Etta's Journal

Happy Halloween you guys! You are so cute. Rylee and I love to watch your videos and look at your pictures. We can't believe you are so big already! We are also very impressed with how many things you can do.

We hope you post some pictures of your mommy, daddy and Etta pumpkins.

What a sweet girl you are! I'm glad that you went on the hike with Mommy & Daddy. It looks like the day was so beautiful. I especially like the photo of you touching t he moss on t he tree. It looks so soft. Just like you. We miss you and your smiles, but are SO thankful t hat Mommy and Daddy keep this journal up to date for us. I think I am going to buy a camera for our computer so I can see you and talk to you more often. Much love, Nana V & Pops

OMG she is soooooo adorable!!! I can't wait to meet you guys! Her little expressions and gestures remind me so much of Alyssa. They will have so much fun drooling together while Natalie runs laps around them and tries to lay on them to give kisses. hahahaha

hey sweet girl, we were glad to see you, mommy, and daddy Sun. You are growing up. I love your new pictures. With the flower in your hair, all you need is a hula skirt, and you would be the cutest hula girl ever. Have fun on your walk this weekend, wish we could come too, but we will be out of town. We went to the site and sent support though, what a worthy cause, and positive organization. Love you, Uncle KJ, Aunt Lori, and your cousins

Oh you SWEET Darlin' - we hope your little legs aren't sore from those mean ol' shots. We're sure Mommy and Daddy will kiss the pain away. Speaking of Mommy and Daddy - HAPPY 4TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY to them. Today they have been married 4 whole years and they are blessed to have YOU Etta May to share in their lives, as we all are. Keep growin sweetheart so you can help Daddy paddle the canoe, but not too fast so Mommy has lots of cuddle time. Love you ALL.

Etta is getting so big and doing SOOOOO well. She reminds me so much of Natalie at that age. You all HAVE to make it to the meetup. I have to hold this baby girl before she gets too big (and too independent haha) You are doing a wonderful job mom and dad!!!

Hi sweet Etta!
I just caught up on all of your news via the journal and you amaze me everyday!! I LOVE watching your video clips and hearing your sweet noises and seeing your sweet smile! Good job sleeping in your crib! Your nursery is so beautiful and you look like a little angel sleeping in there. I loved reading about Holland on your journal and your daddy's note in there about "floating the lazy rivers" brought tears to my eyes. You are so blessed with a wonderful mommy and daddy, and you have brought them indescribable joy! I just love your whole family and can't wait to see you again! I promise to get the kids down there to see you soon...if we can find gas for the cars!! :)
Love,
Kathy

Hello sweet Etta! I thought I'd drop a note to let you know that I miss you and love you more than you know. You have alot fans out there and I have heard that your journal is visited muliple times a day by of many us. I just want you to know that your sweet smile helps me get through tough days and has me bouncing through good days.

I LOVE YOU,
Aunt Deanne
(the coolest Aunt ever, way cooler than her sister, or anyone in the world and probably even the universe! JUST KIDDDING!! Your Aunt Kimi is pretty cool too. And all of the aunts I have are pretty darn cool as well.)

Etta,
You are growing up so fast!! You are so adorable and don't you forget that!! I LOVE & MISS so very much!! I hope I get to see you again before Christmas! Stay strong baby girl!! Remember your Aunt loves you! BESOS!

Etta,
We love you and can't wait to kiss your face! We see you are almost 10 pounds! Wow!

Hi Etta,
I came by to show Uncle Todd your newest videos. You make us so proud. We love watching you scoot across the floor like a champ.

Darling Etta, you are such a big strong girl to put up with everything, poking, prodding, sticking needles AUGH! We feel for you sweetie pie. Have Mommy give you a big squeeze for us. Love you very much!

Hi little Etta!
I wanted to tell you how WONDERFUL it was to have lunch with you and your mommy today! I loved holding you and seeing your bright smile and cute wink! (yes, that's right, you winked at me!)You are the sweetest little girl and I'm so glad you could meet me today. I'll see you again soon and will bring Kennedy and Price with me!
Love,
Kat

Etta you are such a beautiful little mermaid! I visit your site everyday and watch your videos and look at your pictures every chance I get. I love you sweet girl!

We just wanted to let you know, that we are watching you grow and do amazing things even though we don't make many responses. We love you so much, and are so proud of your Mommy and Daddy because they are such great parents.

I'm so glad that your videos work now, I've been wanting to see you roll over like a big girl!!!I'm so PROUD of you and how amazing you are.
Also Etta, you look so cute in your bathing suit! I love you sweet baby!

YEA Etta! Your "roll-over" video is finally up and running. :)

Hi Etta Honey! It looks like you had lots of fun yesterday with Grandmomma Mel. I really liked how you were sharing your smiles with her. We miss you and are already planning our trip back up to see you in October. Give your mommy and daddy a squeeze for me. (I miss them too.) Love you, Nana V

Okay, I had to come right back and sign again after looking at the Alabama slide show! First of all, that photo that involves Whit is HILARIOUS! That kid has to be in show business when he gets older. Also, there is a photo with your Nana (May) holding Etta, and I swear it looks like she is winking at Nana! Also, that swimsuit is the prettiest princess suit I have ever seen. My B on the double-comment.

