Our Family

Well, Evey said goodbye to Mary. Friday was her last day at Mary's Little Lambs.
It was very sad and hard to say goodbye. How do you express your appreciation for caring for your child? For giving her all the love and provision that she needed? They have helped her learn, to crawl, to walk, to hold her own bottle, to start talking. Anyway, thank you so much, Mary for loving on our child. There are no words to express our appreciation. You will be missed.

So when we moved to Dallas, 4 years ago, a friend asked me to join her bible study of which I knew only her. The girls accepted me and loved on me like I had known them for years. I have been hanging out with these girls now for 4 years. They have been a support system for me. Each woman is so beautiful on the inside and out. Each has her own special talents and abilities. Each, I have learned so much from.

Ladies, thank you so much for your friendship, prayers and support. Thank you for loving on me and Evey. Thank you for loving the Lord. You ladies will be missed so dearly. I love you.

On Saturday we all went to Rosemeade Park in Carrollton. This place is awesome, like a mini Wet n' Wild. We didn't stay too long but it was really fun. Click Here to see the video

Evey had her 1 year appointment on Wednesday. She did not do great. It was during her morning nap so she was already fussy. She will not sit on that paper cause paper is bad...paper means shots. So of course she got shots. "See Moma....paper is bad...I knew it." She is a little person...may be awhile before we get to turn the seat around.

• Height: 28.5" (25-50%)
• Weight: 18lbs 10oz (10-25%)
• Head Cir: 17.25" (10-25%).

Her iron is in the low range. She is not anemic but it is a little lower than they prefer. We are trying to get her iron rich foods...broccoli yum.

Evey got the cutest growth chart for her birthday from Mike and Kristen. A friend Amy McAdams makes them. Here are a couple of pictures. It is so cute. I can't wait to get it hung in her new room. Link to Amy's Blog to order one for your child

Evey had a wonderful birthday party this past weekend. James was able to come home and see us and say bye to everyone before we leave. Aunt Chris and Uncle Johnny let us use their membership at Brookhaven Country Club. We had a large tent out by the pools. They served hamburgers and hot dogs...grilled cheese and fruit for the kids. Everyone got to swim. Then the kids sat on towels all together and ate their lunch...it was so cute. Mimi (Jamie) made all the cup-cakes and a personal cake for Evey. It was a wonderful day with friends and family.

To Miss Evangeline;
What a wonderful year! We have come a long way together and it is only the beginning, little one. You are such a joy to me and your Dad. You are so easy going and always ready for a new adventure. Words cannot express how much we love and we are so thankful that God gave you to us. Happy Birthday. Love Moma and Dada

Evey is 1 year old today. Boy time sure does fly by. Evey is growing and learning so fast. She is trying to talk and say words that you teach her. I was trying to teach her hot while I was cooking then 2 days later I put something really warm in her mouth and she totally said hot. Of course..."Dog" is still the favorite word of choice. She is trying really hard to walk...at least as Mary's. She doesn't have any interest around me cause she knows I will carry her...my fault but I really don't care cause before I know it she will be too big to have on my hip. She is a pretty good sharer as far as I have seen. She always tries to feed me when I ask and sometimes when I don't ask. She is having and birthday party this weekend so I will post pictures of that soon.
Pictures from swimming at Mary's

Evey and I tried out Gymboree play class on Friday. It was really fun. Evey did really well for her first class. She was willing to try everything. She didn't cry. It was great. If I was a stay at home mom...I would take her weekly.
Evey saw her first bunny out the window at my mom's. The bunny sat there and stared at us a long time before it moved on.