Giant 2-year-old living in Lawrence, Kan.

LAWRENCE, Kan. -- A giant 2-year-old has been discovered in the quiet town of Lawrence, Kan., a college town of 90,000 located in northeast Kansas.

The girl, Evelyn Jones, was recently seen by her physician, Dr. Kim McKeon for a 2-year "wellness" check-up. What Dr. McKeon discovered shocked and amazed her -- the girl, at age 28 months, measured in at a height of 38 3/4 inches (98.425 cm), putting her above the 100th percentile for girls of her age.

"I knew Evelyn was a tall girl. I also know her parents bring her in to see me every time she vomits. I'm more impressed with her height than I am her frequent visits for an upset tummy," said the normally dry Dr. McKeon.

Word spread quickly that there was an unusually tall girl living in Lawrence. Her father, Seth Jones, "twittered" the information Friday afternoon. Evelyn's first recruitment letter arrived in the mail Monday afternoon.

"Apparently, Louisiana State recruits young," Seth Jones said. "At least they're honest about it. Somehow, in one of Evey's books, all of the Sesame Street gang are now wearing UConn jerseys. Except for Oscar the Grouch -- he's wearing a Tennessee jersey."

When Evelyn Jones was asked how it felt to be known as the tallest 840 day-old girl in Lawrence, she excitedly replied, "I need fruit snacks!" She then wrinkled her nose and asked, "What's that smell?"

Evelyn's mother, Adrianne Jones, stressed that just because her daughter was tall didn't mean she would be forced into sports. "She can still be a tall veterinarian, there's nothing wrong with that."

Evelyn's father echoed that sentiment. "I promise you I won't force my daughter into playing sports," he said. "Basketball isn't a sport in our house, it's a religion."