Seporah,    

    As your Mom and I worked on finishing this first year site, we went through all of the pictures we have taken of you this last year.  It’s amazing to remember how small you once were and how much you depended on us.  Now you are your own little person and running around and jabbering our ears off and definitely knowing what you like and what you don’t like.  It has been wonderful watching you grow up and teaching you and taking care of you.  I’ve learned a lot from you, things that we learn as children your age, but often forget.  You never quit getting up when you fell down learning to walk, and now you are a pro.  It is easier to smile through our tears than we think it is.  I love you and look forward to many more years of teaching you, learning from you, and watching you become your own person.

 

Dad

To My Little Love,

    My goodness what a year it’s been. We kinda had a rocky start  with a lot of tears (on both our parts). But that’s all in the past now and being your Mom has been one of the best parts of my life. I never would have believe it would be this much fun, that I could love someone like I love you.

    I look at the pictures of you when you were little and you have grown so much and not only in height. You have your own opinions on what you like and what you do not. You are so smart and pick things up very quickly. I love it when you discover new things. You have such perseverance. You amaze me.

    I’m excited about the new year with you and all that it will bring.  Keep growing and remember that your Mom loves you very much.

    Mom

    Happy 1st Birthday to you!...Wow a whole year old now, you’re getting to be a big girl, keeping mom and dad on their toes I bet...

    Have they told you that your Great Grandpa and Great Grandma P. are coming to visit you March 1st. 2007 ? And also your 7 yr. old 2nd. cousin Justin (our grandson) is coming with us, his mother Michelle is your Dad’s aunt, I'm quite sure you understand all this family tree stuff! That’s ok I get confused too... But anyway we are all excited to fly over the big ocean to see you and your Mom and Dad too of course...

    Well that’s about it for now, see you soon little one...

Love Great Grandpa & Grandma P.

Just wanted to let you know, Seporah, that you have a Great Grandma out in this world that loves you very much.  I think of you so often, specially when I talk to your Grandma.

I would love to get to know you and to spoil you just a tad.

Hope you had a beautiful 1st Birthday and lots more to come.

 

All my deepest love,

Grandma Strong

Hi, Seporah:

 

I just got back into town last night and your grandma and I wanted to wish you a very happy first birthday. We miss you so much but enjoy seeing you grow and learn new things every day. Keep mom and dad busy sending out updates! I especially liked the recent picture of you greeting Santa Claus; we understand that was the first time you met the jolly elf. I printed out the picture and it is hanging on my office wall at work. Everyone loves coming by and looking at you with Santa. Rest assured that Santa will visit you every year about this time to bring you gifts and fun things. Grandma Pam is using the pictures you and mommy sent out with the Christmas cards to make more picture pages of YOU to show to just about everyone!

 

Now that you are one year old, you are a big girl. A lot of new things will be expected of you: school, making your bed, cooking, going out with friends, and so on. Wow, getting old is a lot of work but we think you will do fine! (Grandma Pam says maybe you don't have to do all those things this year :)) We are looking forward to your trip to Washington in February, and we think it is great that you are bringing your mom, too! We have a special exciting present for you that involves mice, and ducks, and other furry animals. We think you will be very surprised!

 

We are sure excited for the new year and all the great things that we know will be happening with you and your family. Keep smiling and take good care of your mom and dad; remember you get to chose their nursing home but they have to pay for your college. We love you and miss you....

 

Grandpa Russ and Grandma Pam

Seporah

 

Patricia and I think the world of you and wish you congratulations on your 1st birthday.  We were so proud to have been able to fly across the ocean to your home in Hawaii and visit you along with those wonderful parents of yours.  You have 2 wonderful parents who love you very much as do we.  We have really enjoyed watching you grow up and succeed in the 1st of your many accomplishments.  We look forward to many more visits with you and watching you grow up into a wonderful young lady.  Always be assured, that you are never very far from our hearts, thoughts and prayers.

 

With much love,

Grandpa and Grammy Rushing

    Hey Missy Seporah...it is great to see your Website up again. Your mom and dad must love you a lot to spend all that time doing such a great job on it. I have missed you since leaving two weeks ago but I am looking forward to coming and visiting again in February. Until then, work on your walking and talking, and we'll go out for ice cream!

    We have been buying you lots of presents for Christmas and your birthday; I wish we could be there to see your first birthday cake. Keep everyone smiling!

