Evan 9 months old

9 month stats
Weight: 18.65 lbs.
Height: 27.75 in.
This boy has stole my heart and it is sure noticeable. He has me wrapped around his finger, and I am very okay with that. You realize by your third baby how fast time goes so you just soak every new stage in and enjoy all the lovey baby stuff! Evan loves to be held and mostly by me! He loves to eat and loves to watch his brother and sister play, but does not like to be smothered by them. He gives me this look to save him when they get a little too close. He goes to bed around 6 and gets up once or twice at night to eat and then wakes up between 7 and 8. He is a very happy baby and I am so blessed to be his mom! Love you Evan. This photoshoot was very short and sweet as you can tell he was done about 30 seconds into it.



This picture was taken a couple weeks ago, but I sure love it! It kind of shows who I am a bit biased too!

Christmas and New years Eve 2011

I am so sad that the Holidays have come and gone so fast. I did not want to put my tree away it looked so pretty and cozy in my family room. I think the Christmas season brings so much joy and I love all the fun parties and get togethers.
We celebrated Chris's birthday a week early at his parents house so that we could just focus on him. With his birthday being on Christmas Eve sometimes he gets pushed to the side a bit with all the other traditions. He got a road bike for his birthday and to be honest I am a little worried, but I am glad he will have a hobby that is also good for his health! Christmas was so fun this year! Owen and Olivia are getting older and getting more excited for Santa to come and Owen was very convinced that he saw Rudolph guiding Santa's sleigh and also could here him on our roof. Santa brought Owen beyblades, a scooter and a remote control helicopter. Santa brought Olivia a tea set, and a American doll itty bitty baby. Santa brought Evan a cozy blanket and pillow and jammies. Every year I feel so blessed and wish I could simplify Christmas. I know it is fun for kids to get presents but sometimes I feel like I am focused on that too much. I want my kids to feel grateful for what they have instead of focusing on what they don't have or want. Hopefully I can be better prepared for next year and help my kids find the simplicity of Christmas which is the birthday of our dear Savior.
New years eve we celebrated with Chris's friends and Owen and Olivia got to go to Grandma Jody's which they were in heaven about and had so much fun playing games and eating treats!
So here is to the new year 2012, I have a feeling it is going to be great!

Owen Turns seven

Owen's birthday was on December 1st and this year it was a friend party. I was very hesitant to do one, but I have to say it was fun and actually not too out of control as I suspected. He choose to do a Bey blade battle party and as of now that is what he is into and talks about constantly! I can't believe he is seven and I am ready for him to stop growing up. He is such a Daddy's boy and looks forward to any night alone with him. He is always making lists of what to do on their guys night out, and it is just the cutest thing ever. I am so grateful for him and I'm so glad that he is mine forever and ever. Love you Owen!