Happy Anniversary!

Yesterday was our 9th anniversary - it has been a wonderful 9 years! It was great day. To celebrate we went out to lunch - the three of us - to a fun retro diner on the end of Malibu Pier. Evelyn loved watching the surfers out of the window. We had a baby sitter come that afternoon so we could see an afternoon matinee (Harry Potter of course!) at the local Malibu movie theater. So, how do people in Malibu watch movies, you might ask? In leather, reclining seats...at the premium matinee price of $12.50 per ticket ($15.00 for an evening show). We did not see anyone famous there, though...

But - at that price - you know why this is the first movie we've seen in a theater since we moved to California!

Any Dress I Choose

"Dressing"
A poem by Romney Gay

I can button buttons,
I can lace shoes,
And -
Sometimes I am allowed to wear
Any dress I choose.

Here is Evelyn's "dress" of choice on this particular day. Dora panties, a t-shirt, lace socks and black shiny shoes.


Here is Evelyn practicing being a big sister last week when we watched one of our friends from church.

Thank you to everyone for your good wishes, thoughts and prayers! We are having a baby! We have seen the heart beat and the doctor says everything looks good. We are due February 7, 2010. Evelyn is excited to be a big sister and can tell you proudly that the baby is in my tummy. She has requested a baby boy AND a baby girl, but the doctor says she will only get one of those...

The shirt says it all!

Happy 4th!

Evelyn participated in her first parade today! The Pepperdine families that live on campus gathered this morning for a kids parade - bikes, wagons, scooters, strollers - any transport available. Before the parade, the Declaration of Independence was read and then the kids set off to the tune of Stars and Stripes Forever. Evelyn also enjoyed her first popsicle after the parade!


Henri was there too...Evelyn walked with him to visit the firetruck that was there for the occasion.

Evelyn took her role in the parade very seriously. We had thought we might have to coax her to keep walking, but she was very determined and walked very quickly around the parking lot, pushing her baby in the stroller. When the other children stopped, she kept going - saying "More parade! More parade!"

A family portrait

Practicing for the parade on the porch - and yes - her baby doll does have a matching dress!