Me and the Old Man

Well...we are home from another day of Daycare...I'm not sure where Mommy and Daddy go all day, but I know I go to school.

Here I am with my Daddy, enjoying a little fun.



Most of the time I don't like the camera. Today, I can't seem to take my eyes off of it.



My Daddy has gotten very smart. He knows to take his shirt off when he gets home, unless he wants me to spit up and slobber all over it!



How's this angle Mommy?



Just two Heartsill men chilling...

Me and Nene

After my Olympic debut on the high dive, the Canadian team needed my help! It seems that Nene lost her dance partner due to an sprained big toe. So, the first person she thought of to help her was me!

Please watch the video below and let us know how we did.

Canada and US--Like Ebony and Ivory

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My Olympic Debut

Yesterday was my Pape's birthday. I'm not sure how old he is, but he must be older than my Mommy.

I had really hoped to get the video below online yesterday but my competition wasn't until this morning. I am so glad that NBC got a good video for me to upload! This gold metal is for you Pape!

Happy Birthday from your favorite grandson!

Love,

Evan

Happy Birthday Pape!

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Yesterday vs. Today

Just yesterday, I was totally helpless and immobile.

Just yesterday, I spent the entire day laying flat of my back.

Just yesterday, I couldn't do much of anything on my own.

Just yesterday, I was totally dependent upon my Mommy and Daddy.

Just yesterday, I needed someone to basically do anything.

But today, today is a new day!

I've discovered that things have drawers and doors!

And, before long, I'll be able to open those drawers and doors!



The only thing I don't realize is that this particular drawer is filled with Mommy's CD collection! It takes a 4 x 4 monster truck with monster tires with a monster chain big enough to pull a monster cruise ship to open this door!



But, there's always tomorrow!

Can anyone say "Child proofing" ahead!

Sunday is for Church

Today is a special day. Not only is today Sunday, but it is the first time my Mommy has sung on the praise team at our church! I'm not sure what a praise team is, but it sounds so important.



I am so proud of my Mommy! For her to get up in front of everybody to sing! Wow! I am impressed! I want to be just like my Mommy when I grow up--well, I want to sing just like her, but I want to be tall like my Daddy.



Because today was so special, I had to get all dressed up. I wore my blue pants, white shirt, and yellow sweater that my Aunt Lora and Uncle Troy gave me. I feel so grown up.



Don't worry. I did have socks on at church. But, my toes just have to be free. My toes are Tennessee toes--they don't like socks and shoes!



After church, while we were eating, my Mommy made a discovery. This last week, my parents found that I had my first tooth come in on the bottom. Well, today, Mommy found that my second bottom tooth is now in! I am growing up...Mommy says way too fast.

Saturday Lunch

Happy Saturday afternoon!

Today, I had a new lunch. For lunch, I had my normal cereal, that wasn't new, but Mommy also added plums with apples to my diet. I sure did like them!



Well, it took me a minute to decide for sure.



Mommy can't wait for me to chew! I only have a little, tiny baby tooth coming in. Slow down!



I do like saving some for later! And, the only place to keep it is on my face.



Lunch is all done and my Mommy cleaned up my face. So, I thought I'd give you a big smile!

A Thursday in my Life

I'm home from Daycare and practicing sitting up. I'm getting much better at it and I actually enjoy it!



Look everybody! No hands!



I'm also learning how to dance...



And, I'm smiling!



After playing with Mommy and Daddy, I had my yummy dinner. I had cereal, bananas, and sweet peas. Yum-O! As Daddy was feeding me, he discovered something in my mouth. I have my first tooth coming in! Mommy and Daddy were so proud, and my Mommy even cried! Not sure why, but it was something about me growing up too fast!

Saturday Morning Fun

I'm still feeling a little puny from my cold, but I am doing a little better.

Here I am pretending that I can fly!



If you look closely, you'll see my drool.



Drool is still there. Kiss anyone?



Everything these days goes directly into my mouth. I'm hoping to find my teeth before too long! Does anyone know where they are?



At least I am trying to be happy! My nose is still stuffy, but it will okay.

Making Me Feel Better

Just a few minutes ago, the doorbell rang. At the door was a box. A box that had my name on it!

Daddy brought the box in and helped me open it quickly. It was from my Granny and Granddaddy! And, it was a little present to help me feel better--how did they know that I have a cold? I guess grandparents are just smart that way.

I really liked the clothes they sent, but not as much as my new puppy dog.



I think I am going to name him Tobey.



He's already making me smile and laugh!



And even scream out loud at the top of my voice!



Thank you Granny and Granddaddy! I'll ask my Mommy or Daddy to take a picture of me in my new clothes later; but for now, they can't pry the doggy out of my hands!

Friday is Blah!

