
The blog was developed for our family and friends and for our extended Angelman Syndrome family. We hope you enjoy keeping up on the episodes of the Evans family. There are useful links and plenty of blogs and videos on AS for anyone looking for more information. You might have to look at older posts in the archives to find pictures and videos of Chance. Feel free to email Heather directly at heather.a.evans@comcast.net if you want any information on Angelman Syndrome.
Friday, December 26, 2008
Merry Christmas - From Ours to Yours

Sunday, December 7, 2008
25 Years of Service - Happy Retirement Mom!
Well hallelujah, the day has finally come. Mom retired after 25 years at Johns Hopkins University in the Molecular Biology and Genetics department. I have to say, I'll miss the personal link to the latest science, being the mom of a special needs child with a genetic condition, but alas, I guess I'll have to let it go, since Mom certainly deserves her retirement.
The department threw her a beautifully orchestrated retirement party with lots of food, drink and people. It was a wonderfully special day for Mom and I was so glad to be there to share in her joy. I'm so proud of her.
It was a especially nice that so many of our family was able to be there, except for poor Dad who had the stomach flu and wasn't able to come. He had a date with the toilet! Aunt Dar showed up unannounced on Thursday night and was welcomed with tears from Mom and Grams. And then Chip surprised Mom by showing up at JHU for the party.
After all the partying and presents, we headed back to Mom's to visit for a bit before heading home.
The department threw her a beautifully orchestrated retirement party with lots of food, drink and people. It was a wonderfully special day for Mom and I was so glad to be there to share in her joy. I'm so proud of her.
It was a especially nice that so many of our family was able to be there, except for poor Dad who had the stomach flu and wasn't able to come. He had a date with the toilet! Aunt Dar showed up unannounced on Thursday night and was welcomed with tears from Mom and Grams. And then Chip surprised Mom by showing up at JHU for the party.
After all the partying and presents, we headed back to Mom's to visit for a bit before heading home.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Horses With Hearts Awards Banquet 2008

Horses With Hearts has over 40 volunteers and a faith-centered vision. It was truly a pleasure for all of us to watch Chance ride each week and he was so proud. He just loves the horses and the people and I know each year he will continue to be blessed by this wonderful program. Visit their website for more information http://www.horseswithhearts.com/



Thanksgiving with the Fam!
What a joy it was to have the whole family here for Thanksgiving. Chip was able to make the trip over from Delaware with Keegan and Ellie. Plus Mom, Dad, Aunt Deb, Uncle Jeff, Joey, and of course our troop and Grandma Ruby were all here. It was a blast. We spent Thursday playing outside until dinner. The kids had tons of fun riding the electric motorcycle and jeep. The grown ups lounged around until turkey time. On Friday we made a trip down to Fun Express in Winchester and enjoyed the rock wall, bowling, lazer tag, mini golf, video games, soft play and pizza. What more could any kid ask for!? I was sad to see them go on Friday night, but we kept busy on Saturday and Sunday decorating for Christmas! One holiday down, one on the way! I love this time of year!



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