Happy Earth Day!

Evan wants to wish everybody a Happy Earth Day and says do something green today!

Seeking Enlightenment Through Transcendentalism

Ever since he began dragging himself about the room, Evan Henry has been on a tear to discover new things. His most recent find was the bookshelf.

He took his time checking out all the titles and authors and finally made his choice. The first book that he pulled out all the way was from his namesake:

He grabbed it off the shelf...

...flipped open to page 80...

...and pointed to his new favorite Thoreau-ism:

"How could youths better learn to live than by at once trying the experiment of living?"


Man, that kid is deep. He gets it. It's a father's dream come true -- having his son embrace his philosophical core at such a young age.

Of course, he then tried to put the book in his mouth and eat it, so maybe I'm just getting way ahead of myself...

Happy Easter

We had a busy Easter Sunday, from church to egg hunts and Easter baskets. Evan had a great time and we enjoyed seeing this holiday for the first time as parents.

Evan loves his Aunt Andie's kissy face!

This Place is a Zoo!

Last weekend we went to the Louisville Zoo for my company's annual Easter Party. We've been to the event for several years, taking our nephew Landon, but this year was a first for Evan. He had a great time, even if he wasn't very fond of the giant Easter Bunny.

Having fun with Uncle Aaron...

Evan and Landon would much rather play than pose for the camera...

No April Fools!

I'm a little biased, but saying 'mama' has to be one of the best sounds ever. We went shopping yesterday with my Mom and he said it three times! Maybe he was voicing his opinion on the clothes I was buying for him?

Evan's been socializing quite a bit in the past few weeks. He met up with his honorary Grandma Sharon when she was in town visiting from Atlanta.

And looking a little sleepy with Sharon's mom, Billie:


Then Evan's Nana came to visit last weekend and he had a grand time showing her all his new skills, including of course, saying Nana!

I know we express our disbelief each month at how fast Evan is growing up, but it's true. Ten months have flown by, but we're enjoying every moment (except maybe all those sleepless nights!)