   Love, Grandpa Russ

I almost cried leaving you with Miss Karen yesterday on my way to the airport to come home. I am so glad we were able to play with, love, cuddle and care for you for 10 days. It was fun to dress you in many of the cute clothes we found for our beautiful little girl too. It was a wonderful vacation. Make sure you tell Mommy and Daddy how much fun Grandpa Russ and Grandma Pam had visiting with all of you. Tell Daddy that Grandpa especially liked being able to play Pinochle there. We are safe at home and enjoying the beautiful weather here, but missing the beach and flowers there. Thank You for a wonderful trip!

 

Lots of Love,

        Grandma Pam

Hi there Little One,

    Our computer has been down for over a month.  We sure did miss it.  Now that we’ve got it back it’s just getting used to it.  Lots of stuff we had on it has changed but thats life...

    The last week of July G-Grandpa and I went to Alaska.  We took your G-Aunt Michelle’s little boy Justin with us and we had a ball.  We got to see moose along side the road and a black bear walking up a path near where we stayed.  But the best part was when we went to the North Pole and saw Mr & Mrs Santa Clause.  They were taking the day off and were in their street clothes, but Justin got his picture taken with them anyway.  On the plane coming home Justin turned 7 years old and just before landing the stewardess got on the microphone and announced that there was a passenger by the name of Justin who was celebrating his 7th birthday.  Lots of people wished him a happy birthday and clapped.  He got embarrassed, but thats what grandparents are for.  He loved it though...

    Now that you are crawling Mom and Dad really have to be on their toes to keep up with you, but you have to e very careful of Mommy’s pretties.  They can get you into big trouble!

    Well, all is well here, hope with you too...

                    Love, G-Grandpa & G-Grandma P

 

...that when we were in Target yesterday, we just had to go to the little girls section (Grandpa Russ saw a cute eeyore jamies set, but it was way too big for you in the big girls section, so we checked out the little girls section). Anyway, your Grandpa and I just couldn't pass up some really cute clothes for our sweet little granddaughter...You! I am sure looking forward to bringing them to you and playing with you and spoiling you...it will be such fun. I am so proud of you for learning to crawl, but I hope you aren't moving too fast when we come to visit...your cousin Ethan is so hard to keep up with.

Love You Bunches!

Grandma Pam

   I know you get to see me everyday, but I just thought I would tell you how much I enjoy being your Mom. It’s so nice in the mornings (the mornings are when you are most smiley) to wake up with you and play in the mirrors (you get the vain genes from me). You’re so much fun to talk to and sing with; you definitely keep up your end of the conversation (better than any other baby I know). You can make the bad days good with one of your snuggles. And my heart just melts with one of your toothless smiles. I love you lots, Mom

Seporah:

 

    How is your Summer vacation going? Oh yea, everyday is a vacation when you live in Hawaii! I have not written lately and thought I might catch you up on activities on this side of the Pacific ocean.

    Last evening I closed the truck door on my finger (say, OUCH! Poor finger)! I guess it will feel better after the swelling goes down and the bruising goes away. Speaking of the truck, we just got it painted; even though it is older, we think it looks pretty good.

    We also went back to your favorite park (in Washington) this weekend. The city here had a great Summerfest celebration and we enjoyed the sights, sounds, and vendors throughout the park.

    Work is going okay, I have been traveling a little lately. I spent some time in Harrisburg, PA and will be going back there next week. The best part of being there in visiting the Hershey Chocolate factory. They give a great tour and then you get chocolate--now what could be better than that?

    I hope your 4th of July celebration is great. Don't be scared by the fireworks--they are suppose to be a fun way to celebrate our Nation's birthday. Actually, it would be great if we celebrated our own birthday's with that much stuff--talk to your mom and dad and see if they will throw you a big party this December! I think that would be great!

    Well, granddaughter, I think I need to get back to work. I hope your day goes well. Write back when you get the chance.

                    Grandpa Russ

This is an advanced picture of two people that you will be meeting in a few days.  We can't wait to meet you and of course, spend time with your parents too (we will be giving them tips on how to spoil you - got your back on that one).

 

We love reading about you and watching you grow.  I know we won't want to leave and come back home once we get to play with you.

 

Love you!  Grandmama and Grandpa Rushing

Hi Seporah!

