Sanibel 2010

The annual trip to Sanibel Island, Florida came early this year in February. Just in time for a giant snowstorm in Indiana.

Even though our plane was delayed Everett made good use of his time and charmed the socks off of everyone else waiting at our gate! Notice Mommy in the background nursing her coffee and wondering where her child got so much energy.

The sun is so bright and the wind is so strong... they're actually happy tears!

Awww, look, we're still excited about the Superbowl. Mind you, it is only breakfast time.

All sunscreen'd up and ready to go!

Despite it's lukewarm temperature Everett convinced Uncle Sean to get in the pool. Who can really refuse him anyway?

"This floaty starfish is hilarious!!"

Not so sure about the sand quite yet.

Still just checking it out, but with Miriam's encouragement.

"Look Mommy, I found a shell."

"Daddy, I think you're too big to bury."

So cute.




The girls were troopers!

Island Cow muffins were a big hit, as usual. If I were savvy enough I could add video here, but alas Chad is not home.

Reading time before bedtime.

First Birthday

It is hard to believe Everett is a year old! We celebrated his birthday at the house with friends and family. He shared his birthday with his second cousin Jessica.

Like most kids he preferred the bags, tissue paper and giant container of pens to opening any gifts.

Uncle Sean isn't quite sure about Everett's stylish pose.

A rare family portrait.

Everett loved his first taste of cake, but would have preferred one made of Saltines.

First Christmas

Everett celebrated his first Christmas this year. In general, he was more interested in Miriam and Naomi opening their gifts than his own.

What a cheeseball!


Opa, don't eat my puffs!


Reading with my Auntie.


Practicing for our Florida trip in the Children's Museum sand table. So far no sand was eaten or flung into our eyes! I'm not holding out much hope that this trend will continue when he is surrounded by it.


Ride 'em Cowboy!

First cereal, Katherine Forsyth, Rocking out

Everett and Daddy rock out in the basement while Mommy goes to a meeting.

Late in June Bethany Drennan Forsyth visited with her new (adorable) baby Katherine and husband John. We all went to see Butler for the day, but forgot our cameras!
In mid-July Everett had his first taste of rice cereal. He loved it. Of course, he now eats all kinds of purees; I am terrible at updating his post!

Becca's wedding

On June 20th Everett, Mommy, Oma and Antie Katie went to North Carolina to attend Becca and Sten's wedding. The weather was HOT, but we had a great time and it was such a beautiful wedding!

Ready to party!On the dance floor he was the center of attention!

Becca and Cyndi teach him some new moves...

All tuckered out. Auntie Kate has the last dance of the night.

Baptism

In early June Everett was baptized at the First Presbyterian Church in Shelbyville.
This photo was taken just before Everett felt it necessary to baptize Mark with spit-up. He looks so innocent!

VACATION!!

Everett and the family made their way to Florida for a week in late May and early June, which of course means lots of fun in the sun and water and tons of pictures.

Everett showing off his beach body

Everett and Daddy hit the surf

I am ready for my closeup!

Taking in the sunset. (Note the nice drool ring on the Bjorn!)
Everett trying to flip off the camera? Wrong finger buddy!

Playing with Daddy on the Lanai.

Bald dome in a yellow ring

I am Popeye the Sailor Man!

Whole family enjoys an evening on the beach.

During the trip Everett had a few milestones, one is pictured here. He found his toes while in Florida, and they have been fascinating discoveries. This is pretty much his standard stance now; one hand on foot the other in mouth. Everett also rolled over from his stomach to back both directions (to his left and his right) while in Florida.

Mommy and Everett enjoying the sunshine

MMMMMM...Bjorn!

Seriously, how cute is he?

I mean, can you stand it?!?

and the sun sets on Everett and our vacation...