My Maternity Photos

These were all taken by yours truly! I regretfully say that I barely got any cute maternity photos out of this pregnancy due to my husband working crazy and horrible hours and thankfully that will all be over soon. However, I treasure these photos that I did get. I love them so much and I'm glad the ones of Evelynne aren't blurry.. for the most part. ;)

Evelynne's 14th month.

I missed her 13th month just because she turned 13 months on Christmas and we were super busy that month. So are you ready for an Evelynne overload?

At 14 Months Evelynne is:

running!! Well, more like walking faster. 

Playing chase and loves to throw balls

Saying:  Dada, Up, dog, cat, and Ga (short for Grandma) Ah (short for Auntie Ashley & finally mama. (Only when she's mad or winy but I'll take it.)

She loves to imitate us and is trying to do and say what we're doing and saying.

 Dancing 

Shaking her head no.

waving bye bye

Very interested in stairs and cabinets. yikes!

cuddling a lot more! yay!!

playing peek-a-boo

walking backwards

Nicknames: Evie, Piglet, Little love, Princess, munchkin and sweet pea

Evelynne is loving:

Mr. Giraffe.

Sophie the giraffe 

Pinky the giraffe 

Bunny

& Mr bear.

(She picks which stuffed animal she loves more every day!)

whip cream. 

(Every time she sees me with a starbucks or coffee she knows!!)

Bananas and all kinds of fruit.

Her veggie smoothie

Her rocking horse

Being outside.

Getting out of the stroller and walking on her own.

When dada comes home.

Being read and sung too. 

Darlene Zschech.

                                                                               Being chased around the house!

                                                                                         Evelynne doesn't like:

Being told "no"

time outs. Yes, we started the time outs. 

A majority of veggies (Which is why I've been giving her veggie joice)

Nap time. 

Eating: 

I had her almost weaned completely from nursing but then she decided she hated all kinds of milk so I started nursing her once a day again until I can get her to start drinking it.

She pretty much eats everything we do in smaller forms. The girl loves to eat!

Daddy:

Leon is so good with Evelynne now.. I absolutely love watching them play together. Parenting didn't come naturally to Leon at first but I'd say he's a pro now.. He still refuses to change diapers but I don't mind lol As long as He changes them when I'm not home which he agreed to do! With him working night shift it's hard for him to get one on one time with E due to both of their schedules so Leon and I both decided that when he's up he's going to do Evie's bedtime with her. I think that will be so wonderful for the both of them and also give this mama a nice break.

Mama:

T.I.R.E.D and to be honest with all of this cold weather I'm getting a little outside deprived. However, other than that I'm doing great! Watching Evelynne grow up and change is so exciting for me to see.

                                                                         
                                                                                   What I'm looking forward to:

Evelynne saying more words

All of us moving in a few months

Some videos from these last two months :)

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xoxo- Heather

2013 year in review.

                  

 Happy New Years Darlings!!!

               Here's a little inspiration for you to remember throughout the year.
                            I'm so excited to see what 2014 will bring!

2013 year in review.

 1. Evelynne's 2 month// new expressions//Our first family walk//She's rolling over.

 Father and daughter// E's first yardsale//3 months update// Family photo

E's 4 month update// E's first Easter// E's first trip to La Madelines// E's first foods!

 4 months// Leon's work picnic for the police academy// Evie sleeping on a nice walk// Mama's and baby girl's first picnic.

My first Mothers day// My 22 Birthday// E's first  hour nap// 6 Month update

7 Month update and first teefers coming through// She's crawling// Strawberry picking// Child's play place.

8 Months update// Leon's graduation// Evie's first pool// first crawling wound// Fireworks on the 4th.

 9 Months update// Kayaking with my hubs// teething baby// swimming in her first big pool!

10 months update// Pumpkin spice frappe!!!// Evie's first beach trip// 10 Months doctor visit// Evie's first fair trip//

 Evie's first fall craft//11 Months update// Our first family trip to the pumpkin patch// Apple picking// Family trip to the park.

Happy Birthday Evie!!// My loves// Evie's first Thanksgiving// Birthday photo.

Our Christmas card//Evie's 13 Months// Snow!!// Our Christmas.

12 Beautiful months that went by so so fast!! Good bye 2013  and hello 2014. I know this year will be even better because it all gets better from here!

A snow day

All this week we have had snow every other day and I was so not complaining. Even though it's not Evelynne's first snow it was her first snow that she could get excited about and play in it.

She was so fascinated about it and excited.. She wasn't sure what to think about it at first but after a couple of minutes she wanted to get down and play in it. And we got some really cute photos out of it. 

A December Birthday Party.

 
Yes, yes I know "but Evelynne's Birthday is in November."  I've gotten that so many times lol. But when you have a hubby who works for the police department with his schedule already planned you just gotta revolve your plans around his schedule. What I'm saying is I'd have her Party in January only to have her daddy and my hubby there.. Thankfully we didn't have to wait that long though!

I never realized how hard and stressful it was to host a party.. Maybe it was the fact we were late getting to the church to set things up *caugh caugh hubby's fault lol*  Or maybe it's the fact the pizza guy didn't get to the party until an hour and 30 minutes later.. That's all I can say about that detail other than the fact future parties I will be picking up my own pizza and I'm so so glad we had enough food for everyone already there. I am glad though that they gave us 4 pizzas for 30$. They better have right? Anyways...

Evelynne's Birthday party turned out to be a blast!! Leon and I made the decision to only invite Family, Church family and friends who see Evelynne normally and it was a decision I'm so glad we made because everyone actually knew Evelynne and she did the same. I didn't have to worry about Evelynne being afraid to go to anyone because she has a great relationship with everyone there.

Her Birthday theme was Giraffe (you surprised??) with pink and brown. The decorations turned out great! And I think over all everything went wonderful. And speaking of wonderful my sister from another Mister came to visit and was there. Oh my gosh my excitement that she is here for a little while makes me want to jump! I can't wait until she is here for good.

Now back to Evelynne's party shall we??

                      
I really hope these pictures are blog worthy enough for you guys! My camera is having it's last days and  I need to get a new one.. It's on the list of one of the things we're depending on God to provide because it's something I really need.I mean every mom needs a good blog worthy camera, right?

Leon and I are both so extremely blessed to call Evelynne our daughter! She has such an anointing and calling on her life. We're also so blessed by everyone else who adores and loves her too! She is one loved and supported girl by everyone I know.. She is a girl that has so many Aunts and Uncles who spoil her and so many Grandparents who love and cherish her.

So I made the cup cakes and Evelynne's smash cake from scratch for the very first time and all I can say is that there is no going back to box.. I'm officially a no boxer cake baker! I made a delicious yellow cake and boy was it good! I think Evelynne would humbly agree.

For lunch we served Pulled chicken BBQ, Chicken sandiches, Pasta Salad, fruit, veggies, and Pizza whom did I mention was an hour and thirty minutes late?

The cup cakes was self served and I had it decorated in a giraffe shape. I wish I had a picture to show but I don't. Sorry about that! Honestly though, I think I'm more upset about not having a pic than anyone lol.

For snacks I wanted to have a variety for both adults and kids so we had chips and salsa, fruit snacks, Pirates booty, animal crackers, rice crispies,  cookies and chips and for drinks we had a variety of juice boxes, teas, sodas, and Panera Bread coffee. yum!

It's still mind blowing to me sometimes that my baby girl is one.. Can I just tell everyone she's 12 months??
I guess that would be the same thing wouldn't it?