It's Official We are Moving!

The documents have all been signed, the movers are scheduled, we are packed (mostly...) and ready to move into our new house next week! It has all happened incredibly fast. Our house had two offers within a week and we were able to find a new house after scouring the entire Eastside. We are ready to move but it will be somewhat bitter sweet since Evan was born in this house.

Ferry Ride

Evan had his first ferry ride today and he had a blast. He was running around the deck of the ship saying 'wow', it was too cute!

Fun at the Park with the Boys

My friend, Natalie, introduced me to a great, kid-friendly park in Kirkland today called Turtle Park. It is completely fenced in and is great for younger kids. Evan had a great time playing with the boys. Roman and Alec are cousins and are so adorable together, the last picture is Roman trying to kiss Alec...so cute!

The Joys of Having a Toddler

Evan's personality is really starting to develop. It is so fun to watch. It seemed to coincide with him learning to walk, he has become much more verbal and assertive about what he wants and doesn't want. He says several new words everyday and does everything with gusto (he grunts as he tries to open things/push things/throw things). What has surprised me too is how boyish he is, he loves to get in the dirt, to throw balls and play with cars and trucks. His latest trick is pulling a hat down over his eyes and walking around the room until he bumps into things...you would not believe how much this entertains him!



























The flip side to his cute little personality showing is that he is also at the age when he gets frustrated really easily and throws tantrums, bites, hits... That is not so much fun! The video footage below was the end result after I decided to show Evan what it looked like when he threw a tantrum (I got on the floor and kicked my legs). He thought it was hilarious and now I mimic him when he starts to throw a tantrum and it usually can get him to stop.

Blondie Fan (more dancing footage)

I went to visit my Dad last night at the hospital* and Aaron was on duty for the night with Evan. It looks like the boys enjoyed themselves...



*For those that are tracking my Dad's progress, we are hoping that they will be sending him home today. He is still in a lot of pain however, it is going to be a very long road to recovery for him.

My Little Dancer

Evan loves music and has started dancing every time he hears anything even remotely resembling music (like the alphabet song that plays on one of his toys!). He even has some signature moves - it is so adorable!

More Visits from Family

Aaron's parents and brother are visiting from Atlanta this week and Evan is loving all of the attention. He adores his Uncle James and even cries when he leaves the room.