 

This is just a quick note to say how proud your Grandma Pam is of your Grandpa Russ! He is finally home from his LONG time in the desert, and he was awarded the Bronze Star and the Military Order of Saint Christopher. I even flew across the country to see him a few days early and watch him receive these special awards. Uncle Josh is awful happy to have his Dad back home too, and even Uncle Jeremy was so excited he actually picked Grandpa up OFF the floor! Even our dog, Achilles, is happy to have someone else around to run with.

 

It is so wonderful to see your website and all the fun and interesting things happening in your young life; it will be even more wonderful to see you again in person.

 

Love You Bunches,

Grandma Pam

     We had a visitor at CJHS and CHS today: your Uncle Jason. Tell your Dad we said "Hey!" It sounds like everyone is doing well.

 

Mr. and Mrs. Edmondson

Okay Seporah,

 

Your Mom and Dad, finally got us to sit down and look at your website. And I do have to say that you are a little cutey. Both of us, your Uncle Russ and Aunt Leslie, will be excited to come and visit you in your new home, that is if your Mom and Dad don't mind. :) Both of us just love seeing pictures of you, we can tell your Dad is going to have to beat the boys off when you get older. Okay, well I got to get back to work. So you take care of yourself, and be sure to put more really cute pictures on your webpage.

 

Love ya lots,

 

Uncle Russ and Aunt Leslie

Hi, Seporah:

 

A bit of advice from your grandpa Russ: Keep after your dad and mom to get you that computer. Actually, if you let your dad buy a new one on a semi-regular basis, he will probably give you his old ones. Life is good when there are extra computers around. Your grandma Pam and I hope to come visit you later this summer, and your Uncle Joshua wants to come visit for a long time this summer. I am guessing he will make a pretty good Seporah-sitter so your mom and dad can get out a little while he is there. I hope you like your new home and having your own bedroom; if you get lonely, just yell REAL LOUD so mom and dad will come and get you. I hope to see you in a couple of months, see you later!

 

Grandpa Russ

Hi Little One,

    We haven’t got to meet yet, but hopefully one day we can, cause we love Hawaii. Anyway we are as I said, your great-grandparents, Richard (Dick) Poland and my name is Donna, I’m a Step Great-Grandma. Your Grandma Deb sent us your picture book and we just love it. Have fun in the sun and enjoy all the sites.

Love G-Grandpa & G-Grandma P.

Hi Seporah,

 

Sure hope you are loving living in paradise with the sun, surf, and Mommy & Daddy! I miss you already. Grandpa Russ says we HAVE to come see you as soon as we can. I love to go to your website and see how much you are growing. It's also awfully convenient when people ask about pictures of my granddaughter and I can send them to YOUR PLACE to check it out. Everyone tells me how much they enjoy going there.

 

Love You Bunches and Bunches,

Grandma Pam Albright

Hi, I checked out your new CriBlog and thought it was great! It is nice to see another generation of out family getting into technology. At this rate, you should be programming in C++ before you are walking! When you start talking, you will have to ask your dad if you can have your own computer. If he says no, just ask Grandpa, he promises to spoil you A LOT! Your mom is a great daughter for me and Grandma Pam but between you and me, I plan to spoil you and then let your mom and dad deal with it :)

 

Keep me posted on life in Hawaii and I will try to come and see you later this year!

 

Grandpa Russ

 Well I just wanted to stop by your new space and to say hi and to introduce myself. I am your Grandma Deb, I live a long ways away in Oklahoma. But I am flying in to see you this Friday.  I cannot wait to meet you!

 

    When you move to Hawaii I will not be able to see you as much, but I promise to visit as much as I can. I really like all of the cool pictures and movies you have here on you site. You be sure and keep your Mom and Dad on their toes, and make them update it regularly. I love that I will be able to watch you grow up, even if it is just in pictures.

 

I love you,

 

Grandma Deb

Hey Seporah!  Nice place you have here.  Never thought Mom and Dad would put you off on your own so soon eh?  It’s all good.. I think your site looks better than theirs anyway.  Pink is definitely your color =).  Drop me a line sometime.

 

Love, Uncle Jason

    Howdy Howdy Seporah.  Nice little place you’ve got here.  Just wanted to stop in and let you know we had been here.  We love you.  Keep growing stronger and bigger.  Sorry to kick you off our site, but after seeing your new one, you can understand why it was necessary.  =)