Your First Vacation / Daddy (Dabby)
Good Morning My little angle:), I wanted to tell you about how much fun you had on your first vacation. From the moment you woke up from your nap you knew something was going on and you got very excited. Mommy was packing a suitcase and Dabby was getting all the rest of our things together for our trip.
You were running all around with excitement just wondering what we were doing. It was getting close to dinner but you knew you were not going to be home:). Then in a flash you were in the car and so excited that Mommy and daddy just wanted to pull over and squeeze you:).
Now we only had two hours to get to the resort so we stopped at Mcdonald's and got you a happy meal. The best part about this is that Mommy got in the backseat with you and helped you eat your nuggets and you were so happy!..
We thought you would fall asleep on the way but for two hours you were just to excited. When we arrived we had to get a golf cart to get to our room and this is when the fun began. When we started to drive the cart to the room you threw up your dinner all over yourself and mommy!! it was very funny!! You got to the room took a bath with Mommy and would not settle down and go to sleep until almost 1:30 in the morning.
Now the big day arrives your first trip to the boardwalk and beach at Santa Cruz. Form the moment we got onto the boardwalk and you saw the sand and ocean all you wanted to do was get to it! But we had to get you a new swimsuit first.
Now come the moment you have been waiting for, The beach!! The sand!! The Water!! We are going to have a ball!!.
I am going to stop here and Let Mommy Finish the rest when She gets Home from Work.
We love you more than anything in this world and can't wait to go back when your MeMaw an Uncle Mikel comes to visit in a few weeks:)
Coming for your 2nd Birthday Julian!!!!!1 / MeMaw Read >>
Coming for your 2nd Birthday Julian!!!!!1 / MeMaw
To The Delan Clan,
We are so excited about our next trip to California. It won't be long and we will get to share Julian's 2nd birthday. How can that be possible? I am so fortunate that I get to visit so often and so many times a year. We will have a great time and Uncle Mikel will be coming this time too. You have to spend time with him, to know him is to love him. We'll count down the days, tickets are ready, and it won't be long now. We love you all and can't wait to see you.
MeMaw will be thinking of some fun things we can do together, just like last time.
See you in San Francisco / MeMaw And Pop Pop Read >>
See you in San Francisco / MeMaw And Pop Pop
Julian, How's my precious little boy. I can still see that beautiful smile. Mommy and Daddy say you are talking alot. You talk to me on the telephone and get so excited every time. You were a bundle of energy when I was there last. We sure had fun, didn't we? We made a tent from 4 chairs and a sheet, I pulled you around on a big towel on the hard wood floors. You would just laugh and run towards me and fall into my arms. We also cleaned out the bottom cabinet from pots and pans and made a hideout. It was so cute how you would crawl in there, try to close the door with your little fingers, get your legs in there too. It was a small space and you were having a blast. I had forgotten how much fun babies are. I can't tell you how many books we read, how many Sponge bob we watched, picking up blocks, making things. Wouldn't have missed it for the world. I am so lucky that I get to see you so often, now that I have officially retired. No schedules to keep. I love it and I love you so much. They told me how much fun it is to have a grandbaby, but I didn't realize. Uncle Mikel is coming with us this time, so that will be fun. You will love playing with him. It won't be long and we will be celebrating your 2nd birthday. It's hard to believe you were born early and now you are so healthy, happy and just PURE JOY. I love it when you kiss me, sweetie. You bring such happiness to my heart, you will never never know, just how much.
Mommy and Daddy said you wake up in the morning and call from your room, "Dabby, I'm awake" You say the cutest things!!!! I'll be scheduling my ticket soon, so you better believe we are gonna have just as much fun as last time. Tell Daddy to send more pictures and we'll put some new ones on here. XOXOXOXOXOXO
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JULIAN YOU ARE 1 YEAR OLD!!!!! / Memaw &. Pop Pop (Grandparents)Read >>
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JULIAN YOU ARE 1 YEAR OLD!!!!! / Memaw &. Pop Pop (Grandparents)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JULIAN MATTHEW DELAN
This time one year ago, we were in bed and your Daddy called to say your Mommy Marika's water broke. I already had my bag packed and all I had to do was line up my ticket to San Francisco. I was so hoping I would make it in time. He called about 12:30 am and by 2:00 am I was almost in St. Louis ready to board my plane.I changed flights in Denver and just as I was boarding the plane, your Daddy called back and said you and Mommy were going into the delivery room. I wasn't going to make it in time for your birth. Mommy wanted me to go in the delivery room too. I wanted to so much. Your other Grandma video (tastefully done) your entrance into our world. Your Mommy and Daddy had a car waiting for me at the airport, the driver was standing there holding a sign with my name on it. He carried my bags to the car and off to the hospital we went. I did arrive at the hospital shortly about an hour and a half later.
