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Michelle

2005-10-04, 10:22 pm

I'm not Jeanne or Barb, but .... whose sonogram might that be??

"Sally Beacham" <catintheh@t.com> wrote in message
news:43432cee_2@cnews...
>
> For obvious reasons (well, maybe not obvious to everyone, but
obvious to me)
> I didn't feel like posting this image to the heading of
"Deathmatch" -
>
> Nonetheless, this oughta evoke a few tremors in the faint of
heart (and wise
> of wallet.)
>
> C'mon Jeanne and Barb, ask me, ask me...
>
> Sally
>
> p.s. No particular jazzy technique here, it's pure PSP. Scan
and imported,
> slick as a whistle, from the CanoScan software straight into
PSP X (I don't
> use TWAIN or WIA in PSP itself.) Resized, changed canvas size
to add some
> more black background. Vector tools to add a few basic shapes,
vector text
> got fiddled with, et voila. Start to finish, 2 minutes. For
the image.
> For the concept itself, well, one way of looking at it is that
it's a job
> that's never done.
>
> p.p.s. C'mon Jeanne and Barb, ask me, ask me!

--
Michelle ;-)

Michelle's Paint Shop Pro & More!
http://members.aol.com/Mish234/index.html
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Sally Beacham

2005-10-05, 3:28 am

"Michelle" <Mish234@nowhere.com> wrote in message news:43432f2f$1_1@cnews...
>
> I'm not Jeanne or Barb, but .... whose sonogram might that be??

Okay, you twisted my arm, I'll tell I'll tell. Stop that, you're hurting
me!

That would be the first known photo of .... of.... the person who is the
child of my child.

But oh it gets better.

Stop, stop, you're hurting me, quit it will
ya??????????????????????????????????????????

We saw this photo last weekend. This morning, at 4 a.m. John's son Peter
calls me from Sydney - "Good morning, sorry to wake you, you're gonna be a
G-word!" (Let's get back to that issue, shall we?) To which I replied, "I
know that, how did you know?" He said, "well, Anne told me first, of
course."

I said, "Britt told Anne she's gonna have a baby?"
"No, Anne told me she's gonna have a baby, and now I'm telling you."
"But I already knew she was having a baby, how did Anne find out?"
"The doctor told her, plus she saw the test."
"HOW did she see the test, and how in the world did she see the doctor?"
"Sally, we HAVE those things in Australia! By the way, how did YOU know
she's having a baby?"
"She told me, and I saw pictures."
"No she didn't, she's standing right here and she says she didn't tell you
yet!"
"She's standing right there? How did she get in Australia??????????"
"Well, she's been here since we finished our holiday in the US."
"Baloney, Pete, she was just here this weekend!"
"Anne was not there this weekend, you're barmy!"
"No, Britt was here this weekend."
"Right, so what are we talking about????"
"Britt's pregnant."
"No, Anne's pregnant."
"NO, Britt's pregnant, get with the program, Pete, it's 4 a.m."
"Britt's pregnant?"
"Yes, you said you knew that!"
"No, I said I knew Anne's pregnant!"
"Anne's pregnant?"
"YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

silence

"John, Anne's pregnant, too."
"Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz"

silence

"Congratulations, Pete, your father is delighted, ecstatic, speechless with
joy. Call me tonight, will you?"

Sally

p.s. Don't forget, I am under no circumstances EVER any variation of the
G-word. My descendants have been issued strict instructions that the G-word
in conjunction with my persona best not cross anyone's lips. Acceptable
substitutes are FiFi, GiGi and Your Majesty.

p.p.s. This titular restriction does not preclude me from purchasing
prodigious amounts of tiny person accoutrements, however. In fact, it's
likely to precipitate and encourage it.

>
>
> "Sally Beacham" <catintheh@t.com> wrote in message
> news:43432cee_2@cnews...
> obvious to me)
> "Deathmatch" -
> heart (and wise
> and imported,
> PSP X (I don't
> to add some
> vector text
> the image.
> it's a job
>
> --
> Michelle ;-)
>
> Michelle's Paint Shop Pro & More!
> http://members.aol.com/Mish234/index.html
> Original tubes, links to plugins, tutorials, fonts & more.
>
>
>

Jeanmarie

2005-10-05, 3:28 am

OK, I cave--- We can call it "Trick or Treat" if you guys prefer!!

Besides, I am wondering if d e a t h m a t c h might be the word
that is tripping the censor bot. I still can't get all the rules to print
in all the groups. (Travis, if you're watching, what's the deal?)

