Week of Teaching in Lenoir City

The third week of June was our annual trip to Lenoir City to teach at the Academy of Dance Arts.  Daddy and Evelyn pack for the trip.  Can you find the baby among all of the clothes?

Director, Ms. Kristi, took care of Evelyn while we taught in the morning.  Of course, Evelyn had all of her spit-up moments and poop leaks on her! 

Evelyn enjoyed the king sized bed at the Hampton Inn.  Taking a nap between the soft pillows.

And enjoying some TV. 

Eddie taught class with Evelyn in the baby carrier.

I put Evelyn in the bouncy seat when I taught.  Here she is with the intermediate level girls.

Relaxing after a tough day. 

Both kids fell asleep. 

We created our own changing table with the Hampton Inn bench. 

Dinner at Chick-fil-a on the road home.

Thanks, ADA, for a fun week!

Two Month Photos

Evelyn will be three months old on Sunday, but here are her sweet, two month photos.  She is our cutie-pie! Not too smiley at this session...but of course, she laughed and smiled afterward as we waited to see and order the photos at Sears.

Mr. Mom

Still on the job search, Eddie assumed the Michael Keaton role of Mr. Mom last week as I went to teach at a ballet school south of Nashville every day.  Eddie tries out the Baby Bjorn carrier for the first time.  Evelyn loves it!  She munches and drools on the front part of the carrier while Eddie does his "chores" around the house.

Breakfast with Daddy. 

Keeping an eye on her with the video monitor.  She's so cute when she's sleeping!

Take your daughter to work day as Eddie has to finish up some accounts payable work at the office on Friday.  Evelyn poses with Nashville Ballet office gals.  

Daddy practices all week and now Evelyn can roll over onto her side! 

Josefina Arrives!

On Monday, June 4, our friends,Kim and Tim, welcomed little Josefina into the world.  Emily, Eddie, Evelyn and I went to visit on Tuesday night.  Here is the happy family!

Little Jo is the very opposite in coloring of Evelyn.

Emily and I holding the babies as Evelyn checks out her new friend. 

Eddie with baby Jo 

Me with Jo...she feels so light! 

Evelyn next to Josefina.  Petite Evelyn looks like a giant next to the newborn peanut. 

Memorial Day

Emily and Brendon invited us over to grill and visit for Memorial Day evening.  We were lazy and chilling in our jammies for the first half of the day.

Chris Butler also joins us.

Brendon changes his first diaper ever!

Looks good... 

Mission accomplished! 

Big burp after Evelyn's dinner.

Play time! 

Thanks for a fun time...now it's my bedtime.

Surprise Retirement Party

Last Saturday, May 26th, Sadie and Tobey threw a retirement party for us at his home.  We were genuinely shocked...we thought we were attending an end of the ballet season party.  We had a great time and were really touched by their thoughtfulness.  As an added bonus, Evelyn was so worn out that she slept straight from midnight to 8am Sunday morning!



Brendon and Krissy comfort a sleepy Evelyn.

Tobey made quite a spread.  All of the food was delicious and elegant.

Hanging on the back deck.

Kayla, me, and Heather.

 Now with Augusto.

Sadie hand made this sign with one arm!

Heather Cole takes a turn with the baby.

Our gracious hosts, Sadie and Tobey.  They also had their friend give free, mini-massages during the party, but I never got a picture.  She did a fantastic job.

Emily takes a baby turn.

Kim relaxes...it's actually her due date on this day, but no baby quite yet.

Kevin holds Evelyn.  Her only nap at this party.

 View into the dining room and brand new kitchen.

Still no baby...

Chris Butler takes a baby turn.

    What a send-off!  Thanks to our hosts and everyone who came to our surprise party!  It                             meant so much to us!