When I walked into the room and saw you in Mommy's arms, the tears fell. I can't explain what I felt to see my child give birth to my first grandchild. You were soooooo beautiful. Little did we know you would get cuter and cuter and cuter and cuter. You are such a beautiful baby August 15, was a day we'll never forget. How can you aleady be 1 year old. I have visited you several times since your birth in California. You and I have just this awesome connection. The first time you gave me this genuine little "belly laugh" I thought I would crack up. You are the cutest on earth. You are such a special and remarkable little boy. You are so smart, you amaze me. I sent you a birthday card in the mail and 3 online, one with SpongeBob. I know you just learned to say SpongeBob. You are acquiring quite a vocabulary now. We lost Grandma Cuno a couple months ago and you came to Mexico for the funeral. You were such a bright little star shining during a very sad time. You are such a social little guy, not knowing a stranger. So this is your birthday and I am sending you a package that has not arrived yet. Pop Pop and I hope you have a very special day and wish we could be there to share it with you. I will come see you very soon and see your new house. We love you and are so proud of you. Yes, we are one of those people that bring out the brag book of our grandbaby to show the world. So even though we will miss you party, know that you will be in our hearts and thoughts. We hope your special day will be all you hoped for and more.
Missing my Baby Boy Julian / Grandma Judy
Hello Baby boy, I came to San Fran for Mother's Day and we had a great time. We were going to celebrate Marika's 1st Mother's Day at the Westin Hotel with a Mother's Day brunch. The valet driver had a different idea. Anyway, we all got to see each other, I got to spend almost another week, we postponed by return. Then your Greatgrandma Cuno passed away on June 13, 2007 and you, Mommy and Daddy came here for he funeral. It was sad, but you brightened everyone's day.
Everybody thinks you are the cutest, of course, we knew that. You call papa steve pop pop and me memaw. You are doing sign language which is pretty cool, What a smart little boy. I can get you to laughing out loud, we just crack up.
You are so fun and I can't wait to see you again. I haven't had much time to work on your scrapbook here, maybe I will now. I love you all and will see you very soon.
Watching You grow / Mary Ellen Neale (friend to MeMaw Julian ) MeMaw writes you are cute as a button. Well, cute as a button I've heard but always just thought they were words. But believe me now there's no way a button could be as cute as you. Today you are separated by distance but you brighten her life and I am thankful to you and your Mommy and Daddy for that. You are her little touch of Heaven sent down from above, keep filling her heart with love. Love, Mary Ellen--friend of MeMaw Close
I received the photographs today with your birth announcement. Mommy made every single one by hand and they are just precious. I loved getting your little footprints, I will pass pics out to all the family. I will be buying some new frames to frame them all. I miss you all so much. It's things like this that keeps me in touch with all that is going on with you.
Mommy says you are smiling and making cute little noises now. One like a raccoon, that's apparently pretty cute. I can't wait to see you again, I don't know when that will be though. You are growing so fast and changing. You are the most beautiful baby and we love you with all our hearts. Love and kisses till next time.
I know you are in good hands. / Dana Keller (Friend of Mommy )
Baby Julian,
I know that you have truly been blessed with a wonderful mommy. I met your mom when she was 11 or 12 at a store that I worked in. Your Grandma Judy told me every time I saw her how blessed she was to have two beautiful, precious children, she always just gushed about your mommy and Uncle Michael. Your mommy grew up and went to work for me. It was such a privledge to watch her mature into a beautiful, kind young woman. I had two precious daughters of my own and your momma spent many, many hours with my girls. I knew then that God was preparing her for motherhood as I watched her love and care for Lauren and Gabrielle. You will have a wonderful, wonderful life and I am blessed to have a glimpse of that on this website.
Julian,you are already one month old. How can that be? It seems you just arrived, you were a whole month early. You scared us, but you have the best doctors in the nation. I talk to your Mommy and Daddy and they say you are doing well. You are eating and gaining weight.Mommy said you are such a good baby!!!! You are good because you are content and know that you are so very much loved. You just lie there and look around at everything. You turn your head toward their face when they talk to you. You have even smiled, but Mommy says they aren't real smiles yet.