And FiFi....having very recently become a G-word myself,
lemme tell ya, Baby Gap is one thing, but this is in a whole
other category
http://www.strasburgchildren.com/

See the dolls? You can buy matching dresses for the kid and doll.
Matching hand smocked 100% cotton lawn dresses. Heirloom
quality.

Sally Beacham

2005-10-05, 3:28 am

"Jeanmarie" <nospam@thisaddress.com> wrote in message
news:434337a0_3@cnews...
>
> OK, I cave--- We can call it "Trick or Treat" if you guys prefer!!
>
> Besides, I am wondering if d e a t h m a t c h might be the word
> that is tripping the censor bot. I still can't get all the rules to print
> in all the groups. (Travis, if you're watching, what's the deal?)
>
> And FiFi....having very recently become a G-word myself,
> lemme tell ya, Baby Gap is one thing, but this is in a whole
> other category
> http://www.strasburgchildren.com/
>
> See the dolls? You can buy matching dresses for the kid and doll.
> Matching hand smocked 100% cotton lawn dresses. Heirloom
> quality.

Yep, American Girl dolls have been doing the same for years. We have
several. Probably time to dig them out again, soon.

Sally

Jeanmarie

2005-10-05, 3:28 am

>
> Yep, American Girl dolls have been doing the same for years. We have
> several. Probably time to dig them out again, soon.
>
> Sally

You have daughters. Olivia is the first female child born in my family in
more
than 30 years. As much as I adore my sons and Brendan, I never got to do the
dolls or princess-pretty thing....til now.

It is kinda fun.... :-)

Carol B.

2005-10-05, 3:28 am

Sally,
Your life is changed forever!
Now you will really learn the meaning of love.

Carol B.

"Sally Beacham" <catintheh@t.com> wrote in message
news:43433371$1_1@cnews...
:
: That would be the first known photo of .... of.... the person who is the
: child of my child.
:
: But oh it gets better.
:
: Stop, stop, you're hurting me, quit it will
: ya??????????????????????????????????????????
:
: We saw this photo last weekend. This morning, at 4 a.m. John's son Peter
: calls me from Sydney - "Good morning, sorry to wake you, you're gonna be a
: G-word!" (Let's get back to that issue, shall we?) To which I replied,
"I
: know that, how did you know?" He said, "well, Anne told me first, of
: course."
:
: I said, "Britt told Anne she's gonna have a baby?"
: "No, Anne told me she's gonna have a baby, and now I'm telling you."
: "But I already knew she was having a baby, how did Anne find out?"
: "The doctor told her, plus she saw the test."
: "HOW did she see the test, and how in the world did she see the doctor?"
: "Sally, we HAVE those things in Australia! By the way, how did YOU know
: she's having a baby?"
: "She told me, and I saw pictures."
: "No she didn't, she's standing right here and she says she didn't tell you
: yet!"
: "She's standing right there? How did she get in Australia??????????"
: "Well, she's been here since we finished our holiday in the US."
: "Baloney, Pete, she was just here this weekend!"
: "Anne was not there this weekend, you're barmy!"
: "No, Britt was here this weekend."
: "Right, so what are we talking about????"
: "Britt's pregnant."
: "No, Anne's pregnant."
: "NO, Britt's pregnant, get with the program, Pete, it's 4 a.m."
: "Britt's pregnant?"
: "Yes, you said you knew that!"
: "No, I said I knew Anne's pregnant!"
: "Anne's pregnant?"
: "YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
:
: silence
:
: "John, Anne's pregnant, too."
: "Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz"
:
: silence
:
: "Congratulations, Pete, your father is delighted, ecstatic, speechless
with
: joy. Call me tonight, will you?"
:
: Sally
:
: p.s. Don't forget, I am under no circumstances EVER any variation of the
: G-word. My descendants have been issued strict instructions that the
G-word
: in conjunction with my persona best not cross anyone's lips. Acceptable
: substitutes are FiFi, GiGi and Your Majesty.
:
: p.p.s. This titular restriction does not preclude me from purchasing
: prodigious amounts of tiny person accoutrements, however. In fact, it's
: likely to precipitate and encourage it.
:
: >
: >
: > "Sally Beacham" <catintheh@t.com> wrote in message
: > news:43432cee_2@cnews...
: >>
: >> For obvious reasons (well, maybe not obvious to everyone, but
: > obvious to me)
: >> I didn't feel like posting this image to the heading of
: > "Deathmatch" -
: >>
: >> Nonetheless, this oughta evoke a few tremors in the faint of
: > heart (and wise
: >> of wallet.)
: >>
: >> C'mon Jeanne and Barb, ask me, ask me...
: >>
: >> Sally
: >>
: >> p.s. No particular jazzy technique here, it's pure PSP. Scan
: > and imported,
: >> slick as a whistle, from the CanoScan software straight into
: > PSP X (I don't
: >> use TWAIN or WIA in PSP itself.) Resized, changed canvas size
: > to add some
: >> more black background. Vector tools to add a few basic shapes,
: > vector text
: >> got fiddled with, et voila. Start to finish, 2 minutes. For
: > the image.
: >> For the concept itself, well, one way of looking at it is that
: > it's a job
: >> that's never done.
: >>
: >> p.p.s. C'mon Jeanne and Barb, ask me, ask me!
: >
: > --
: > Michelle ;-)
: >
: > Michelle's Paint Shop Pro & More!
: > http://members.aol.com/Mish234/index.html
: > Original tubes, links to plugins, tutorials, fonts & more.
: >
: >
: >
:
:
:

