baby news...

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Mom wanted me (Emily) to post an update on the baby, so everyone knows what is going on. Here it is:


Yesterday morning (really early! she had to be up by 3 o'clock!) Mom and a friend drove to the airport and then flew down to California. They made it around 8:30 or so, but by the time they arrived at her house, everything had stopped. It was just pre labor stuff. And so they did lots and lots of walking, and she took castor oil etc....But last night at around 10:00 things really started happening, so now she is officialy in labor, and we are just waiting for a phone call (however long that may be...) to tell us that our little nephew has entered the universe (world, earth, etc...) and we are excited!!


Emily and Leanne

Comments

  1. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2006 at 6:55 AM

    Well, isn\'t he just the continent\'s most anticipated baby? Thanks for keeping us posted Aunts Emily & Leanne.

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  2. OurLittleHomesteadSeptember 28, 2006 at 7:03 AM

    YAY! :) Can't wait to hear that he's finally here!


    Lisa

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  3. BrykclanSeptember 28, 2006 at 8:30 AM

    can't wait for the update either :)

    thanks for keeping us posted.


    praying for them.

    God bless,

    Cathie

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  4. urbanhomesteadSeptember 28, 2006 at 10:26 AM

    Praying for a safe delivery....


    Erica

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  5. southernbelleSeptember 28, 2006 at 1:09 PM

    Yea! Thanks for the update! I am expecting my new grandson in a matter of weeks myself. I know how excited you all are!

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  6. abundantblessingsSeptember 28, 2006 at 1:57 PM

    for the news!

    Thanks for the update!!


    Blessings,

    Laurie

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  7. DonnaJoySeptember 28, 2006 at 2:40 PM

    Thank you so much girls for keeping us in the loop!! Can't wait to hear what the next update is!!

    Praying for your family!

    Bless...

    Donna

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  8. erisareiSeptember 29, 2006 at 2:15 AM

    Awwww....You'll be AUNT Emily soon! :)


    I'm praying.

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  9. HSBFrontPorchSeptember 29, 2006 at 5:34 AM

    Can't wait to hear that the new little one is here. Sounds like excitement for all of you!

    Blessings,

    Nancy

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