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Evan Leonidas
Nov 6, 2010 at 12:07 PM EST
7 LBS 9 OZS
20 1/2 INS
Monday, November 8, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Furnishing the Nursery
Rebecca sent me pictures of the nursery all set up and ready for Evan. This crib was made by her grandpa for Noah. Noah is Evan's older brother. Noah is not my biological grand baby and I have yet had a chance to get to know Noah. When I went back to Georgia for Shawn and Rebecca's wedding I met Noah then. Instead of Pat he preferred to call me "Shawn's Mom". LOL! That was funny and cute.
Grandpa and I have decided that we would like to purchase some more of the nursery furniture that they need. I've been online window shopping and price comparison on baby furniture sets. I don't think that the whole set is actually what I need but I do like the selections and prices.
It has just been a fun and wonderful experience waiting for Evan to arrive.
Bright Blessings All.
Peace, Love and True Faith.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Grandma Shower!
I realized that if Rebecca and I actually lived closer to each other...I would be having a baby shower for her.
And I got to thinking...Why not go ahead and have a shower? Why not call it a Grandma shower?!?!
So, this last Saturday I gathered with family here in Utah and friends to celebrate the upcoming birth of Evan.
Since Evan will be living in GA, I asked that gifts be limited to gift cards so I would not have much to ship. However, I did end up with a few wonderful items.
From Evan's Great Aunt Marilyn...A beautiful home made crocheted round baby afghan. It was done in pastel blues. I did not get a picture of it but did find one similar to show.
And from a dear friend of mine, Karen, I received a couple of picture frames. One says "mommy and me" and the other says "grandma and me". I can't wait to get pictures of Evan in there!
I read each card out loud for all to hear and passed around the gifts (except gift cards) for all to see.
Rebecca has Evan's nursery all set up and ready with the nursery theme of baby animals. Grandpa has a thing for giraffes and he happened to find this little blue blanket with a baby giraffe on it. He thinks it should become Evan's blanky. LOL.
I made me a sash that read: Ole Grannie Bee. Rebecca had asked me earlier in the day what Don (my hubby) and I wanted to be called as in: Grandma and grandpa, Mimmie and Poppie or what? I had decided as soon as I knew I was going to be a grandma that I was OGBee standing for Ole Grannie Bee. Don says we will have to wait and let Evan decide what he wants to call Grandpa.
I, of course, am saddened by the fact that my family and I are so far apart and that Rebecca would not be able to attend the shower. But, I did figure out a way that she can see what all went on and we can all have a memory of my Grandma shower. I have a friend, Mike, that does video-production as his side business. He was gracious enough to come hang out with us women and record the whole thing. He didn't have quite that much equipment but it was still very nice I think. And, this was the first time I checked out his web site and I now appreciate his "gift" even more.
So, I hope you all enjoyed hearing about my Grandma shower. I also hope that others of you out there that may be seperated from your family at a time like this will also find ways to be a part of the event. Let me know of any other ways you might come up with to share from miles away.
Take care all and many Bright Blessings.
Peace, Love and True Faith.
And I got to thinking...Why not go ahead and have a shower? Why not call it a Grandma shower?!?!
So, this last Saturday I gathered with family here in Utah and friends to celebrate the upcoming birth of Evan.
Since Evan will be living in GA, I asked that gifts be limited to gift cards so I would not have much to ship. However, I did end up with a few wonderful items.
From Evan's Great Aunt Marilyn...A beautiful home made crocheted round baby afghan. It was done in pastel blues. I did not get a picture of it but did find one similar to show.
I made me a sash that read: Ole Grannie Bee. Rebecca had asked me earlier in the day what Don (my hubby) and I wanted to be called as in: Grandma and grandpa, Mimmie and Poppie or what? I had decided as soon as I knew I was going to be a grandma that I was OGBee standing for Ole Grannie Bee. Don says we will have to wait and let Evan decide what he wants to call Grandpa.
I, of course, am saddened by the fact that my family and I are so far apart and that Rebecca would not be able to attend the shower. But, I did figure out a way that she can see what all went on and we can all have a memory of my Grandma shower. I have a friend, Mike, that does video-production as his side business. He was gracious enough to come hang out with us women and record the whole thing. He didn't have quite that much equipment but it was still very nice I think. And, this was the first time I checked out his web site and I now appreciate his "gift" even more.So, I hope you all enjoyed hearing about my Grandma shower. I also hope that others of you out there that may be seperated from your family at a time like this will also find ways to be a part of the event. Let me know of any other ways you might come up with to share from miles away.
Take care all and many Bright Blessings.
Peace, Love and True Faith.
Monday, October 18, 2010
I am so excited I wanted to share it with the world!
I have two wonderful children.
My son was born in 1973. He came three weeks before my senior year of high school started. Shawn
My daughter was born in 1986. She came one year, one month and one day exactly after Don and I's wedding day. Samantha
Two years ago Samantha brought home a puppy and he instantly became my grand puppy. Artoo
August of 2009 a friend of mine that I have known since high school, called and told me that Shawn was going to be a father and I should be hearing the news soon. Gina is a Shaman and her prediction rating with the family and I is about 99% right on. So I was very happy and excited. I called Shawn and nope...no baby on the way.
