christmas 2009

Our family had an awesome Christmas! We feel so blessed to have celebrated it with Evie and Teryn's grandparents and their auntand uncle. Having 2 daughters and an amazing husband, I could not ask for more.

Teryn and Evelyn

Teryn Lois Freeman

Teryn Lois Freeman. Born December 18, 2009 at 11:41 am. She was 7 lbs 3 oz, 20 inches long. We all got home today and her big sister Evie saw her for the first time. Thank you for your prayers.

December 2009

Evie is 23 months old. Her baby sister has still not arrived yet, but hopefully within the week. This is her last week at school! Yea! She has come along way, loves to say "C'mon Da-e" for "come on Daddy", "Of U Brow-Brow" for "love you Brownie". She thinks everything is the color "blue" ....go figure she didnt got for Purple!! hehe She is so much fun even with a temper. We look forward to sharing with everyone Evie and her new baby sister.

October Full of Fun

Evelyn got to visit the circus for the first time (which just so happened to be held where T and went to college UNF.) She was so impressed with this elephant. We had coached her all week about "clowns". She was so excited to see them UNTIL we got close, as you can see she was not so happy being near the happy clown. And then to the right, T and I took Evie to her school carnival. She lasted 15 minutes. Once she won a lollipop, she would not play any games cuz that would mean "letting go" of her lollipop. OH NO, not gonna happen. So T played fishing and bowling for her and I played the sand box and duck game. She's a candy-aholic like her Mama.

Evelyn 21 months and 8 weeks to go

Little Evie is 21 months. She loves spaghettios, spaghetti, any kind of crackers and of course "candy" (dont tell her Daddy that part). She loves to say "Again, again". She just started saying "yes" BIG improvement from hearing NO all the time. Her little sister Teryn will be with us in less than 8 weeks. Evie as you can see LOVES outside, loves Brownie, and loves to eat chocolate!!

19 months

Star Student

Thank you all for your prayers. They were answered. Evie got a star on her report today because she FINALLY ate. She ate 4 chicken nuggets. GO BIG GIRL! Hopefully she will keep up the good work this week.

First Time at Day Care Drama

Our Evelyn Faith was such a big girl this past week at Arlington Baptist Church Childcare. It was her first experience with a routine and with other kids her age and in a new environment. She struggled a bit, but she is so brave! This picture is of her first day outside the church holding Brownie before going in. Brownie has been her little "safety net" to hold every second of the day.

Dear God, Please hold our Evie this week close to you as she is still adjusting to this new setting. Please give her teachers guidance and a genuine love for Evie so that she will feel comforted and loved there. Please help Evie to eat her meals and take her naps there without fear. Help her to smile and laugh and have fun. I pray each day this week goes so quickly from the time I drop her off to the time I get to pick her up. So that way, she and I can spend the rest of the day with Daddy at home having fun! She is so precious to us, and as much as I worry about her and love her sooo much, God I know you love her EVEN MORE than we do!

We love you Evie (thank you for being so brave)!!
Love,
Mama and Daddy

A little bit of our Summer

Evie took on swim lessons at the wonderful University of North Florida.

She thinks she is so big, that she tries on Mama's flip flops.

She hits the weight room in her spare time when we are helping Daddy at

his baseball facility.

Of course she can't miss her Mama's favorite place the BEACH. Here she chases birds, gets REALLY dirty, and enjoys splashing in the ocean.

NO PICTURES but UPDATES

Sorry, I have lost the cord that connects my camera to the computer to upload pics.
But, wanted to update everyone on Evelyn Faith "Evie".
She took her first swim lessons at UNF in June.
She has been to the potty THREE times.
She weighed in at 18 months of a whopping 19 pounds, and is in the 10th percentile for height.
Evie LOVES outside, dogs, noodles, and Sesame Street.
I'll try to retrieve a cord soon enough to show pics of our summer together.
Oh, and we bought her a PINK glove. (look out USA softball team here comes your new shortstop)
***Evie's sister is 18 weeks old this week, we get the official sonogram on Tuesday***

Baby Sister on the way

Evie enjoyed her dancing at the wedding with her Daddy. She better have, because she has competition coming in December with her new baby sister. :) Isn't she beautiful? She and her Daddy were styling being the best man and the best man's daughter in the wedding. Congrats Patrick and Lauren!!

Mother's Day 2009

Evelyn Faith sure made Mother's Day great. It started in the morning at the Jacksonville Zoo, then back home to work in the yard, then to church in the afternoon, finally to Mellow Mushroom for pizza, pizza! Evie is an amazing daughter and she and her Daddy sure gave me a beautiful card. I'll have to post it soon!

Comments on the pictures Below

The pictures below show Evie at her first "Walk for ALS". Evie and T and I walked for "Coach Keith". Coach Keith is the 30 year old boys head football coach at T's school. He was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease over a year ago. He is a figther and I was so proud that her first walk wasn't just for fun or for a trophy, but it was for a higher purpose, to show our love and prayers for Coach Keith and the other fighters with this awful disease.
Evie also had her first Easter egg coloring. There were tears in her eyes as she colored, not because she wasn't having fun but b/c Mama yelled at her for cracking the egg AND for putting the marker in her mouth. Poor baby!
Then Evie went on her first trip to the zoo. Her favorite was not the gorillas, lions, or monkeys.....but what else...THE BIRDS!!

First time Walk, Zoo trip. Coloring of Easter Egg

Life at the baseball field

14 months old: climbing, playing, laughing, making dirty faces, spinning, just so entertaining and LOVING being at Daddy's ball games

Happy St Patty's Day 2009

Mickey D's and Valentine's Day

Evie loves to drink from straws. Don't worry Mama drank all the sweet tea out. She refilled it with water for me.

Happy Valentine's Day Evie. We love you!

Our little point guard

Evie loves to walk out in the middle of Eagle's Views' Bball games.
Here is a shot of her, taking a shot. hehe! Or better yet, just trying to get the balloff the floor.

Evie and her Wheels

She's on the move with her Escalade Wheels.
Evie is saying "Bro, Bro" for Brownie. She can say "mama, daddy, bye bye, and uh oh". She is eating spaghetti, muffins, yogurt, and pancakes. She is walking EVERYWHERE, well when she is not being pushed on her new ride!!

Happy First Birthday Baby Evie

Evie had a wonderful birthday. She began walking the weekend before her birthday. So at 1 year old she can walk, has two teeth, and can tear into a cupcake! She looked beautiful on her big day!