Valentine's Day

What a fabulous Valentine's Day I had!  It started off with a Valentine's Breakfast with Evan and my friend Spring's Daughter Addy.  Then it was off to Pre-School where I helped out with Evan's V-Day Party.  It was so much fun, I just love seeing him in his "element" and seeing the twinkle in his eye when I walk in the classroom.  After the party we went home to pick up Daddy!  Well, you see we needed him because today was Evan's final day of Flag Football and the were playing a game  of Parents vs. Kids!   Evan and Jim had a really great time.  It was really entertaining seeing the two of them together on the "field".

We finished off the evening with a trip to Panera Bread where we ran into the Ligis.   So, I began and ended my day with the Ligis.  What could be better than that?

This year Evan was totally into making Valentine's for everyone and loved the idea of the whole Holiday.   It was so adorable and really made my day.  He told me how pretty I was and how much he loved me! You know really laying it on thick.  :)

Here are some pictures from our day today!

This one is from a few weeks ago, but I thought Evan's Dinosaur Paper Cup Castle was quite impressive!!

An Arial shot!!

Posing with his creation.  I was surprised to come in an find it!! Pretty cool.

Addy & Evan having a Breakfast of heart shaped pancakes.

Enjoying the "spoils" too!

Crazy kid of mine.

My friend Jeanette (Wes's Mom) and I helping out.  I hate me in my glasses!!

In the crafting sweat shop!

Jeanette, Wes & Evan

Best Buddies!!  Evan says school is boring when Wes isn't there!

This picture was supposed to be of just Evan and I!! But how can you resist all those smiles!!!

Evan and his crazy classmates

It gets wilder and wilder!

I have lost all control!!!

Evan and Wes enjoying a good book.

Getting ready for the BIG GAME!!

Daddy helping him get his flag belt on.

He's ready to go!

Cutest football player EVER!!!

Showing the Boise State pride!

Coach Dad giving him some pointers.

They look pretty good in their stance!

Where are those Boise State Recruiters??

In line for end of game hand shakes!

Evan and his Dad after the game!

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!!