Christmas morning

Matt and I decided before we even had Evans that when we had children we would wake up to Santa at our own house. This is what my family always did, and I think it is really special and easier on everyone! After Evans played with his toys, the Herndons came over for breakfast and then we went to church with them. Then, we drove to Spartanburg for Christmas with my mom's family. After that, we went to my parents' house in Greenville for more present opening...such a busy day!

First Birthday Party!

We had Evans' first birthday party at Gibson Pond Park. It was a chilly day so we were thankful for the fireplace and enjoyed spending time with our families.

Display of monthly pictures

I loved his cakes!

Since we have an abundance of toys, we asked guests to bring a toy for Happy Wheels, an organization that we got to know of during Evans' time at the Children's Hospital. They deliver toys and books each week to the babies and children staying there.

Look who's turning one!

My mom made his sweet outfit (and matching bib above)!

This boy loves cake!

Now the cake has truly become a "smash" cake!

This tray is way more interesting than the cake!

Birthday at home

Birthday boy just waking up...

More interested in the balloons than presents!

Loved his birthday muffin...so much that he had two!

Opening presents after supper...I thought he would love this because he loves to tear paper, but he could have really cared less! :)

Time for cookie cake!

He really enjoyed pulling off the icing dots around the edge!

Yummy!

Let the festivities begin!

We started celebrating Evans' birthday at the football game on Saturday. As you can see, he LOVED his cake!

Blowing out the candle!

Doesn't get much cuter than this...

Go Tigers!

Evans in Daddy in matching fabric (Matt is such a good sport!).

Evans' First Halloween

Ready to trick-or-treat (or go for a wagon ride around the neighborhood)!

Enjoying his first sucker!

Showing off the cute outfit that Mimi made me!

One word...TROUBLE! Look at that face!

This is what we do all day long--Patty Cake!

Are you ready for some football?

We took Evans to his first Clemson football game a few weeks ago. It was the Auburn game, which was very exciting, but somehow Evans managed to catch a few Z's while we were there! He had fun playing with his cousins at our tailgate spot!

Beach Photo Shoot

Beach Trips

This summer, we went to Amelia Island with Matt's family and Edisto Island with my family. Here's how Evans spent his time at the beach:

digging in the sand

putting his toes in the ocean

napping in his wagon

chewing on Papa's sunglasses

posing for the camera