The Faces of Evie

Lots of things, which I will share later, have been happening in the Brown house. For now, though, enjoy some funny pictures of Evie.

Come On, Buddy

Two weeks ago, Evie had her 18 month check-up. What did we find out? We have a healthy girl - a very healthy, very chatty, very independent little girl. Evie has definitely been showing us her unique personality lately. Phrases like "oh my word" and "come on, buddy" now make up her vocabulary. Our dog, Christmas, is her new "buddy." Trying to get the dog's attention, she walks through the house patting her leg saying, "Come on, buddy." Usually he ignores her or hides. She's also discovered her love of climbing. If I would let her, Evie would climb anything and everything. From the couch to the kitchen chair and table. Yes, I've actually caught her on top of our kitchen table with the orneriest grin on her face.

Evie is also adjusting very well to her new baby brother. She's become very fascinated with his poopy diapers lately. Whenever it's time to change Emmitt, Evie always wants to watch. Occassionally, I get the odd request to "touch it" referring to the "poopoo." I never thought I would have to explain to someone that we don't touch "poopoo." Not Emmitt's, not the dog's, not even our own. But I have, and on several different occassions. Evie always keeps you on your toes.

Spending time with brother.

Sharing our milk with baby.

Evie behind bars. This is how I found her one day after her nap.

Two Weeks Old

Our little man Emmitt is two weeks old today. The time is flying by fast, even faster than with Evie. Right now he just eats and sleeps, which mommy loves especially at night. Occasionally he'll have a little awake time, but it doesn't happen too often. Evie is a great big sis. She loves to see "baby bother," and gets a little upset when she can't see him face to face. For her, the video monitor doesn't always cut it. All in all, I think she is adjusting very well to sharing mommy and daddy with Baby Emmitt.

Emmitt-1 day old

Emmitt-2 weeks old

From the 80's

My sister forwarded a hilarious email to me, and I have to share it.

You Know You Grew Up In the 80's and 90's if:

1. You've ever ended a sentence with the word SIKE or JENKS.
2. You can sing the rap to the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and can do the Carlton.
3. You know that 'WOAH' comes from Joey on Blossom.
4. If you ever watched 'Fraggle Rock.'
5. It was actually worth getting up early on a Saturday to watch cartoons.
6. You wore a ponytail on the side of your head.
7. You got super-excited when it was Oregon Trail day in computer class at school.
8. You made your mom buy one of those clips that would hold your shirt in a knot on the side.
9. You played the game 'MASH'(Mansion, Apartment, Shelter, House).
10. You wore stonewashed Jordache jean jackets and were proud of it.
11. You know the profound meaning of ' WAX ON , WAX OFF.'
12. You wanted to be a Goonie.
13. You ever wore fluorescent clothing.
14. You can remember what Michael Jackson originally looked like.
15. You remember the CRAZE of slap bracelets.
16. You thought your childhood friends would never leave because you exchanged handmade friendship bracelets.
17. You ever owned a pair of Jelly-Shoes.
18. After you saw Pee-Wee's Big Adventure you kept saying 'I know you are, but what am I?'
19. You remember 'I've fallen and I can't get up.'
20. You remember going to the skating rink before there were inline skates.
21. You have ever played with a Skip-It.
22. You remember boom boxes and people walking around with one on their shoulder like they were all that.
23. You remember watching both Gremlins movies. (I never actually got to see these movies, but I can remember them coming out.)
24. You remember watching Kids Incorporated and the new Mickey Mouse Club on Disney.
25. You remember watching the show Jem.
26. You remember Alf, the lil furry brown alien from Melmac.
27. You remember New Kids on the Block when they were cool...and don't even flinch when people refer to them as 'NKOTB'
28. You knew all the characters names and their life stories on 'Saved By The Bell,' The ORIGINAL class.
29. You can remember singing 'We are the World' in music class.
30. You tight rolled your jeans.
31. You owned a banana clip.
32. You remember 'Where's the Beef?'

It was scary and funny to realize how many of these applied to me. Kind of makes me feel old, but not too bad.

Playing in Brother's Room

This morning Evie was playing in Emmitt's room. She loves his toys even though they're too young for her now. When Josh walked in to get her for breakfast, this is how he found her.



Isn't she quite the climber?

Welcome, Baby Emmitt

On July 17 at 7:20, Emmitt David Brown made his grand entrance into this world. He weighed in at 7 lbs 1 oz and was 20 in. long. Here are some of his first pics. More will come later.

Evie giving brother loves.

Leaving the hospital.

Funny Faces

Two days before the arrival of Emmitt, I had this conversation with Evie while eating lunch.
"Picture. Picture." Evie said as she pointed to my camera.
"Do you want me to take your picture?"
"Picture. Picture."
As I opened my camera case Evie repeated, "Cheese. Cheese."
As I focused the camera, I imagined Evie's beautiful smile since she had requested this photo shot. Instead of a smile, I was only able to snap pictures of Evie's funny faces. These were the faces she made.

This was the only semi-normal smile I was able to catch.