Evie's Shenanigans

It's been drizzly, misty, and rainy most of today.  And, with no school for Bobby, and no errands to be run - we've been stuck inside most of the day.  We were able to go for a two mile walk, after the weather dried up.  

But, now - I feel like I'm just watching the clock, to start cooking dinner.  This is the time of day that drags always.  Even on those busy days... hurry up, Daddy.  Come home!

Here's what my rascal, daredevil, 13 month old has been up to today:

My little climber.  Who knows where those car keys could've ended up?!?  (Oh, and please excuse our shade on the window.  One of my kids ripped it!)

Caught her sitting in her toy bin.  She so reminds me of my niece, Alexis in this picture!

Running around in her green cap.

Monkeys jumping on the bed.

Oh, and please excuse the awesome quality of my iPhone pics!

Lee/Galvez/Castro Thanksgiving Photo Session

For the second time, in 4 years, my mother's side of the family all got together for Thanksgiving.  We decided to do a professional shoot; with all the new babies, and fiancés/girlfriends.

I'll add my family's new pictures to my menu button "Family Photos," up top.

Seriously, I think this family likes to reproduce!

We'll start with my family - the Rosses.  

These pictures will look familiar to you, if you got a Christmas card from us! :)

Me, Evie (1 years old), Bob, and Bobby (3 1/2 years old.)

Now, to break it down more easily...

Here's a picture of my grandmother (the matriarch), and her three daughters.

Gloria (the baby), my Abuela, Marilu (middle child), and my mom (the first-born.)
So, the Castro clan is in white, Galvez in red, and Lee in black.  Abuela is sporting all three colors.  I love that!

Up next... the Lee family.

In a nutshell, it's my parents (front and center), my brother Chuck & wife (4 kids), my brother Mike & wife (4 kids), us (2 kids), and my sister and fiance.  Whew...

Here's my parents with their 10 grandchildren:

Top Row:  Andrew (9), Matthew (11), Victoria (14), Meagan (13)
Bottom Row:  Ashley (12), Dad, Mom holding Ava (4), Evie (1), Alexis, (6),  Abby (8), and Bobby (3).

Each family was able to get pictures, just like the Lee's.  

Here's a group shot of Abuela, with all of her great-grandchildren.  All 19 of them!

And, one final shot of EVERYONE!!!

I bet the photographer needed a big glass of wine, when she was done with this session! Ha!

Baby, It's Cold Outside...

Taken this past Wednesday, at Costco.  It was in the 30's!

Evie is One Year Old

Evie turned Twelve months old on November 29, 2012.

Weight:  22.2 lbs. (70%)

Length:  29.5 inches (70%)

Clothes/Diaper: 12-18 months/Size 4 diapers/Size 4 shoes

Sleeping Patterns:  Evie is still a great sleeper.  She sleeps at least 11 hours a night.  She's in bed between 6:00-7:00pm.  She is napping twice a day, and I don't think she's dropping to one nap anytime soon.  Her morning nap is typically the longer of the two. 

Eating Habits:  Evie is drinking whole milk now.  She'll have milk in a sippy cup once per day, and then milk in a bottle 2 to 3 times per day.  She is pretty good with all kinds of sippy cups, but will not necessarily drink her milk, unless it is in a bottle.  She is a pretty good eater, and will usually eat well at least twice a day.  She loves to snack, and especially loves to mooch off of anyone!  She loves to sit on her daddy's lap every morning and eat cereal with him. 

Milestones:   Evie is busy, and my little daredevil.  She is a lot more mischievous, then Bobby was at this age.  She climbs everywhere!  New this month:  loves to climb stairs, play chase, playing with her "girl" toys (kitchen, tea set, etc..), clapping to music, ride-on toys, and taking more of an interest in books.  New words: bye-bye.  And, she is really trying to talk.  She's pretty good at communicating, and letting us know what she wants/needs.  Also, Evie and Bobby are playing a lot more easily together now.  He is always asking to play with her, and they are turning into sweet little buddies. Evie has two top teeth now, and two bottom teeth. She is cutting an incisor currently. 

Places Evie loves:  Being held!  Evie is still super clingy.  While I know I'll miss this one day - it can definitely wear on me some days.  She loves playing with Bobby, walks in her push-car, and playing at the park.  She hates to be confined, which makes eating out with her difficult.  She will only sit in her highchair for so long.  She loves to explore while out in public.

Special Friends:  Big Brother Bobby, Reid Woodham, and Sam Harris.  They played together this month, while the older kids made gingerbread houses.

Current Events: Fiscal Cliff anxieties, U of AL vs. Notre Dame in BCS National Championship game, and 2nd Amendment debate over gun violence.

What We Did this Day:  Not too much, Bobby, Evie, and Mommy all had colds.  Family birthday party post coming soon!

Here's Bobby at twelve months:

And, here's his twelve month post.

Evie is Eleven Months Old

Evie turned Eleven months old on October 29, 2012.

Weight:  19.6 lbs.

Clothes/Diaper: 12 months/Size 4

Sleeping Patterns:  Evie is still a great sleeper.  She sleeps at least 11 hours a night.  She's in bed between 6:30-7:00pm.  She is napping twice a day, and I don't think she's dropping to one nap anytime soon.  While teething, she will have disruptive naps on occasion.  Her morning nap is typically the longer of the two (2 hours). 

Eating Habits:  Evie has 4 bottles per day, and is eating solids 3 times per day.  She drinks between 7  to 8 oz. per feeding. She's doing great with finger foods, and puts everything in her mouth!  She is eating a lot of table food (almost full-time).  She can lift the sippy cup to her mouth, but hasn't quite figured out yet how to suck the water out.  I am experimenting with different brands.

Milestones: In the past 3 months, Evie has learned and developed a lot!  She started walking at 10 1/2 months old.  She is so little, and it's funny to watch her walk.  I love it though!  She climbs everywhere!  I have to admit, she seems to be more adventurous at this age, then Bobby was.  She claps, waves bye-bye, does "touchdown!" with her arms, high-fives, and can sometimes hold up her finger to say she's turning one!  Words:  night-night, da da, mama, uh oh.  She says a lot of sounds too, and mimics us a lot.  Evie also still only has her two bottom teeth.  I have seen the two top teeth, and it looks like they are about to cut through.  

Places Evie loves:  Being held!  She is a lot more clingy than Bobby ever was at this age.  I am sometimes amazed at the things I can accomplish while holding her!  She loves playing with Bobby, walks in her stroller, and sitting in her highchair eating snacks.  She's not a fan of the exersaucer so much anymore.  She does not like to be confined.  Probably a good thing... we can put it up in the attic!

Special Friends:  Big Brother Bobby, Reid Woodham, and Parker Wade.

Current Events: President Obama re-elected, Hurricane "Superstorm" Sandy hits NE, followed by a Nor'easter, economy still in decline, U of AL still undefeated in NCAA football.

What We Did this Day:  Ran errands, while Bobby was in school.

Here's Bobby at eleven months:

And, here's his eleventh month post.