Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween! My strict parents won't let me have any candy this year, but they said I can help hand out candy to the trick-or-treaters. My cool halloween outfit is courtesy of Elizabeth.

Time in the Tub

I'm squeaky clean!

Ten little fingers...

...and ten little toes!

Me in the Mirror

I still won't look at myself in a big mirror, but in the past three days I've started to enjoy looking into my small mirror, especially when Mommy looks into it with me. Boy, am I cute!

Tummy Time

Like many babies, I'm not a big fan of tummy time. I got tired of voicing my distaste for the activity, and found a new way to completely disengage--I fall asleep!

Sunny Seaside (well, not really)

We went on our first family vacation this week. This is my first walk at the Oregon Coast. So beautiful! Thank you Grandma and Grandpa for assisting with the accommodations!

It's hard to see all the wind and rain in this picture, but it was there! Here I am incognito. Mommy put me in my carrier under Daddy's jacket, but I still got covered in sand!

Lions and Tigers and Bears

We met Aunt Katy, Uncle Joe, and Elsa at the zoo last weekend. What fun! This is our family picture with Elsa on a giant lizard. I'm the one sleeping in the baby carrier.

Mommy, me, and one of the locals.

Elsa gets up close and personal with an elephant. Who needs the real thing?!

Smiling

I just started smiling. Mom was able to capture a great smile on film yesterday as Grandpa kept me entertained.

On another note... we went to the zoo with my cousin Elsa on Saturday. Stay tuned for pictures!

Sleep Time!

After taking a bath, helping Mommy make Spicey-Chicken-Pizza and helping Daddy fix the internet, I was pooped. As you can see, I convinced Mommy to take a nap with me. I seem to be getting pretty good at convincing her.

Bath Time!

Mommy & Daddy gave me a bath this morning. At first, I wasn't sure what to make of all the hubbub, but I really enjoyed having the water on me!

Daddy did a great job scrubbing me with the bubbles!

Mommy knows best when it comes to keeping shampoo out of my eyes.

A warm towel and a heated bathroom lamp make for a warm Evan.

Thanks for the nice warm towel Oma!

Daddy's Home!!

Daddy came home on Friday night! To celebrate we went on our favorite walk at the wildlife reserve. I slept the entire 5 1/2 mile loop.

Thank You!

Mommy and I returned home today so that we will be here when Daddy arrives. We both want to say a huge THANK YOU Grandma and Grandpa! They let us stay with them for two weeks and helped play with me and take care of me. I think they would have kept me if Mom had let them!

Daddy's Coming Home!

Daddy is now on his way home!! He told me the other day that he can't wait to get home and hold me. He has a long drive, so he is taking it slow and safe. At least he'll be nice and comfortable in his BMW! Watch out for bones, Dad!

Adjusting

I am adjusting well. I am learning new coping mechanisms, such as sucking my thumb, as you can see above. Overall, I'm remarkably content.