A long Saturday

Saturday was the Northside Hospital Volunteer Picnic day at the zoo. Christina and Cole joined Evan and me for a nice overcast morning of smelling animal poo and having a good time. This is the only picture you will see in this entire post of an actual animal. I figured since we waited in line for 20 minutes and then we were herded like cattle to see this panda cub, Mei Lan, I should take one picture for prosperity. Too bad her sleeping self only gave us her rump to look at.

This was at the beginning of the morning. Evan didn't get his mid-morning nap and Aunt Christina was happy to lend a shoulder. Too bad the kid picking his nose got in the picture.

Cole tried out Evan's stroller anytime Evan vacated it

We also met up with Chris, Lindsay, and Karen during lunch. Chris decided to let Evan and Lindsay share some time in the stroller together. Evan proceeded to take Linds' barrett out and mess with her hair. It was good to see you all there and meet Karen!

After the zoo, Cole, Evan, and I went to Peachtree-Dekalb airport to attend an Air Show. Mike was working there showing off the fire trucks. Christina had some house cleaning to do so, for a short time today, I became a single mom to an almost 6 month old and almost 4 year old. Cole was great though and we had a good time.
Here's Cole checking out one of the private planes

Here's Evan checking out the cargo hatch on another plane. It was the perfect size for one baby!

Evan and Mike checking out the military plane. Yes, my son is sitting on a gun, because daddy thought it was cute and I do have to admit, they do look cute.

Evan, on top of a piece of a fire truck

Mike and Cole, on top of the haz-mat truck, looking for me and Evan. I thought this was cute so I wanted to post the picture

All smiles

Cole got to sit in the back of a ladder truck because he was with Mike. Two minutes after this picture, there was a line a mile long with other kids wanting to do the same thing.

And I leave you with my happy, smiling, baby boy at about 9:00 PM, just before his bath. This picture is especially for you, Mom. We miss you and know you are having a great time jet-setting in China and of course, the Philippines. We can't wait to see you and have you home. Evan is ready to go sit at the bar and share a margarita with you. We'll see you in 10 days. We love you!

We also hope everyone else is having a good weekend. We are exhausted and will be taking it easy tomorrow.

A boy and his toys

This is a post with a lot of pictures since I haven't posted in almost a week. I haven't been feeling well and most of time time, when I'm not working or spending time with Evan and Mike, I'm sleeping. Enjoy all of the pictures!

This is how it all started, innocent playing on the floor

Pushing

and over it goes...

and in the mouth

and then we got out the blocks

and we'll call it a day!

Have a good Wednesday!

Two very lazy bums

Today was one of my days home with Evan. My mom left for the Philippines very early this morning and she won't be back until June 13. I will try and post more frequently so that Mom can see her grandson as often as possible. During our day, we did absolutely nothing. I haven't been feeling too well ever since the smoke day on Tuesday. The stuff is still in my throat and it hurts but I'm a big baby. I'll get over it soon.

Today started with some time in the saucer

and some time on the floor

and some time in the crib

and Evan squeezed in some nap time at 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM. I joined him for the two hour nap at 2:00 PM.

Tomorrow, I have to work again but luckily, I get Monday off and Wednesday for another day with Evan. My cousin, Christina, is going to watch Evan for the three days in June that I would have had to take off work, until Mom gets back. This will allow me to take a day or two off at the end of June when Heather, Rob, Kathryn, and Elena come to visit!

Happy Birthday Jerry!

Saturday was my little brother, Jerry's, 25th birthday. Evan was ready to party so we headed across town to my dad's house in Douglasville. Here are some pics from party day and the weekend.

Ready to ride

Jerry and Evan in his ode to Jerry onesie

At dinner

Evan showing off his outfit

After a hard night of birthday cake and singing "Happy Birthday"

And lastly, since I was up until 1 AM last night making this banner for the ministry fair at church, I figured I would post a picture of it. Thanks to my mom for helping me with sewing the banner and getting the materials. I had to cut out the letters and iron everything on late last night, since I am the worst procrastinator. Mike helped me make sure most of it was even.

The best part though is that I got 2 people interested in my ministry (sarcasm). Mike's medical mission had waaayy more people sign up. Alas, volunteer work is never easy and most of the people at my church don't think weddings are important. Maybe next time!

I hope everyone had a great weekend!

