5 months old!

Evan turned 5 months old on the 9th! Here’s what we’ve been up to:

Bear chair picture

Lots of hugs from brother

Lots of sleeping in the bouncer

Lots of hugs and playtime with cousins

We visited Wheeler Historic Farm, but it was a HUGE disappointment. Of course we picked the hottest and most humid day to go, but it was a snoozer of a place. Not much to do but walk around in dirt and smell pig poop, but Deacon still looked cute by this wagon.

Evan was loving being out of the car seat

We rewarded Deacon with ice cream for being such a trooper

Evan has found his voice and is squawking like a bird all the time!

I also looked up the meaning of Evan’s name (yeah, I didn’t know it before I picked the name; I’m a bad mom!) I was surprised to learn that it means “God is gracious”. I think that is so fitting considering what happened while I was pregnant with him. Heavenly Father HAS been gracious with him. He is healthy and happy and we couldn’t be happier to have him in our family. We love you, little bunny!

So blessed

Our 4th of July weekend was jam packed with activities! My brother got married (okay, it was in June, but close enough).

How cute are they?

Then we had the annual Rees family pool party. Luckily Deacon still loves the pool (he managed to jump in while I wasn’t looking – SCARY!)

Working on my tan is sooooo hard…

Our new nephew Nixon! He’s 6 weeks younger than E but almost bigger than him!

Then we blessed Evan.  He wore the same suit as Deacon (precious!).  We also continued our tradition of NOT getting a family picture on blessing day!

Grandpa Ross & Great-Grandpa Carl

How yummy is this kid?

Deacon isn’t sure what Addie thinks is so funny…..

…and Evan did his best Al Bundy pose

Of course we had to light some fireworks, Rees style (in the middle of the road blocking traffic)

Before…

After!

Poor kid takes after his momma – we hate loud noises!  I still remember freaking out at fireworks when I was little

Hugs from dad made it all better

  

Last but not least… 

Deacon’s new favorite thing is to “sleep” in my bed when E is in there.  How can I say no that cutie?

  

Do they get more adorable than this?!

  

What a zoo!

It was perfect weather, and Terry finally had a day off, so we packed up the two monsters and headed to the zoo! It was definitely way better than I remember, and most of the animals were out and about.

Terry HAD to have a wagon for Deacon (so much for the double stroller!)

A monkey on a monkey!

The elephants enjoyed some lunch (didn’t get to see the baby though)

Deacon loved the monkeys!

Taking a break…

The famous lion fountain!

Checkin’ out the giraffes

Deacon decided it was Terry’s turn to ride in the wagon

Evan was having a blast too!

Only one mishap the entire day: I spilled my grape sno-cone all over my purse and Evan’s blankie! If you’re keeping score, that’s two blankets ruined in three days (gusty winds blew one off at the mall parking lot, then a car ran it over). But hey, at least I wasn’t wearing these shoes (or the pants):

This is Deacon about 2 minutes after we left

Going,

Going,

Gone!

What's going on

This guy turned 3 months old

Terry’s mom got married Congrats! We love you!

Deacon discovered cupcakes (and loved them)

Evan practicing his adorable smile

Deacon discovered wagons (also loved them!)

Warm summer weather means lots of lawn mowing (we’re training him early)

Lots of playing at the splash pad and park too, but I’m a ding-dong and forgot the camera.

Warm weather = 2 happy kids and one happy mom!

2 months old

Evan turned two months old on the 9th! He is such a sweetie and we love him. He weighs 11.7 pounds and is 22 inches long. Pretty sure he is going to be my tiny little guy compared to Deacon!

2 month bear chair pic!

And in case you didn’t get an announcement, here it is:

He’s a pretty mellow kid so far, but when he does cry it’s pretty cute (see for yourself, and I apologize for Deacon’s ear-splitting scream)

And what has the goofball been up to? Check it out:

Farm day!

I made the long drive to Tremonton to let the boys see some farm animals (ok, Terry’s stepdad had to buy a pig and invited me along, but you get the idea!) This place had some serious farm equipment and really cute animals!

Deacon loved the very huge tractor

Mini horses!

 

Puppies!

Giant pigs!

 

And one cute little boy