September’s over? September 29, 2008

Hi friends! 

Where did September go?  Time seems to be flying.  We’ve had a terrific month.  Colin has been enjoying school, and I’m back into the work groove.  I work everyday up until Colin comes home from school, then we walk up to the school to get him.  It’s fun having that afternoon time together, and we can usually find friends outside playing.  It’s especially nice since the weather has gotten a little cooler. 

Sweet little Eva Joy is doing very well, and we’re having a lot of fun with her.  She’s so curious, and she loves to just wander around exploring.  She has now given up crawling completely.  It’s fun watching her toddle around, and she’s getting more sure of herself.   This weekend, we went to the park for a picnic and playtime.  Eva loved the swings!

Colin has now tracked out for the next 3 weeks, and we are planning a weeklong trip to the Midwest in early October.  Kirk’s parents and brothers and sisters have not met Eva joy yet, so we’ll start in Iowa, then onto the Northshore of Lake Superior with Amy and Tim and family.   Dad and Beth are also planning a visit for late October.  It’s almost time for the girls’ first birthdays, so we’ll be planning something fun.  Oh, and speaking of a terrific month – a shout out to Dad’s teams for their undefeated seasons—Go Maryville!  Go Vanderbilt!!  Go Tennesee Titans!

Kirk and I snuck out for a date on Saturday.  Eva’s babysitter during the week, LaLa, came over with her kids.  While they had a playdate, Kirk and I got to have dinner out with Josh and Liana- thanks so much Josh and Liana!!  It was a really nice night.  We got to spend some time playing with our cousins Cora and Megan yesterday.  They are adorable.  As Colin says, “I love these girls – all 3 of them!”   We are so fortunate to live so close to them.

What is this you've done to me?

Now this is more like it!

 

Megan and Cora's homecoming

Now everybody be still and smile...yeah right!!!

Okay - a little more luck in Moms' arms

More pictures September 16, 2008

Just a few new pictures to share from this week.  We had a great family weekend.  We took Eva Joy swimming for the first time.  She really enjoyed it after (contrary to the picture).  Colin had a great time too, and he’s decided he wants to join the swim team next year.  We have a long way to go, but I’m glad he had so much fun in the pool this summer.  Okay – here’s the cuteness…

Cousin updates! September 9, 2008

Christopher and Colleen have arrived in Vietnam.  If you want to check in on them, here’s a link to their blog…http://ccwhite.blogspot.com/

We just can’t wait to see pictures and especially to have them home.

More later!

What’s New? September 9, 2008

We’re settling into life as a family of four.  Somehow, doubling the number of children does more than double the work – it can be chaos!  But, it is so much fun having a baby in the house again.  Eva Joy has brought even more joy into our home.  You should see Colin light up in the morning when he first sees her. 

Eva Joy is changing everyday, and she’s showing us that she is on the move, has determination, and she is no petite fragile gal!  Since I last posted, she has started walking.  It started last week with 2 steps, then 3.  Now – it’s her preferred mode of transportation, even though she looks drunk while doing it.  She has also climbed the stairs to the playroom, climbed the stairs on the slide in the playroom,  climbed the slide in the playroom, bounced on the trampoline…oh my.  Don’t worry and don’t call Social Services - we’re watching her!  She loves the bath, and she beelines to the bathroom anytime she gets a chance and tries to hop into the tub!  

She loves to eat, and she’s has yet to turn anything down.  Her preference is to feed herself, her favorites being avacado and turkey.  She has now slept the night through for a number of nights which has brought great excitement, especially since it conincided with my return to work.  But – it may have been shortlived, because now, with the arrival of tooth #4, she’s up again. 

She’s fast approaching her first birthday, and I can’t imagine what other milestones we’ll hit.  We haven’t had a definitive first word, yet she mutters and babbles things we recognize.  I still think she is saying “I’m mad!!!” when she cries, and we think she says “bye bye” when she waves, but that could just be what proud parents want to hear.

Here’s are some pictures from the past few weeks:

Eva Joy’s first playdate at the Borcik twins

Papa and Bibi visit September 9, 2008

I haven’t posted for awhile.  I went back to work, and we’ve all been sick.  But there’s lots to share, so I will try and catch you up.  First – Papa and Bibi came to town.  They loved meeting Eva Joy.  Eva Joy was a little skeptical of Papa’s beard, but you can see her checking him out.  It was great to see them and swap stories of our trips.  They have just returned from a cruise from Boston through Canada then to Greenland, Iceland, ending up in Oslo, then Dublin.  They had an amazing time, and they have fabulous pictures to prove it.  Here’s their travel blog…http://www.photoblog.com/JoeBeth/

Papa and Bibi visit August

Eva checks out Papa’s beard

Papa and Eva Joy cheesing for the camera