On Time:

Ohhhhh boy.
So, I was intending to post this in October; but, *heh-heh* that obviously didn't happen. =P

Well, this way, you get to enjoy photos of my Baby Brother in January, and not just October (when his actual birtday was). ;)

::Erik Whitmore Fredrickson::

[October, 1996]
(See? Evin looks like him...)

Note: I used to be taller. ;)

[2007]

Cheery Chap =)

[2008]

Every year that it's possible, the four pictured below, play an intense game of miniature golf.
At the conclusion of which, we strike a pose with our clubs. =)

[2008]

Erik loves to assist with events and behind-the-scenes type work, and it's been a delight whenever I get the chance to do it with him!
He is extremely gifted in the areas of organization, detail, and follow-through.
Not to mention, he's a highly amiable gent to work with. =)

[2011]

He's an adoring Uncle <3

[2012]

As I said ... ;)

[2012]

Wow.
Highlight of last year was undeniably climbing Pike's Peak with my darling brother! 
It is one of the Memories that I will cherish for all the years to come. <3

[2012]

Awe-some.

[2012]

~On Top of the World~

[2012]

Thanks awfully for being my Mountain Climbing Buddy, Whit.
I'm so excited for all the other Heights we will find on Future Holidays. <3

[2012]

It is glorious to work alongside one's siblings; sharing memories, and gaining experience. =]

[2012]

I love you so much, Brother dear. <3
Happy {belated} Birtday!

[And thus, it is decided...]

Cheerio!
Phia

P.s. - Thanks for helping me out of that dilemma - I appreciate it. =]

Then there were 6/8's ...

Ah . . .

I am sitting here, in Dad's big brown La-Z-boy, typing away on my lappy-top, contentedly comfortable inside, whilst the weather is deliciously Autumn outside. =]

The fire below, being my amiable companion.

[thanks goes to my pyrogen-savvy brother ;]

*ahem*

Back to the matter at hand, in re, my baby sister  . . .

. . . Heidi <3

[2012]

She's a gem, to be sure!

[2012]

Upon first impression, one may see her as a sweetly reserved, quietly mannered type of girl (which she is); howevah!

[2012]

She is typically quite animated. ;)

[2007, 2008, 2011, 2012]

Heidi is a great sport. =]

[2010]

Speaking of sports, she enjoys many a variety of them . . .

[2012]

. . . some of them being daring, quite.{!}

[2012]

She's pretty intense.

[2012]

Still, one simply can't help hugging the Heidi-child. =}

[2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012]

Because, she's a sweetheart. <3

[2012]

She loves animals . . .

[2007, 2008, 2012]

. . . and Evin . . . 

[2011, 2012]

. . . and being with friends . . .

[2012]

. . . {more friends!}.

[2008, 2012]

The reason that all of this is being brought to your attention, is because, Heidi
(previously described),
 recently celebrated her third 12th Birt{h}day . . . !!
In September of 2000, we all welcomed the 6th child and 8th member of our Fred family, Heidi Christine. <3

To begin festivities, a waffle breakfast was given.

[2012]

Followed by sundry activities, viz. singing at the Nursing Home; shopping at the mall; sister-pic-a-nic-ing; daddy-daughter ball-gaming; and annual bridge-talking. =)

We three discovered ourselves quite unintentionally matching
 (this sort o' thing occurs frequently ;P). {!}

[2012]
(we were asked if we were part of a 'function' ... lol)

She makes a darling little mouse!
{hah 'little' as in, almost-as-tall-as-me ;}

[2012]

I am privileged to be related to such stellar individuals. =]

[2012]

Love you, Best Little Sister Ever!

[2012]
(as in the case with the nephew, i can say that because she's mine - you can say that about your little sister{s}, too ;)

*Dear Heidi*,
It's my prayer and sincere hope , that this year, your walk with the Lord reaches heights that you {can't even imagine}.
May you continue to brighten other's lives, by allowing Jesus' Light to shine through YOUR life {especially in the difficult times - His grace is sufficient}.
You are a {constant source of delight} to me, and I will ever cherish the memories we've made (and future ones to come!).
*Love from your sister*,
 Phia

Post Scriptum
 ~ I wish to add, that Heidi is the originator of that nickname {Phia}. =)
[Her infant tongue being incapable of pronouncing the letter 's' for a period of time]

So, I Met this Guy ...

... 1 year ago, August 11th ...



... And I am still completely smitten. =]
After being so eagerly anticipated (for what felt like an age), I held him in my arms for the very first time.
<3

~ The Early Days ~

I stayed with T + E for a week, after the dear boy's arrival (!).
And this is the look I would get when I'd put him down, so I could go and do the dishes. =]

I knew we were going to have fun with his hair, from the very beginning! ;}

And we most certainly have ... +]

An early social appearance. 

Don't the eyes enchant?!
(def. #2 =)

Happy Holding Times

Transfixed with looking at himself in the camera ;)

He undeniably resembles both of my brothers (in my opinion).
Uncle - Nephew

(I'll have to show you a picture from Erik's babyhood, at some point =)

Adorably Curious 

His reaction to seeing Heidi is hilarious!
He always thinks that she's going to chase him (I wonder why? ;), so
he'll giggle and hide his face in the shoulder of whoever's holding him at the moment.
=D

The only way to keep Baby from removing sunglasses from face, is to occupy hands, so as to prevent them from performing said action. =}
And this is the face, resulted.

Being Thoughtful
(er, perhaps, bored? ;)

The noise that comes with this face is cuteness at it's best!

He's at a fun age to take to the Zoo - he puts up with a lot. ;)

Grandpa Fred and his Grandson <3

He enjoys riding things ...

Lions ...

... Airplanes ...

... and Skateboards, to name several. =)

Fluffy Child

"Hellooo?"

{everything is a phone}

Such Sunshine!

Growing Well!

*sniff*

He can feed himself =')

Favorite past times include:

Carrying Evin-sized suitcase around the entire house; eating ... ; helping 'clean'  (I know he means well =); cuddling with fuzzy things (or trying to rearrange their faces, with his teeth ... depends on his mood ;); holding objects ... he has this sixth sense, where he knows precisely what he shouldn't hold, and then attempts to grasp Forbidden Item =P; riding on Great Grandma's mobile chair-lift; getting tickled on his head; getting rides in baskets ...

"These are a few of {his} favorite things!" =)

Saying "please" for his yummies, by clasping both hands together. 

How can one refuse him anything when that adorably hopeful smile is present!

We captured him in an over-sized T-shirt ... 

... this is how he felt about it. =]

Charming Chap!

 He stays tremendously busy ...

This is the 'talking-to-himself' expression ;)

Visit The Little Intern for updates on Evin's adventures!

1st Birtday Festivities!

Most amusingly, the boy would rather Collect Rocks, or take handouts from peoples' dinner, than open presents.

Photo-booth Merriment!

He's going to master the whole whistling-with-your-fingers thing!

"For he is an Englishman!"

Evin and newly acquired Fluffy Friend, Geoffrey. =]

Some of my most cherished memories. <3

He's rather the center of attention among'st my peoples =) 

{P.C. - Evangeline Renee}

Happy 1st Birt{h}day, Buddy!

Of course, I realize that there are many other aunts and uncles reading this post (or whatever the relation may be), who have the cutest nieces and nephews ever! =]

And you are perfectly at liberty to say so; in fact, I'll say it with you!

It is every fond relation's right. =)

So, I'm certain you shall understand, and will take no offence when I say that,

My nephew is the cutest e.v.e.r. <3

Pip-pip,

Phia