W.Madison

2005-10-05, 6:32 pm

"Sally Beacham" <catintheh@t.com> wrote in message
news:43433371$1_1@cnews...
>
>
> "Michelle" <Mish234@nowhere.com> wrote in message
> news:43432f2f$1_1@cnews...
>
> Okay, you twisted my arm, I'll tell I'll tell. Stop that, you're hurting
> me!
>
> That would be the first known photo of .... of.... the person who is the
> child of my child.
>

<snip>

Congratulations, Sally! What wonderful news!:-)

Wendy

Michelle

2005-10-05, 6:32 pm

WOW!! A double surprise, that is so great, Sally! Congrats!
No G. word.. hmmm, Your Majesty sounds good <g>. I could also
live with Your Royal Highness ;-))

Michelle :-)

"Sally Beacham" <catintheh@t.com> wrote in message
news:43433371$1_1@cnews...
>
>
> "Michelle" <Mish234@nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:43432f2f$1_1@cnews...
be??[color=darkred]
>
> Okay, you twisted my arm, I'll tell I'll tell. Stop that,
you're hurting
> me!
>
> That would be the first known photo of .... of.... the person
who is the
> child of my child.
>
> But oh it gets better.
>
> Stop, stop, you're hurting me, quit it will
> ya??????????????????????????????????????????
>
> We saw this photo last weekend. This morning, at 4 a.m. John's
son Peter
> calls me from Sydney - "Good morning, sorry to wake you, you're
gonna be a
> G-word!" (Let's get back to that issue, shall we?) To which I
replied, "I
> know that, how did you know?" He said, "well, Anne told me
first, of
> course."
>
> I said, "Britt told Anne she's gonna have a baby?"
> "No, Anne told me she's gonna have a baby, and now I'm telling
you."
> "But I already knew she was having a baby, how did Anne find
out?"
> "The doctor told her, plus she saw the test."
> "HOW did she see the test, and how in the world did she see the
doctor?"
> "Sally, we HAVE those things in Australia! By the way, how did
YOU know
> she's having a baby?"
> "She told me, and I saw pictures."
> "No she didn't, she's standing right here and she says she
didn't tell you
> yet!"
> "She's standing right there? How did she get in
Australia??????????"
> "Well, she's been here since we finished our holiday in the
US."
> "Baloney, Pete, she was just here this weekend!"
> "Anne was not there this weekend, you're barmy!"
> "No, Britt was here this weekend."
> "Right, so what are we talking about????"
> "Britt's pregnant."
> "No, Anne's pregnant."
> "NO, Britt's pregnant, get with the program, Pete, it's 4 a.m."
> "Britt's pregnant?"
> "Yes, you said you knew that!"
> "No, I said I knew Anne's pregnant!"
> "Anne's pregnant?"
> "YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
>
> silence
>
> "John, Anne's pregnant, too."
> "Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz"
>
> silence
>
> "Congratulations, Pete, your father is delighted, ecstatic,
speechless with
> joy. Call me tonight, will you?"
>
> Sally
>
> p.s. Don't forget, I am under no circumstances EVER any
variation of the
> G-word. My descendants have been issued strict instructions
that the G-word
> in conjunction with my persona best not cross anyone's lips.
Acceptable
> substitutes are FiFi, GiGi and Your Majesty.
>
> p.p.s. This titular restriction does not preclude me from
purchasing
> prodigious amounts of tiny person accoutrements, however. In
fact, it's[color=darkred]
> likely to precipitate and encourage it.
>
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Michelle