Evan and Aaron

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Evan is a Catholic!

(Warning: This is a long post)

We started at the baptismal font. Sharon, Evan's godmother, is holding him. Tim, his godfather, is beside them. Cole came up to check out the "dress"

Mike tracing the sign of the cross on Evan's forehead

Water! Evan was shocked at first, but didn't cry. It probably felt good since it was so hot outside.

Sharon, Evan, and Tim. About this time, he started responding to Fr. Chito. He was smiling and gooing and gaahing the Amens.

Evan getting his baptismal bib (being clothed in a while garment)

Fr. Chito blessing Evan's mouth and ears. Mike loves this picture because Evan was paying close attention.

Mike, Fr. Chito, Evan, and me. We were all looking different directions. There's no telling why.

With the godparents

Our family! Cole, Jeremy, Christina, Lola, Tim, Mike, Fr. Chito, Evan, me, Sharon, Nana Jackie, and Grandpa Dick

Evan's cake

On the couch are Al and Julie Ciccone. They bought Evan his baptism outfit. We are so grateful to them for their love, generousity, and help with everything! They also help me out with the wedding guild at church.

Almost bedtime. Both of them were so sleepy after their partying!

I had to post this because I'm not sporting the huge double chin in this picture. Sorry Christina!

Trouble!

Evan and Grandpa Dick playing with a firetruck from Daddy's collection

Closeup!

Yesterday, Evan was baptised on my first mother's day. Fr. Chito, the priest who convalidated our wedding in the Catholic church came back to Saint Monica's to celebrate the baptism. He has been at Christ the King in Buckhead for 4 months and yesterday was his first time back at our church. We had a private baptism and it was beautiful! Fr. Chito was so loving to us and to Evan and added a lot of personal touches during the baptism. It was a very joyous occasion. You can tell I was overjoyed because I never stopped smiling. I'm thrilled that my little boy is finally a full member of the Catholic Church.

Just a little background... After Mike and I married in September 2004, I started feeling guilty that we didn't marry in the Catholic church. At the time, we weren't even going to church. I rebelled back during my college years. Mike and I found Saint Monica's based on recommendation from my mom that Fr. Chito would probably work with us and marry us, eventually. Fr. Chito convalidated our marriage on July 2, 2005 and in preparation for that marriage, we were paired up with Tim and Sharon, our sponsor couple. It was a match made in heaven! Sharon and I are both very outgoing and Tim and Mike are both very reserved and happy to let their wives chat.

When Evan was still "baking" we asked Tim and Sharon to be his godparents. They were such great examples of the Catholic faith that we knew they would be perfect godparents to Evan. They definitely love him as much as anyone and we are so lucky to have them in our lives. We will treasure their friendship and love always.

After the baptism, we all came over to our house and ate steaks, chicken, eggrolls, veggie casseroles, and tons of dessert (thanks to Mom/Lola, Christina, and Mike). People actually eat when I don't cook! We had a great time visiting and sent Fr. Chito back home with some eggrolls for later. He had such a good time that he has already thrown his hat in the ring to baptise our next baby. We'll be taking him up on that offer.

I want to tell everyone again, Happy Mother's Day! I hope your day was as special as mine was!

Thanks also to my mom, Fr. Chito, Dick, Jackie, Christina, Jeremy, Cole, Julie, Al, Tim, and Sharon for sharing Evan's day with us. We will never forget it!

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to everyone! We've had such a busy day. The baptism went fantastic! It was a very memorable and special day for us all. I will post pictures tomorrow evening.

Around the house

Evan and Daddy spend some quality time searching the web

Busted! (Mike's gonna kill me when he sees I posted this picture)

Jump, jump, jumperoo!

"Hey Ladies! No, I'm not doing what you think I am! I'm trying to look handsome, wink, try not to sneeze, and model the fire emblem onesie Mommy made for me."

getting so big....

Helping with dinner, complete with spit bubbles!

After some rice cereal, taste of green beans, and some formula.... sleep

Sorry for the delay in posting. Evan and I had a busy weekend walking with Andrea and Katie for a cure for Cystic Fibrosis, among other things. Becky, we missed you! I didn't take any pictures because my camera is huge and Evan was a handful enough. We had a fabulous and fun time though.

We are also preparing for Evan's baptism this weekend. The time is finally upon us! We'll fit in some more pictures sometime this week.