Boy becomes Fish!

School is out, but we've got some serious learning going on!

Yesterday afternoon Evan decided he was done "floating"...he wanted to swim like his big brother. So my mom (who is awesome when it comes to lessons like "how to blow a bubble", "how to tie your shoes" and "how to swim") gave him a quick lesson. And that was it! Within a matter of minutes, he was swimming the entire width of the pool.

Way to go, Evan! Your family is so proud of you!

FIVE

Dear Sweet Boy,

Happy birthday, Evan! Today we celebrate you!

At 5, you love playing baseball, watching Tom & Jerry cartoons, Wii and singing in the choir at church. You adore your older brother and are always eager for him to come home from school. You are a peacemaker...quick to offer an apology when you have done wrong and even quicker to offer forgiveness when you have been wronged. Never one to turn down a hug, kiss or snuggle...you are very affectionate. You pray the sweetest, most tenderhearted prayers...often bringing tears to Mommy and Daddy's eyes. 

Not long ago, I asked you what you would like to be when you grow up. You answered, "I want to tell people about Jesus...and to be a baseball player." I think that sounds like an excellent plan, my son. And this is my prayer for you...that you love Jesus with your whole heart, follow Him in obedience and share His love and His power with others!

You are a blessing and a joy! I love you so very much!

Hugs and kisses,

Mommy

Oh happy day! Welcome to the world, little one.

Six months old...all blue eyes and belly!

 

You're one...and too cute!

Not yet two...and already a big brother.

learning to share with your baby sister...

At two...you enjoy your first ride in Peepaw's boat!

At three...an excellent Yoda you were!

Four...my sunshine boy!

And now, here you are...5!

A boy and his boot

I'm so happy to report that Evan's foot is on the road to recovery!

The morning started with more x-rays.

(Why our pediatrician didn't send the x-rays from yesterday, I don't know.)

Then my little guy got fitted with a boot.

I was afraid he wouldn't like it, but he thinks it's "awesome".

Bless his heart...he hasn't complained once. And I think that boot weighs about half as much as he does!

 

 And here he is proudly modeling his new footwear with his big brother by his side.

I think he's loving the attention!

Happy Friday, y'all!

Firsts...

Yesterday I posted about Joshua's first lost tooth.

As you can imagine, the Tooth Fairy made her first visit to our house last night. 

Very exciting for all of us!

The Tooth Fairy wasn't the only person that visited us! The Kissing Monster (me) and The Tickle Monster (Kyle) also stopped by unannounced.

Kissing Monster and Tickle Monster is a game we play with the kids...

I sneak out the front door and ring the doorbell. As Kyle and the kids open the door, the kids always, without fail ask..."Who's there?" To which I respond..."THE KISSING MONSTER!!!" The kids squeal with a mixture of excitement and sheer panic. Kyle immediately turns into The Tickle Monster. Absolute craziness ensues.

We chase the kids through the house trying to catch them. And when we do...we smother them in kisses or tickle their tummies. Last night we were all having a blast...being silly and laughing until our cheeks ached. Until another first happened...this time it was a broken bone!

I was chasing Evan and Kyle was chasing Joshua. The boys were running toward each other on the wood floor. Their feet slipped and they collided...big time! I saw the whole thing. It looked like some of the clips from America's Funniest Videos.

(The monsters quickly made their exit at this point!)

Joshua got up laughing. Evan tried to get up, but couldn't stand and he was definitely not laughing. His little left foot was hurt! After a visit to the doctor and a few x-rays this afternoon, we found out that it's broken. He'll get a cast or a boot tomorrow morning...another first!

My poor little guy had a rough night. But once we got the pain under control, he started taking full advantage of the situation. He has made all kinds of requests today...Wii, Skittles, a Happy Meal for lunch! And, yes...the Kissing Monster has granted his every wish! 

On a happier note, we got something fun in the mail today! Olivia's first Poppy Dip dress! I'm thrilled with it...and so is she! And here's the best thing...our purchase of this cute little dress will help bring a little boy home to his forever family! 

Last but not least...

February 1st is going to be the start of something very exciting for our family and for our adoption. More details soon!