2005-10-05, 6:32 pm

Awww what a cutie pie, Jeanne. I remember that age. It was
before they could talk. I miss those days, except for the
sleepness nights and dirty diapers <g>

"bjeanneb" <bjeanneb@satx.rr.com> wrote in message
news:4343ee8a_3@cnews...
>
>
> I didn't get here soon enough to ask the question before others
had pried
> the answer out of you. Like that took two seconds. What a
dramatic event!
> Congratulations to Your Majesty. That title sounds almost
regal enough. As
> for me, I'm OK with the G-G word and you can call me anything
you want to!
>
> Photo of great-grandson Austin attached. Taken 8/30/05 at
4-1/2 months.
>
> Jeanne
>
>
>
--
Michelle ;-)

Michelle's Paint Shop Pro & More!
http://members.aol.com/Mish234/index.html
Original tubes, links to plugins, tutorials, fonts & more.

bjeanneb

2005-10-05, 6:32 pm

> Awww what a cutie pie, Jeanne. I remember that age. It was
> before they could talk. I miss those days, except for the
> sleepness nights and dirty diapers <g>
> --
> Michelle ;-)

Since he's in California, I only get in on the fun parts.

Jeanne

Carol B.

2005-10-05, 6:32 pm

A Lady Killer in the making!

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Carol B.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

"bjeanneb" <bjeanneb@satx.rr.com> wrote in message news:4343ee8a_3@cnews...
:
: > Sally
: >
: > p.p.s. C'mon Jeanne and Barb, ask me, ask me!
:
: I didn't get here soon enough to ask the question before others had pried
: the answer out of you. Like that took two seconds. What a dramatic
event!
: Congratulations to Your Majesty. That title sounds almost regal enough.
As
: for me, I'm OK with the G-G word and you can call me anything you want to!
:
: Photo of great-grandson Austin attached. Taken 8/30/05 at 4-1/2 months.
:
: Jeanne
:
:
:

cosake

2005-10-05, 6:32 pm

Hi Sally !

CONGRATULATIONS x 2 !!!!!!!

So are their due dates close together ? Who will beat who to deliver first
??? <G>

What a great story -- I loved it !!! And just think of the wonderful
scrapbooking subjects !!!!

Your story kind of makes me think of my sister and my cousin.

My mom and my aunt both got pregnant very close together. They were due
only two weeks apart from each other. My cousin ended up early and my
sister ended up late -- they are actually about three and a half weeks
apart. When they were babies, my mom and aunt would go out with them in the
strollers -- and everyone would ask, "Oh, are they twins ??" And my mom and
my aunt would reply, "No, but their fathers are !" It would take a second
before people would get it.

Congrats -- enjoy -- keep us posted -- BTW, my mom hates the G word too ---
she is an "Amma" and loves it !

:o)

"Sally Beacham" <catintheh@t.com> wrote in message
news:43433371$1_1@cnews...
>
>
> "Michelle" <Mish234@nowhere.com> wrote in message
> news:43432f2f$1_1@cnews...
>
> Okay, you twisted my arm, I'll tell I'll tell. Stop that, you're hurting
> me!
>
> That would be the first known photo of .... of.... the person who is the
> child of my child.
>
> But oh it gets better.
>
> Stop, stop, you're hurting me, quit it will
> ya??????????????????????????????????????????
>
> We saw this photo last weekend. This morning, at 4 a.m. John's son Peter
> calls me from Sydney - "Good morning, sorry to wake you, you're gonna be a
> G-word!" (Let's get back to that issue, shall we?) To which I replied,
> "I know that, how did you know?" He said, "well, Anne told me first, of
> course."
>
> I said, "Britt told Anne she's gonna have a baby?"
> "No, Anne told me she's gonna have a baby, and now I'm telling you."
> "But I already knew she was having a baby, how did Anne find out?"
> "The doctor told her, plus she saw the test."
> "HOW did she see the test, and how in the world did she see the doctor?"
> "Sally, we HAVE those things in Australia! By the way, how did YOU know
> she's having a baby?"
> "She told me, and I saw pictures."
> "No she didn't, she's standing right here and she says she didn't tell you
> yet!"
> "She's standing right there? How did she get in Australia??????????"
> "Well, she's been here since we finished our holiday in the US."
> "Baloney, Pete, she was just here this weekend!"
> "Anne was not there this weekend, you're barmy!"
> "No, Britt was here this weekend."
> "Right, so what are we talking about????"
> "Britt's pregnant."
> "No, Anne's pregnant."
> "NO, Britt's pregnant, get with the program, Pete, it's 4 a.m."
> "Britt's pregnant?"
> "Yes, you said you knew that!"
> "No, I said I knew Anne's pregnant!"
> "Anne's pregnant?"
> "YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
>
> silence
>
> "John, Anne's pregnant, too."
> "Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz"
>
> silence
>
> "Congratulations, Pete, your father is delighted, ecstatic, speechless
> with joy. Call me tonight, will you?"
>
> Sally
>
> p.s. Don't forget, I am under no circumstances EVER any variation of the
> G-word. My descendants have been issued strict instructions that the
> G-word in conjunction with my persona best not cross anyone's lips.
> Acceptable substitutes are FiFi, GiGi and Your Majesty.
>
> p.p.s. This titular restriction does not preclude me from purchasing
> prodigious amounts of tiny person accoutrements, however. In fact, it's
> likely to precipitate and encourage it.
>
>
>
>

