Evan occupies DC!!

And got a lot more accomplished!! HAHA!!

Over the Christmas break we took advantage of the time off and nice weather and went on a 2 day trip to DC.  Evan still really loves trains, so we (Jim, Evan, Chris and I) took the 7:40 AM MARC train down to Union Station.  We got to walk around the city, ride the metro, eat some good food, visit Dad's office, stay in a hotel (fun for Evan), explore some museums, see 2 Train gardens and the White house!

Evan was really a trooper and kept up with us walking and I only complained a little! :)

Waiting with his big brother for the train.

Riding the MARC Train on top of the double decker train!

His serious look!

His not so serious look!!  

Taking in the train show at Union Station

Riding the Metro to the Hotel.

Exploring the National Geographic Grossology Museum.

Chris getting in on the grossology action!

It included little tidbits like this. EWWWW

Visiting Dad's office and where they do their live shots for news programs!

Walking in the concrete jungle!

Taking in the Museum of American History.  

We did a lot of goofing off with the various statues!

Buying a new car in the 1950's!

More goofing off!

A Bison for his sister Koren!! Buddy Bison!!

Taking a break!!!  WOW THAT'S A LOT OF WALKING!!

Brothers chilling out.

He asked if this is where Obama lives...I said yes...but hopefully not for much longer! :)

Evan and Dad in front of the White House

Yes another train garden by the National Christmas Tree.  And this one was a USMC train!

Posing in front of the Christmas tree at the hotel.

Evan LOVED the giant nutrcracker!!

Evan and Mr. Beep having lunch.

Definitely cherishing these moments.  

School Christmas Festivities

This year was really special because it's his last year of Pre-School and the Christmas festivities that he won't get to experience in public school.

He spent weeks singing songs and practicing his poems.  Evan was so excited.  The minute they all filed into the church, I started crying.  I was one really proud Mom!

Here are some pictures from his Christmas party and a few snapshots from the Christmas pageant!!

Singing Happy Birthday to Jesus!!

This is his "person" he created in the beginning of the year.   It's wearing Digi Camis!!

Last line up to say good bye for the year of 2011!

Acting goofy before his big pageant DEBUT!!!

His name in the program!

Yes, my angel was an angel!

Suffering from stage fright!

Walking out after doing a great job!

This video is from the end of the pageant!!  It really cracked me up!!

3rd Annual visit from Santa!

WOW!! That is one word for tonight.  We have had Santa visit on the Fire Engine for 3 years now and this year by far was the best. 2009 and 2010 I think he was just getting warmed up!  Evan was running around the house singing "Christmas is Coming" for hours before!  It was so funny, he didn't want to leave the house this morning for fear he would miss Santa!

When Santa came roaring in on the Fire Engine I thought Evan might just explode!!  A few of us were tearing up.  It's so amazing to see kids so excited about Santa.  Tonight was so special and amazing memories were made.

Hanging out waiting for Santa.

Goofing off with Dad.

Koren and her Grandmother.

Koren and Chris waiting for Santa!

Chris, Evan and Koren!  Love this picture.

JUST a little excited!!!

HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE's HEEEEEEEEEEEERE!!

Santa has entered the building!

How did Santa know???

Evan and his cousin John.

All the cousins.  Chris, John, Evan, Koren and Nick......AND SANTA!

Evan loves Santa!

Aunt Adele, she loves Santa too!!

Dad and Mom love Santa!

Birthday Celebration

For Evan's 5th Birthday he wanted to celebrate on the Fun Bus!! If you haven't tried it yet you should! It's new to Frederick County and all the kids had such a fun time!

Spring really wants to get on the FUN BUS!! 

The girls!!!  Spring, Sam and Jeanette.

Sam giving Spring the rabbit ears!

Evan looks pretty stoked!!

Jumping around on the Fun Bus!!

Jeanette and Kathy!

Sam at it again!

Evan sliding!

Blowing out the candles!

Happy Birthday Evan!!!  Now ROLL OUT!!

My New Year's Resolution....

will be to keep up with the blog on a more regular basis.  HOWEVER, until then here are some pictures to catch you up.

October is a busy Month.  We always have Evan's Birthday and Halloween.  I can hardly believe Evan is 5 years old.  Our little man still has an awesome personality and keeps us laughing!  He is doing really great at school.  This time next year he'll be in Kindergarten!  It's amazing to hear him talk and he's even reading.  I made a list recently that had his name and Legos under it and he asked me why I did that??? EEEEK!!!  Evan has an incredible memory and sense of direction.   He still loves playing with his brother and sister.  We consider ourselves lucky to have spent the last 5 years with you little buddy.  Happy Birthday.

This first post are pictures of Evan's Birthday.  Wow, what a difference a year makes.  If you remember correctly, this time last year Evan's Birthday was all about the Backyardigans.  While he still does LOVE them, this year he is crazy for Transformers.  Which makes his geeky Transformer loving Mom very happy! When I was a kid I watched the animated cartoon in the 80's!  Therefore, Mom was able to quickly bring him up to date!!

This is how Evan's "seat" looked for him when he woke up on his Birthday!

Pretty excited about the streamers.  He had been asking for them for weeks!!!

Optimus Prime Helmet!!!

His very FIRST official Transformers!!

Yeah, he was slightly excited!

Autobots ROLL OUT!!!

Leave it to Jesse...apparently while babysitting a while back Evan pointed out this truck to him and Jesse remembered.  

We love you Evan!! Happy Birthday!!!