My Son, the Photographer.

Some images from the newest photographer in the family, Evan, age 22 months.

She's Awake!!! -post by mommy

Eliana sleeps A LOT during the day. But today she was wide awake, smiling, and laughing. Perfect timing too because we had company today. My Aunt Eileen, cousin Kelli and her boys came to visit. Evan had a blast playing ball with all of the boys. I think he'll finally sleep good tonight, maybe Eliana will sleep too since she was up most of the day? We'll see!

Evan enjoying hanging out with Lucas.

Playing Pretend -post by mommy

Yesterday after dinner Evan started something I've never seen him do before. He was playing with a ceramic bear and bunny and was pretending that they were talking to each other, dancing and kissing. I've never seen him play like this before.

This is how he left his two friends on the window sill.

It's been amazing watching him grow, even in just the last few days! Every single day he seems five times older and wiser than the day before. He counts up to thirteen, and is now working on the alphabet. I heard him say ABC and WXY, I'm sure he knows the rest but just hasn't come out with it yet. He's really been vocalizing his wishes which I think is huge. We don't have to guess as much as to what he's trying to say, he'll tell you "moof over" to move over, or "offer side" for other side. He also for the first time this week told me to "watch Mommy!" which I'm sure I'll hear a lot of the next few years. And he will tell you that he "see" whatever you are trying to show him. He will also tell you what he'd like to drink whether it be juice, apple juice, water, or muk (milk) and also sometimes request ice! He'll also ask for snacks by name, or just bring you the box and tell you "oop" which means open. And then he'll even tell you how many he'd like, two or sometimes "free!" It has been amazing watching him grow. Everyday he never fails to amaze me.

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Today was also such a warm and sunny day, perfect for taking naps in the daffodils!

Evan said his name today!

Evan Saying "Evan" from Pete Burke on Vimeo.

We've been trying for months for Evan to say his own name. He will tell you everyone elses name. Even if he just met you, he'll be able to say your name by the end of the day. But as far as his own name goes he just refused to say it. We would go around the dinner table pointing to everyone "what's her name, what's his name" and he would tell you "PopPop, Nana, Vava, Frascie" but when you'd point to him he'd just go silent. Then he started referring to himself as "me!" which got confusing when you'd say "me?" and he'd say "no! me!" kinda like that ol' Laurel and Hardey routine. But TODAY HE SAID HIS NAME!!! (Que the fireworks and marching band!) I was changing his diaper and he was pointing out what letters he saw. He saw a letter T for Ted in the cracks in the ceiling, a letter O in the wood grain, and a letter E which is when he said "E, Elvan" It was a very exciting moment. Of course then I asked him to repeat it a million times, and tell everyone. You could see in his face how proud he was of himself. My big boy Elvan.

Handsome.

"Evan, bring us your Easter Basket!"

This is what he brings out...

Evan and His Guitars

Evan on Guitar from Pete Burke on Vimeo.