Cousins

Evy has 5 cousins on Scott's side. The four oldest are boys so her cousin Kate was so happy to get Evy as a partner in crime. On my side it's Evy and Jacob, who is 6 weeks younger. They're still little enough to like each other at this point.

Where the Boys Are

Evy's cousin Jacob and friends Mason and Lincoln came from Chicago to visit this weekend. Poor Evy was outnumbered by all the boys. She didn't seem to mind, she was the one doing most of the shoving, poking and bossing. Guess the boys better get used to it.

Silly Billy

In the last two weeks Evy has become really funny. She laughs and smiles constantly and has started to copy everything we say and do. Who needs any other form of entertainment when you have a daughter this silly?

Kisses

Evy is learning how to give kisses. I say, "Give mommy a kiss," and she opens her mouth up wide and then touches her mouth to mine. It's so funny. She hasn't figured out how to pucker yet.

The Babysitter

Elisabeth Shue is 46 today? Really? I will always think of her as the 17 year old babysitter who gets a flat tire while trying to get into the city to pick up her runaway friend, who gets chased by the Chicago mob, sings some Blues, gets rescued by Thor, falls in love with a University of Chicago student and still manages to get back home before the parents. I had the dance in the opening credits memorized "He walked up to me and he asked me if I wanted to dance..."

Hip Hip Hooray!

Scott's mom gave us this red plate to be used for special occasions. The idea is that whoever has a special day gets to eat their dinner off of this special red plate. It will be a lot of fun to use as Evy gets older. On Monday Scott got to eat off the red plate because HE ACCEPTED A NEW JOB!!!!!!!!!! A new job that doesn't require regular overnight travel. I am so excited I might just let him eat off the red plate for the rest of the month!

'Tis The Season...

On Wednesday we had to pick Evy up from daycare early. She was running a 101 temperature. I stayed home with her yesterday and Scott is staying home with her today. I guess it is October 1 but it seems way to early to start this sickness stuff. Scott and I got our flu shots and Evy will get hers in a couple of weeks. It's going to be a long winter...