Just call me lumpy... again!

So it would seem that the tumors in my neck are back for round three. We seem to be on a 5 or 6 year cycle (1997, 2002, 2008). No worries, its just pleomorphic adenoma and isn't dagerous or anything. It just means the likely hassle of having another surgery. We have another appointment on Tuesday so we'll keep you all posted!

Dance!

As you saw from before, Evelyn had been taking gymnastics. We decided to change it up a little and try dance. She loved her first day. Her teacher is wonderful.

We are so grateful for the gymnastic experience which taught Evelyn alot about following directions and doing things as a group.

Here she is at her first day! Try not to be as sad as I get when she falls. She really is okay. I promise.

Gymnastics

In February, Evelyn started gymnastics. At first it was crazy. Not gymnastics, but Evelyn. This was a new experience and I was worried. She was all over the place leading other kids all over the place right along with her. Well, after a few weeks and a few phone calls to my mom and mom-in-law (who happened to have a son very much like Evelyn :) Evelyn got the hang of things and did wonderfully.
These pictures were from the Gymnastic Olympics held the same time the real olympics were happening in Beijing.
These first pictures were taken by our friend, Liz, the mother of Gracee, the one in the middle with the blue bows. One of Evelyn's "very best friends" as Evelyn has said many times.
PS~ Sorry, this underline is really annoying, but I'm just going to leave it for now. Not sure why it's happening




The girls all got gold medals. Evelyn is still so proud, as she should be!

Opening ceremonies

Evelyn's favorite, the trampoline and pit.

Evelyn's floor routine

Thanks for a wonderful 6 months Madison gymnastics! Now for a little break and on to dance!

Sisters II

This is Hannah's little goose egg. It's hard to see. The girls were playing chase and Evelyn caught Hannah and she fell strait onto a hard plastic princess dress-up shoe! She was a good sport about it and so was Evelyn. She felt bad, especially because it really was an accident. In the last picture you can tell it is pretty round. Hannah said "kitchen, bonk, run, sishta, ouch."

Sisters

Sisto' - as the Christensen cousins put it. I never thought the day would come, but I think it has. Our girls love eachother and enjoy eachother and play together! It's been so fun to see their relationship grow. Evelyn will sometimes say that Hannah has been sleeping too long at naptime and she's anxious to get her up. Hannah follows Evelyn around and is constantly mimicking her. She always says "Sishta, Roshies" which means she wants to play ring around the rosies with Evelyn. Fun!

Oh Boy! A Day with Evelyn Joy!

Ev-a-licious, Ev-e-Boo, Evelyn Joy...She is a very "present" girl as the primary president put it. She is full of life and wonder. She is a dancer, a singer, a storyteller, a sister, chef, helper, and amazing daughter! We love this sweet burst of life! Here are a few shots that Ben took of her the last little bit.

A Day at Play with Hannah May

Some weekends Ben checks out a fancy camera from the college and practices another one of his multitude of talentos. Hannah is so much fun. We wish you could hear her as her vocabulary increases by the hour it seems. She loves her sister and seeks her company. It is so wonderful to see her personality come out more and more as she shows us who she is.
Enjoy a few shots of Hannah!

(We know this one is fuzzy, but I still love how excited she is! She LOVES the carousel! "Hursh" she calls it, horse.)