Evelyn- 11 Weeks Old!

So it has been 9 weeks since my last post... so I figured it is about time to post again!


I am loving being Evelyn's mom! I thought watching her grow would be hard and something I would dread. I thought that telling others how big she is getting would be bitter but yet it is all so fun and bittersweet! I thank God constantly for providing me with a healthy and super content baby! She rarely cries except for when she is not getting fed as fast as she would like (have to keep up on all those cute rolls you know! hehe) or if she is tired and wants to be cuddled just right in order to drift to sleep!


Andy is a wonderful father! Even better than what I imagined, I always knew he would be an amazing father! Everyday he looks forward to coming home to see her and love on her! He constantly tells her how beautiful she is and how much he loves her! When we are out in public he always wants to be the one to carry her so he can show her off. I just can't help but think of all those kids who are not blessed with a father like Andy and it breaks my heart as well as reminds me how much I have to be thankful for!

Andy holding Evelyn right after she was born!

Andy holding her on Christmas Eve

Evelyn is a social thing! Loves to say "coo" and "ah boo" as well as squeal and smile! I have  begun to notice, well other people have noticed, that if I am moving around a room or out of a room she is looking around for me. Makes a mother's heart melt.. well until it turns into blood-curdling screaming when you leave the room... which thankfully is not the case... yet I should say... She is feeding like a champ! Last I weighed her... which was a few weeks ago... she was 13lb 3 oz (give or take). So Now I would guess she has to be 13.5-14lb at least! She is the size of some of our friend's 4-6 month olds... crazy! It was only a few weeks ago that the 3 mo clothes barely fit and now some of them should probably be put away already! She is sleeping through the night at 5-7 hour stretches and then she will go back to sleep for another 3 hours or so. Yay! I love that :-) She is starting to want to sit up (obviously she can't... but she tries!) and loves to be stood up and be talked to! 

A few things I am doing to try and capture the moments as the days zip by is daily photos and emails to Evelyn. On facebook I took on a challenge to take pictures capturing day to day moments and not just the big ones that you remember anyways but taking joy in the small things that he Lord blesses us with each and every day! It is a great way for me to kind the wonderful aspects of each day! It is so easy to feel that some days are so insignificant and to say that the Lord has given us an insignificant day just seems completely against his character. He is working everyday... he never sleeps... never takes a break... so that means there is something going on everyday that I should be transformed by! It is not just about Evelyn... it can be as silly as the dog or a landscape or other people the Lord has brought in my life! Another thing I am doing is sending e-mails to Evelyn. I once was told by someone that they have journals for there children and they write down things about them for them to cherish someday. I just know my lack of motivation... and I know I would not do so well! But I always have either my phone, kindle fire, or laptop by me... so there are no excuses! I got the idea of sending emails to Evelyn from that google commercial where the day sends notes, photos, and videos to his daughter (I am not creative enough to come up with it myself so I don't want to take credit for it!). So I decided to take on that challenge as well!! 


I am trying to get back to life now that Evelyn is growing and growing! Back to cooking meals to have ready for Andy when he gets home. Keeping up on the house and laundry as well! Trying to remember to feed the dog and make sure has water... as well as water my poor plants! Taking time for Andy and also for myself (Evelyn has been so gracious to let me enjoy a warm shower every day so that I feel productive as long as I got myself ready for the day!) I am trying to really keep motivated to make time for quiet time for the Lord.. and it has been REALLY hard for me... So if you could be praying for that! I need to get back in the word!!!


 So many people think that staying home is simply me holding my baby... sitting on the couch on the computer or in front of the TV. There is that... but there are chores to do, a baby to feed, play with, rock, change, and put to sleep. And it is a 24 hour deal... not a 9 hour deal. I love it though! Every minute! To bless Evelyn and bless and serve my husband! I am not bored... and I do not imagine I will get bored as it is only a matter of time before Evelyn is busy and mobile. Plus I am already being asked when we can try for another... oh man... so life is going to continue to change. NOT saying we are going to be trying to get pregnant quite yet... I just started feeling like myself again and I am still in maternity pants so I still want to some time to enjoy feeling myself and enjoy Evelyn! hehe So that can wait!!!


So here is my 366 Captured Moments of 2012 thus far!

Jan. 1st- Cuddling with a big ol' bear!

Jan. 2nd- Proof that Samson Loves Evelyn!

Jan. 3rd- Tea with Auntie Pono

Jan. 4th- Evelyn wearing the shirt that Auntie Lynsey Gave her.

Jan. 5th

Jan. 6th- First day I was able to get her to hold a toy!

Jan. 7th

Jan. 8th- Wearing Mommy's ring

Jan. 9th- Monthly Growth Update

Jan. 10th

Jan. 11

Jan. 12th- Angel's wings!

Jan. 13th- Grandpa Owen trying to "scare" Evelyn when she woke up!

Jan. 14th

Jan. 15th- Tummy/Get That Gas OUT time!

Jan. 16th- Hanging out with Grandpa Owen

Jan. 17th- First time in High Chair and observing mom boil 10 lbs of Chicken to shred and freeze for quick and easy meals!

Jan. 18th- Wanting to watch the TV so she decided upside down would work. She likes the lights and movement!

Jan. 19th- My beautiful naked baby!

Jan. 20th- "La Cucaracha... La Cucaracha..." I found out that meant Cockroch! EW! But thats the song that went through my head taking this picture!

Jan. 21st- Evelyn with her friend Everett... holding hands!! UH OH! Everett & Evelyn... has a nice ring to it ;-) But seriously she is not dating until she is at least... 30! JK

Jan. 22nd- All ready for Church! It is also Grandpa Owen's 54th birthday!

Jan. 23rd- Evelyn loves being put in the air like an airplane or hanging out on my legs. She smiles really big every time!

I know that is lots of picture but I hope you enjoyed! I am going to try to be better at undating!