Olivia Jordan Wood, 3-17-11

Everyone – I’d like to introduce my first grandchild.  Olivia Jordan Wood, born Thursday, March 17, 2011 at 8:21 PM.   8 lbs. 13 oz and 20 inches long. 

Olivia and her father, Kyle

 

Tim and I with Olivia.

Emily, Kyle and Olivia

Daniel (Uncle Daniel) holding Olivia

Her room at home.

Emily was induced late Wednesday afternoon, but after two attempts to put meds and Olivia’s heart rate dropping – they decided to do a C-section.  Mommy and baby are doing well.  They went home yesterday.

Oh Danny Boy

The big Double Douce! Twenty-two.  My BABY is twenty-two today. (sigh)

June 16, 1988 - my BABY was born. 9 lbs. 3 oz. (ouch!)

Emily thought you belonged to her.

 

I blinked and it was your first day of school.

You ARE so much like your father!

Always the cut-up!

I think this was the last time we were close to the same height.

Some things don't change quite so much.

Again, some things never change.

Happy Birthday to my BABY - Daniel - age 22 on June 16, 2010

 I’m going to go cry myself into a puddle now because I can’t believe you’re twenty-two.  Ka-boo – one- two (inside joke).

I love you, baby! 

And, Happy Third Anniversary to Em and Kyle Wood!

Love,

Mom

Here’s to the next 25!

Twenty-five years ago I looked upon your beautiful face for the first time.

And I watched you become a beautiful baby of my very own.

And you changed into a toddler (I'm your age in this photo).

And then to my little girl.

Then you turned 13 and discovered boys (and grew boobies- eekkk).

You and Daniel have an incredible bond. That was a fun ski trip!

Before I knew it, high school graduation.

And you turned 20 - no longer a teenager or my little girl.

And then I heard -"Mom, I met this guy I really like a lot!"

And, like turned to true love.

And you made your career dreams come true with two degrees from the U of A.

And, you have a beautiful smile and more beautiful soul.

I feel so blessed to be your mother.

Here's to the next 25 years - Happy Birthday Emily!