His new game

Last night, he helped me reorganize the VHS tape shelf. He seemed to think stacking it as such is a much more efficient way of doing things

Happy boy

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One day Evan picked up the phone, pushed some buttons and placed it under his chin. He started to chatter and walk around the house. He has now started to parrot what I do. I could not stop laughing and made many international calls boasting of my brilliant son. Then it hit me, am I on the phone too often? Oh Lord....

That's my boy!

I made myself some Indo Mee and My. Nosey insisted on having a few nibbles from my bowl. When I was done, he wasn't satisfied. He found the bowl and licked it. When he still wasn't fully happy, he chewed on the chopsticks. I happily admit, this gene that enjoys Indo Mee is mine!

Where's B sharp?

We play a duet on the piano once in a while. I try to play twinkle twinkle little star and he likes play backup. Usually he pushes my hands away so that he has the entire range of keys. It's pretty funny to watch him rock it out on the piano.

Let's go out!

I said "kai-kai" and he walked to the door and tried to open it.

Poor Fatty Kat

Evan loves to help feed the Patty Kat. He knows where her wet food is and sometimes, we find whole cans food in her plate--compliments of Evan.


He also loves to chase her around the house. Operation Pull Tail or Operation Sit On Kitty are pretty popular. Patty, for some reason hasn't figured out that she needs to hide.

I don't need no stinkin' clothes

I can barely get him to stay still to get all his clothes off when we prepare for his daily tubby. He must think it's a game. Let's see how fast I can get away from Mommy!

This is how Evan takes a bath--Daddy style

First we go in the tubby. We don't have a whirlpool tub, so this is the next best thing I suppose.

Then we take him for a spin. He tends to get a tad dizzy.

Do not smell

The blanket is getting stinky.

It was a sad sad day

After a while whole month with her "cucu boy," Ah mah had to go home. Things to do, other "cucus" to get ready for. Here's Ah Mah squeezing Evan to the very last drop, hours before her flight.

Evan's Halloween

I went back and forth on deciding if I should get Evan a Halloween costume. Being only a year-old, we weren't going around the block and he'd not be comfortable in anything over his head. But on the other hand, he would be greeting the Trick or Treaters. On the other hand, he'll only be doing it for an hour. On the other hand, where's my Halloween spirit?! As I continually argued with myself, coming up with reasons why I should and shouldn't, time made the decision for me. It was All-hallow's Eve before I knew it and Evan was still without a costume.

At 5p, Ah mah and I decided to take a stroll around the block and we put Evan in his bear jacket. Daddy came up with the brilliant idea of making him a cape. (I know, I know...choking hazard). Of course Daddy wasn't about to share his Jaws cape, and tied Evan's blue blanket around his neck loosely. The result was Super Bear in jeans!

Evan appreciated his blanket and was snugging up to it through out the entire walk. He was having a good time.
He did find the candy. He especially enjoyed the Snickers bars as they were easy to hold and were squishy. Although Evan did not get to eat the candy, he managed to squeeze many Snickers bars. I now have many malformed Snickers bars all over my house. It will be hard to explain to future guest what the small, brown, poo-like things around my living room are.....

Mommy's little helper

Mr. Wiggle Man does not like to be carried but needs to know what Mommy is doing in the kitchen. At meal times, while I prepare his food, he helps me re-organize his food cabinet. I like to separate the fruits and the veggies. (fruits on the left, veggies on the right). He prefers a medley of jars, on the floor, in front of him.

Fall is finally here!!

After unusual weather in September and October, the weather finally started to get cooler. We are just hitting peak for the fall colors here in Bristol, CT. Since Evan was not able appreciate the fall colors this time last year, while both gramma and ah mah were shopping at the mall, Mommy and "yub-yub" explored the yard.






Being the curious kitty that she is, Patty decided to join us by our white picket fence (yes...cheesy I know, but the fence came with the house when we bought it)

Surprisingly, Evan chose not to lovingly whack her.



Although Evan is now walking all over the house, he doesn't do well with shoes on. He can stand uncertainly for a short period but it usually ends up in a squat.

How to be a good parent. Step 1# Put a wig on your kid

"And I--eeee----I weeeellll alwaaaaaayyyyssss loooooveee youuuuu!!!!!"
So here's my impersonation of Bea Arthur

Evan is 1!!

