Moonstruck Heart: August 2012

But just barely.

I finally worked up the courage to embarrass myself shamelessly and attend a (free!) yoga class at the rec center on base. I was told you could start at any time - even beginners. I had taken a short beginning class a couple years ago with my mom, and you know, frequently did yoga using my Wii Fit (It was my favorite part of that game!)

Boy, that class was NOT for beginners!

Had I never taken a class before, I would've likely walked out. I swear, every other move was downward facing dog, which combines all things I do not have: arm strength, balance, and keeping my heals on the ground (aka: flexibility in the legs).

Downward facing dog.

I'm the person who can't even touch my toes (Seriously. Never could, either.), and I'm pretty sure there's something wrong with my calf muscles, because I can never stretch them without pain... But it was good, it was fun, and the best part about yoga? Everyone's so busy focusing on his/herself (yes, there were a couple guys in that class) that they fail to notice how horrible the person next to them is doing.

Now to turn this into a habit!

Well, it certainly has been a while since our last update! Evelyn is now 15 months old, and thriving! Here are some fun facts about Evelyn!

Evelyn on her birthday. May 13, 2012

That is egg in her nose, by the way! August 10, 2012.

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Evelyn likes to color - the first time, she tried to eat the crayons, but now she's a pro, and still deciding which hand she prefers.
She eats adult food - typically breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, dinner, depending on how the day goes.

After her high chair was back! July 6, 2012

She does not seem to enjoy much meat, but esp. does not chicken & hot dogs.
She wants to feed herself! Sometimes she is ok with help, but not until after she's tried it herself!

Feeding herself yogurt! July 9, 2012

She drinks out of a sippy cup! Yay! Except at bed time - she still gets the bottle then, because with the chaos of moving, that was a huge comfort to her.
She loves pasta!

Eating Grandma Kathy's penne pasta. June 18, 2012

She is usually very good at communicating. She knows the signs for "more," "food," and "milk." We are working on "hungry," "please," & "diaper."
She talks. A LOT. She tries to say many words (and stories) - she is definitely trying to say milk, cup, diaper, and says, "this" "that" "baby" "bye bye."

Waving bye bye! August 7, 2012

She understands many words - if you ask her to find her cup, or certain toys, she will look for them.
She will go to her high chair when it's time to eat, and follow very basic instructions.
She loves being in the water!

Going down the water slide with daddy. May 29, 2012

She loves praise, and is very offended when you correct her.
She loves to drop things on the floor to see what happens.
She LOVES to give cuddles & kisses to mommy, daddy, or toys with faces, or even books!

This is Violet. She loves Violet! June 10, 2012

She enjoys reading books - she turns the pages and babbles as she "reads."
She is very good at climbing up the stairs while holding mommy or daddy's hand. Down, she has a bit more trouble.
She loves to dance - which now includes going in circles (until she falls down).
She sleeps about 12 hours at night - goes down between 9-10pm and awakes between 9-10am.
She takes 1 nap in the afternoon, anywhere from 1.5 - 3 hours.

She loves that she gets to sleep in her crib again! August 7, 2012

She has 16 teeth, including all 4 of her molars. Yikes!

She wears size 4 diapers, and clothes anywhere between 12 months & 24 months, depending on the brand.
As of 8/17 she weighed 23 pounds 7 ounces, and stands tall at 31.7 inches!

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We took vacation back home while moving, and got to visit lots of people and places! Evelyn is such a loved little girl!

We went to the zoo with Grandpa & Granny Jo, Aunt Hannah & Uncle Jack, and Auntie Laura & Grandma Kathy.