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Evan has started to eat with a spoon.  Wow – he's growing up so fast – he's starting to feed himself.  Here he is feeding himself apple sauce.  He hasn't quite figured out how to keep the spoon facing upward while going into the mouth – but I can see the determination in his eyes.  Just like  so many other things – it's just a matter of time until he figures this out too!  He also likes to use a fork when eating spaghetti or noodles – what a big boy!  

Evan is starting to really enjoy the art of drawing.  I'm already turning into the proud parent who loves to display his artwork on the fridge.  As illustrated in the picture – here is Evan's first picture and I have it hanging on our fridge for all to see.  I am so proud! 

Evan likes to sit at the table or on the couch and draw.  He uses both his left hand and right hand depending what position he's sitting in – so, we aren't sure what hand he favors quite yet.  He knows where we keep the crayons and goes to the drawer and makes sounds to let us know that he wants to color.  I've also noticed that if I draw a shape for him – he tries to color it in (well, for a toddler).  We try to make time every day now for drawing – and I have to make sure I hide my pen or he takes off with it and will start writing on anything he finds.  We've already had one incident with a red crayon and my tan covered dining chair – thank goodness for washable crayons!

As many of you know Chris and I love to take photos.  Well, Evan is starting to get into the action as well.  Evan discovered the camera by himself and managed to turn it on by himself and take this picture by himself.  So, here is the first of I'm sure MANY more photos to come by Evan.

I might be bias but Evan sure looks good in the color blue – so here are a few pics of him in his favorite color!  Plus, he sure looks darn cute!