So glad to hear that you met another family with a child with DS! Connecting with a family who knows where you are is so important. Hope all the upcoming appointments go well, and I am very pleased to hear that Early Intervention is so involved. Happy Birthday Nana V!

We watched all your videos this morning. You are getting cuter and smarter every day. We love you much baby girl.

I love you sweet Etta.

Etta,
It was so great seeing you! I am missing you so very much already and your momma! You smell so sweet and your are just soooooooooo adorable! I am very lucky to have you as a niece. Want you to know i will always be here for you and love you with all my heart. I can't wait to see you again. We will have to plan a trip real soon!! Love you, Kimi

Well you would never believe this Etta, I was on a plane yesterday, coming back from Newark, NJ(dropping Kelsey off at her new school)...chatting with the woman next to me about random things at first and then it came down to names and guess what! She, as a little girl, used to go to the Tivoli with her Mom and and have tea with your namesake! What a small world is that!

Etta, what a lucky angel you are to have so many people who love and adore you! It may be many moons before I get to meet you in person, so I am very thankful your Mommy & Daddy are such technology wizards to have created this site where I can keep up with you. A super kiss and hug for you my little one.

Hello Sweet Etta,

I can hardly wait the couple of days that it will be until I can kiss your soft little face, nibble your tiny toes and measure your sweet little hands to mine. I see that you've been keeping Mommy and Daddy on their toes. Know that you are the light in their lives and they are blessed to have an angel like you.

You are so adorable! I can't wait to see and squeeze on you! I love you so very much!

I just caught up on tons of news on the blog! Sounds like baby Etta is staying healthy and gaining weight--excellent! I'll bet your mom and Nana were SO thrilled to see you and Etta for a surprise visit! I cannot wait to see you both sometime soon. I blew out my knee again, so traveling isn't in the cards right now. Talk to you soon!

Good morning sweet Etta. Just wanted to let you know we look at your journal every weekend to see what you have been doing, as I don't seem to get to log on during the week. You go to more neat places than I get to go. You are growing so much and we just love you and love to know what you are doing. We really hope to see you soon.
Love you. Uncle Stan and Aunt Beth.

You get prettier every time I see you baby girl. I hate we haven't seen you in person yet, but I know you, mommy, and daddy stay busy, and we do too. We are thinking of all of you and looking forward to meeting you in person. with our love,Lori and KJ

Hey, Baby Etta! Mama said she'd write this entry for me since, you know, I can't eactly type yet, but I wanted to tell you that I am officially obsessed with all the videos of you on your journal! At least twice a day, I ask to see Baby Etta, ha ha!

I love you, and I hope you get to come see us in Auburn someday soon! We'll share a bottomless bucket of chips at Niffer's and it will be AWESOME! :)

Hi Sweetie Girl,

You looked SO happy with your Grandmomma Mel on your shopping trip today. I liked the clip in your hair and your summer outfit. Thank goodness you took a little nap and let momma buy you some goodies. See you soon little one.

I am so glad that you have set up this web-site. I love keeping up with everything. Etta is precious and I can't wait to see her in all beautiful dresses that she got at the shower!

Hi sweet Etta!
I LOVE reading about all of your adventures! You have been one busy little girl since you got home! The adoring public just keeps streaming in...and you have taken your first road trip! Way to go, girl! I want to come visit and get some snuggle time with you, so I'll have to find out from your mommy when is a good time to catch you at home AND awake! (I think I will buy stock in Target...that seems to be your favorite place!) Glad to read that Daddy got his OWN peanut shell to carry you around! Now you can be right next to Daddy & Mommy all the time when you are out and not have to stay in that yucky carrier!! (wink, wink)You already know what you want and what just will not do! I LOVE that about you already! Love, Kathy
P.S. Kennedy misses your mommy like crazy!!!

Etta you are so cute!!!! You have a beautiful smile! I can't wait to squeeze you!!! See you soon! I love you Etta May!!!

She's so cute... and has more hair then me lol :)

Well Etta honey, we got home from work this afternoon and the house was SO quiet. We were missing you even before you headed back north to Spring Hill. How amazing it was to squeeze you and tell you stories and watch Nana May smile into your face! Give Mommy and Daddy lots of hugs and hurry back to see us.

...AND the generations continue. What priceless pictures! I know Etta is very happy to meet her Nana May and visit with Nana V and Grandfather. Tif you are very brave* Have a wonderful time! Love to all. GMM

Hi Etta,
It's Sunday afternoon. I have been catching up on your latest photos and doctor's reports. I like your little fat rolls. I want to kiss your little neck and squeeze you tight!
Hey, I think your neck hammock is pretty cool. I know it's called a peanut somethingoranother but it looks like a hammock to me.
Give your Mom and Dad kisses from me and ask them to kiss your neck for me.

You are just growing so fast. You have so many people that love and care for you. Good luck with everything.