Evie has been taking swim lessons for the past 6 weeks, and we've discovered we have a little fishy on our hands. She absolutely loves the water and isn't afraid to splash around, go underwater, whatever. In fact, she's been a little obnoxious about her love of the water. Some of the other kids in her class may not like all her splashing! Tomorrow is the final day of lessons, but I'm pretty sure we're going to be spending a lot of time at the pool this summer ... at least until the new baby arrives! Here's a great photo of Evie with her two best girl friends in KC, Ellie and Natalie.
Our growing family has very exciting Valentine's Day plans this year. After swim lessons, Mommy is headed to a morning of pampering, thanks to Daddy's thoughtful gift (facial, massage, pedicure an
d manicure!) While Mommy's in Mommy heaven, Daddy and Evie are going out for a father-daughter lunch date to a local shop that serves muffins and cookies before the meal - a girl's paradise for sure! Then the entire family is going to dinner at our favorite Italian eatery, Accurso's. Perfect day! 
Not to take away from the new baby's first photo shoot, but doesn't Evie look adorable in her Valentine's Day outfit. Mommy bought the tutu, Aunt Melina bought the leg warmers, Becky Herb bought the ladybug shoes and Yiayia bought the sweater! A true team effort! Thanks everyone!
SISTER! Yes, that's right - I'm having a baby sister! July 5 is the due date, and I can't wait to share my room, my clothes and all my toys ...
Evie's hair is getting so long, we can do pigtails now. Check her out! Evie may be a bit of a priss. She likes playing with her bows, brush and Mommy's make up too!
But that doesn't mean she doesn't like to get dirty. What fun playing in the pantry. I think Daddy thought we were crazy, but seriously ... if it makes her happy and lets Mommy get some work done, why not?!
And here's Evie with her BFF Ella Herb. It's fun now that they're interacting more ... even though they don't get to see each other too often since Ella lives in Denver. So sad! She will be in town though for Evie's 1st birthday! Look out -Evie could have as many as six other little girls at her "dress up" party to celebrate her big day! And that's in addition to the family parties with all the cousins. Bring on the craziness - and the cake too, of course!
Happy New Year! You'll never believe my news - I'm going to be a big sister! Mommy and Daddy are expecting another baby (yes, they seem to be very surprised!) We'll find out next month whether I'll be having a baby brother or a baby sister, and then the baby will be here in July!
But enough about the new baby, let's talk about me! Here I am at 9 months, posing in all my naked glory for surprise photos for Daddy's Christmas present. Aren't I adorable?
Despite a nasty cold, Evie had a great Christmas, celebrating with five parties/piles of gifts in just 24 hours! Here are a few of our favorites from the nearly two weeks we spent celebrating Christmas in St. Louis, Kansas City and Nixa.
She also received lots of love, kisses and snuggles from all her family - especially Mommy and Daddy who couldn't wait to wake up with her on Christmas Morning. Evie was also very lucky to spend time with all her family in St. Louis - even though Mommy had the flu - and even her cousins from Texas who met her for the first time! She received so much attention in fact that she may be going through withdrawals. Today, she was upset when the family next to us at Panera didn't pay her any attention!
Evie and I just returned from a 4-day girls trip to Florida with Yiayia, Great Yiayia and Aunt Melina. We spent time hanging out on the beach, shopping and checking out the zoo! Here are a few pictures from our trip. 
