Parm and Greggy came to visit! (11.30.14)

Auntie Emily and Greg came to visit on their way back from New Zealand.  Greg didn't want to hold me (because he's lame), so I didn't put him in the blog.  Parm was cool though.  She taught me a couple of sweet dance moves, how to shake my new rattle ball, and a few "very scientific" science lessons.  We played Ticket to Ride too!

Go Blue!! (11.29.14)

Evra in all of her Michigan gear, cheering on the Wolverines during "The Game" against Ohio State.  Unfortunately, the outcome was not how Evra and Mommy hoped that it would be.  Sigh...  But we enjoyed three quarters of a good football game...

Cheering on the Maize and Blue!

Even her feet got in the spirit!  

Hail to the Victors!!

"Really, Mommy?  More pictures?!?!"

Probably the only time I will ever say this about my daughter, but check out her butt!  (It says "Go Blue" on it!)

Cheering on Michigan with Mommy!

Intently watching the game on television...

Happy Thanksgiving! (11.27.14)

Evra celebrating her first ever Turkey Day (though she didn't really get to experience the turkey part, since Mommy doesn't eat meat...).  We have been blessed to be able to spend the holiday season with both sides of the family (Nana and Dodo made it out here to California for Thanksgiving!).  Mike and I are so incredibly thankful for our little (but growing so fast!) bundle of joy and our growing family.  Thanks to everyone for all of your love and support as we embark on this amazing (but stressful and tiring, at times) adventure!

Evra rocking her turkey onesie!

Playing with Nana!

"My 1st Thanksgiving!"

Goofing off!

 With Mommy!

With Mommy and Daddy!

Thanksgiving can be exhausting!  Taking a nap with Daddy and Mason!

Visit to Kentucky (11.18-11.24.14)

After a few days in Findlay visiting Libby's side of the family, we all trekked down to Kentucky to spend some time with Mike's side of the family.  It was quite an adventure!  Evra literally met almost every single great-grandparent, great-aunts and great-uncles, and second cousins on both sides of Mike's family.  Uncle Nipun even made the trip down to Lexington to meet Evra!  Here are a few of the best pictures (though definitely not all, and please don't be offended if your personal picture with Evra did not make the blog!).  All pictures are downloadable and are of high enough quality that you can save and print them from your home.

Cuddling with GG Helen.

One of Evra's favorite things to do white in Lexington - getting pushed around the house in her carriage by GG and Auntie Sharon.

With Aunt Sharon (aka: Auntie Sha).

Always the center of attention...

Meeting her second cousins, May and Josie.

With May, Josie, and Aunt Terry.

With Auntie Sha and Josie.

Meeting Uncle Nips!

Evra and her daddy!

Our sweet family!

With Aunt Tracy.

The whole gang on Saturday (and Sam made it in to this picture!).  A HUGE thanks to Jane and Charlie for hosting 25 people on Saturday!

Napping with Mommy.

Grandparents and great-grandpa!

Four generations on the Spiegel side.

Four generations on the Anderson side!

The Spiegel gang.

Uncle Larry with Baby Mike in 1984...

... and Uncle Larry with Baby Evra in 2014!

With GG Hank.

Always the center of attention.  Her cousins adored her!

With GG Helen.

Hanging out with Grandma!

With Uncle Steve.

With Uncle Dave and May.

With Sharon, again.  What a surprise!!

Visiting the fish pond.

With cousin Grace.

Making faces at Grandpa and Auntie Sha.

With Auntie Sha!

So happy!  Thanks to everyone for a wonderful visit and for traveling from near and far so that Evra could meet all of her extended family!  It really means a lot to all of us!!  We are so blessed.