You Don't Want To See This

Why oh why haven't we seen any updates from the world of Evie Lu? I have two words for you: stomach flu. In deference to good taste there will be no pictures documenting this malady.
Evie Lu is on the mend, but after she spewed on Monday and ran a 100.7 temp for two days we are all exhausted. I knew I was in trouble when our little girl refused to eat lunch on Monday. (She eats everything in sight!) She kept pushing away her food and then to put an exclamation point on it, she let me have everything she had eaten so far that day. (You should see my shoes.) I ran out of the office as fast as I could and drove home. I couldn't reach Kaia immediately so I called my favorite expert: Grandma Rhonda.
Ah the wonders of parenthood.
I promise non-sick pictures will be arriving shortly.

Sunny Saturday

First, thank you for your thoughts and prayers for Evie Lu's great-grandpa Al and our family. We were able to celebrate his life with family, friends, stories, a 21 gun salute, beautiful music, and memories of a wonderful man. We got back home in one piece, though very tired.

We decided we needed a little fun free time on Saturday. We took advantage of the beautiful warm and sunny weather and visited a nearby park. We explored the trails a little, though Evie didn't seem to like her ride on dad's back. So we moved to the playground and Evie tried the slide, going down and up. Here's a few pictures from her Saturday morning fun.


Whee!!

Will The Circle Be Unbroken

In the joyous days of childhood
Oft they told of wondrous love
Pointed to the dying Savior
Now they dwell with Him above



Will the circle be unbroken
By and by Lord By and by
In a better home awaiting
In the sky Lord in the sky

Shoe Fiend

What? I'm not holding anything.


Hey do any of you know a good place for childcare with openings? Our lovely little girl is no longer happy to play in the office while I work. I knew this day would come, but I wasn't expecting such a rapid switch. Evie Lu's newest trick is a high pitched scream. The scream isn't a sign of frustration or happiness it is simply Evie Lu testing out her lungs. My co-workers are oh so thrilled by it.

The wonderful thing about this stage with Evangeline is that she is so busy. She loves to cart our shoes around the house and she plays little games all the time. When I'm not pulling my hair out in frustration (maybe 10% of the time) I'm laughing at what Evie Lu is doing (a wonderful 90% of the time).

Alright, I'll put the shoe back.

Things We Learned Going To The Tulip Festival

Tulips


1. Getting on the road at 9 when you were shooting for 8:30 is a victory in our house.

2. When you are driving and hear a "pop" followed by funky steering, you have a flat tire.

Daffodils


3. Evie Lu does really well hanging out in gas station parking lots with her parents.

4. Having wheel locks is a good idea in a big city. Keeping the key to those wheel locks with you is an even better idea.

5. Tow truck guys and Honda dealership employees do not need to have a command of the English language or basic reasoning skills.

A rebel tulip in the daffodil patch


6. Flowers are really pretty. Fields full of flowers are absolutely stunning.

7. Everybody had the same idea we did and we met them at the tulip festival today.

Our little sleeping flower

This picture demonstrates three things:

1. Evie can turn off the light! She stands on her little chair and can flip the switch on her own. She is pretty proud of herself, as you can see.
2. Barrettes! Will bought some at Target last night, and I wrestled one into her hair this afternoon. Who knows how long it'll last, but it helps keep her growing hair out of her eyes.
3. Looking at the shelves and floor behind Evie, you can see that disorder reigns in the playroom of a toddler. She is like entropy in human form.

Evie Lu Loves Her Great Grandpa

I'm clapping for you Great Grandpa!


This is a picture from Christmas, but it is the most recent I have of Evie Lu with Kaia's Grandpa Alfred. He's been sick and in the hospital, so we've been praying for him. Kaia taught Evie Lu to fold her hands while praying before meals and I've been reinforcing it as we've been praying for her Great Grandpa. With a big Evie Lu kiss and all our love back to Minnesota.

Evie Lu's Nightcap

Can I please wear my hat to bed?

I love this hat!

Is This Where I Live?

Saturday night at our house.

Evie Lu's Aunt Megan has been griping about winter weather in Minnesota, but we really had a shock as snow hit us twice since last Saturday. The snow didn't stay around long, but it was quite beautiful. We've been waiting for spring to show up and it looks like this week it finally has. Come visit now because it is gorgeous.

Wednesday afternoon walking


Tuesday Evie Lu and I had fun in the yard and then yesterday it was Kaia's turn. Kaia took these great pictures of Evie Lu exploring the yard and picking dandelions. I think we have a little nature girl on our hands. Here comes the sun!

Picking dandelions