I wish I wasn't so far away. I so want to be a big part of your life. I always dreamed of having children of my own and to have a grandchild is the greatest feeling in the world. You will never know how much you are loved. I have a brag book and have been showing you off at work. You are the most beautiful baby in this world. I knew you would be. Your Mommy was beautiful too, everyone always called her a Gerber Baby.
We'll try to keep up with all the cute little things you do, so that someday you can read tbis and know how much you are loved.
This Christmas will be fun for you. I'll be sending you lots of packages from Santa and even packages for no reason. I don't think you do without a single thing. I thank God every single day for you. I pray everyday for you that God will protect you and watch over you, Sweetie. Your Mommy and Uncle Mikel always say, I have God on speed dial.
Grandma/ Mary Ellen Neale (Friend of Grandms )Read >>
Grandma/ Mary Ellen Neale (Friend of Grandms )
A Grandma is made by God's precious hands. He lovingly stitches each and every strand. A Grandma is more precious than silver or gold and wise beyond belief with her stories of old. A Grandma always knows exactly what to say to give you peace in your heart and brighten your day. If we did not have a Grandma where would we be? Because everyone loves their Grandma including yours. Now Julian here is a tip from me to you that I know your Grandma MeMaw and she has been a dear friend to me for so many years you could not count on all your little fingers and toes but she has a heart of gold and will love you dearly like she has loved me. Take care of her and she will do the same to you. I love you and really don't even know you. Your Grandma's friend Beno Close
I'm On My Way to San Francisco / Grandma Judy Read >>
I'm On My Way to San Francisco / Grandma Judy Julian, August 15, 2006. Your Daddy called me about 1 am saying your Mommy's water broke. I was already packed, so I purchased a last minute flight to San Francisco, left home by 2:30 am, drove to St. Louis, parked in long term parking for my flight on United leaving at 6am. That was the quickest I could get there. I had to fly to Cbicago, then non stop to San Fran.
So here I sit onboard the plane writing all my thoughts down. It's 5:30 am. I am so excited to be with your Mommy and Daddy and hopefully I will get there in time for your arrival. I am going to be a Grandma-how can it be? I'm worried about the labor pain Mommy is in, I wish I could help. But it will be pain that will vanish the moment she sees your little face. You are going to be so special, just awesome, even more than we could all imagine. You will have your own little nose, chin, ears, eyes, you will be a completion of Mommy and Daddy's love for each other. They will gaze into this brand new little persons eyes and be speechless, because you will be theirs!
I have prayed all the way driving to St. Louis. I didn't even turn on the radio going there. I was in prayer for you.
Dear Lord, we have waited for Julian's birth, the time is finally here. He is a month early, so I pray for all to go well. Comfort my precious daughter, Marika, the pain of childbirth is strong, give her comfort and help her to relax. Help Peter to be just what she needs as he coaches her through this. It will be a team effort, they have talked about many times. Give wisdom and guidance to the nurses and doctor caring for her. Bless her, comfort her, help her Father, she will believe in you even more after today. I pray that I make it there in time, I really want to be there Lord. But I want what's best for her and Julian. Thank you for this miracle of life.
In Jesus Name, Amen
I'm so scattered and nervous I can't think straight. I am in flight and I will call again when I get to Chicago. I have such an incredible love for Marika. It is such an wonderful thing to watch your child give birth. The feeling is indescribable. It reminds me of the excitement on the day she was born.
We just landed in Chicago. I still have a 4 hours flight straight to San Fran. I just called Peter, we are almost ready for take off. He said you are going in the delivery room right now. I will be in the air for 4 more hours, it looks like I won't make it. But I can't wait to land, I can't wait to see my daughter and this precous little bundle. I know he is beautiful.
We're getting ready to land. I'm almost there. Thank you God for everything. For this beautiful day, August 15. I called Peter, he said they have sent a car for me. When I go to baggage claims, there is a driver holding a sign with my name on it, walks me with my luggage to a car and takes me straight to San Francisco Pacific Medical Center. He hands me his card, tells me to call his cell phone when I am ready to go and he will be back to pick me up to take me to Marika and Peter's house.