Sally Beacham

2005-10-05, 6:32 pm

"bjeanneb" <bjeanneb@satx.rr.com> wrote in message news:4343ee8a_3@cnews...
>
>
> I didn't get here soon enough to ask the question before others had pried
> the answer out of you. Like that took two seconds. What a dramatic
> event! Congratulations to Your Majesty. That title sounds almost regal
> enough. As for me, I'm OK with the G-G word and you can call me anything
> you want to!
>
> Photo of great-grandson Austin attached. Taken 8/30/05 at 4-1/2 months.
>
> Jeanne

Wait till it's my turn. Oh just wait. Scrapbook forum will not be the
same.

FiFi

>
>

Sally Beacham

2005-10-05, 6:32 pm

"cosake" <csa@NOemail.com> wrote in message news:4344100a$1_1@cnews...
>
> Hi Sally !
>
> CONGRATULATIONS x 2 !!!!!!!
>
> So are their due dates close together ? Who will beat who to deliver
> first ??? <G>

One is April 25 and the other is May 30. Should have just enough time to
recover from one before the next one arrives.

Of course, Anne is in Sydney, and it's not likely we'll be there for the
birth, but hopefully we can see them in the fall.

Sally

bjeanneb

2005-10-05, 10:28 pm

> A Lady Killer in the making!
>
> ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
> Carol B.
> ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

Gotta be!

Jeanne

bjeanneb

2005-10-05, 10:28 pm

> Wait till it's my turn. Oh just wait. Scrapbook forum will not be the
> same.
>
> FiFi

We G's and G-G's may be banned from the newsgroups if we get too pushy with
our little people's photos.

Jeanne

Sally Beacham

2005-10-05, 10:28 pm

"bjeanneb" <bjeanneb@satx.rr.com> wrote in message
news:43446ae7$1_2@cnews...
>
>
> We G's and G-G's may be banned from the newsgroups if we get too pushy
> with our little people's photos.
>
> Jeanne

When baby photos out-number cat photos, I'll start to worry.

;-)))))))))))

Sally

Zilbandy

2005-10-06, 3:21 am

On Wed, 5 Oct 2005 10:50:33 -0500, "bjeanneb" <bjeanneb@satx.rr.com>
wrote:

>Photo of great-grandson Austin attached. Taken 8/30/05 at 4-1/2 months.

With my dismal performance in spotting the real vs. fake smiles, I'm
gonna go way out on a limb here and say, this one is REAL. :)

bjeanneb

2005-10-06, 6:42 pm

> Wait, not until I show off my newest family member.
>
> AuntySpam (a.k.a. Norma), C-tech Volunteer

They're all so proud of him. (I see blue, don't I?) He's a little charmer.

Jeanne

bjeanneb

2005-10-06, 6:42 pm

>
> With my dismal performance in spotting the real vs. fake smiles, I'm
> gonna go way out on a limb here and say, this one is REAL. :)
>
You're right on this one. He's a happy baby.

Jeanne

Nightingail

2005-10-06, 6:42 pm

Sally, you're going to have to include a Cuteness Warning for me when
you start posting pics of the new g-babies. I'm allergic to Cute.

;-) Congrats on the great news!

