Rachael's Newest Hair Style

I got my second haircut last week. I also got my hair colored. I feel much more like myself/normal now! My hair is actually pretty long, but it is so curly that it is hard to tell. Here is a picture of "the new me!"

Spring is Here!

Now that warmer weather is here, Evan LOVES to be outside. He likes to play with his toys, go on walks in his wagon, and simply explore the world around him.

Here are some recent pictures of Evan playing outside.




This picture of Evan relaxing as he rides in his wagon and sips his milk makes me laugh. He is such a funny guy!



Evan watched Daddy work in the yard and then did some of the same things! How cute!

Happy Valentine's Day

We had a great Valentine's Day and we hope that you all did as well. As you can see from the pictures below, Evan received some balloons to help him celebrate. He absolutely loved them and played with them for hours!

Evan's 1st Birthday Party

Evan was FINALLY well enough to celebrate his birthday on February 1st. He had a great time spending time with his family and celebrating his big day! Evan really loved opening his presents, playing in his new pool of balls with his cousin Jackson, and eating his cake!

Carl and I feel so blessed to have Evan. He brings us so much joy and happiness!

Then and Now

As most of you know, Evan is sick with RSV and is requiring breathing treatments. Just as on his actual "birth day" he had trouble breathing, he also had trouble breathing on his first birthday.

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When I was undergoing chemotherapy treatments, Evan and I looked a lot alike. We both had bald heads! Now that my hair is growing back in, we look alike again! We both have short, curly hair!

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NOW

Snow!

Last night it snowed here in Louisville. It wasn't a lot, but it was the first time that it has snowed this winter where the snow actually didn't quickly melt away. Carl, Evan and I went out this morning and bought a small sled. We bundled Evan in a coat, hat, and a couple layers of clothes and took him outside for some fun! (He REFUSED to wear gloves!) We ALL had a great time. I think that Carl and I might have actually had more fun than Evan! It was really fun to watch Evan having such a good time! He loved his sled. Carl pulled him around and we let him go down a very small "hill" in our driveway. Evan laughed and clapped. The only part that Evan did not like was touching the snow. I guess it was too cold for him! I am hopeful that it will snow again soon!

Christmas and Visiting Great Grandma

We had a wonderful Christmas this year. Evan really liked playing with his new toys and eating all of the food. On Christmas Eve, we went to church and then out to dinner at a Chinese restaurant. On Christmas morning, Carl, Evan and I opened our presents here at home and had breakfast. We then celebrated with my parents at their home, where we also had lunch. Later that night, we came back home where we celebrated with Carl's family and had dinner. It was quite tiring, but very fun. I am already looking forward to next Christmas!

We travelled to Tennessee right before Christmas so that Evan could visit his great grandmother. He had a great time and so did she! It was really fun to see them both together! There is a picture from Christmas below, where Evan is enjoying his new rocking horse. It was his gift from Great Grandma. You can tell he loves it!