I walk up the steps to the Hospital, almost holding my breath. I already know the room number, Peter gave it to me. I walk into the room and there they are!!!!!!! Julian is here, he's healthy, except for a little jaundice. I lean over to kiss my daughter, I'm crying, she's so happy, and says she is glad I am there. I look into this angelic little face for the first time. I already loved him, but now it is all just magnified. He is so very very beautiful and perfect in every way. I can't believe my eyes. The miracle of it all is just amazing. Marika says Peter was just awesome at coaching her and helping her through labor. I'm thankful she has someone like Him. He will be an awesome father, she will be an awesome mother. Together they will be the best parents, I already know that. Although I didn't make it there in time for your birth, your other Grandma videoed your birth and I am so thankful for that. What a gift!!!!
We have some exciting days to come, now that you are here. I will finally get to know my new grandson. We're cleaning and getting everything spotless for your arrival home. You have to stay 48 hrs. I am working on some new scrapbook pages for your website. I will post them as I get each one done. I did one today entitled A is for Adorable and you most certainly are adorable.
You have great taste! / Angela Wright (no relation )Read >>
You have great taste! / Angela Wright (no relation )
Hi, you don't know me. My name is Angela Wright. I googled the name Julian Matthew to see if I could find the website I created for my 6 month-old son Julian Matthew Wright and I found your site. Obviously, you have great taste to have chosen such a beautiful name for your son! :) I like your site, it is very nice. Mine is through babysites.com, but I'm always looking for ways to share my son with the rest of my family in other parts of the U.S. Good luck with your Julian and congratulations.
Little Julian / Kenise Miller (friend of Grandma Judy )Read >>
Little Julian / Kenise Miller (friend of Grandma Judy )
Hello little Julian, Your Grandma Judy and I have become great friends through your website. She is a wonderful woman and you are going to adore her. Grandma is so very proud of you and can hardly wait to hold you in her arms! I love your ultrasounds and am amazed at the clarity of the pictures. You have a beautiful little face. You are one lucky little boy to have such a kind, loving family! Best of luck to you and your mommy and daddy!
Julian, Every single day I look at your pictures over and over. I cannot wait until the day arrives and we finally meet. It won't be long now. It is so exciting that we can see what you look like before you are born. I am sure there will still be plenty of surprises about your precious little face.
We love you, hope Mommy is doing well and just stay where you are until it's time.
It's Aunt Jane, you probably forgot you had one. Saw the pictures of your beautiful little bundle. I probably won't get to see him for a long time. Wish you were closer, you ought to think about that. Then Julian would have more people to spoil him. I've had to have bed rest in the past with my baby and I know how boring it is. Hang in there, you don't have much longer and I love you!!!!
Julian's Crib Set is BEAUTIFUL / Grandma Judy Read >>
Julian's Crib Set is BEAUTIFUL / Grandma Judy
Marika, When I put a picture of the new furniture you and Peter bought for Julian it messed the whole site up, so I took it out. Hope it fixed it. It is beautiful though and the little turtle theme will be so sweet with it. I just thought of something tonight. Remember when I put the glow in the dark stars all over the ceiling in your room when you and Mikel were babies.
I'm sorry you are not feeling well, I will pray this will pass. Just take it easy. I miss you more than you know. Every day I think of my baby girl having a baby. It's just emotional to think of it all. I love you with all my heart and soul. Talk to you soon. Love, Mom
Grandma Felt You Move for 1st Time / Grandma Judy Read >>
Grandma Felt You Move for 1st Time / Grandma Judy
Bently (aka Doggie) and Grandma just returned from Chicago and spent 5 days with you, Julian, Mommy, Daddy and Uncle Mikel. We had so much fun together. I felt you move for the 1st time. It was so exciting to feel you move under my hand lying on Mommy's tummy. Every single night, Mommy and Daddy read you a book. I gave your Mommy the CD I bought for you and we all cried, it was so beautiful. You are one lucky little boy. We are anxiously awaiting your arrival. You are already loved, we can hardly wait to meet you.
For My Baby Julian / Grandma I found something precious for you today, just had to get it. I will bring it when I come there. Love, Grandma XOXOXOXClose
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MeMaw writes you are cute as a button. Well, cute as a button I've heard but always just thought they were words. But believe me now there's no way a button could be as cute as you. Today you are separated by distance but you brighten her life and I am thankful to you and your Mommy and Daddy for that. You are her little touch of Heaven sent down from above, keep filling her heart with love.
