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Posted 11-22-2009 at 07:25 PM by Sandra Bostwick
Updated 03-20-2010 at 07:12 PM by Sandra Bostwick








A SURPRISE BABY SHOWER for our very own Tricia and Roger!

Please leave a wish, a virtual snack and a virtual gift in the comments.

Welcome Katelyn!
We have been trying to have/adopt a child for the past 12 years. We are proud to finally introduce you to...
Katelyn Ann
Born Nov. 20th 2009
weighing 5 lb 15 oz
18 1/2 inches long
Adopted Nov. 23rd 2009




An update on Katie!
Dear Friends,
I had a wonderful first trip to The Disneyland Resort. I just loved all the sights, sounds, characters and rides (even though I did sleep through a few of them). I went on my trip with Mommy, Daddy and Nana plus we met up with Gammy & Jack, Uncle Adam & Aunt Janai, our friends the Montgomerys, our new friends from Passporter – Minnie Jen and her family and our friends the Hills.
My first Disney ride was Heimlich’s Chew Chew Train in Bug’s Land at Disney’s California Adventure but I went on everything from Dumbo, Peter Pan, & Toy Story Mania to Pirate’s of the Caribbean. I met Mickey, Minnie, Tinker Bell, Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Pooh, Tigger, Lightening McQueen & Mater.
I was a really good girl and had a really fun time. I can’t wait to go again and take some more family and friends with me. Maybe soon mommy and daddy will let me eat some of the yummy treats I was smelling there!

Love,
Katie
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    (Click on the dress to find more baby fairy dresses.)






    Wishing you years of blessings and love!

    XOXOXOX Sandy

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    Posted 11-22-2009 at 07:28 PM by Sandra Bostwick Sandra Bostwick is offline
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    I pray that the baby have a healthy life.

    God Bless

    Todd
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    May God continue to Bless you and the little one.... I wish for you all the happiness you'll ever need to keep your hearts full, and enough patience to get through the rough days....and the knowledge to enjoy it ALL!!!!
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    Welcome Katelynn Ann!





    Congratulations! Hope all is going well for the three of you! Many blessings as you all adjust to your new life together.

    Cam
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    Congratulations, Tricia and Roger!
    Welcome baby Katelyn
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    Posted 11-22-2009 at 11:06 PM by GoofEme GoofEme is offline
    Updated 11-23-2009 at 12:13 AM by GoofEme
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    So sorry I missed it. Congrats!
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    Posted 11-23-2009 at 08:45 AM by daddyof2princessess daddyof2princessess is offline
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    Welcome Princess Katelyn Ann!!!
    Congratulations Tricia and Roger!!!!



    God Bless you all!!
    Many blessing to you as you become a beautiful family!
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    Welcome Princess Katelyn Ann!!!
    Congratulations Tricia and Roger!!!!



    God Bless you all!!
    Many blessing to you as you become a beautiful family!
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    First a game to play!!!

    Finish the Baby Rhyme: Let's see how many Baby Shower Guests can finish the following Rhymes we have all grown up with:

    1) Mary had a little lamb, it's _____________ was white as snow.

    2) Baa, baa, black sheep, have you any _____________?

    3) Mary, Mary, quite _____________, how does your garden grow?

    4) Rub-a-dub-dub, three men in a tub, and how do you think ____________ _____________ ____________?

    5) Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake, _________________ ________________!

    6) Little Jack Horner, sat in a corner, eating his ______________ pie;

    7) Little Miss Muffet, sat on a tuffet, eating her ________________ and _______________.

    8) Peter Piper picked a peck of ____________ _____________.

    9) One, two, buckle my shoe, three four, _____________ at the door.

    10) Peter, Peter, pumpkin-eater, had a wife but couldn't ____________ her.

    11) Old Mother Hubbard, went to the _______________.

    12) There was an old woman, who lived in a _______________.

    13) Jack Sprat could eat no fat, his wife could eat no ___________.

    14) Hey diddle, diddle, the ____________ and the fiddle.

    15) Rock-a-bye baby, on the __________________.


    Next a snack to enjoy while we "watch" Tricia open the gifts:

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    And finally a couple of gifts to open.

    One practical:



    And one for the Angel that Katelyn is:
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    Blessings to you all Roger, Tricia, and Katelyn Ann.
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    Posted 11-23-2009 at 09:14 PM by cajunlace cajunlace is offline
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    Blessings for Katelyn Ann and her parents. I wish you a life time of love and joy.
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    Posted 11-23-2009 at 09:38 PM by oldmom oldmom is offline
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    What a beautiful baby girl. Blessings to all of you!

    Paula
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    Congratulations, Tricia and Roger!

    I know it has been a long wait, but I imagine that the wait has absolutely been worth it now that you have brought her home!

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    HAPPY GOTCHA DAY
    Congrats !!!!! She is BEAUTIFUL !!!!!!! Cant wait to see her in her first set of EARS
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    Congratulations and many happy years together.
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    Congratulations Tricia and Roger. Katelyn is absolutely beautiful!

    We are all so happy for you!!



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    Congratulations Tricia and Roger. Katelyn is absolutely beautiful!

    We are all so happy for you!!



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    Congratulations Tricia and Roger. Katelyn is absolutely beautiful!

    We are all so happy for you!!



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    Wishing all three of you any years of health and happiness. Cover her in kisses and love and you can never go wrong!
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