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I took very early retirement from teaching in '06 and did some traveling in Europe and the UK before settling down to do some private tutoring. As a voracious reader, I have many books waiting in line for me to read. Tell me I shouldn't read something, and I will. I'm a happy, optimistic person and I love to travel and through that believe that life can be a continuous learning experience. I'm looking forward to traveling more some day. I enjoy walking, cycling, water aerobics & and sports like tennis, volleyball, and fastpitch/baseball. I'm just getting into photography as a hobby and I'm enjoying learning all the bits and bobs of my digital camera. My family is everything to me and I'm delighted to be the mother of two girls and the Gramma of a boy and a girl. I may be a Gramma, but I'm at heart just a girl who wants to have fun.

Monday, March 03, 2008

Presenting Eden Elizabeth

Update: Jamie phoned and says she's feeling much better today and actually was able to eat breakfast. She's still extremely tired, but let's face it - she's been through a lot - she only finished working full time last Friday! But I was so glad to hear her voice sounding stronger. Thanks for all your good wishes.

Hi everyone! Well, the baby is a true princess! She looks a lot like her brother when he was born except she's so much daintier. It was wonderful to hold that little bundle of joy in my arms and I didn't want to let her go back to her parents.

Poor Jamie, though, is not feeling very well today. Whatever they gave her for the C-section has made her feel so sick and dizzy and she's pretty much out of it. But the baby has "latched on" quite well and that part is working so she's definitely thriving.

And Daddy Jason changed his first dirty diaper while we were there. He's being so good to my daughter taking care of her and is a joyful new papa.

Noah got to hold his baby sister and keeps talking about his being a "big brudder." He's sound asleep now and I'm going to get some sleep as soon as I finish this.

You all have been so kind with your congratulations and you've all mentioned how much you want to see pictures. So, may I present my granddaughter, Eden Elizabeth:


Eden Elizabeth

In the arms of loving Gramma!


Proud Papa!

Proud Big Brudder!
Proud Auntie Jaclyn!
Proud Gramma!
Proud everyone!
Daddy learns how to clean the parts of a baby girl.

The exhausted, but loving, family.

73 comments:

geewits said...

Yay! I missed out on the birth announcement, so Yay! What a cute little baby girl. And Eden is a lovely name.

Lilli & Nevada said...

Congratulations to you all, she is absolutely beautiful. How much did she weigh she looks so tiny.

Jo said...

Leslie, Eden Elizabeth is an absolutely exquisite little girl. Omigosh, I can hardly wait to meet her. I can hardly wait to hold her. She's just perfect. You guys must all be SO happy!!!

Claire said...

I didn't get the announcement yesterday. What a beautiful baby you all look justifiably proud. How happy you must all be. Congratulations to all and extra hugs to Noah.

Anne in Oxfordshire said...

Congratulations to you and family. Gorgeous little girl and what a lovely name. x0x0

Gledwood said...


Leslie: she looks like the light of your eyes, the spark of your life... what a bouncing baby bundle of joy!!

Rosie said...

congrats! she is lovely

Michele said...

Oh Gramma Leslie... she's perfect!! Oh the pictures are awesome... you must tickled pink. She is beautiful.

Liz Hinds said...

She is just perfect, Leslie! Absolutely gorgeous.
At first sight I thought she looked like quite a big baby then I saw her in her brother's arms! She's so tiny. We forget very quickly just how tiny new babies are because they grow so quickly.

Nancy said...

Eden is a princess indeed! Such precious memories and thanks for sharing them with us. As you were holding her, I could see the love and joy in your face, with a special sparkle in your eyes. Enjoy every single moment. God is good!

Lone Grey Squirrel said...

Congrats. I have no words to express my happiness for you and your family. So, I'll just say, "Hi, there Eden Elizabeth. You lucky girl, you will be so loved."

sally in norfolk said...

not much of a baby person myself BUT those pics are just delightful... :-)

Bobbie said...

Your new granddaughter is beautiful! Thanks for sharing the photos.

Country Girl said...

Absolutely exquisite little gem! Congratulations to all of you.

Linda said...

She is beautiful and I love her name. My daughter also had c-sections with both her children - she wall so sick. Her took her a good 24-36 hours to feel better.

Dragonstar said...

I'm so pleased about your news! Congratulations all round.

Ruth L.~ said...

Oh!!! Sweet. The pictures say it all, and so does the look on your face, Gramma. Congratulations, and enjoy. She's adorable!

meggie said...

Congratulations on your new Granddaughter! She is just beautiful! She is a lucky little girl to have a loving family to sheter & love her.
Just perfect.
You lucky Gramma to be able to cuddle her!

jmb said...

Lovely photos Leslie and I'm glad that everything went well. Everyone represented here!

Janice Thomson said...

What a beautiful precious gift. You look so contented holding your new grandchild.

nancygrayce said...

How Adorable! She will be your princess I promise you that! When my granddaughter was born, I thought I would never come down to earth, she's almost 16 and I'm still crazy in love with her!

Welshcakes Limoncello said...

Oh, she's beautiful and what a pretty name.

Barbara said...

Catching up on my blogs! Congratulations to you and all the family - wonderful news and such a beautiful baby. Eden Elizabeth is a lovely name.

Pear tree cottage! said...

O! Leslie, I am so thrilled for you and your family she is so beautiful, such a darling! and her name is adorable......well done nanni! and mummy too!

I am off now to read every word of you other posts on the updates of this wonderful event in your life.

OMGOSH! SHE IS A BEAUTY!
Lee-ann

heiresschild said...

BEAUTIFUL!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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