Can Anyone Guess??!!

You got it! We're expecting baby Evans #2 on January 20th, 2009! Who knows where the Navy will have stationed us by then?! Oh yea, Luke and new baby will be exactly 18 months apart. SO FUN but SO CRAZY!!! :) We're VERY excited!

BYU Graduation

Ok, I know its been months since April graduation but here's a pic of us lookin' cute. Matt graduated with his BS in Civil Engineering and a minor in Math and Business. I graduated (well, walked - still have 3 GE's to do independent study) with a BS in Sociology.

Ok, I'm a sucka for a man in uniform...well, just this man!

Update on Matt: He's been out for almost 7 weeks! I cannot believe that he's been gone that long. The first 4 weeks were very hard (hence why my blog has been neglected) but now the last 3 have just flown by! I can't believe Luke and I will be flying out to see him in just a short 3 1/2 weeks (I'm staying out there with him for the last 2 weeks)!!! YAY!!!! Anyways, Matt has done AMAZINGLY well while at OCS. He's passed every test so far the first time and is at the top of his class! Why am I not surprised, he's just Matt. Boy, am I proud of my man or what?! Here is a pic of Matt lookin' good in white! :)

Officer Candidate School (OCS)

So Matt left last Saturday for Officer Candidate School in Newport, RI. For those of you who don't know, Matt is in the Navy Civil Engineering Corps. Since he just graduated college at the end of April he has to report to this Officer School for 12 weeks to be beaten physically and mentally before he can finally become an Officer in the United States Navy. I know, it sounds so fun, huh? He reported on Sunday morning and I haven't heard a word since about how he is doing. Its funny because I know the Lord will take care of him and I know we will see each other soon but it is still really hard to be here in California with him all the way over in Rhode Island! I hate being away from him....The only comforting thing is that we prayed and fasted about this choice to go into the Navy and I kid you not, the Spirit has testified to us multiple times that it is the thing for us to do. I love knowing that! But boy it is still hard to take care of Lukas and even myself without having Matty around. Thank goodness for my family though...I don't know what I would do without them!

Anyways, I just pray that he will be ok and pass every grueling test they put him through so he only has to be there for the minimum 12 weeks. yep that's right, he could fail a couple times and have to stay even longer......oh boy we won't even consider that happening! Knowing Matt though I highly doubt he will fail anything. :) But just in case if you wouldn't mind keeping him in your prayers we would really appreciate it! Thanks guys! Hey if anyone would like to send him a letter (please no packages with food or anything for that matter because they will do really mean things to him if he does get it) then just leave a comment saying you want his address and I will email it to you.

Well, I hope this time goes by quickly (even though it hasn't the past 3 days, haha) and isn't too hard for Matty...

Luke's Army Crawl

So can anyone tell by how many posts I've made today that I'm trying to avoid writing my final paper that's due this Saturday??? I can't believe that Matt and I are graduating in one week! So exciting! Even though we both are sad to leave BYU. Oh by the way, we rented a baby graduation cap and gown for Lukas to wear during our graduation! haha, I will definitely post pics!

Anyways, the real reason for this post is the fact that last Sunday Matt was playing with Lukas before church and Lukas started doing a new trick, just for his daddy! He now does the army crawl...well, with a Luke twist. You have to see this video. Notice his head...



Isn't it so cute! I love the "dada" at the end. He certainly is a talker! Well, I thought that he would probably be doing that army crawl for a long time before anything else happened but then today (Tuesday) he started going up on his knees for a little bit. He also doesn't throw his head from side to side anymore (like in the video) to inch along. He now pulls both his knees up a little and then pushes his feet to scoot him along a little faster. Another trick he figured out is to go from the sitting position to a stomach position. It isn't perfectly smooth yet but he sure is learning fast. I know that many other kids his age already had most of these "tricks" down a long time ago but Luke has always been pretty content to just be. Now he's a little more adventurous and it sure is fun to watch! ;)

Is it Spring yet????

Man this Utah weather is KILLING me! It is the stinkin' middle of April and it is freeeeezing cold here! Not only that but the darn weather keeps tricking us like it really is Spring and then laughs at us as it throws stupid snow in our faces... Yesterday it was 85 degrees! Don't ask about today....stupid 40 degrees...no, I'm not complaining at all....

Well, today I was walking through Costco and couldn't help but meander through the baby clothes. Oh my gosh, I found the cutest thing! What do you think?


I love how he just looks like such a stud in this picture! "yo waz up"

Can you say baby model?! Ok, I am SOOO not biased! ;)

Then here's the Lukey I know and love!

Isn't that swim outfit the cutest or what??? Now the only question is whether or not it will ever get warm enough for my little guy to wear this thing. Come on Spring!!!

Mary Kay Beauty Consultant

So I took the plunge and became a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant a little less than a month ago. I absolutely LOVE it so far! My sister in law has been one for about 8 years and I've always bought Mary Kay make-up from her and loved it. I'm so glad I finally decided to become one because now I can always have a job on the side of being a full-time mom and its something I actually believe in. I know that might sound superficial to some but seriously, helping women take care of their face and skin is awesome! I'm not getting any younger and so I am finally using the amazing Mary Kay Timewise face cleanser, moisturizer, and night solution. It has worked wonders on my skin! I swear I can already see the wrinkles around my eyes disappearing! ;) haha I know I might sound silly.... Anyways, I love what I do and if anyone is interested let me know! They also just came out with the new mineral make-up which feels so light and wonderful on my face! LOVE IT! I'll have a Mary Kay website soon! ;)