Gail

--
Nightingail's Gallery
http://www.nightingail.com

cosake

2005-10-06, 6:42 pm

> One is April 25 and the other is May 30. Should have just enough time to
> recover from one before the next one arrives.
>
> Of course, Anne is in Sydney, and it's not likely we'll be there for the
> birth, but hopefully we can see them in the fall.
>
> Sally
>
Well, you know, with all of this internet technology, even if you can't be
there in person --- they could always broadcast it out for you to watch
live, right ????!!!!! <G>

How close by is your daughter ?

Sally Beacham

2005-10-06, 6:42 pm

"JP" <nospam@thisaddress.com> wrote in message news:43453b48_2@cnews...
>
> My son George and his daughter Olivia
>
>
> "bjeanneb" <bjeanneb@sartx.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:434505ea$1_3@cnews...
>
>
>

Hmmmmmmm great shots, and interesting photographer.

*giggle*

Sally

Sally Beacham

2005-10-06, 6:42 pm

"Nightingail" <gail@nospam.com> wrote in message news:43450a24_2@cnews...
>
>
>
> Sally, you're going to have to include a Cuteness Warning for me when
> you start posting pics of the new g-babies. I'm allergic to Cute.
>
> ;-) Congrats on the great news!
>
> Gail
>

Well, I must admit that all small people in my family, including myself, are
born uncommonly handsome (even if we don't maintain it!) When Emilie was 3
months old, I had 17 y/o boys telling me she was a stunner (and males of any
age usually don't even notice what gender babies are, much less what they
actually LOOK like.)

However, I'll make sure to get a few messy poo-poo shots just for you.
Maybe some red-faced angry screamers. I didn't really have any of those,
but we might get one, who knows? I only contributed 25% of the DNA. (And
zero DNA in Pete's baby's case, I'm a Step-FiFi.)

Sally

Sally Beacham

2005-10-06, 6:42 pm

"cosake" <csa@NOemail.com> wrote in message news:4345207b_2@cnews...
>
> Well, you know, with all of this internet technology, even if you can't be
> there in person --- they could always broadcast it out for you to watch
> live, right ????!!!!! <G>

I don't see Anne wanting a Webcam up... well... you know. My son George
would surely do it for her, if Pete didn't chase him out of the delivery
room, but I doubt Anne would put up with it.

You never know, though. She got a cellphone with camera in it, and the next
thing you know, she's got a shot of Pete caught by surprise in the bathroom
(think LIBRARY) as her wallpaper. What a hoot.

>
> How close by is your daughter ?

Pretty close. I'll be around for that one, for sure.

Sally

>
>
>

bjeanneb

2005-10-06, 6:42 pm

"JP" <nospam@thisaddress.com> wrote in message news:43453a0b_3@cnews...
>
> OK, these are mine--
> My son Michael, his son Brendan, and my son George
> (more to come)

Good-lookin' Dudes!

Jeanne

bjeanneb

2005-10-06, 6:42 pm

"JP" <nospam@thisaddress.com> wrote in message news:43453b48_2@cnews...
>
> My son George and his daughter Olivia

What a great family you have. Olivia is just too precious.

Jeanne

bjeanneb

2005-10-06, 6:42 pm

"JP" <nospam@thisaddress.com> wrote in message news:43453b94_3@cnews...
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> And my new grand-niece Stella (last one, I promise)

There must be a story here. Brand-new but she's not a baby. Perhaps
adopted?

Jeanne

JP0401

2005-10-06, 10:25 pm

My mother was not fond of the g-word, and could not settle on anything
to suit her when my first son was born. She was only 40 and was quite
unsettled with the usual g-words.

He settled that when he got to be about 1 1/2 and just put the g-word in
front of her name, Mavor. (pronounced may-ver) Everyone loved it and
she actually became quite fond of being called GrandMavor.

Judi

Sally Beacham wrote:
<snip>
> p.s. Don't forget, I am under no circumstances EVER any variation of the
> G-word. My descendants have been issued strict instructions that the G-word
> in conjunction with my persona best not cross anyone's lips. Acceptable
> substitutes are FiFi, GiGi and Your Majesty.

Jeanmarie

2005-10-06, 10:25 pm

> Hmmmmmmm great shots, and interesting photographer.
>
> *giggle*
>
> Sally
>
Yes, and yes.

Jeanmarie

2005-10-06, 10:25 pm

> There must be a story here. Brand-new but she's not a baby. Perhaps
> adopted?
>
> Jeanne
Yes, as are about half the kids in my family for three generations now.
On both my mother's and father's side. We're so used to it that we
really don't even think about it unless someone asks.

