Evan and Gwen's World

Friday, May 7, 2010

Niagara Falls Aquarium and Daddy's Home

On Thursday, we went to the Niagara Falls Aquarium with Evan's Nursery School. Daddy was working in Albany for the week, so Mommy and Gwen came with me. Mrs. Andrea and my buddy, Andrew, followed us in their car. Here we are looking at the penguins. They are super close to you and we got to see them eat fish too!

My class went to the touch tank in the basement. I held a sea urchin, spider crab, mussel, and starfish. It was super cool.

Then, last night Daddy came home from Albany! I was so excited to see him. I even made up a song about missing Daddy while he was gone. This is the bag that he took with him to work out of town. When he finished unpacking it, I climbed in. Next time, I am going with him!

Unlce Don Swinging

Aunt Peggy and Uncle Don came over on Sunday. We ate dinner on the patio and had a ton of fun playing on my swing set. Check out Uncle Don (aka Uncle Beard along with Uncle Bob) on the swings with me. I did not want to stop going.

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Big Brother

Evan has been such a wonderful big brother to Gwen. Here he is holding her- he loves holding her. He gets blankets, towels, whatever and loves kissing her toes and giving hugs.

Playing with the dogs (Samson had enough and left) under napping Gwen.

Helping mom give Gwen a bottle at dinner time.

MeMe came over today and brought gifts for Evan. She gave him this really cool Iron Man Mask. You touch buttons on the sides and it talks. He also got the glove that lights up and shoots things. Who knows- mom has to learn about this. Can you see his eyes? He loves it and wore it all morning until nap. I am sure it will go back on soon!

Evan having fun!

We went to our neighbor's house for dinner last night and Evan was introduced to Night Vision Goggles. He had a riot playing with them in the basement and then came home and changed into his Batman PJ's- that's when he needs to be addressed as "Batman Evan".

First Doctor Visit

Gwen went for her first doctor's visit on Tuesday. She did really well. We were there to have her weight checked- she weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces- so 1 pound less than at birth. When we went back on Thursday,s he was up to 8 pounds 1 ounce!

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Gwendolyn Irene

Baby Gwendolyn (Gwen) Irene Pickering finally made her debut in this world on Friday, April 23rd at 11:01 am. She was due the Sunday before but showed no desire of wanting to come out. Gwen weighed 8 pounds 10 ounces at birth. She's a healthy little girl, who is super sweet. Evan loves his little sister, although he seems to be a little unhappy with Mom and Dad at this point. Below are some pictures of her birthday through Sunday, April 25th- when we left the hospital. More to come!