We spent Lynlee's first Halloween at Gran and Grandaddy's house in Asheboro.

Since she is a little to small to enjoy all the candy she helped Randy and Katrina pass their candy out to all the Trick or Treaters. Lynlee met lots of Pirates, Princesses, Woody and Jessie from "Toy Story", but her favorite character of all was a little cow she met who was just about her size.

My Little Pumpkin

Lynlee took her first trip to the Pumpkin Patch

with Gran and Grandaddy. 

Josh and I were on an overnight youth event 

so Gran and Grandaddy took 

some pics for us!

Lynlee got to pick out and bring home 

her first pumkin and daddy named him "Patches".

Four Months ALready?!

This past month FLEW by! I can't believe that it is already almost November! September and October was another busy month for the Evans family. Lynlee and I as well as daddy spent alot of time traveling back and forth to Asheboro. We got to spend two weekends n a row in September at Gran and Grandaddy's house. Josh preached at a Youth Conference at our old church East Side Baptist so Lynlee got to meet alot of our old friends. Then the next weekend Aunt Jen and cousins Braden and Laney came to visit while Josh went on a Father/Son Camping Trip with our church.

Lynlee loved watching her cousins play. Soon she will be able to play with them!

Laney wasn't a big fan of her mommy holding Lynlee.

Lynlee watched cartoons 
with cousin Braden

Laney and Lynlee: 
soon to be best cousins!


The next weekend I had my gallbladder removed and My parents came up to help take care of me and Lynlee. While I was in the hospital Lynlee held her bottle for the first time and then Sunday night after my surgery she rolled over for the first time.


Enjoy the highlights of her 4th month!

Happy 3 Months Lynlee

We have reached three wonderful months with our Lynlee Jewel. This month has been extra fun watching her discover new things and developing her own little personality.

Here are a few of  her favorite things this month:

Her hands, especially the taste of her fist!

Sitting up, lifting her head.

Smiling (mommy and daddy's favorite too!)

Talking to her daddy!

Looking at herself in the mirror.

Watching mommy cook.

Camping

Loves being outside!

Patriots Volleyball! 

Lynlee's 1st camping adventure

This past labor day weekend Josh, Lynlee, and I spent a few days at Jordan Lake with Gran and Grandaddy and some friends from Asheboro and Ahoskie. It was a lot of firsts once again for Lynlee:

FIRST BOAT RIDE:

Josh grew up camping on Jordan Lake and one of his family's favorite past times is spending time on the water. We didn't waste any time breaking Lynlee in! She took her first boat ride at 11 weeks. Daddy says she will be water skiing by next year. Mommy says, "In your dreams daddy!"

FIRST TIME SLEEPING IN A CAMPER:

Lynlee was all about camping and being outside. She loved sitting in her little lounge chair looking all around and talking to all her new friends. We could not get her down for a nap or even go to sleep at bedtime cause she was afraid she was going to miss something. 

FIRST TIME GEOCACHING:

The best way to describe geocahing is a worldwide outdoor treasure hunt. The idea is to locate hidden containers called geocaches using GPS enabled devices or an app on your smartphone. There are actually hundreds of thousands of these all over the world that people have hidden. They can be as little as a film canister (like the one in the picture) or a large box or container. We found four out of five geocashes that we hunted that day all within 3 miles of Jordan Lake. As you can see in the picture Lynlee was not as amused with this activity as much as the others.

         For the second time this week I am up with pain in my back. It is 5:02am and I have been up since 1 o'clock. After trying so many different things to get relief I finally opened Josh's computer to listen to music to help me fall asleep, and I came across this song that I had found a few weeks back. As I sit here with my baby girl next to my bed listening to this song I can't help but focus on her and begin to wonder why God has blessed me with one of the most precious gifts He gives. Sometimes I feel so unworthy for God to entrust something so precious to me. As I sit here and watch her sleep I wonder what she will be like as she grows up. Will she go through heartbreak? What sports will she play? What will she be when she grows up? What will her likes and dislikes be? Then I begin to start to worry about what she will face as a teenager. Oh I can't imagine what this world will be like! What temptations will she face? The types of peer pressure she will endure. Will her faith and relationship with God be strong enough to withstand the temptations and trials she will go through? And then I listen to this song again and it comforts me knowing God will be with her through every stage of her life. Even as a two month old He watches over her. Despite the pain I am in, I am comforted by the thoughts and prayer in this song. I wanted to share this with all the other mothers that may worry about the same things I do. I hope this is an encouragement.


Note: I encourage you not to watch the video as you listen to the song. Rather read the lyrics as you listen. Enjoy...

A Mother's Prayer

by Rachel Aldous

My sweet baby on loan from above.
No better treasure could I more love.
I stand here beside your bed as I pray
I lay my hand on your head and I say:

May you grow up to serve Him
all of your days.
May He lead you and guide you
in all of your ways.
May His hand bless your future with
friendships that last.
May you cherish your youth
and not grow up too fast

I stare in wonder at your tiny frame.
Just to think that God knows you by name.
He knows every hair on your beautiful head.
He knows all your thoughts before they are said.

May you grow up to serve Him
all of your days
May He lead you and guide you
in all of your ways.
May His Hand bless your future with
friendships that last.
May you cherish your youth
and not grow up too fast.

Prayer:
May God grant you peace
in the midst of a storm.
May God give you strength even
when you’re forlorn.
May you answer the door when
Jesus comes knocking.
May wisdom guide you when
your mouth is talking.
May discretion protect you
and keep you pure.
May you never stumble
or fall for a lure.
May your heart remain humble
to the very end.
May uprightness and truth
be what you defend.
May the world not ensnare
or change who you are.
May the light that's within you
shine like the stars.
May angels surround you
body, spirit, mind.
May favor and peace be yours to find.
May rejection and pain
never reach you.
May your spirit grow bold for what you’re called to.

As you rest in God’s care I will rest, too.
Knowing that Jesus is watching over you.
Amen
 

2 months already?!

         
This past Friday Lynlee turned two months old . It feels just like yesterday we brought this beautiful little girl home and I was filled with excitement and fear all at the same time. These last two months have been tiring but so rewarding. I find myself so often with a long list of things to do not taking the time to just sit and relax enjoying her during the day. Making this video of highlights from her first two months I realized how much she has changed and how much time flies by. Oh how I want to treasure every moment I have with her because I won't get these moments back. I Hope you enjoy some of my favorite moments from these past two months.