Wow, it's been a while since I have been able to update our blog...but there is a good reason for it! We have been busy with a newborn. Evan Jeffrey was born on November 14th via c-section. He weighed 8 lbs, 10 oz and was 19 inches tall (although I think the measurement was totally inaccurate because a few weeks later he was 22 inches tall). Although I was disappointed that I had to have a c-section, everything went very smoothly and I healed quite quickly. It's hard to believe that Evan is already 6 weeks old. He's had some trouble with his feedings, but other than that he has adjusted really well. We just love him to pieces! Connor has done amazingly well adjusting to all of the changes that come with a new baby. He has become my little helper and makes sure that Evan gets plenty of love by showering him with kisses.
Overall, 2011 has been a really good year for us with the exception of losing my grandmother last January. I can't believe it's almost been a year. I think about her all the time and just know she is in Heaven watching over us. Since last January, Brian continues to excel at and really enjoy his job at TripIt. He was just recently moved into the role of "Lead Software Architect". The boys and I are so proud of his accomplishments. I am staying plenty busy with my church choir job, voice lessons, mom groups and well...just being a mom to two boys. Connor is getting to the age where he really notices other children and enjoys interacting with them. He is also very vocal and can say about 20 words now. I just know he is going to be talking my ear off before long. Evan spends most of his time eating, sleeping and just being cute. :)
In November, my brother Peter married Terah Gardner in Tacoma, WA. Unfortunately, we were unable to make the wedding since it was right around my due date. However, Terah's brother-in-law was so nice to set me up on Skype so that I could watch the entire ceremony. It was the next best thing to actually being there. I am so excited to have Terah as a sister-in-law. She and Peter really complement each other and she is so easy to be around. Welcome to the family Terah!
I realize this blog sounds more like a letter that would be sent with a Christmas card...but I meant to do that. I figured this would be a great way to wrap up 2011. Just writing this post reminds me how truly blessed we are and that we have so much to be thankful for. I hope that everyone has a fun and safe New Years! Love to you all. XO
