Wednesday, January 04, 2012

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.  

Tuesday, January 03, 2012

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!!





Sunday, December 11, 2011

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!