The Man of our House!

Can I brag on my honey?

Evan traveled to Guatemala for 10 days in November on a mission trip with his Dad (they are on the left). They worked on a school putting up barbed wire around it with armed guards protecting them. Isn't that sad that these children can't even safely go to school? Breaks my heart. And they gave away lots of candy, piggy back rides, and Evan even gave away his beloved UT hat (*tear). He says next time, he will bring shoes.
And this hubby of mine is also now a volunteer firefighter! While I did not enjoy the hours of him being away from home while training, I am sure proud of him. And not to mention, he looks super awesome in the uniform ;)
My sweet love does so much for me on a daily basis - I'm so proud and thankful for him and I just don't say it enough.

Evan:

dresses Audrey everyday while I get ready

gets her ready in her carseat and carries her out the door

when I return home, he hears the garage door open and comes to get her out of the car

changes lots of dirty diapers

sings (and raps) to Audrey

makes us laugh

is cute in gym shorts

cooks more than I do

provides for our family

is handy around the house

pays me lots of attention

surprises me with goodies

is ambitious

lets me nap on the weekends

always wants me to be happy

Loves me

Loves Audrey

I love you with all my heart sweet Evan. Thank you.

5 Months Young!

It's been a while since I've posted - mostly because it's that busy busy time of year - the holiday season! We've been traveling and running around like crazy people all the time! My baby girl will be 5 months old tomorrow and everyday I can't believe another day has gone by. I keep telling Evan as we spend the days playing the Wii and laughing at our baby girl that these are the best days of our life. He says they'll keep getting better and I know that's true too but it's still so hard to let the time go by so fast!

At 5 months old, Audrey:

weighs 12.14 lbs

is 24 in. long

sleeps from 8-9 pm to 6am then back to sleep til 9am - Thanks for giving Mommy good sleep!

takes 3 - 1 hour naps during the day

wears 0-3 or 3 month clothes - but almost in the 3-6 month size

GIGGLES!!

smiles all the time

is bashful

has cried less than 5 tears - no tears at the shots again!!

makes lots of noise ;) coos, goos, grunts, spits, laughter

still loves her swing

no teeth yet

less spitting up

likes to hold onto her feet and is working on getting those toes in her mouth

does not like formula

does not like rice cereal or apples

pulls hair

always wants something in her mouth - fingers, pacifier, teething ring, stuffed animal, etc...

loves Daddy's rap songs

IS CUTE!

Audrey's First Snow - I don't think you can see the snow flurries but they're there!!

Thanksgiving Festivities

This year we spent Thanksgiving at Meg's house with Evan's family. The whole crew was there - minus Memry (and the little boy in her belly) & Greg who are living in London as missionaries - we miss you ;) In the pic above are from left: Colby 9, Audrey, Emily 6, G-Pop, Jackson 3, and Mr. Mike.

After Thanksgiving dinner, we were all exhausted - and ready to pull out the Christmas jammies :)

Those lips!

Then my family arrived to hang out for the weekend before my bro had to leave for the rest of basic training. He left Dec 5th and I miss him already!! We won't get to be with him for Christmas since he'll still be in training - just won't be the same without him! He sure knows how to mesmerize this gal but I think he wishes she was at least 3 and that she wouldn't spit up on him anymore... ;)