On Sunday, Oct 14,"Ah mah" flew from Malaysia, Aunt Wendy and Baylee drove down from upstate New York, Auntie Sze Lin got a car and drove in from Jersey and Gramma and Papa came by for the afternoon for a little birthday celebration. Evan's birthday cake was made by Auntie Sze Lin. Chocolate cake with chocolate buttercream frosting. Needless to say, there is none left. I enjoyed it very....I mean, Evan enjoyed his cake very much. Thank you! Next time, we'll have to take a picture of Sze Lin since she's been mentioned in two postings now!
Evan enjoys his new car. He loves moving the gears, spinning the wheels, pulling on the antenna. The only problem is....he doesn't know how to get off it yet--he either get's assistance or rolls off!
Evan Oliver Twist Lawrence: "Please sir... can I have some more? "
Daddy, can I have some of this "horse derves?"

More Evan Brithday pictures

My first taste of chocolate cake! Mmmmm....
Pooh's head is on fire! Blow it out!
Daddy's helping Evan unwrap his presents while cousin Baylee watches.

And here's the parents and granparents...and a sleepy Evan.

Evan at 11 months

I apologize for not updating Evan's site. As a PR agent, I'm not doing a very good job. I blame the computer and trojan horses and those thingees that make computers stop working right.

By 11 months Evan coast frequently across the house and "knee-walks." It's slower that crawling but it keeps his hands free for his sippy cup or the remote control.

It was cold September afternoon when I dressed Evan in his warmer gear. The results made me cry. I called Jim at work, sobbing that my baby is now a little boy. It startled me.

Evan's Beach Trip Take 2

Day #2: He woke up happy. Since we had all the stuff already packed in the car, we took off as early as we could--11am

We were suppose to join Jack and Ana at the Jersey shore this week. However, for precautionary reasons, we opted to stay back in Connecticut. After much contemplation (Evan already had a pair of adorable swim shorts, it would be a shame), we decided to take a trip down to Rocky Neck State Park for the morning.
He wasn't a fan of the cold water at first and would not let go of Daddy. He was not a happy camper and wanted land


Once he got in the shade, he held on to me and would not let go. He would stand up, walk around but always with a tight grip on my shirt. It's a wonder he didn't expose his mother to the public. Too many new sights and sounds I suppose.



Eventually, he settled down and had his lunch, drank plenty of juice and discovered the Long Island Sound. By the time we were ready to leave, he didn't want his hat or Mommy in the water with him. It was waist deep for him but he wasn't bothered and was ready to explore the waves--on his own. For a final treat, he got to go into the women's showers for a quick splash. While in there, several ladies stopped to smile to coo at him. I told him to enjoy it while he can since he will not get such a reception in 15 years time....


Thank you to Auntie Sze Lin for his Batik turtle beach gear. He looked the part. LOL

Evan's Beach Trip take 1

Since it was his first trip, I wasn't sure of what to bring. I packed up the whole house, woke up a grumpy Evan, lathered him up in baby sunblock and dressed him, hat and all, had Jim load the car, went hunting for a beach umbrella and got as far as to the highway before we turned back home. By the time we were ready, it was already noon, he was hungry and we had made it to the end of our ropes.

Hazy days of summer

When the temperature goes past 90 degrees, we melt in the house. Evan gets a cold wet towel for his head. He survived his first days of summer well. We finally installed the mini air conditioner in his room

I want to go out

Evan enjoying the view....

What's for dessert?

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There are nights that he just isn't hungry and will swing his head violently to avoid the spoon.

Blue Blanket Generation II

Like his father, Evan has a blue blanket he buries his face in before he goes to sleep. These pictures were taken after his evening bath. I was trying to settle him down but he had other things in mind. Barely dressed, with binky in mouth, he decided that he and his blue blanket were going for a trip into the living room to play a little more.

I tried to take away his blanket since he was dragging it all over the floor, but the kid has an iron grip. I give up easily I suppose. But if you've heard his yells, you might do the same too. His volume options are loud and louder. There is no mute button on him.

He's made a friend...his name is Evan!

It's his new thing. He climbs up to the mirror and talks to it. He giggles, plays and sometimes tries to eat his reflection. A few days ago, he tried to watch himself drink out of his sippy cup. That wasn't too successful.