I want trucks, and a baseball set, and books, and bathtub toys, and a football, and real estate, and....

Hi Everyone!

Well, the countdown has begun. As of yesterday (4/26), it less than one month until the biggest day of the year. My first birthday!! A huge party is being planned. It will be held on the exact date, May 26th, at McCullough Park in Lubbock. Daddy will have food on the grill and Mommy will make cake and cookies. I will open presents, pose for pictures, and generally be the center of attention. That's how it should be. Anyone and everyone is invited and there will be no cover charge for the ladies, so gals bring your pretty friends!

This month has been pretty quiet. Last week, I didn't feel too good and ran a high fever for a couple of days. Mommy and Daddy were sure that my teeth were finally coming in, but I am still toothless. The fact that I have no teeth has not stopped me from trying to eat some new foods, including apple slices, tortillas, and crackers. Most of the time I just end up with a lot of food on my shirt, but it's fun to try anyway!

I talk more and more these days. Dada and Nana are word that I say on a daily basis. I only occasionally say Mama, much to her dismay. I said bagel while out shopping the other day. Daddy and Mommy thought it was funny and cute, but I have no idea what I actually meant when I said it. It just sounded good. I also like to blow raspberries at people. It's most fun when Mommy and Daddy are feeding me baby food!

I have learned that when you take a bath and toot in the water, it makes bubbles. That makes me laugh! It makes Mommy roll her eyes.

Not much else is going on here. It's getting warm out and I help daddy pull weeds in the evening. That's about it. Mainly, I just want to remind everyone about my birthday party. McCullough park. May 26th. Bring presents. You will probably want to bring your camera. The media is always offering money to people who have pictures of those who became famous later. I'm going to be famous, accept it.

Well, I will go now. I hope everyone has a good month and that I see you on May 26th at McCullough park. Ok? Put it on your calendar now. Not May 25th. Not May 27th. May 26th.

May 26th.

See you then!

Love,

Evan

I took pictures of the rare and scarce Uncle and the Easter Bunny

April Fools!

Hello all Evan fans! I hope that this edition of my life story finds you well. It has been a busy month for me, as you will be able to see in the photo section. I have met long lost family, travelled to new far away lands, photographed mythical holiday creatures, and (most importantly) I have decided that it is finally the time to crawl in public!

I have heard rumors that it existed.

I have viewed several blurry photographs of it.

And yet, I didn't believe that it could actually end up in Lubbock, TX...

Uncle Troy came to visit me this month. We had a very manly time burping, passing gas, sitting around without shirts, and watching televised sporting events. It was great! Naturally, there were several pictures taken of me (and him), but mommy's didn't turn out very well, so they didn't make it onto the website. Uncle Troy brought his girlfriend, Harmony, with him. She was very cool and held me a lot. Following close on Uncle Troy's heels were Uncle Larry and Aunt Mary Ann from Oregon. None of us knew that they were going to be in town, so we celebrated extra hard with them. A picture of them and me, the party animal, has made it onto this website. It was so neat to get to meet Uncle Larry! He is my Grandpa Beggs' brother and it was awesome to hear stories about that side of the family. Remember, I am partly named after Grandpa Beggs.

Part of Uncle Troy and Harmony's visit included sight-seeing over the vast South Plains. This led to a road trip to Amarillo, where I got to see animals in the Amarillo Zoo. Such great beasts call it home! I saw lions, tigers, and bears (oh my)! I also saw monkeys, horses, longhorns, and birds.

Today, I had a meeting with another legendary animal- The Easter Bunny!!!!!!! That's right, it's almost Easter. I had my picture taken with Sir Bunny at Walgreens this afternoon. Naturally, he was very taken with me, but alas, I finally had to leave him and spread the joy that is me among others. Easter is a very important holiday, as I assume it involves gift receiving of some sort. I have heard a rumor that a large stuffed bunny is just waiting to be given to me, along with other pastel colored toys and candies. No Easter eggs for me this year, though. I am not allowed to eat eggs, as I am too young and mommy just hates them. Don't worry, I'll make up for lost time next year. By then I will be able to walk. Right now I can only crawl.

Yes, that is right. I can crawl. Those of you who are devoted fans of my series already know that I was really able to crawl last month, but had chosen not to share it with family. Since then, I have exposed my talents and quickly succeeded in getting my house "baby-proofed". I wasn't expecting that... The VCR was much more fun to play with before I shared my secret. Anyway, I am getting faster and eventually will catch those pesky kitties. I already play in their water dish when they aren't looking.

Finally, Mommy seems to be doing ok. She is able to pick me up more often and we actually played in the house alone together for the first time today! I love my mommy and I have missed her! Thank you so much for the prayers and good wishes that everyone has sent her way!

Well, I need to go. It is bedtime and I'm ready to dream of easter candy and Vanna White. Be sure to check in again next month for the next exciting edition of "That's My Life!" Evan-style.

Peace Out

Evan!