Friday, November 21, 2008
Monday, November 10, 2008
Dance Party
Evelyn loves to dance to her music, and sometimes she will even dig into her costumes box to dress for the occasion. Tonight was one of those nights.
She has perfected a few moves, including the "Twist," the "Hop," and the "Spin around until you fall down." It's a good thing the living room is carpeted.
She is also pretty good at the "I'm going to stand here and wait while you find me a better song."
She has perfected a few moves, including the "Twist," the "Hop," and the "Spin around until you fall down." It's a good thing the living room is carpeted.
She is also pretty good at the "I'm going to stand here and wait while you find me a better song."
Friday, October 31, 2008
Trick-or-Treat
Happy Halloween! Evelyn actually started her celebration on Wednesday at the library. She wore her costume to storytime which was followed by trick-or-treating throughout the building.
Last night Evy helped clean out her pumpkin to get it ready for carving. She thought it was "ooey and gooey," but that didn't stop her from playing with the pile of pumpkin guts.
All of those things were in preparation for tonight's main event - trick-or-treating in our neighborhood.
Evelyn almost doubled her house total from last year, making seven stops for goodies. That took a lot more time and effort than you might think.
Once we got back to the house she had a great time handing out candy, sipping apple cider and chatting with just about everyone. By the end of the evening it was starting to get cold, but Evy refused to put on a sweater.
"Turtles don't wear sweaters," she said.
They don't eat Kit Kats either. Lucky for me.
Last night Evy helped clean out her pumpkin to get it ready for carving. She thought it was "ooey and gooey," but that didn't stop her from playing with the pile of pumpkin guts.
All of those things were in preparation for tonight's main event - trick-or-treating in our neighborhood.
Evelyn almost doubled her house total from last year, making seven stops for goodies. That took a lot more time and effort than you might think.
Once we got back to the house she had a great time handing out candy, sipping apple cider and chatting with just about everyone. By the end of the evening it was starting to get cold, but Evy refused to put on a sweater.
"Turtles don't wear sweaters," she said.
They don't eat Kit Kats either. Lucky for me.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Pumpkin Time
Hay!
We continued our fall family tradition today with a trip to Trax Farms. Before checking out the pumpkins, Evelyn sampled some apple cider and took a spin on the tractor.
Then she searched the whole pile to find her perfect one.
And then she posed with it.
We continued our fall family tradition today with a trip to Trax Farms. Before checking out the pumpkins, Evelyn sampled some apple cider and took a spin on the tractor.
Then she searched the whole pile to find her perfect one.
And then she posed with it.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Zoo II: People Everywhere
It looked like today might be the last nice Sunday of the year, so we decided to go to the zoo. (And the Steelers are on a bye this week). Apparently everyone else in Pittsburgh had the same idea.
It was also free admission day. We didn't find this out until we arrived at the gate. We should have known something was up while we were sitting in 40 minutes of traffic. Either way, there were many more people than animals there today.
The zoo has two new baby elephants. We were lucky to enough to see one of them. It's the small one.
Just like last year, Evelyn posed on the giant turtle.
And waved to the sea lions.
We had fun despite the crowds. Evy got to see the lions and penguins, which is all she really wanted to do.
I wonder what the animals thought about so many people walking around, staring at them. I guess it gave them something to look at, too.
It was also free admission day. We didn't find this out until we arrived at the gate. We should have known something was up while we were sitting in 40 minutes of traffic. Either way, there were many more people than animals there today.
The zoo has two new baby elephants. We were lucky to enough to see one of them. It's the small one.
Just like last year, Evelyn posed on the giant turtle.
And waved to the sea lions.
We had fun despite the crowds. Evy got to see the lions and penguins, which is all she really wanted to do.
I wonder what the animals thought about so many people walking around, staring at them. I guess it gave them something to look at, too.
Friday, October 3, 2008
Justin Roberts Meets Jimi Hendrix
Along with The Beatles and Foo Fighters, Justin Roberts is among Evy's favorite musicians. We like him too, because he writes children's songs that adults can actually enjoy. You can only listen to "Baa, Baa Black Sheep" so many times...
Here is Evelyn's version of "Pop Fly," the title track from Justin's latest CD. You'll notice that her guitar is actually a Guitar Hero™ controller.
Jimi Hendrix was known for doing a lot of inventive things with his guitar - like playing it behind his back. And lighting it on fire. Maybe we should make sure our fire extinguisher is close by when she takes the stage.
Here is Evelyn's version of "Pop Fly," the title track from Justin's latest CD. You'll notice that her guitar is actually a Guitar Hero™ controller.
Jimi Hendrix was known for doing a lot of inventive things with his guitar - like playing it behind his back. And lighting it on fire. Maybe we should make sure our fire extinguisher is close by when she takes the stage.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Fall Flowers
Evelyn marked the recent changing of the seasons by planting some mums. She broke out her gardening gloves and watering can and got to work.
But the mums were thirsty and Evy needed some more serious equipment.
But the mums were thirsty and Evy needed some more serious equipment.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Half-Birthday
Evelyn turned 2 1/2 today and we celebrated by making cupcakes. She likes to spread lots of icing and shake lots of sprinkles on them.
I thought that since it was her half-birthday, maybe she should just eat half of the cupcake.
Evy disagreed.
I thought that since it was her half-birthday, maybe she should just eat half of the cupcake.
Evy disagreed.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Welcome, Anna!
Evelyn has a new baby cousin!
Anna Elizabeth arrived in North Carolina tonight.
Congratulations Aunt Jen, Uncle Dave, Jackson and Donovan!
Anna Elizabeth arrived in North Carolina tonight.
Congratulations Aunt Jen, Uncle Dave, Jackson and Donovan!
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Long Weekend
Evy enjoyed the three day weekend in celebration of Labor Day. Her cousins from New York came into town and the schedule was packed with fun.
Events included dinner and cake and then a family reunion (complete with another pinata). After that it was time for a return trip to Kennywood.
All three cousins won a prize at the fish pond.
Evy and Ben cruised on the motorcycles (and helicopters and spaceships and planes and elephants).
We wrapped up the weekend with a Labor Day picnic. After feeding the ducks and inspecting the tractors, Evy had a chance to check the progress of the grapes in the arbor. She classified them as "good."
You'll notice that no naps were on the agenda. All three of us are still recovering...
Events included dinner and cake and then a family reunion (complete with another pinata). After that it was time for a return trip to Kennywood.
All three cousins won a prize at the fish pond.
Evy and Ben cruised on the motorcycles (and helicopters and spaceships and planes and elephants).
We wrapped up the weekend with a Labor Day picnic. After feeding the ducks and inspecting the tractors, Evy had a chance to check the progress of the grapes in the arbor. She classified them as "good."
You'll notice that no naps were on the agenda. All three of us are still recovering...