Feb 2008

Baby's Choice

Did you ever think, dear Mother,

As the seeds of me you sowed,

As you breathed new life inside of me

And slowly watched me grow,

In all your dreams about me

When you planned me out so well,

When you couldn't wait to have me there

Inside your heart to dwell,

Did you ever think that just maybe,

I was planning for you, too,

And choosing for my very own

A mother just like you?

A mother who smelled sweet and who

had hands so creamy white,

A tender, loving creature

Who would soothe me in the night?

Did you ever think in all those days

While you were coming due,

That as you planned a life for me

I sought a life with you?

And now while laying in your arms,

I wonder if you knew

While you were busy making me,

I was choosing you!

~ Colleen M. Story ~

Isabelle Leah

Stephanie and Christopher's
New Baby Girl

Born 6:02pm Sunday February 17, 2008

6 lbs 7 oz.

Click on any thumbnail or link below for more pictures:

In the Beginning -- Day Zero!
Feb 17, 2008

Leaving the hospital -- Day One!
Feb 18, 2008

Getting comfortable -- Day Two!
Feb 19, 2008

Team Bella -- Day Three!
Feb 20, 2008

Starting to notice things -- Day Four!
Feb 21, 2008

Day Five
Feb 22, 2008

Day Six
Feb 23, 2008

Day Seven
Feb 24, 2008

Day Eight
Feb 25, 2008

Day Nine
Feb 26, 2008

Day 10
Feb 27, 2008

Day 11
Feb 28, 2008

Day 12
Feb 29, 2008

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I Get Mail!!! Thank you for all the good wishes!
Hi Marg. and Dave. What wonderful news. You will find there's nothing like that first grandbaby. I'm up to 6 now with number 7 on its way but the first one is the most special. Of course Grace spent an awful lot of time with us when she was little. She is 8 now and Orrie is 4. Sarah boy and girl are 5 and 3. Virginia's twins are 1 1/2. Leslie C. CONGRATULATIONS!! Thanks for the wonderful news. We won't forget this one's birth date. The day before our anniversary - The 42 to be exact!!!!!!!! Please give our love to them. Looking forward to seeing pictures. That baby is going to have the best Nana in the whole world!!! Look forward to seeing you in the spring. Keep in touch Love Cathie & Terry C. Hello to the newly expanded family, and one more generation starting - HOW EXCITING! The spring will be even busier than just the usual gardening but now it's also going to be cooing with the new baby - delighted for you ! Love Tiiu and Frank A. Congratulations to you all! Lovely baby, she looks very relaxed as if she does this sort of thing everyday..... and amazingly fast photos from the brand new grandfather! -Mary (and John, in Seattle) S. Congratulations to the grandparents. Best wishes to Stephanie & Chris. Patty and I are getting married Apr.12-2008. Patty & Mike Congratulations Uncle Dave, Aunt Marguerite on this new addition! Beautiful baby girl! Very exciting and you must be very proud. Alison had sent this email through (still away working on the ship) and Dad has been down south with the new RV since early Feb, so I will update him with the news when he calls next. Take care for now, Dean Dear Dave and Marguerite, Congratulations!!! Isn't it wonderful to see our babies with babies??? She looks like a lovely one! I am loving this grandmother stuff. Makes me smile. Have lots of fun, Mary S. Congratulations to one and all!!! Your baby is beautiful!!! I have a gift for the new baby Bella. Love Patty CONGRATULATIONS Nana and Papa... Woo-hoo! Great News! She sure is cute! Best wishes to Stephanie and Chris. - Darrell and Camille Dear Marguerite, Dave and Chris Thanks for all keeping me posted on the new baby with pictures and announcements. I just got back for a week away at a yoga retreat with Ashley ... so only saw the pictures now. Congratulations to all and I'm so glad Miss Isabelle is safely here and joyfully anticipated. I love this picture of Chris with the practice baby! Cheers -Leslie J. Hi Marguerite, Congratulations to everyone! The pictures are wonderful!! Enjoy little Bella. -Sue and Mike D. Congratulations to everyone, especially the new grandparents!!! Please pass on the good wishes from Wes and I to the proud parents. And Marguerite, could you send me the correct address for Chris and Stephanie, so we can send them a wee present? Thanks so much! Enjoy all the fun of it! Warm wishes -Wendy L. Congratulations on the birth of Isabelle!! What a beautiful little girl she is! Stephanie looks a lot like you, Marguerite, in these photos. There is nothing better than being a grandparent!! They are sooooo precious! Enjoy every moment because they grow up so fast. I can't believe that Halle will start JK this fall,------and of course she is soooooo smart!-----just a gramma talking! Every little grandaughter should have their own website. What a great idea! We loved going through the photos of Isabelle's debut! Enjoyed the captions too. Thanks so much for sharing with us. -Evelyn B. Congratulation to the Goddard family~~!!~! Isabelle is so beautiful and looks very bright.. with those little eyes. God bless her in everyway.. Nana and Papa must be so proud. …enjoy, enjoy...Isabelle~!~!! -Jill, Mark and Brian Congratulations! How wonderful you were there for the birth of precious Isabelle. You and David are going to be fabulous grandparents. -Judy H. Congratulations! How does it feel to be a grandmother? The pictures are beautiful and the baby is just gorgeous. Wow, it must have been wonderful being at the birth. I'll be sure to stop by and see Stephanie when I'm in Canada and wish her all the best. (I'm flying in on March 4th) It would be nice for Scarlett and Isabelle to meet! I don't have Stephanies e-mail address but perhaps you could ask her if she's interested in having a couple of Scarletts outfits, as she's already grown out of a lot of things. I understand that not everyone is interested in having used clothing but I thought they maybe could be useful. If so, I'll bring them with me when I come, if not, I'll donate them to charity. Let me know and enjoy the time with your granddaughter. Talk soon Love, Melissa Hello there Grandma, Doesn't that name sound so wonderful? Congratulations on your first grandchild, she is beautiful. I love the website!!! Especially the parenting lessons… oh so true. Look forward to meeting Isabelle soon and some visits to the cottage this summer! -Shannon Hi Grandma, Auntie and Uncle! Just got Chris' news and I am so happy for all of you. I am sure you are all very excited and will be doing your tour of duty down at their place soon. Know Mark and I are wishing you all the best. Things are fairly quiet here so we will be sure to give you an update when that changes. Much love Jen and Mark Hi Marguerite and Dave, Congratulations on becoming grandparents!! Dave picked up the pies today and he was beaming all over. Thanks for the wonderful pictures and best wishes and congrats to Stephanie and Chris-job well done!! Take care and look forward to more news, Warmest wishes to all Jane and Craig

Isabelle Leah

Stephanie and Christopher's New Baby Girl

Born 6:02pm Sunday February 17, 2008

6 lbs 7 oz.

In the Beginning -- Day Zero! Feb 17, 2008

Leaving the hospital -- Day One! Feb 18, 2008

Getting comfortable -- Day Two! Feb 19, 2008

Team Bella -- Day Three! Feb 20, 2008

Starting to notice things -- Day Four! Feb 21, 2008

Day Five Feb 22, 2008

Day Six Feb 23, 2008

Day Seven Feb 24, 2008

Day Eight Feb 25, 2008

Day Nine Feb 26, 2008

Day 10 Feb 27, 2008

Day 11 Feb 28, 2008

Day 12 Feb 29, 2008