16 Weeks

Lydia has reached 16 weeks and is finally letting her mom and dad sleep a little more at night. She's a super happy girl as long as you're not trying to make her nap. She and Evie have had some cute moments recently where they "hold hands."

14 Weeks and Still Not Sleeping

Good thing she's cute, cause she doesn't sleep.

A lot to be thankful for

Lydia made it through her first Thanksgiving and ate just as much turkey as Evie....none. She's 13 weeks old now and time is flying by, especially since we're still not sleeping. Evie is in the midst of "being 2" and everything is hilarious, dramatic or devastating like only a two year old can demonstrate. Playing in the leaves, however, is a favorite these days.

Smiling

Smiles and giggles are the norm now for Lydia, 8 weeks here

Go Philies!

Greg couldn't resist buying Evie a matching hat to his in honor of the Phillies making it to the division series!

Lazy Sunday Afternoon

Lydia has her new Elmo to play with and Evie a new outdoor playset (thanks to our neighbors for passing it down!)

Lydia Mae Arrives

On Monday, August 30th, 2010 and 8:23 a.m., Evelyn became a big sister. At a substantial 9 lbs and 9.8 ounces, she had a bit of trouble keeping her oxygen up and was admitted to the NICU. Her stay was two days brief before transitioning to the intermediate nursery and 48 hours into the world, her dad and I finally got to hold and love on her. She's got chubby cheeks and dark hair like her big sister did, and seems to have endured all her wires, tests and needle pricking like a champ. We are taking her home today to meet her big sister and can't wait to get to stare at her all the time instead of just visit her in the nursery.

Evie's First Day of Preschool

I can't not believe that Evie is old enough for preschool! She was excited to go to Mt. Bethel this morning and carry her big, new book bag. The halls were brimming with children crying, but Evie was not one of them. She gave me a wave goodbye and stepped into her classroom and started to play. In Evie's own words, "school fun."

Evie is 2!

With family and friends around, two cakes, and lots of presents, she declared herself older as "two"...sometimes even "three"...but that'll have to wait until next year.

4th of July Pride

Evie's Musical Shine

4th of July Splash!

Evie and her friend Eva made a big splash on July 4th!

Life is a highway

Playing dress-up

Mother's Day 2010

Music Class

Evie just completed a 10-week course in The Music Class. Although her dance moves still need a little work, it was super entertaining for all involved.

Backyard Pool

We bought Evie her first backyard pool. Greg got one with a step that Evie thought was perfect for sitting pretty. The water may have been cold, but Evie loved every minute of it.

3-Wheels

We got Evie a little tricycle last weekend. It's about an inch to big for her to pedal, but she loves getting on a off and will probably figure out how to cruise around the driveway in no time.

Baby Sister to Arrive in August

I had to rename the blog since there's a new Hare on the horizon. Evie will have a little sister in late August. When Greg found out, he said, "Stopping by Home Depot on the way home to pick up a few more locks, a surveillance camera, etc. Never to early to prepare for the teenage years..."

Spring Has Sprung

Our little baby isn't a baby anymore. 2 years old is just three months away and she's letting us know the terrible two's are on the horizon. But with that sweet little face, we can take just about anything.

Big Shoes to Fill

Evie loves trying anything, so putting on her Dad's shoes and walking around was super fun...until she fell. But she's persistent, so watch out world!

Evie's New Best Friend

Just when we thought her Dolly couldn't be topped, Christmas came along and brought Hokey Pokey Elmo (thanks for the idea, Stimmlers!) She loves dancing with Elmo and we love watching.