some of evan's favorites at age 2:

* cars, buses, big trucks, and more cars
* trains, helicopters, airplanes, well...anything that moves, really
* animals and the sounds they make
* being tickled, thrown up in the air, etc. i think we're going to have a thrill seeker on our hands
* giving mom kisses through the crib slats
* spaghetti, watermelon, yogurt, goldfish, bananas, cantelope
* when mom or dad comes home
* grandparents and cousins, aunts and uncles
* imagination movers and shrek
* dancing! particularly to "where is warehouse mouse?"
* coloring and puzzles
* yelling "mom & mama" all day long
* playing with friends at daycare
* watching bucky videos on youtube
* talking on the phone
* helping with whatever we are doing

Sometimes we take Ms. Wrigley with us to pick Evan up from daycare. All the kids love her and she just LOVES going for car rides. The other day I glanced back at her and this is where she was perched:

Last night we went to the UW Volleyball game, where, of course, Evan followed Bucky around all evening. Many hugs and fist bumps between the two.

Sunday we celebrated Mya's first birthday. What a year it has been for her! We are so happy that she is healthy and ready for whatever gets thrown her way!

Saturday, after the Badger tailgate, we went to Ella's Deli with the Young's & Max. A staple of Madison, Ella's has been around forever and we used to go there all the time as young kids. The best part about it (apart from the ice cream), is the carousel. Evan LOVED it. Smiled the entire time.

Sunday, amidst all the painting (have I mentioned we're re-siding the house and then painting the entire thing?), we ventured out to take Laura's senior pictures. I had to take a few of Evan...I just couldn't help myself.

mark & molly's wedding.

Saturday we headed to La Crosse for Mark & Molly's wedding (Mark is Eric's brother). It was a beautiful day and everything went as planned. Congrats to the happy couple!

o.a.r. with brett dennen.

Thanks to 105.5 Triple M, last Thursday we got a meet and greet with O.A.R. followed by a great concert at the Overture Center. (The meet and greet picture will follow).

ride the drive.

On Sunday we celebrated Madison's commitment to healthy, active lifestyles by riding, walking, skating, or strolling along some of our city's most beautiful streets. It was a fantastic family event with plenty of activities and entertainment along the 6–mile route for kids and adults of all ages. I forgot my camera, but luckily our phones take pretty good photos.