Christmas 2011

Christmas is always a busy time of year for us. Here is a summary of our Christmas season:

We picked out our first real tree this year! Evan liked every one, but this is the one we decided should come to our house.

 Our first Christmas event was at Granny's house.
Evan and Asher had fun trying out their new toys.

 

The Smith Family

 

The Bridge, Garrett, Smith, and Rice Families

Next we headed on our now annual trip to Wimberley

Evan 2011

 

Evan 2010

 

 Presents with Evan's Grandpa Mike

 And finally, the big day!
Christmas morning, Santa brought Evan a new choo choo train!

 

Surrounded by presents, this is one happy boy!

 We finished the day at Evan's Maji's house. He got to see his Great Ma and enjoyed the attention.

A very Merry Christmas indeed.

A quick visit with Great Grandpa Don

We had lunch today with Evan's Great Grandpa Don.
Fun and smiles for everyone!

Halloween 2011

Yee-haw Cowboy! (or as Evan says, Yee-Taw Towboy!)

Elgin Pumpkin Patch 2011

I decided this year to make the trek out to the Elgin Pumpkin Patch to pick out the perfect pumpkin with Evan.





There was lots to do...

Driving the tractor


Decorating mini-pumpkins


Enjoying the festivities

The End of a Fun Summer

Evan had an busy summer full of vacations and special events, but he might have had the most fun in the everyday activities we did together.
Here is a recap-

Walking at Town Lake


Parks Parks Parks


Trying out as many different splash pads as possible
1) Domain


2) The Triangle


3) Pease Park


4) Wil-Co Quarry (with our buddy Wyatt)


It was so hot we also just hung out inside alot








Petting zoo- Bearded Dragon


Jumpy House Play Room (Sweaty Head!)


Children's Museum


Walking the UT Campus




Seeing Friends!




Book Signings


Whew, that was a busy summer!

Happy Birthday Asher!

We went to visit Asher for his 1st Birthday party!! I can't believe how much he has grown. Such an amazing child. (due mostly because of his amazing parents)

We had a great time...Happy Birthday Asher!!

This boy loved him some cake!


Sweet cousins playing together...awww.

Evan's Second Birthday

Evan was yet again surrounded by friends and family on his birthday this year. TWO years old! Can you believe it?
He is such a sweet, smart little man...He loves to play with his friends and hang out with his Daddy playing Hide and Seek. His favorite foods are anything of the cheese variety. (Grilled, Mac, or Quesadilla)
His favorite music right now is the Best of Sesame Street songs, and refers to it and most other things Sesame Street as "Sunny Day." He can be quite demanding of what song he wants you to sing so you better be ready to rock and roll at anytime.
He also loves to color and play his "drums," which are just buckets and bowls turned over. He doesn't seem to notice ;)
We love you Evan, Happy 2nd Birthday!

Paisano 2011

We made the annual trek to West Texas to our family cabin. The weather was so hot and dry, but that didn't stop our little man from getting outside in the dirt.

Evan did plenty of playing with his favorite cousin Asher!!


This is one pooped out boy!


The whole gang...Its always nice to spend the week together.


The Smith Family July 2011


The Smith Family July 2010


Here's a little bit of what ya missed:

California 2011

Dylan and I traditionally spend the 4th of July week in California with his family, but we haven't been the past couple of years because of our little Evan. This year however, we made the trip. We started off spending time in San Diego with Dylan's mom at her vacation condo.
This was Evan's first time to the beach and though he didn't like the water, he LOVED playing in the sand.







The weather was beautiful and we spent as much time outside as possible. We spent a whole day in San Diego just walking around the Harbor, looking at the boats and the water.


I think I enjoyed the Birch Aquarium more than Evan, but he did enjoy petting the Star Fish and the huge fish tank.






Everyone who heard we were going to San Diego told us we had to go to the zoo...So, we did! Evan loved every bit of it. (and I did too!!) So many animals to see and so little time!







After about a week in San Diego, we headed north to Bear Valley Springs. Evan's favorite part was watching the hot air balloons go up. His favorite were the smiley face and the panda bear balloons.




We spent the rest of the trip in LA just relaxing and enjoying time with family.


It was an incredible vacation filled with priceless memories.