emma marlene (precious jewel): September 2010

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Now That The Dust Has Settled

Now that the dust has settled, and now that grandma (Oma) and Grandpa (Opa) are back home ... here are a few more pictures for your enjoyment.

Proud Opa.

Delighted Oma.

Beautiful grand daughter.

Great doctor!

Very happy mother!

What folks have been saying

Congratulations, Gram and Gramp! Have all the fun you can! She's a beauty and what a wonderful name! Martha

I wish I was there singing about the Brazos with you guys :) I got your message, now anxiously awaiting pictures! Katie

Congratulations on the birth of sweet little Emma Marlene. The pictures are so cute and wow she certainly looks like her brother! We are just home from vacation and are were excited to get the news! Call us when you get back to GR!! Trudi

Well, you are to be congratulated on being SUPER grandparents.You have taken this role on with gusto and grace. I can tell.

So thrilled to see your pictures and know that Emma Marlene has arrived. She's so beautiful.
Love, Fran

But Ellen and Joe have done an outstanding job of parenting and bringing another DeVries into this world. And she is so cute.... Seriously, babies are such miracles and joy. So much to be thankful for. Nancy Pommer

What lovely pictures. It sounds like your days are inexpressibly rich and full. Beth Lantinga

How wonderful. Give our best to the proud parents of Emma Marlene. So glad that you could be there. Catherine

What a beauty!! You are so lucky. Send our love to Joe and Ellen (and maybe my special sleep vibe to Ellen), and congrats to the new big brother. Karen Sparks

Paul and Marlene - Congratulation to you all! So glad you made it and everything worked out well. Emma Marlene is very cute. Thank you so much for letting us know, and for the fun blog site! We will be thinking of how much fun you will all be having! love, Robin and Brian

She is beautiful! So happy that all is well. Hello and love to all.. Chuck and Pat

Paul and marlene, congratulations grandparents again. Isn't it fun? Have a great time! Phyllis and Harv.

What a beautiful little precious!!!!!! Please send me Joe and Ellen's address. Mary

Hooray Paul and Marlene, Hip hip hoooray and praise God for the safe arrival of Emma Marlene! Thanks for the blog and the narrative and photos. Let me know when you are retunrning. Jack Lensink

Congrats to all! Looks like everything went well and Emma is healthy Tom Lantz

Congratulations Grandpa and Grandma! What a beautiful baby! (looks just like Freddy Marvin in my opinion and definitely looks like her daddy!). I am so happy for you and the blog is incredible. Great music choices. Love you Paul - send my love to Marlene and the extremely proud new parents too! Mary DeVries-Romanak

She is absolutely beautiful. Please update with new address for the family. Deb

How thrilling to hear from you—and so happy little Emma has arrived. And that you were there—and how perfect that you had those days to cook and go out and enjoy—so good for Ellen I am sure—it’s hard at the end when you are so aware of every little ache and pain and movement in your body—nice to have someone like you guys there to help out and have some fun—take your mind off it a bit. I bet Marlene is beside herself. I presume she was at the birth—nothing like it. Thanks so much for the update, and keep them coming—you are in my thoughts all the time. Anna

Oh my gosh—I Can’t stop looking at her—and she is going to change so much just in the next few days—can’t wait to see—let me know how things are going. Anna

Dear Paul and Marlene, What a little treasure you have there! She is gorgeous! My congratulations to the proud parents and grandparents! How fantastic that you have been there for the birth and all is well. Praise God!

Jennifer Hunt

Wish people would let me know what is going on there. I know today is the due date, but often babies come before or after—how is the mommie doing? Grandparents? How is Fred? News please. Anna