Stella and my grandaughter Olivia have exactly the same birthday,
(one year apart) and arrived in our lives within days of each other--
We met one in a hospital, and another in an airport, and within
seconds both were lodged tightly in our hearts.

After 30 years of nothing but boys, we've all gone a little bonkers
with the pink and frills, though. Even Brendan-- who calls Olivia
"his" baby-- is completely smitten with both girls.

Jeanmarie

2005-10-07, 3:20 am

"bjeanneb" <bjeanneb@satx.rr.com> wrote in message
news:43459f4c$1_3@cnews...
>
>
> "JP" <nospam@thisaddress.com> wrote in message news:43453b48_2@cnews...
>
> What a great family you have. Olivia is just too precious.

I adore them all... My sons are the best thing that ever happened to me.
They are
fantastic men-- I would like them even if they weren't mine. And the little
ones...
Brendan and Olivia are a complete kick.

It's so much fun to see my kids with their kids.... They're good dads, both
of them.

bjeanneb

2005-10-07, 3:20 am

"Jeanmarie" <nospam@thisaddress.com> wrote in message
news:4345c623$1_2@cnews...
>
> Yes, as are about half the kids in my family for three generations now.
> On both my mother's and father's side. We're so used to it that we
> really don't even think about it unless someone asks.
>
> Stella and my grandaughter Olivia have exactly the same birthday,
> (one year apart) and arrived in our lives within days of each other--
> We met one in a hospital, and another in an airport, and within
> seconds both were lodged tightly in our hearts.
>
> After 30 years of nothing but boys, we've all gone a little bonkers
> with the pink and frills, though. Even Brendan-- who calls Olivia
> "his" baby-- is completely smitten with both girls.

I'm glad I asked. This is a heartwarming tribute to family and what could
be as important? When I was having children, adoption was not very common.
Adopted children were "different." So were children with only one parent.
Now that attitude is hard to imagine. We even have two bi-racial children
in our family. They're adorable. You'll have to keep up with the multitude
of pink, frilly garments. My grand-daughter-in-law has discovered some
clothing that her baby outgrew before he ever wore them!

Jeanne

Pegs

2005-10-07, 3:20 am

"Jeanmarie" <nospam@thisaddress.com> wrote in message
news:4345c623$1_2@cnews...

> There must be a story here. Brand-new but she's not a baby. Perhaps
> adopted?
>
> Jeanne
Yes, as are about half the kids in my family for three generations now.
On both my mother's and father's side. We're so used to it that we
really don't even think about it unless someone asks.

Stella and my grandaughter Olivia have exactly the same birthday,
(one year apart) and arrived in our lives within days of each other--
We met one in a hospital, and another in an airport, and within
seconds both were lodged tightly in our hearts.

After 30 years of nothing but boys, we've all gone a little bonkers
with the pink and frills, though. Even Brendan-- who calls Olivia
"his" baby-- is completely smitten with both girls.

-----------------------------------------------

Here's something for the Gs & GGs & all those with more love than sense &
the deep pockets to indulge with. There was a story about this company in
the Houaton Chronicle about a month ago & I had to look them up. I was
nevery a "frilly froo-froo" little girl, but I definitely would have loved
this (even now!) :
http://www.poshtots.com/catalog/210...duct_detail.asp

If $47,000.00 is a wee bit much for a bed, check out the rest of the fantasy
collection: http://www.poshtots.com/catalog/135...roduct_list.asp The
Fairytale Bed & Gingerbread Cottage can each be had for under $10,000.
("Yeah, right" echoing in my head right now, lol).

Seriously, I've enjoyed reading the family stories & seeing the pix. Thanks.

Pegs. : )

2005-10-07, 6:34 pm

Michael just built Brendan a bed that looks like this one....
http://www.acustomcreation.net/boat-bed.jpg
Except his "deck fittings" are mahogany and brass
and the sides are burgundy and gold.....
Thr drawer underneath is a trundle, and the
bow opens up to be a toy box.

It's actually pretty cool.....I was rather impressed.

Pegs

2005-10-07, 6:34 pm

"JP" <nospam@thisaddress.com> wrote in message news:43468a1a$1_2@cnews...

Michael just built Brendan a bed that looks like this one....
http://www.acustomcreation.net/boat-bed.jpg
Except his "deck fittings" are mahogany and brass
and the sides are burgundy and gold.....
Thr drawer underneath is a trundle, and the
bow opens up to be a toy box.

