Belly Blog: Telling the Family!

We're having a baby!!!

Most of you know by now, we're pregnant! This is a very exciting time for the two of us as we can't wait to start a family! As we count down the days (due in January) we thought we would extend our excitement to you by publishing this blog, which we hope will not only keep you up-to-speed with the progress of Melinda's belly but also act as an outlet for all of the stories that we are sure to experience as we come closer and closer to bringing little Leonardo into the world. Please share your excitement and/or advice by posting blogs of your own.

...here we go:)

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Telling the Family!

In my family it's impossible to NOT tell everyone about important news (especially a VERY anxious "I want to be a Grandma" Munchkin). And the awesome news about our little sweet pea was that much harder! But we did it and it was worth the wait just to be able to see their reactions in person (and to have lots of time to make fun crafts for all the new grandparents, aunts, and uncles-to-be)! The pictures don't do justice to the chair-throwing, screaming/crying Munchkin and my brothers asking why an ultrasound is in their menus but the pics will be the perfect story-telling device when Baby Leonardo arrives.

A BIG thank you to the brave hostess at Logan's who smartly seated us away from other patrons and who played out my secret surprise plans perfectly!

Here's what the family saw in their menus:

DESSERT MENU

Your First Grandbaby

Cooked-to-Perfection
by
January 2009

Can’t wait to meet you family!
Love, Baby Leonardo

And OOOOOOHHHH the surprise! :)

GLORIOUS! Had to be one of the best moments ever! I'm so glad we could be with our loved ones to share the great news!

We got to tell Sam's Mom a short time later using the same dessert menu at one of our favorite Italian restaurants. We can't thank everyone enough for all of their EXCITEMENT, LOVE, AND SUPPORT!

1 comment:

Unknown said...: And oh how hard it was as the ONLY ONE to notice the "extra menu" to keep quiet while the others yapped away. I LOVED Sam's attempt to get everyone to open their menu though: "So...what are they serving here today?" :o) Nice one Sam!; July 18, 2008 at 7:44 AM