Catching Up

Well, I am still working to be more proficient when it comes to blogs. I use MySpace all of the time and often find more people do that and it's easier to keep in contact there. For those of you who have yet to fall into the addictive trap of MySpace, I will try to get this blog up and moving.

For a quick update... Bryan is still enjoying work and school. He should complete his Masters of Education in Kinesiology this summer. He is very busy working as the Interim Head Athletic Trainer of UT Tyler. Somehow he manages to do work and school and still has time to be an incredible husband and father. He's such a hard-worker and Evan and I appreciate all he does for us.

Evan, as you can see, is growing like a weed. He is just over 11 months old now and sprouting teeth every other week it seems. He has 6 and is currently working on 2 more. He's cruisin' around, holding on to furniture, crawling everywhere, and thinks if there is something on the floor that it must be something he should eat. He has a shoe fetish! He loves Spongebob, or "bob bob" as Evan calls him. He points to everything, expecting Mama to tell him exactly what it is. He has discovered that his pointer finger conveniently fits right up his nostril. He's extremely ticklish. He loves books and beams with pride if he gets to hold one himself as he's being read to. Evan and Mama are active in a weekly playgroup. Everything about him is just perfect!

Happy Birthday, Bryan!

Bryan celebrated his 24th birthday yesterday. Little did he know that there was a surprise in store. Sixteen (17 counting Evan) of us showed up at Applebee's to share dinner and have some fun! He was surprised to see friends, his students from the sports medicine program, and a few athletes there. Monday is our buddy Derek's birthday as well so I made them both cakes. One of Bryan's students brought party hats and party favors too. It was great! He was so stoked about having such a wonderful birthday here in Texas. We had a few people over to our place after to watch a movie and hang out as well. We got to bed late, but it was definitely worth it.

Already 6 Months Old

Here he is!!! Evan went to the doctor for his 6-month check-up yesterday. He did great! Yes, he has a bit of a cold, but Dr. Hurley said we're already doing everything right to help speed up the duration of the "bug". Evan has grown significantly, after being the little guy for months, now weighing 16lbs 2 oz and measuring at about 26 inches tall. He's still around the 25% for his age group though. He also got another round of shots, 5 total. He was such a trooper for not feeling well. I had to hold him down for the first time, as Daddy was busy working and unavailable to do his normal role as "strong Daddy". Mommy is not one for needles, but I held him down and got to love him when it was all over with. Evan hardly cried and all the lady nurses were impressed with how quickly he got over it. If he remains a healthy little guy we won't need to see the doctor until December 29th for the 9-month appointment. We praise God daily for his protecting hand.

Starting Our Family Blog

Well, we are very new to this whole "blog" thing, but we will do our best to keep everyone updated and current with pictures of our little family. Currently, little Evan is experiencing his first bought of sickness. Not too sure if it is allergies or the beginning of a cold, but he's stuffed up and congested. Surprisingly, he's still in a great mood. We have two of Bryan's friends from CA staying with us this week as well. James and Derek made the roadtrip from CA to be here with Bryan on his 24th birthday... it should be an exciting week! All else is well. we're enjoying the somewhat cooler weather and drastically lower gas prices, WOOOHOOO!!! Looking forward to having Bryan's parents here for Thanksgiving and then heading out to CA for Christmas. It will be here before we know it!!