It's actually pretty cool.....I was rather impressed.

------------------------------------

I'd be impressed, too! And I'll bet it didn't cost $47,000.00. ;-)

It sounds wonderful - a little boy's dream.

Barbara J Bradley

2005-10-12, 3:32 am

Oh, Sally, congratulations on soon becoming a GRANDMOTHER!! You
will love being called a grandmother - just wait and see. I was out
of town so just saw this thread. I'm confused with your story but
there must be two new babies waiting to be born into your family.
One of your husband's children and one of yours?

Wonderful, wonderful and pictures galore to be taken!!
Barb

"Sally Beacham" <catintheh@t.com> wrote in message
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>
>
>

Barbara J Bradley

2005-10-12, 3:32 am

He is gorgeous, Jeanne.
Barb

"bjeanneb" <bjeanneb@satx.rr.com> wrote in message
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>
>
> I didn't get here soon enough to ask the question before others had
> pried the answer out of you. Like that took two seconds. What a
> dramatic event! Congratulations to Your Majesty. That title sounds
> almost regal enough. As for me, I'm OK with the G-G word and you
> can call me anything you want to!
>
> Photo of great-grandson Austin attached. Taken 8/30/05 at 4-1/2
> months.
>
> Jeanne
>
>

Barbara J Bradley

2005-10-12, 3:32 am

She is adorable, JP.
Barb

"JP" <nospam@thisaddress.com> wrote in message
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>
> My son George and his daughter Olivia
>
>
> "bjeanneb" <bjeanneb@sartx.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:434505ea$1_3@cnews...
>
>
>

Barbara J Bradley

2005-10-12, 3:32 am

I love that little face!
Barb

"JP" <nospam@thisaddress.com> wrote in message
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>
> And my new grand-niece Stella (last one, I promise)
>
>
> "bjeanneb" <bjeanneb@satx.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:434505ea$1_3@cnews...
>
>
>

Spandex Rutabaga

2005-10-12, 3:32 am

Sally Beacham wrote:

> p.s. Don't forget, I am under no circumstances EVER any variation of the
> G-word. My descendants have been issued strict instructions that the G-word
> in conjunction with my persona best not cross anyone's lips. Acceptable
> substitutes are FiFi, GiGi and Your Majesty.

Fifi works for me :-)

Sally Beacham

2005-10-12, 10:25 pm

"Barbara J Bradley" <BarbBrad1@aol.com> wrote in message
news:434c8219$1_3@cnews...
>
> Oh, Sally, congratulations on soon becoming a GRANDMOTHER!! You will
> love being called a grandmother - just wait and see. I was out of town
> so just saw this thread. I'm confused with your story but there must be
> two new babies waiting to be born into your family. One of your husband's
> children and one of yours?

Yes, and I'm buying everything in twos. I never wanted to know the gender
of my own children till they appeared (I love surprises!) but with these
little critters, I find myself, once a day or more, pondering "pink or
blue?" Perhaps it's all that disposable income we have now that the
critters aren't actually OURS... or at least their bills aren't.

>
> Wonderful, wonderful and pictures galore to be taken!!

I've given two sets of parents entire lists of photos to be taken. I've
already set up two identical scrapbooks, with the headings all planned. I
do hope the 'rents stay with the program I've established.

;-)))))))))))))))

Sally

> Barb
>
>
> "Sally Beacham" <catintheh@t.com> wrote in message
> news:43433371$1_1@cnews...
> <snipped>
>
>
>
>

Sally Beacham

2005-10-12, 10:25 pm

"Spandex Rutabaga" <SpRu@agabatur.xednaps> wrote in message
news:434C921E.A753DD61@agabatur.xednaps...
> Sally Beacham wrote:
>
>
> Fifi works for me :-)

No kidding. I can only wish...

Sally

Jeanne

2005-10-13, 6:28 pm

<snip>

> I've given two sets of parents entire lists of photos to be taken. I've
> already set up two identical scrapbooks, with the headings all planned. I
> do hope the 'rents stay with the program I've established.
>
> ;-)))))))))))))))
>
> Sally

Would they dare not to?

Jeanne

Sally Beacham

2005-10-13, 10:25 pm

"Jeanne" <bjeanneb@satx.rr.com> wrote in message news:434e6ef9$1_3@cnews...
>
> <snip>
>
>
> Would they dare not to?

Yeah. Obviously I hide the fact that I am a complete push-over very well
(just not from them.)

Sally

>
> Jeanne
>