Summer is here...and soon Sammy will be, too!! :)

Hey everyone!

Wow, it's been awhile, huh?! Life has been crazy busy these past few months but has finally slowed down because I'm done with graduate school!! Yep, no more teachers, no more books for this gal! My "professional life" as a school counselor can officially begin... once I land a job, that is. ;) 

As far as baby news, all is well! I'm creeping into week 35 with Sammy, and based on the last doctor's visit, he is ready to make an appearance- soon!! He has already dropped, is head down, but needs to lock himself into my pelvis before the game (Evans Baby Pool 2013) can begin. If you have not done so already and want to participate, send in your votes (via email to Shane at evans_shane@hotmail.com or snail mail). The rules are as follows:

First, guess the date of birth. The due date is July 19th.
Second, guess the first tiebreaker... morning or afternoon? (Kylie was born at 5:18 pm).
Third, guess the second tiebreaker...over/under 8 lbs 2 oz (Kylie's birth weight).

 
You can guess as many times as you want but it's five dollars per guess.

I recently told Shane that I had my "moment of peace," and that I'm mentally (and definitely physically) ready to meet and greet Sammy boy. I distinctly remember feeling like this with Kylie about 2 weeks out from her debut, so maybe he will follow suit? 

Speaking of Kylie, she is doing awesome!! We recently celebrated her 1st birthday, which included a lovely visit from her grandma (my mom). She definitely got spoiled with lots of love and gifts, and we thank all of you who partook in the spoiling. 

As of late, she is high-fiving, mimicking everything we do, throwing (adorable-ha!) tantrums when things don't go her way, and filling every day with such memorable moments. Crazy to think that these weeks are her last as an only child, but I think she will be over the moon to have a life-long playmate she calls her brother. 

Guess I should include an update on Shane, too, huh? ;) He is doing well, and loving life as a part-time stay-at-home daddy. He is definitely doing an awesome job because it's so apparent to all that are around the Evans' family that Kylie is in LOVE with her daddy!! They share a bond that is so different than my own with her, but then again, mom means business. Dad is playtime! He's also doing awesome at work, as he recently got promoted to Major (although he won't pin on until next year) and received an award at his squadron's Annual Recognition Dinner for Pilot of the Year!! I'm sooo proud of him and so blessed to call him my husband (of two years!! yay!!).

Here are some pictures from the last couple of months. Enjoy!

 Celebrating our Irish roots at the Old Sacramento St. Patty's Day Parade. :) 

Kylie had one too many...
 

 Our fashionista is OBSESSED with putting clothes on her head and around her neck.

Enjoying a lovely afternoon in the backyard. 

After she dunked herself. hahah! 

 

Me and our kiddos! (28 weeks)

Goobers!

Checking out her new "toy" from grandma. :) 

Introduced Shane and Kylie to the (occasional) family tradition... the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Walk. This year we celebrated 20 years of my mom being cancer-free!! 

 Kylie mowing down on the cake at her birthday party at McKinley Park.

After a morning stroll with mom. Guess she was tired of hearing me yack away on the phone behind her.

Look at little miss diva (and her baby)! 

Shades and a smile!

 

Playing checkers at the Sacramento County Fair. 

The following are a sneak peak from our recent family photo shoot, done by Kristin Bridges Photography.

 Thought these turned out pretty well despite the heat of the day! Can't wait to see and share the rest of them.

Well that is all for now. I'll try to do one final post before Sammy's arrival, but who knows!? Maybe the next time I post, I'll be sharing his first moments out of the womb and our first moments as a family of four! :)

Love you all!!

xoxo,

The Expanding Evans