Evan's 1st Birthday Party

On Saturday we had Evan's 1st birthday party at our home. Evan had such a good time celebrating with many of his family and friends (Joe and I had a wonderful time too!). We had about 60 people over (still not sure where they all fit) to celebrate the big day. Nani and many of my friends helped me out with making food for everyone; they really helped make it such a fun and non stressful event. Evan had such a good time playing with his cousins and friends from playgroup. He ate his cake, but definitely enjoyed feeding it to Joe more then eating it himself. The ice cream, another story, he devoured it!

Thank you Aditi and Naveen for taking most of these pictures, I really appreciate it :)

Evan visits Santa

Last Wednesday, I took Evan to see Santa for the first time at the Columbia Mall. It wasn't quite the "Hallmark" experience I had dreamed of all year. Evan would not let go of me, so there I was, sitting next to Santa with Evan on my lap. I have packed my scanner, so that picture will have to appear another day. So, last Friday when Joe got home from Florida, we decided to try it again, hoping this time Evan would be happy to sit with Santa. But, alas, Joe got to sit next to Santa this time with Evan on his lap. We did have fun seeing if Evan had been "nice or naughty" on the machine and we got to see snow come out of the mailbox.

Merry Early Christmas

Avery Elizabeth Garr

On Thanksgiving Day, Avery Elizabeth Garr blessed this world at 6 lbs, 6 oz and 21 inches. Joe and I got to meet her last Sunday on our way home from NYC. She is just adorable! She's even adorable with the Eagles outfit her dad put her in. Kelly and Joe are very proud parents; it was so much fun to see them with her. They just don't stop smiling (and I remember that sleepless time), it's so cute to see them!! Avery is just a relaxed, laid back little girl!
Here are some pictures of her:

Shannon Got Her Braces Off!

Charlie (my older brother)'s girlfriend Shannon got braces 2 years ago and she just got them removed on Tuesday. It was such an exciting day, we got to celebrate with Shannon, Charlie and some of their friends. Shannon's friends gave her lots Swedish fish and popcorn to enjoy once again! I have never seen Shannon so happy or smile so big in my life. She looks stunning with them off! Congrats Shannon!

Evan crawls up the stairs

Up the first stair

Rest

up the second stair

I did it!


Evan learned how to climb up his first stairs in the new house. He climbed the two from the second floor up to the bonus room. This is about my speed. Even if he falls, it's not too far down. Thankfully the stairs in our current house are too steep and he just looks up at them, he hasn't even attempted them. Let's hope we make it out of here before he does!

We are homeowners!

Our new home

Kitchen

Kitchen

Kitchen

Dining Room

Master Bedroom

Master Bathroom

Bonus Room

Evan is helping Joe put the table together

Our new kitchen table, is it too big for the space???


Last Friday Joe and I became homeowners! This is our first house, although we have our rental property, this is our first home home! The closing went well, my only complaint was that it was sort of anti-climactic. The house turned out beautifully, I love the tile and the kitchen the most. I have already picked out lots of paint colors to paint different rooms, but thankfully they painted all the walls tan, so we don't have to rush on painting (meaning Joe's got a little time....). We even bought a new couch and kitchen table while we were down there. Here are some pictures of the new pad. We move in Dec. 27!