Such a Big Boy!

Evan was so excited to give me his Mother's Day card. He helped me open it quickly so we could get back to drumming. He just can't seem to get enough. He has Pooh Bear sing and dance along, and when they need a break, he gives Pooh a ride in the "drum." Feeding his piggy.
On Mother's Day, before the rain came, I sat outside reading a book while Evan helped daddy do some yard work. Amazingly enough I don't think his hands ever touched the dirt. He likes to dig and use his dump truck, but once daddy gets the lawnmower or weedwacker fired up, he is ready to go inside. Once inside he says repeatedly, "Mama, daddy's wacker," and it is funny every time:)

The boots are actually being used purposefully.

Evan and I participated in the Race for the Cure Saturday. We did the 5k and there was some walking, jogging, and sleeping along the way. I forgot my camera, but of course Evan didn't want to go inside when we got home, so I took pictures then while he played with Shadow.

Doesn't he look like such a little boy? Where has my baby gone? Hard to believe he will be two in three weeks.

A little game of fetch. This may be the only time Shadow actually chased the ball. Evan will be glad when Jenny comes for a visit next weekend.

Running!

Back and forth, back and forth.

Not a great angle for me, but this is his perfect "cheese" smile.

Again, little boy!

Okay, looks like Shadow chased the ball at least twice:)

On May 1st Evan enjoyed his second wedding experience. We joined Jack and his parents in their celebration. Evan would have spent the entire night two feet from the band if we had let him. All he wanted to do was dance and stare at the band. Oh, and eat cake of course! He may love the outdoors like his daddy, but this he definitely gets from me:)

He was so good during the ceremony.

And during the reception he played with his truck and Ian's plane, and almost caused many accidents by sending them flying across the floor.

Too cute!

They were still checking out the food!

Dancing

Dancing

Dancing machine!

Thank goodness the boy loves hats almost as much as he loves being outside.

Shadow kiss!

Yes, Alysha, he is wearing Crocs, but at least they are pirate crocs.

The other night Evan put on a concert for the neighborhood. Drumming! It is the first thing he wants to do in the morning, and we have to pry the sticks out of his hands at night.

Spring Break and Then Some

A few weeks ago Evan had his cousins over for a visit. They had fun snuggling on the couch, eating popcorn, and watching TV. Of course they enjoyed doing many other things together, but this was the only time all three of them were moving slow enough for me to snap a picture.

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Now let's hurry, I want to see the bus!

Evan has had many visitors and play dates over spring break, but we have been having so much fun I keep forgetting to get the cameras out. Grandpa Bob was here for a few days, and we have no pictures! Here he is giving kisses to grandma, papa, and mama.

A little night night time with Pooh and Diego. Of course five seconds later it is "good morning, out."

Our little Jayhawk is going through a phase where he really doesn't like to have his pants (or diaper) back on once he has escaped his dirty diaper.

I told him no Skyping without pants!

He didn't agree!

Happy Easter!

Look mama, a book!

He didn't hesitate with the cookie one bit! He knew exactly what to do.

He finally finished the big Easter egg cookie today. It was huge!

"Yellow mama. Blue car!"

"Truck book mama!" The Easter bunny sure knew what he likes:)

"Ready, titi's mama! Daddy, titi's! Let's go!"

Books with Uncle Skeeter

One very tired little boy...

...but not so tired he can't chase Tres and Buddy up and down Auntie's hallway.

That's right, pajama top, diaper and boots!

Play date with Samantha

"Blue slide mama!"

"More!"

I did not teach him this!

Evan finally got to boo someone for real. Unfortunately for Samantha she was on the receiving end.

New elephant shirt from grandma's trip to the San Diego Zoo.

Playing with Shadow and Jenny. Evan has loved having two dogs over the break. He is going to be very sad when the Procks take Jenny home.

"Running mama!"

Out of nowhere one day a few weeks ago Evan pointed to something and said, "blue." Wouldn't you know, it actually was blue. Within a week he had all the major colors down. When he says red, green, and brown he kinda growls his r, it is very cute. When grandma and papa were here he could match the fish to its color, but couldn't put the pieces in. He has been doing puzzles up the wazoo this week and now does this one with ease. We have even gone to the library to do the puzzles there because he can't get enough. We have enjoyed our break together reading, playing, and watching traffic rather than driving in it. It has been great! Can't wait for summer.