Thursday, September 25, 2008

The gift that keeps on giving

It is usually known as a deathtrap, a place where broken bones, sprained ankles, and tweaked backs usually are born, but for us it has amazing magical qualities. It is a place where Grace goes everyday to jump and exercise, from the house or the front yard or the neighbors yard you can hear her sweet laughter and pure joy in her voice as she jumps forgetting about what has now become common place inside our house. It is a place where Tanner and I can play soccer and laugh until we cannot stand, it is a place where our entire family congregates and plays pass, or dead man, or poison ball. It is a place where Kim, T, and Grace jump like pencils and chase eachother. And now it is the place where Eva finally learned to walk. We never pictured the tramp as such a big part of our lives, but for some reason every night we are out there playing, talking, and enjoying one another. Thank you Grandma, Grandpa, Nick, Max, and Sam for this amazing daily retreat.




Thank you Grandma GiGi and Grandpa Gill for these great "Gracie" T shirts. The kids love them and I know they help Gracie know how much support is behind her.


8 comments:

Jen said...

Eva's eye's in that photo of JR and the kiddos are darling. She is such a cute part of your family! I think we need some trampoline magic over in our neck of the woods. I love those things that bring needed change where you least expect it. And, way to go Eva on the new skill!!!

Fancy Nancy said...

That is the cutest video clip I have ever seen! My favorite part is how Eva cheers for herself! That is something to be so proud of!!!

Zanny said...

How exciting for Ava! Woo hoo! There's nothing as exciting as when your baby learns to walk, is there? I loved seeing how much fun you guys were having!

Kristen said...

Oh! melt my heart, that is the cutest litle video! I love her little new walk, and how happy she is for herself! And how you are all such a cute fam on the tramp together, thats adorable! Yay for such an awesome gift, you all look teriffic!

Michelle said...

Learning how to walk is hard enough but learning how to walk on a tramp, WOW! Way to go Eva!

You are both such fun parents to go out and play on the tramp with them. You should be a church video "family isn't it about time" Too cute!!!

Raina said...

I think I might need to go get a trampoline too. That looks like so much fun! The pictures are adorable, and Eva looks like she's been walking forever. She's a pro! :D

Anonymous said...

Hi Guys,

We love the blog. it keeps us up to date on the progress of your little angel. I had the computer man help so I could reply to you. You are always in our prayers and thoughts. Your little family is so special and precious to us. We know all will work out OK. So sorry that all of you have to go through this.

Kiss the kids for us.

Love,
grandpa & grandma

Erin said...

That is adorable! Eva does look like a pro. And I want to see you all jump like pencils and race around the tramp. Sounds like a blast and I must admit, it's a pretty funny picture in my head.