Halloween

Tonight was Evelyn's first Halloween! Mommy rushed home from work to get Evelyn ready for her big night out. As you can see, she was the cutest ladybug ever! Her big hairy sister, Mindy, also got in on the costume action this year and dressed as a ladybug as well. This took a lot of convincing of the Daddy, but he finally agreed to it. You have to admit, they made quite the pair! It didn't take long though for our little bug to tucker out. I guess all the excitement was too much for her!

What A Weekend!

It was another busy weekend in the Simmons' household. Actually, make that a busy, stressful week. Our normal daycare provider became very ill and we scrambled to find a backup. Thank heavens we were able to find someone very loving to help out in our time of need. Friday afternoon, the Grandfather (Kristina's dad) and two daughters (McKenzie and Abigail) came down for a visit. On Saturday, we attended our Sunday School class' annual fall picnic at Creve Couer Park. It was a beautiful, windy day and we had lots of great food and fun. Evelyn watched the geese intently as they came close to her. Saturday evening, Pop, Grandma Cheryl, and Aunt Kathy came for dinner. Then, Sunday morning, we all headed to church for Evelyn's dedication. Of course, Mommy dressed her to the hilt in a leopard print dress and matching hat. She listened to Dr. McAlpin with great awe as he spoke. Afterwards, the Grandfather, Kenzie, Abigail,Pop, Grandma Cheryl, and Aunt Kathy all left for home. We spent the rest of the weekend playing, laughing, and shopping for Halloween candy.

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I forgot to mention that Evelyn went to see Dr. Reichert on Friday for her second round of immunizations. Being the new, paranoid mommy that I am, I expressed my worries about her not sitting up on her own yet. The good doctor reassured me that she is doing very well and not to worry--he tested her and said to give her a couple more weeks and she would have it down. Well, she is not sitting up on her own, but if we put her in the sitting position, she is able to sit up straight for about 5 minutes before tumbling over. It may not be much to some, but it is a proud moment in our home! Also, we learned that she is now 16 lbs. 8 oz. and 26 1/2 inches long--such a big girl!

Playgroup at the Park

Today was a cool, cloudy and rainy day. But before the rain moved in, we met our Korean playgroup friends at a local park for some outdoor fun. It was Evelyn's first time at a playground and she seemed to really enjoy seeing all the kids running around having fun. Rob and I took her down the slide (she wasn't too sure about that) and on a swing, which she didn't like at all. Of course, Mommy felt she was getting cold and decided to bundle her up in a fleece blanket for warmth. We were only there for about one hour when the rain began to fall. So, we moved the playgroup to a local restaurant called J.J.'s. It was a day full of good food and friends.

Happy 30th, Leslie!

Today was Leslie's 30th birthday and her husband hosted a surprise party for her! It has been hard to keep this a secret from her, but everyone seemed to help pull it off--even if she was suspicious at moments. It was a room full of family and friends as she celebrated this milestone. As you can see from the photos, Evelyn enjoyed herself at the party as well. She spent a lot of time playing with Jared. Of course, all of this partying wore her out, so we left around 6:30 to head for home where she could eat some cereal, take a bath, and hit the bed. Such is the life of a social butterfly!

Invasion at the Pumpkin Patch!

Some of you may be wondering: Where is Rob in all the photos? Well, Daddy left at 6:00 AM to go to a race in Talladega, AL with our neighbors. So, while Daddy is away, Evelyn and Mommy will play! We headed over to a local pumpkin patch called Rombach's with our Korean playgroup friends. Yep, you guessed it, Owen and Avery were there along with Jared, Bailey, and Connor. Evelyn seemed to be interested in the big orange things all around, but mostly enjoyed seeing her friends. After about an hour, it was time to go. Mommy had to take some documents to be shredded at a shred event at a local bank. Once home, we put our pumpkin on the porch until time to carve it. Later this evening, we will be attending a party for a friend--so be watching for more photos to come!

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This was Mommy's first week back at work and we have survived! Of course, Evelyn did great, it was Mommy that had all the issues!