Evan's 1st Birthday

Since we didn't arrive from Phuket until late on Sunday evening, we ended up having Evan's birthday party on Monday evening after Andrew got home from work (.... his Nana even joined in via webcam at 5:30am.....thanks Nana for waking up so early to be a part of the birthday party!!). We had tons of fun!! Evan wasn't too found of his birthday cake....but we later found out why....the icing was tasteless and the cake wasn't so good either ...so who could blame him?!?!? He loved opening his gifts (especially tearing the paper), but really wasn't interested in anything but getting to open a new one. After all were opened, he busted into his new leggos and his pool of balls and had a great time!! He was entertained for a complete hour afterwards. He was so beat from his party that he slept until 10am the next morning - we could hardly believe it. I had to check in on him several times just to make sure he was still breathing!! Anyhow, we sure did miss those that weren't able to help celebrate, but we thank everyone who sents cards and gifts!!! We know they were sent with tons of love since they travelled such a long distance!

Aside from the party....Evan is totally enjoying having his BeBe and Boss in for a visit!! Boss really seems to wear him out...because come naptime, he is beat and is out for at least 2 solid hours each time (yes....we are officially back to 2 great naps a day!!). I have been able to sleep in every morning since the grandparents have breakfast duty....so I, too, love having them here!! Boss still hasn't managed to get Evan to actually say "Boss", but he swears he heard him say it at least once!! Sure..... They also claim he can say "two, three" when counting!! I think they hear what they want to hear sometimes :-) But he sure does seem like he is wanting to say more these days....it just won't quite come out!! Dad has managed to teach him a few things, like having Evan shake his head "no" whenever he asks him - "what does Boss say?" , as well as trying to teach him to crawl instead of scoot. So the last couple of days, Evan has started this new thing where he sort of crawls on one knee and drags the other leg...it's a riot!! Why the child needs to crawl now that he can walk (and oh yeah, he is practically running these days!!!), I have no idea!!

Well, we are off to KL tomorrow to do some shopping. It is time for Evan to graduate to his big boy car seat soon so we are going to buy one tomorrow. I can't believe my little one is a year old now!! Hope you enjoy the pictures!!