Sebastian Mommy Day

On Saturday, Sebastian and I spent some time together. I took him to Lineberger Park in Gastonia where we rode a little mini train. Next, he played on the playground, we went to lunch at Burger King. We ended this exciting day with a trip to Kohls, Aldi, and Lowes, but he loved it all. Here are some pictures.

In the car, on the way to the park.

Standing outside the train area, waiting for our ride. We were the only people there.

Playing on the playground after the train ride.

She Wants to Crawl

Evelyn loves to do push-ups (or down dog posture), rather, she wants to start moving. She has started rolling around where she rolls under things, like the couch or the bed. Sebastian didn't crawl until 9 months, we shall see if Evelyn will beat him to it (she was 8 months on the 10th).

Refinishing Project

I refinished the bookcase and tv stand in our bedroom so that our furniture would match. Here are some, not so great but all I have, pictures of the result.

Before: Poor lighting and bad picture of the oak bookcase and stand.



After: I refinished the bookcase and stand in Bombay mahogany so as to match the rest of the furniture.


My attempt at showing how the bookcase and stand now match the bed (i.e. the rest of the furniture).


Now, the only thing in our bedroom that doesn't match is the desk, which we will eventually be moving out of here. I will put up some better pictures of our room sometime soon.

Bathtime

Sitting Up

Evelyn is beginning to sit up. She still tends to fall over a bit, especially when she isn't focused on staying up, but her chubby thighs seem to keep her in place pretty well.

Eating Real (sort of) Food

Evelyn is learning how to eat real food, and she is loving it. Every time that the food is heading towards her mouth she gets very excited and laughs. Or, if she is especially hungry, then she cries in between bites. I will try and post a video of it soon. She wants to eat ALL of the time.

Christmas 2011, part 1

I am a bit late on pictures from Christmas, but here are a few. We spent Christmas in Kansas with Patrick's brother's family, and his parents. The boys had lots of fun playing together, and it was wonderful to see them. The pictures loaded backwards, my fault, but here are a few (or more than a few).

Sebastian in one of his costumes from Santa Claus

Evelyn on her cousin, Brooklyn's, bike.

They all went swimming at Charlie and Lynette's hotel.

The yule log that I made.

Evelyn in her new Christmas dress from Grandpa and Grandma.

Christmas Dinner

This is where Evelyn played while we opened Christmas gifts.

Christmas morning, she looks a bit sleepy still.

Waiting, at the top of the stairs, for when they may come down to open presents from Santa.

Down he comes.

Evelyn's present (a bib and a book).

Santa gave Sebastian a box with three costumes in it, a knight, a fireman, and a policeman.

Evelyn and Grandma

Ready for Christmas Eve Mass

Opening presents from the Uncles and Aunts on Christmas Eve night.