The Ev-bot turned 4!!

 Well my baby boy turned four years old yesterday...which was depressing. I am glad to see him growing up though. He seemed to be stuck at 18 months in development for a long, long, long time, but now he really is catching up and doing so well. We got to go to Tomato Street and celebrate with most of my family. Evan asked for a green cake, that was it...green. So I did my best(ha ha!) I love that he is so easy to please, that pretty much describes him, easy going. He loved having chocolate milk and opening his presents. Grandma and Grandpa Divis came by the house later that night and brought Evan his Batman Car...which he loves.

All in all it was an awesome birthday for our little dude.

And my mother took some amazing pictures of the kids during our celebration!! So prepare for picture over load!

OK Sappy time! I really don't know how to start....he means so much to our family!
Evan has had a lot of trials in his very short life and they have been hard for him. From not being able to walk and communicate to dealing with a brain tumor and numerous doctors, lets just say he's been such a champ. This year has shown a lot of progress and hope for our little guy and we are so proud of all he has accomplished. He brings a Spirit of Peace and kindness to our home that seems to be part of everything he does. He is soft-spoken  tender, loving, cuddly, determined, smart, shy, nurturing, and above all kind-hearted and full of empathy.  We love you so much Evan, words are never enough!! Happy Birthday to one special little boy!!!! Love Mom, Dad, James Micheal, Makayla, Sadie, and Emily.

Christmas 2012

This year was a big celebration up at Jim and Jacki's home. All of James' siblings were home for Christmas(except Will of course) The days were spent making goodies and watching kids. James and James Micheal went up on Iron Mountain and had fun sledding one of the days we were there. Most of the pictures were from Christmas morning with James phone. They aren't very good pictures but we will make due. We also went to my mom and dad's home the day after Christmas and the kids got to open their gifts. All in all it was an exhausting and fun filled week. On a side note-Evan was potty trained during the whole trip and has done really well! Only a few accidents and he is well on his way!! Also...Dustin made us the coolest family home evening board. IT IS AMAZING and made me cry with all the thought and time that went into it. When we get it I will post a picture so everyone can see its awesomeness!!! Enjoy our fuzzy pictures...maybe I can get some clearer ones from mom. And my mom took the sleigh picture, its so funny. Well Merry Christmas everyone and Happy New Year, 2012 brought us many blessings, Emmy being number one on that list.