Soon after lunch, I began to have an uncomfortable feeling. But, I continued doing work around the house for a couple of hours. Soon I realized that it was time, and made the announcement. There was a scurry of activity getting bags ready for the kids to go to Grandma Nan's house and to pack my bag. Yes, I waited until the last minute to pack the bags.
On the way to the hospital, I had to stop at J.C. Penney's to buy new slippers. While waiting in line to purchase them, the contractions became so strong that I wasn't sure I was even going to make it to the hospital. I asked the lady in front of me if I could go in front of her because I was in labor and this was my sixth baby. I was quickly escorted to the front of the line. I made it to the hospital, but not by much. A healthy beautiful baby girl was born less than thirty minutes after we arrived.
Natalie was the name picked for a girl. We were really expecting a girl, because we never picked a boy's name. A middle name hadn't been picked-out. We consulted with the kids for suggestions. Rachael suggested Suzanne and the others agreed. So, Natalie Suzanne was placed on the birth certificate.
Natalie,
"You're always there
with love to share,
showing kindness everywhere.
You brighten days
with smiles and fun,
giving joy to everyone . . ."
I love you,
mom
Baby Natalie
Grandma Annie, Francie and Baby Natalie
Natalie's third birthday party!
Natalie and Jodie
Natalie and mom
Natalie and Francie ready for Thanksgiving
Natalie Loves Pigs
Making cookies.
Great Grandpa Orval and Natalie
Natalie loves her brother.
Sisters and Brother
Natalie's baptism in the Eel River at Redwood Camp Meeting
Eigth Grade Graduation - California
High School Graduation - Washington
Picture to be added
College Graduation - Michigan
Special Friend
Beautiful Bride and Handsome Groom
Natalie and her sisters.
Huge Wedding Party
What a blessing you are to me. So special, so beautiful, so precious, so loved.
4 comments:
So my recollection of her birth was pretty accurate, huh?
That was really sweet. Hard to believe the baby is getting so old. lol
How do you keep all the pictures straight? I had to really investigate one of them to be sure it really was Nat.
Happy Birthday Natalie!
I was reading this post to Todd and he asked what you meant by folding laundry, I had to explain the whole nesting thing to him, where you clean and get ready for the baby instictively. He insists I will never do that, he claims the only time I clean is Wed night before the housekeeper comes. I guess he doesn't think much of my housekeeping.
This Blog is sooo cool Cecelia. This evening I went from Shannon's blog to Lori's and then found your blog! It's all so fun it makes me feel like blogging myself. What beautiful people your children are....They all deserve to have such a proud mom, and you can be proud that you brought them up:)
Marlie
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