Evie's 1st birthday

What a beautiful day for a beautiful baby!  Evie turned 1 year old on Saturday, June 16, 2012!!!  She had an enormous balloon by our mailbox, and other balloons tied to her highchair.  Dan made her scrambled eggs for the very first time (couldn't have eggs until 1 yr old).  She loved them!!!  We went on a walk around the neighborhood, and Evie wore her pretty birthday shirt and pretty skirt.  She loved smashing her little fingers into her birthday cake.  The children all enjoyed helping Evie open her presents.  As is our tradition, Evie received a Madame Alexander doll as one of her gifts.  A favorite gift this year was a xylophone piano.  It was a happy day, celebrating a most wonderful little girl...our sweet Evie.  Evangeline, we are so very glad you are here!!!

Father's day lunch out

Daddy chose to eat out at Zaxby's for Father's Day lunch today.  We like their grilled chicken salads, and the children like their chicken fingers.  The placement of our family was a little different today.  Hannah & Gabby wanted to sit together at a separate table, while the boys wanted to do the same.  That left Dan & I sitting with Evie and Lily.  Our main table felt so empty, even with the others right nearby.  You should hear Gabby say grace...so sweet in her toddler voice!

Hannah & Gabby sitting together near our main table.

Hannah & Gabby say grace before eating.

The boys wanted to sit together, by themselves.

Forged in Fire

While evie napped today, Dan took the other children to the pool.  Hmmmm...what to do with 1 1/2 hours while I was at home with a sleeping angel?  Here's what I did...  I call this "Forged in Fire" because the heart is pink and copper, with fire rising from the heart.  It is about 18" with a gold lobster claw clasp.  Nice piece to show for nap time.  After nap?  Evie and I joined our crew for some Father's Day fun at the pool!  :)

Date Night June 16, 2012

Tonight Dan and I went to another painting class for our date night. This time, we channeled our inner Monet! Water Lilies was a lot of fun. Dan did the right canvas while I painted the left. They will hang side by side on our wall, making one complete painting. What fun, and we have our masterpiece to show for it!!!!