Salute to cops

Salute to cops

So I was driving home from Home Depot. Not more than 15 min from my house (without traffic). I exit the parking lot, turn right. roll through a stop sign, turn left, and the red and blue lights start flashing. I pulled over, roll my window down and admit I know why he pulled me over. He gave me my ticket said info would be coming in the mail within the next few months and then drove away. So I continued my drive home with feelings of anger, guilt, frustration. I'm over it now, driving school and money will erase the experience, but I would hate to have that job. Giving traffic tickets to people, setting traps to ruin peoples days. I would be unhappy doing that job although the service police men perform is very important and needed in our society. So Thanks to all those who are willing to do something I would hate but am glad someones willing to do it.

PS. Originally I wrote, "Solute" to cops, which I think would have a different meaning

PSs. and a salute to my awesome husband James who called me and cheered me up
after I texted him about the unfortunate event

This is a quick video I made of Emerson's roll.

What's up

Not to much for events happening in the Evans fam. Presidents Day was supposed to be a trip to James's Grandpa Cherry in Oregon, but half way into the trip and purchasing snow chains, the road (I-5) was closed. The result was a holiday at home. We had fun anyways. We slept in and spent time designing our kitchen and eliminating what we want for appliances from the overwhelming options. Just last night Emerson committed his efforts to end his tummy time and roll over. It was such an exciting thing, but now almost moments after I put him on his tummy, he's on his back again. I finally decided on a stroller. The BOB Revolution was on sale and I finally broke down and bought it. Right after I left the store I stopped at the "Bay Trail" that runs along the I-80 and the San Francisco Bay. The sun was setting and I was running with Emerson in his new stroller, it was beautiful and the stroller glides so smooth I feel like it is pulling me along. So this is my updated random report.

The update

The trip to Utah is over, but I sure made some great memories. Lots of rest and relaxation in Mom and Dad's new Hot Tub. When I flew in and got to the Swiss residence I met Bryan and Dan at soaking it up in the hot tub with milk and cookies on the side, just live'n it up. The trip was full of too many calories, (just before the new years resolution to eat right) & too much fun with friends and family (including a walk down memory lane of food fights with Jan).

(I just threw this picture in because one night Dallin and his girlfriend Maria came over to play games. She brought a crazy game and I ended up wearing a hat all night.)

Emerson got in some quality time with the Uncles. It was great to See all my brothers. It had been 2 years since the last time I saw Dallin and a whole year since last seeing Bryan in New York. Dan and I got to catch up during the summer when he flew in to SF for a few hours this summer and Kev and Shayna and I chatted at Dave's wedding, it really was nice to see everyone and have them meet Emerson.


Dallin is now home from his mission and a new student at BYU. It is crazy when the youngest in the family doesn't seem so young anymore.


Emerson met his Great Grandpa David Evans. That was really fun for Grandpa Evans

I also got to be present at Violets baby blessing. Violet is such a cute baby and received such a special blessing.

It also worked out that my friends could come over for lunch and see each other even during their busy holiday schedule. It was so much fun to be together again. Whitney, Cindy, Jan, Me and Annika. They brought their kids over and we all had a great time. On new years day I even got to visit Cindy at her house and get some great advice on raising a boy, as she's got three young strapping boys of her own. She also endowed Emerson with some great clothes. Emerson is growing so big so fast it is just amazing to watch him change daily.

So the trip to Utah went by all too quickly, but it was so fun to see friends and family again and be able to stay longer than a weekend. Since the trip to Utah at the beginning of January we've made some serious progress on the house. The second story walls are up and during the next 2 weeks we hope to build the roof. We have had no rain and 60 - 70 degree weather. June in January, it has been great for building!! Progress seems to always have come with obstacles or set backs. This Saturday for the house project is came in the form of a nail gun miss firing. One of the guys we have working on our house miss-fired the nail gun into his hand. It was a day at the ER instead of a day of work at the house. In the end the damage was minimal, but costly. Emerson came down with his first cold as well. It has been a new experience for me to care for a baby with a cold. He coughs, and has a runny nose. The Dr. say he is doing just fine for being sick, but often when I burp him, he doesn't just spit up an air bubble, but the whole meal comes right back up. I feel so bad for the little guy. If you've got any advice, I'm all ears.

The first flight

I couldn't ask for a better baby. Emerson was so good the whole flight to Utah. He slept and ate and smiled. The trip got even better while standing in line to switch my seat to accommodate Emerson. The worker asked for one volunteer to give up their seat because they were over booked. I was right there to give up my seat and receive a flight coupon for it. 20 minutes later the worker informed me someone didn't show and there was a seat available on the flight if I still wanted to go on my regular flight. So I got to fly on my original flight and received a $150 coupon to boot. Merry Christmas to me!!

2 months

It's crazy how one minute I couldn't wait to have Emerson and now he is 2 month old. We went to the Doctor's for his check up. No wonder he is pooping out the back side of his diapers. He is just too big for the up to 15 lb diapers now. At 2 months he is 24 inches and 15 lbs. He is really getting heavy. But so much fun!! Last night he even slept through his 3 am feeding. Yea!! After the holidays Emerson and I are taking his first flight. We'll be visiting Utah and we can't wait to see family and friends!!

On other activities, our house is still in progress, but coming along. The garage pad is built and we put in the outdoor drainage system this week. James has really been busy with work and the house. What a great guy.

Christmas Party

Merry Christmas to everyone. Last night was the annual Christmas party for my work. Emerson and I went to help out and participate in the festivities. What a fun time. Emerson even got to see Santa.