Well...no pictures so far today...so, everybody can save their ink.

This Friday started out with a great big BLAH! I have a cold, or so it seems. My nose is stuffy and I am coughing...Mommy and Daddy say that I will be okay, but I sure feel puny!

If I feel better later, I'll try to pose for a few pictures.

Green is for Peas

Tonight, I made a gigantic step in food--I moved to green food. My very first green food was Sweet Peas (or as Granny and Granddaddy call them, English Peas)...

While they kind of looked yucky, I will have to admit, they were pretty good. At first, I did have to think about it for a minute. Not sure if I really wanted to chew.



Sometimes, when Daddy is feeding me, he misses my mouth! I don't know how he does it, but he does. Well, I have an idea how he misses my mouth--I'm usually moving around a good bit! That could be part of the problem.



Well, the Sweet Peas were good--so now I'm doing better than both my Mommy and my Daddy. Mommy doesn't like squash and Daddy doesn't really like Green Peas. I think I'm going to like both of them!

Lessons Mommy Can Learn

I am only six months and a day old, but I've already done something my Mommy won't do!

Tonight, I had squash for the first time and I really liked it!

Unlike my Mommy, who will not even try squash! What kind of example is she giving me?



"Mommy, what's good for me, is good for you! I'm going to remember this!"



If I don't want what my parents are giving me, Peanut is always close by to catch anything that drops on the floor! Good Peanut! I may need you sometime soon!

Off to Church We Go

Well...Me and Mommy are all dressed up and we have somewhere to go!

We are heading to church!



Back inside...it was just too hot to pose outside for long! And, it was too bright...I couldn't even look at the camera if I wanted to!

Finally...

Finally...that's about the only word I can say. My Daddy finally put my high chair together! We've had it for several months, but Daddy kept saying that I wasn't big enough for it, so there was no need to put it together.

Then, while I slept last night, Daddy put it together. Mommy, then, let me sit in it for breakfast this morning.



Here I am a little closer up.



I'm almost ready to smile! I don't know what to think about this chair. I'm just hoping there'll be some food before too long! I'm hungry!

No Harm in Asking

Today has been a difficult day. Today, was my six-month-checkup with Dr. Jamie. I normally like Dr. Jamie, but not today. She told my Mommy and Daddy that I am very advanced for my age and very smart, because a fear of strangers normally doesn't start until 8 months! So, I am ahead of my class! :)

The nurse came in next and she wasn't so nice. She gave me four shots in my legs! And, they hurt. Who really needs shots? I don't think I do!

When Daddy got home from work, he tried to cheer me up and to take some pictures. I posed for two, even though I didn't want to!



Now, since I have had such a difficult day, I think one or all of my grandparents should send me a little present! That sure would make me feel better! Or, at least make me stop thinking about it!

After all, who could resist this face?



Mommy and Daddy (what do they really know) say presents aren't needed. They tell me I already have more than I need at six months old!

By the way, I have gained two pounds since my last doctor's visit and I have grown an inch since the last visit. The doctor said today that more than likely I will be tall like my Daddy and skinny like Daddy used to be! My Mommy will be looking up to me before you know it!

I'm Growing Up Too Fast

I keep hearing my Mommy and Daddy saying the same thing, "You are growing up too fast Evan!"

Is that really possible? Well, I don't know! All I am doing is growing up the best I know how to.

I've been working on sitting up. I don't quite have it down pat yet, but I am getting closer and closer. Here I am sitting on my boppy, it gives me a little help to keep my balance.



The longer I sit here, the closer and closer I come to taking a nose dive! Thankfully, my Daddy is sitting in front of me and my Mommy is sitting to my right (if you look closely, you'll see her red toenail on the bottom left of the picture). I like how the world looks from up here!

"S" is for Sunday and Shoes

Today has been kind of a historic day. Not only is it Sunday and church day, it has also been the first time in a long time that Mommy made me wear shoes. Personally, I don't see the need for socks and shoes, but Mommy says everyone has to wear shoes and so I should start now.

Here I am sitting in our chair, before heading out the door for church.



Here I am again, in the same chair, enjoying having my picture taken (for a change).



Mommy, do you really have to show my shoes so close up? I bet Pape and Granddaddy never had to wear shoes to church when they were little. Even when they had to walk through the snow, up hill, both ways, and they were just thankful to have feet!



Finally, a close up, no shoes being shown. Hello everybody!

A Surprise in the Mail

When Mommy and Daddy brought the mail in, they found a surprise for me! There was some other stuff in the box, but all I cared about was my new teddy bear!

Thanks Nene and Pape for my present!



I'm checking him out from all angles.



I can't get him much closer to my face!



Well, maybe I can.



Thanks Nene and Pape...my favorite color--Blue! It matches my eyes.