Evan update

Evan is doing well. He has taken a few steps here and there but is mainly walking around the furniture. He still stands very well by himself. He is getting so big! In 6 weeks he'll be one! I can't believe it! This first year has gone by way too fast. 

We are getting ready for a trip up to NH to visit Eric's family. I am so excited. Eric's family hasn't seen Evan in awhile and I think they will be surprised at how much he has changed. I hope the flight up there goes smooth. Evan hasn't been on a plane yet and I'm a bit nervous about how he will do. We fly out Friday and I will be there for about two weeks. Eric is staying a few days and then will fly home. He'll be back up to get Evan and me on the 17th. It's going to be a great visit!

Here are some pics of Evan. Two of them are of him with his pants on his head and the other is in the bath with fun foam shapes that mom cut out. Apparently, the fun foam sticks when it gets wet. Fun!

 

Evan Standing

Here is video of Evan standing and clapping while in his pool. He's so big!

Pensacola

Evan is having a great time here in Pensacola. I got him a blow-up pool a couple of months ago and we were able to get it out and use it while we're here. It's hot! He really enjoyed it and actually sat and splashed. He has been standing a lot and he has even been letting go and standing on his own. Sometimes he holds onto the couch and walks a little but he's constantly up and down and moving around. He is a busy boy!

Here are some pics of him in the pool.

Kiddy Pool

This afternoon, I took Evan outside for a little kiddy pool time. He liked it but he was trying to stand up and never really sat and splashed. Twice he fell...half in the pool and half in the grass. The last one finally ended the fun. I did get a few cute pics before the fun was over.

Standing

Evan has been pulling himself up on furniture and in his crib. It was quite a slow process for him to get up and now he stands up pretty quick. He likes standing in his crib and he actually is pretty good at sitting down from a standing position. It's not really graceful but he doesn't just fall down. Sometimes he does fall but rushes to get back up again. Tonight he was standing at the coffee table and let go and just stood there! I couldn't believe it! He did that twice and Eric got to see him standing. I didn't get a picture since I was preparing myself to catch him when he fell but I did get a picture right before it happened. Here it is!

New Camera

I got a new camera last weekend and I was definitely in need of one. The camera I had been using just wasn't focusing fast enough and it was 5 years old. I needed something that could keep up with Evan and focus when I needed it to. So, I have been playing with the camera and taking a bunch of pictures. I went through and picked out a few of Evan that came out pretty good. Most of them are from his Little Gym class. It was called the Bug class (4-10 months). Now he has finished that class and will move on to Birds (which is 10-19months). That should be very interesting. The other pictures are just random. Evan was my subject while I learned how to use my new camera. I love my new Sony!

Me & my friend Abby

Look at me!

I love the bath!

Daddy always makes me laugh!

I am trying to stand up!

Me at the park.

Check out my new shoes!

Walking Wings

Here is a short video of Evan walking with the help of me and his wings.

Just a Swinging

I found a nice park here in Chattanooga that has baby swings. My mom and packed up Evan and we were there for a little over an hour. He got to swing for the first time! He wasn't too excited about it but I got some video of him swinging. After that he had lunch in the park at a one of the picnic tables. It was a beautiful day! As we were leaving, we saw a little creek with huge rocks where kids were playing. I'll have to take Evan back when it gets warmer and let him get in the water. I know he'll enjoy that!

9 Month Check-up

Evan went to the doctor this morning. The doctor said that he looks good and he is right on track as far as growth goes. Evan is 22.06 lbs. and 29 1/4 in. long. His head is starting to level out so his noggin size isn't off the charts anymore. I also asked about Evan's eye color since they are still blue and the Dr. told me that his eyes will stay blue and that there was a 25% chance of him having blue eyes and a 75% chance of having brown eyes. It is crazy to think that we have a baby with blue eyes.
Evan also had to have his hemoglobin checked. I was worried about that because I knew it wasn't going to be pleasant. It was a little finger prick and he didn't shed one tear! I couldn't believe it! He was just mad that the guy had his finger and wouldn't let go. What a tough little guy!
We can give Evan anything to eat and the Dr. meant ANYTHING (except honey and nuts). That is nice to hear. When he is 11 months old we can start him on real milk. I can't wait!

More Swimming Pics

These are pictures from yesterday. Evan loves the pool!