Training in Bisbee

In a previous post I think I mentioned how Evan and I are usually in Bisbee every weekend "training" for the annual Bisbee 1000 Stairclimb in October. Evan has been doing great in the backpack and manages to find a comfy position to sleep in during the walk! My co-worker Terri has been joining us and these are some pics she took with her camera phone.

A view of Castle Rock and the Bisbee "B":


Evan and I making it up the last set of stairs (Perley Street steps):


Evan waiting for the "magic door" to open on the van:


Is this kid too cool or what?!

Sand Art

Last Check-up with the Pulm

Today Evan had a check-up with his pulmonologist, Dr. Brown. It's great that Dr. Brown comes down to Sierra Vista now. Of course, Evan was sounding crispy thanks to one of his daycare buds having croup the week prior. We weren't expecting a huge weight gain (and we were right)...20 pounds 14 ounces (and that was him fully dressed). He measured at 30.5 inches, so I think that's a .25 inch gain in height from his 2-year old check up in July.

Despite Evan sounding horrible, Dr. Brown doesn't need to see him anyone! He wants us to continue giving him the albuterol treatments every so often when he's sounding bad.

Checking Out My Favorite Shows

Evan has been fascinated by the Playhouse Disney page on the computer. He can't quite work the mouse, but understands how to click. His current favorite TV show webpages to view are "Handy Manny", "My Friends Tigger and Pooh", and "Little Einsteins".

Evan's an Ambassador!

Today I got a call from the March of Dimes office in Tucson and was notified that Evan will be an "Ambassador" at the Sierra Vista Jail and Bail Event in September. We're not sure what all that entails (I don't think he gets a crown)! ;-)

Info on what Jail and Bail is all about:

One of the March of Dimes favorite events, Jail & Bail brings together community leaders and ordinary citizens for a common cause... fighting birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. Since its inception in 1957, more than 5 million citizens have volunteered their time in the name of fun - and a good cause.

At this event, volunteer "jailbirds" serve time in a "mock jail." "Prisoners" are arraigned before a volunteer judge on trumped-up, outlandish charges, such as "reckless golf-cart driving." They are then sentenced to spend an hour in "the slammer" to raise bail in the form of donations to the March of Dimes. Nearly 500 events are held annually across the country.

Yummy Garlic Powder!

Evan has found a new "fun place" in the house...the corner cabinet and spice rack. He does a great job taking lids off....but it's the putting them back on that he hasn't mastered yet. Needless to say, the smell of garlic powder sticks on ya for a while.

Cool Dude

Ever since we can remember, Evan has never liked wearing hats or having anything on his face...it seems he's taking a liking to a pair of sunglasses. His nose is still a bit short to keep them up on his face.

Today we went to an open house being held by our church...Evan was the cutest guy there with his sunglasses on (of course). He even ate a few bites of a hot dog for me! He was the biggest helper running back an forth to the garbage can throwing away his plate and cup.

Back To His Normal Self?

Evan's cranky-pants phase at daycare has passed quickly (for now)! After experiencing the "tough love" from the teachers, he's back to his regular self! His eating habits still change from day to day...2 days ago he was a crazy-good eater; yesterday, not so much; today, a good eating day (2 servings of mixed veggies.....what's up with that)?. He's definitely doing things on his time! All of a sudden, he has started using sign language for "more". He's also able to point to an object in a book after we ask him to find it.

Bubble Machine

Evan loves bubbles!



Even Dad likes playing with the bubbles!