Four Months Old

I cannot believe our baby is four months old. I have been telling people that I don't want her to get any bigger, but I must say, we have had so much fun watching Evelyn discover new things about herself and the world around her. The other day she reached for something - Daddy's nose, nonetheless - for the first time. There was so much celebrating going on you would have thought the Huskers won the National Championship! No telling what we may do when she rolls over, which should be soon, or takes her first step. We are so very blessed! Thanks be to God for this precious gift!

Evelyn enjoying some time in her Exersaucer.

Daddy taking Evie running for the first time. She must have found it relaxing because she fell asleep halfway into the run.

Evie and friend, Keziah.

Evelyn at playgroup. Not much activity at infant playgroup! :)

Like Father, Like Daughter . . . Evie and Daddy watching sports together.

Evie and Daddy going for a swim in our backyard.

Peek-a-boo

A visit from Grandma and Grandpa Helvey

My parents came to visit us last weekend. We were able to fit quite a bit into their short two day stay. We explored the Land Between the Lakes area - something we'd been wanting to do for some time, but hadn't yet done. Evie enjoyed being spoiled by another set of grandparents. She told us she could get used to having a set of grandparents here every other weekend!

Evie and Grandma Helvey

Enjoying a break during our scenic nature walk

Evelyn has discovered her bottom lip. She loves sucking on it!

The deer we spotted while on our walk

The fresh air knocked her out

Mom and Dad getting ready to put their freshly assembled pizzas on the grill. Making pizzas on the grill has become a favorite summer activity for us.

Evie and Grandpa Helvey

A visit from Grandma & Grandpa Schroeder and a trip to Sedalia, MO

Tim's parents spent a few days with us the beginning of this month. Evelyn loved spending time with Grandma and Grandpa (we all did!). Following their visit, we traveled to Sedalia, MO, to introduce Evelyn to her Great-Grandma, and some of Grandma Bev's relatives. As evidenced by all the smiles in the pictures, Evelyn enjoyed meeting everyone, and looks forward to a return visit!

Grandpa and a very happy Evelyn

Grandma reading nursery rhymes to Evelyn

Strolling along the river front in Paducah

Posing for a picture with our heroes, Lewis and Clark

I would write 'Nerd Alert', but since it was my idea to have them pose with Lewis and Clark...

A worn out Evie

Evelyn meeting Great-Grandma Fischer

Evelyn enjoying time with Grandma and Great-Grandma

All smiles with Aunt Jacqueline, Grandma Bev's sister

Evie loved spending time with Aunt Sheryl, another sister of Grandma Bev

Do I make you anxious to have a little one of your own, Rebecca?? :)

Breakfast with our friends from Concordia, MO. Evie enjoyed meeting Sandy and Lily for the first time, and seeing Renee and Karen again!

"Aunt Jessica, I love you this much..." Evie was excited to see Grandma and Grandpa Helvey and Aunt Jessica when we passed through St. Charles on our way to Sedalia.

Evie's first golf outing

We have been wanting to take Evie to the golf course for some time, but held off due to the heat and fear that we may get frowned upon for bringing an infant to the course (not sure what golf etiquette has to say about that :). We decided to give it a try last Friday afternoon. Thankfully, the course was empty, and Evie was very cooperative(her golf game left a little to be desired, but that's another story :). She slept in my arms in the cart half of the time, and was very content when she was awake. We're hoping to get out there again soon!

Mommy had a little fun with Evie earlier in the day before we went to the course.

Three months old!

We are amazed that Evelyn is already 3 months old! We are having so much fun watching her develop. She discovers something new about herself or her surroundings nearly every day. We even heard a small giggle the other day. What a sweet, sweet sound!