Cracking Up

Tonight Evan was dancing around Libby and she started to laugh. But it wasn't just a chuckle, she was cracking up. It made Evan so proud to be the one who made her laugh first! Now, I just have to get it videotaped...

Here are a couple of pictures of Libby from earlier this week. Sometimes, she doesn't even act tired. But the minute you lay her down, she is out!

This Kid Is Easy To Please

Evan got new mittens and he was so enamoured he had to sleep in them...

My Future Chef

This morning, I asked Evan if he would rather watch Diego or Little Einsteins. His response: Paula Deen. He absolutely loves that woman and actually prays for her almost every night. Unfortunately, Paula Deen wasn't on, but he happily watched Quick Meals with Robin Miller and 30-Minute Meals. But only after he informed me that we should tivo Paula Deen.

Tree Trimmings

The day after Thanksgiving, we put out our tree and Evan loved helping. Every single item that was pulled from a box got an "ooh" or "aah". And he even threw in a few of his highest compliment..."that's nice!".

That's One...

Thanks to a friend's recommendation, we have been using the 1-2-3 Magic discipling method on Evan and until recently, it actually worked really well. But something about turning two and half has diminished its effectiveness. Evan will now finish counting for you and he likes to put himself in the corner. He also seems to think "I'm sorry" will get him out of the corner faster.


I think I am in search of a new kind of magic...

You Better Watch Out...

Evan has really been getting into the whole Christmas thing and he is loving all of the Christmas music. His favorite seems to be "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" and he can actually sing most of the first verse. I am loving it because, believe me, I am not above using the ol' Santa card to encourage better behavior!


This year, we decided to start the tradition of the Elf on the Shelf. We named our elf Charlie and Evan has really enjoyed looking for Charlie every morning after he returns from the North Pole!! And this morning, he wanted to make sure Charlie knew "Evan nice, very nice."

My Little Helper

Evan has really been on a mission to help Mom lately. There is nothing I can do without him right by my side.
Whether it be bathing Libby,

vaccuming,

or sweeping the kitchen floor,




I can count on Evan to help me to get the job done!