunch next door.  Evelyn enjoyed waving and talking to the lunch crowd. 

Grammy and Evelyn. 

Back at home, Evelyn enjoyed playing with all of Grammy's toys. 

And she found the tupperware cabinet. 

Saturday was the big birthday.  Aunt Michelle did an amazing job with the carnival/circus theme!  

There was a face painter...Grace enjoyed playing in the paints. 

Tommy is "Super Spiderman" 

There was even a balloon animal maker.  Here she is with Grammy and Evelyn holding her smiley face flower. 

With Aunt Lisa Rennie

And Cousin Olivia 

Watching her cousins dig in to cake and ice cream. 

and joining in on the fun!

More walking practice... 

Playing cash register with Grace 

Hanging with Michelle's mom. 

and Aunt Eileen. 

A Sunday morning wrestle with Grammy.

Taking a spin on the bus. 

At the airport, checking out the moving walkway. 

Emptying everything from my purse.  

In Atlanta, awaiting our connection and having snacks.

She is usually quiet or asleep when we fly, but during this last flight, she kept screaming da-DA the whole time.  Luckily it was only a 30 minute flight, and everyone was very understanding. 

At last back home with da-DA!  He bought her the alphabet train for an early birthday present. 

First Valentine's Day

Evelyn had a nice, first Valentine's Day.  At daycare, they made a heart craft, and she got Valentines in the mail from Grammy and Aunt Nina.  Grandma was at our house for the week, and she got Evelyn new jammies and a toy SUV.

Art Project

Morning with Grandma 

Opening her Valentine present. 

Daddy gets a Valentine  

It's Rogaine!  (He wanted to try it;) 

And I got beautiful roses! 

Evelyn 10 Month Photos

For Evelyn's 10 month photos, we went with a "Parisian" theme.  Grandma bought her this super cute outfit complete with matching beret!

We also got a beautiful picture with Grandma! 

Evelyn 9 Month Photos

Back in the beginning of January, we had Evelyn's 9 month photos taken at the Greensburg Sears.  The photographer there just does such an amazing job with little ones.  She actually got Evelyn to smile big so that we could see her two front teeth!

When Eddie arrived to pick us up, we were able to have a group photo taken a few days later.  Our same photographer did another great job.

Here are the cousins looking so adorable.