The Evans' in 2011

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

A little update with more pics...

Miss Hallie Kate:
You are so funny these days...and challenging too. Daddy and I like challenges so I guess we will keep you! ;)
Cute things you say:
- "Here my am" instead of "Here I am"
- "No way!" (When you are trying to tease!) Courtesy of Papa Bruce
- "Let's do it!" (When you are excited to do something! Courtesy of MiMi Patty
- "Why?" You have started to ask this constantly...I think it is your curiosity coming out!
- You still are unable to pronounce "G" "K" or "V" sounds. You say your name like this: Hallie Tate Ebans We are working on these sounds but still think it is so cute to hear you say them wrong!
-You say "He my best friend" when talking about people you really like.
-You say "That's my faborate!" when talking about the color blue or other things you really like.
You have started to notice the differences in the male and female anatomies. You can't pronounce either quite right (which makes it extremely hard for me not to laugh when we are talking about these things-but so far so good!)
Miss Harper Grace Evans:
-You love your sister Hallie and always laugh at her!
-You love dogs and laugh at them.
-You are a jumping queen in your Jumperoo Aunt Di lent us!
-You love toys and get frustrated when Hallie takes them from you!
-You are preferring Mommy these days.
-You roll all over the place...we think you will be crawling soon.
-You eat some sweet potatoes and carrots but you don't love baby food.
-I sing you a song and rock you during the song before bed! You fall asleep so easily that sometimes you are out before I start- I love this cuddle time that we have!
-You take 2 naps and sleep from 8-8! However, You still like to nurse consistently at 3 am every morning!

Fun around the house!

We truly have so many great memories with our girls in the evenings and on the weekends! The girls and I have lots of fun during the day too but there is just something sweet about our time when Daddy is home! He just "completes us"! ;)

Doctor PaPa...

Here are some cute pictures of the girls playing "doctor" with Papa Tom! Hallie is really enjoying pretend playing these days. It is so precious. I thoroughly enjoy the creativity of her imagination!

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Shocked and reminded...

Today Jon received news that Jerry Foster (the founder/owner of his company)was diagnosed with cancer in his eye. I believe it is melanoma but I am not certain. Regardless-it was completely shocking. Cancer has plagued so many near and dear to us in the past few years. I can't help but wonder why? He just became a Grandpa last month and now he will be battling cancer!? I tend to dwell on bad news (statistics and facts tend to reassure me) but today as I was relying on the internet for answers God reminded me of this verse...Ephesians 3:20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we can ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us. How true! We cannot dwell on statistics in life...For who is more powerful than Christ?
I was also reminded of all the things I chase in life...whether it is a certain $ in our bank account or perfecting our house or all the effort I put into looking a certain way. It DOESN'T matter...none of it. It can all be taken away in an instant. When I stand before our perfect, almighty God...I won't take any of it with me. God grant me the wisdom to seek things that matter...and grant me the wisdom to teach my children the things that matter too.

Harper's 6 month Check-Up

Wow! My sweet little Harper is hardly that (I mean little!)! ;) The doctor was so happy with you. We saw Dr. June Beetler for this appointment. I really liked her...she was so down-to-earth and really loved you...I think Daddy would like to go somewhere a little more professional though (i.e. no jean shorts and flip-flops for attire and a more child oriented waiting room and receptionist)! We will be discussing and researching this a little more before we make a final decision. Back to you- You are BIG!! You weighed 19lbs 2oz and were in the 95th percentile for this category! You go girl!! You measured in at 28.25 inches and were greater than the 97th percentile for height. We still can't figure this out...how do we have kids that are starting out sooo tall?? Your head was 17.5 inches and landed on the chart in the 90th percentile! Wow, Little Roo you are getting so big! We are already so proud of you. You are a beautiful baby and have such a great personality (laid back and sweet). We love you so much!