Words

Evelyn Grace has discovered the world of verbal communication. Here we go! Right now, it is the cutest thing she's done yet.

Evie language:

Please = Dees

Bird = Burrr!

Winston (my sister's ferret) = Minta (repeat about a zillion times...followed by a happy squeal...)

Olive (my sister's pug) = O-eee

Aunty = Atee

Kitty = tittee

Sigh. The cuteness is probably most powerful on Mom & Dad, and that is what compels me to share it. However, it's much better in person. :)

Her little arms and legs are getting lankier. She's not as bald as she used to be. She runs. She can drink from her own sippy cup without help. She's pushing for independence...doesn't want to hold my hand when we walk anymore.

Why do they have to grow up so fast!?

Projects of late

I have been wintering this winter. All tucked away in my cozy house, riding out the low-energy, lack of interested in food, early pregnancy fun. Ignoring the icky feelings, I actually quite like it. I enjoy quiet afternoons knitting in Evie's room, drinking a cup of tea, and watching her toddle about. Here's a little project I worked on for her.

This is a project I am still in the middle of....I have 5 big kitchen windows! I really enjoy a bright kitchen. But before we moved in, they still had the motor-home-esque curtains up. Does anyone know what I'm talking about? Why is it that manufactured homes and motor homes MUST use horrible, geometric patterns mostly consisting of teal and pale pink? So, I finally got some gumption (sp?) and bought fabric. At my pace, it takes a whole day to do one window, but they're coming along. :) The colors are hard to see, but I tried to match the antique blue ball canning jars that line the top of my cupboards. We used them in our wedding, and thus I love them!

The curtains:

The canning jars that I love:

Getting the word out...

For my family on Christmas day, we used a book called "I'm a big sister!" to announce.

Did the same for Jon's family.

Then we told lots of friends in person (since that really is more fun!)

And now, we're using the grand 'ol internet to spread the good news...

Evelyn IS going to be a big sister! For all who haven't heard, I'm pregnant! And now that the morning sickness seems to be fading, I feel like I can talk about it without that slight weary sound in my voice. :) Hooray!

The big day is set for August 25th, but we'll see what the Lord and our little sprout have to say about that. ;)

While I was sleeping...

My Mom watched Evie for me the other day while I was flat on my back with a fever and head cold. It's such a treat to be visiting my Mom when I get sick....I get to just be sick. I don't have to drag the bag of bones out of bed and be responsible. Anyway, she taught her some pretty cute stuff while I was asleep!

Here's her helping with the laundry...

In this one, my mom gave her one of those cards with a song inside. I think it's from Law & Order...So funny.

Been a While!

She's been working on that walking quite a bit since we've been visiting my mom and dad.

Also, pretty sure she's considering a career in home organization...

Very agreeable!

And she walks!

So close...

Not quite yet...

Nearly there...

And she does it! One small step...

Nearly Non-existent Fall

Seems Idaho doesn't get a fall. We're into winter for sure! It's snowing as I write this. It went from 70 degree weather to COLD. Thought I'd take some time (since there is no longer much to do outside) to update the blog. We've had some wonderful visits lately!

Good friends from California came to visit, and my folks just left today. Evelyn will be missing all her playmates! Here's what she's been up to lately. (Sorry I didn't fix the sideways ones...under a time constraint.)

Some pics from my folks visit. It's getting very hard to get a good picture of this busy little girl!!

Standing unassisted!

In her new Amish made high chair from Aunty Lotty!

Here are the friendly cow neighbors. I rather like scene outside my kitchen window.

Here's Jon digging our root cellar! I think it's great fun to watch him operate heavy equipment.

I call this one "Awe."

"I'm ready for my close up!"

And here's one to show off her new standing skills...

Well, that should get ya'll up to date! Thanks for hanging in there. :)