A Dream Come True...

Evan has wanted a puppy for such a long time. Even before Meko died and she would carry Daisy around the whole time we were at Keri's, she would talk about getting a puppy. After Meko died, we decided we would see what life would be like without any pets. Well, we lasted about 3 months! Mike took a burglary report a month or so ago from a lady who had several puppies she was trying to find homes for. They were part Maltese and part Shi Tzu. She begged him to take one. A week ago we picked up the puppy and then picked Evan up from school. She was so excited! She named her Cocoa but then switched to Chloe. Chloe is so very sweet and loves Evan. Evan carries her everywhere she goes and has done a great job caring for her. I am so impressed with how responsible she's been.

She Lost Another One!

Three days after she lost her first tooth, Evan was pulling her sleeve with her teeth and pulled another one really loose. It was over the weekend and wouldn't let ANYONE touch it because she wanted the attention of losing it at school. She also wanted Mrs. Quinlan to pull it. Monday morning finally came, Evan went to school, and Mrs. Quinlan pulled it for her. Her teeth are so small!
When I asked her how much this one should be worth, she at first said $100. I finally got her to agree that $4 was a fair amount for a second tooth.

Gotcha Day

Just look at those adorable little toes!
Five years ago on February 21st we welcomed Evan into our family. What a day! We had no idea how much she would enhance our lives. She is such a thoughtful and respectful sweetheart. We watched some of the DVD from Gotcha Day and could not believe how little she was. She gave such funny looks and had a fun personality from day one. Ironically, she thinks the day is 'Forgot'cha Day'. We are so grateful for the opportunity to raise this special little one.

Here Comes the Tooth Fairy!

This past Wednesday Evan lost her first tooth. It has been loose for a few weeks, but I didn't think it was quite ready when she left for school that morning. At 11:30 I got a call from school, only I was working and had my phone on silent. It turned out to be Evan calling me to tell me all about it. I felt so bad I didn't hear it. There is a teacher at school who is well-known for having the right touch for pulling teeth, and everyone goes to her to do the honors. Evan apparently decided long ago that Ms. Quinlan would be the one to pull her tooth. She said it hurt a little but not too bad. She got a necklace to put it in so she would make it home with it. When Mike picked her up from school, she was so excited she wanted to call her grandparents. She was also convinced that $100 was a reasonable amount for the Tooth Fairy to leave her. In the end, she was pleased with the $5 she left her. She was very careful to put her tooth in the perfect spot when she went to bed. Mike covered her up in the middle of the night and stirred her just enough for her to wake up thinking she had caught the Tooth Fairy. She reached under her pillow to make sure her money was there. What she doesn't know is that the Tooth Fairy temporarily lost her tooth. It fell on the floor while she was making the exchange. Luckily, I found it the next day. I can't believe she's a snaggletooth!
This morning she was pulling her sleeve down with her teeth and ended up pulling her other tooth quite a bit. I keep trying to talk her into letting Mike pull it, but I think she is waiting for Ms. Quinlan to pull it on Monday.

Louisiana Day Part 2

Posing with Emily and Amanda

She won her shot at the Football Relay

Rooting for Reed

For the Football Relay the children had to hold a football between their legs and weave in and out of cones. Apparently Evan was the only child who weaved in and out of the cones all day. She did it so effortlessly, too. She seems to be a natural when it comes to sports. She may not be the best, but she has a natural ability. I am so glad since I don't have any ability when it comes to sports!

Louisiana Day

Evan at the 'Limbeaux' Stick

Sitting with her friend Reed

Playing Freeze Dance

The Kindergartners celebrate have a day each year to celebrate all things Louisiana. Louisiana Day is full of activities like the Limbeaux, the Crawfish Toss, Freeze Dance, Face Painting, a 'Who Dat' Football Relay, and a small Mardi Gras parade. Afterwards, they got to taste Louisiana - strawberries, dirty rice, french bread, king cake, Johnny's pizza and Moon Pies. I got to help and had a wonderful time! I love spending time at Evan's school so I can get to know her friends and teachers. We are so lucky to be in a brand new school with great teachers.

Laissez les Bon Temps Roulez

Evan just had to have a mask

Kassi in her awesome sandwich board

Charlotte, Madalyna & Evan - some of her classmates

This past Tuesday was Fat Tuesday. We love Mardi Gras and usually go to one of the parades, but we didn't get a chance to this year. Evan didn't even think about it, but I did. Legacy Elementary made assignments for each grade and then had a parade. Kindergarten made sandwich boards, and they turned out so cute. A king and queen from one of the Krewes were there and supplied throws for everyone. Evan ended up with so many beads that it is hard to believe she usually gets more at the Krewe of Highland Children's parade.