Fall 2009

They're here! Finally, I have gotton around to updating the pictures on the blog. I apologize for taking so long - as I am sure you can imagine, the Evans' household doesn't slow down for much! Life is good in our house. Ryan is in his second year of pre-school and is also in karate. (American Kenpo). He is very proud of his two yellow belt tips! He is way into kitchen science experiments and has also been working hard at addition and reading-what can I say, the kid LOVES to learn! Caleb has just transformed into a true boy and is really talking a lot now. He still loves his trucks and trains, but is really into his puzzles. Noah is 7 months old and thinks that life in our house is one big comedy. He is the happiest little guy and can't wait to get in on the wrestling action with daddy and the older boys. Life is pretty crazy, but we are loving every minute of it!

Mr. Smiles

Noah is now 3 1/2 months old and growing like a weed. He is an absolute delight - always happy and just goes with the flow. He certainly is a people person and will chat up anyone whom he can charm with his smile. He is very ticklish and has a very infectious giggle. Just recently, he has reached out and grabbed the toys on his play mat and now loves to grab them and pull them to his mouth.

Daily Life

As is expected, the Evans' house continues to be brimming with non-stop energy as Ryan and Caleb continue their quests into boyhood.

Caleb is becoming more of a boy everyday. Recently, he has become a complete daddy's boy. He loves to go for rides in "daddy truck" and has even been known to add "no mommy van" (despite my attempts to convince him that mini-vans are cool!). He also loves Home Depot. He has begun doing jig-saw puzzles and is really good at figuring things out without getting frustrated. Lately, he has been big into patterns and lining things up - like his cars. He has also started taking swim lessons. This is his first time taking a class of any sort and he loves it. Daddy takes him on Mondays and Wednesdays, and then Ryan gets his turn on Tuesdays and Thursdays - whew! and so the busy schedule begins! Caleb looks forward to his class and of course, always asks to go in "daddy truck".

Ryan finished his first year of pre-school and has started attending a day camp a few hours a week. he loves the chance to get out with other kids a couple times a week. We also go to the park once a week for a picnic with the other moms and kids from church. The biggest thing for Ryan was his B-day present from mommy, daddy, and his brothers - a new bike! He has been riding a Skute bike for months and can coast forever on it so we figured it was time. He loves riding it, and as soon as his feet touch the ground and he gains a little more confidence on the hills, we'll take the training wheels off. Ryan also continues to progress in his writing and is trying hard to learn to read. He really enjoys being able to write his letters and is always trying to figure out how to spell things. He thrives on learning - something I hope is never squelched.