Shawn and I talked about the fact that maybe he just wasn't going to have any kids. He's in his mid 30's and well he has had a couple long term girlfriends. He and Rebecca have been together for 7 years and well, he honestly thought maybe he was just shooting blanks and would never have any kids of his own. Rebecca has a son by previous. This was so sad. He is so awesome with kids! He gets down and plays and laughs just like he's one of them!
Months go by and nothing. I get an email at work one day from my hubby saying that Shawn was going to call me later that day because there was something he needed to talk to me about. But, Don couldn't wait and the next email came saying I was going to be a Grandma! I couldn't believe it! I, of course, immediately called and sure enough. Rebecca had not yet been to a doctor and was going by what three different brand home pregnancy tests were revealing and how her body felt. She'd even taken the test on three separate days.
I decided that I was OGBee as in Ole Granny Bee!
Within a week it was confirmed...my first grand baby was due approximately Nov 11!! Hallelujah!! I am so ecstatic and happy for my son who...I swear he is going to be one of the best fathers anyone has ever seen! I immediately wanted to go and start buying all the cute baby things I started shopping for but Samantha and Don talked me into waiting until we at least knew the sex. However there were two things I did go ahead and buy. And I am glad I did because I haven't seen them anywhere else and now apparently they are out of stock. One is a little black onesie with an Scorpion embroidered on the front.
Shawn has always been into wolves. And I found this perfectly cute little baby blanket with wolf cubs playing on it. 
More weeks go by and the announcement is...Evan Leonidas is due Nov 11, 2010. It's a BOY! Yea!
Now honestly when I first heard the name Leonidas I was a bit...speechless. But the name comes from Shawn's favorite movie 300 and it is the name of the Spartan king/leader. So, you know, I can live with it and it isn't that bad of a name. Evan Leonidas. My grandson! I can't wait to met him, hold him and love him. I mean...I already Do Love Evan but give him loves.
This Saturday I am having a baby shower for family and friends. It will be a day of laughter and celebration in preparation for Evan. Evan's nursery is all set up with baby safari animals and the shower decor, plates and such is baby safari animals. I plan on playing a few of the ever popular baby games.and the little prizes will be baby safari themed. I even plan on having some Jungle Juice.
Sad thing is..............according to Google map I am 1,933 miles across the country from Shawn, Rebecca and Evan. I won't be there for Evan's birth. My plans now do not include a trip there until this spring. WAH!! Tears do puddle in my eyes as I type this because I can't be there until later. But at least...Evan is going to be here and I am going to be a Grandma!
Love to Evan Leonidas, his Daddy Shawn and Mommy Rebecca.
My son was born in 1973. He came three weeks before my senior year of high school started. Shawn
My daughter was born in 1986. She came one year, one month and one day exactly after Don and I's wedding day. Samantha
Two years ago Samantha brought home a puppy and he instantly became my grand puppy. Artoo
August of 2009 a friend of mine that I have known since high school, called and told me that Shawn was going to be a father and I should be hearing the news soon. Gina is a Shaman and her prediction rating with the family and I is about 99% right on. So I was very happy and excited. I called Shawn and nope...no baby on the way.
Shawn and I talked about the fact that maybe he just wasn't going to have any kids. He's in his mid 30's and well he has had a couple long term girlfriends. He and Rebecca have been together for 7 years and well, he honestly thought maybe he was just shooting blanks and would never have any kids of his own. Rebecca has a son by previous. This was so sad. He is so awesome with kids! He gets down and plays and laughs just like he's one of them!
Months go by and nothing. I get an email at work one day from my hubby saying that Shawn was going to call me later that day because there was something he needed to talk to me about. But, Don couldn't wait and the next email came saying I was going to be a Grandma! I couldn't believe it! I, of course, immediately called and sure enough. Rebecca had not yet been to a doctor and was going by what three different brand home pregnancy tests were revealing and how her body felt. She'd even taken the test on three separate days.
I decided that I was OGBee as in Ole Granny Bee!
Within a week it was confirmed...my first grand baby was due approximately Nov 11!! Hallelujah!! I am so ecstatic and happy for my son who...I swear he is going to be one of the best fathers anyone has ever seen! I immediately wanted to go and start buying all the cute baby things I started shopping for but Samantha and Don talked me into waiting until we at least knew the sex. However there were two things I did go ahead and buy. And I am glad I did because I haven't seen them anywhere else and now apparently they are out of stock. One is a little black onesie with an Scorpion embroidered on the front.
Shawn has always been into wolves. And I found this perfectly cute little baby blanket with wolf cubs playing on it. More weeks go by and the announcement is...Evan Leonidas is due Nov 11, 2010. It's a BOY! Yea!
This Saturday I am having a baby shower for family and friends. It will be a day of laughter and celebration in preparation for Evan. Evan's nursery is all set up with baby safari animals and the shower decor, plates and such is baby safari animals. I plan on playing a few of the ever popular baby games.and the little prizes will be baby safari themed. I even plan on having some Jungle Juice.
Sad thing is..............according to Google map I am 1,933 miles across the country from Shawn, Rebecca and Evan. I won't be there for Evan's birth. My plans now do not include a trip there until this spring. WAH!! Tears do puddle in my eyes as I type this because I can't be there until later. But at least...Evan is going to be here and I am going to be a Grandma!
Love to Evan Leonidas, his Daddy Shawn and Mommy Rebecca.
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