Emilia-
We were so excited to share with everyone that our family was soon going to be growing. We did not know if you were a boy or a girl- but we already loved you like crazy knowing you were going to be unique, wonderful and ours. When it came time to tell your grandparents- we wanted to tell them in a special way.
It was close to the time of your Grandma Kjellberg’s birthday- and they were going to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico with some friends. We decided to buy her a special picture frame and send it to be opened on her birthday.
Grandma was always saying that she was not old enough to be a grandmother, but really we knew she only wanted us to wait until we had enough time and energy to give you all the love you should have. We knew that she, and Grandpa K, were going to be thrilled and surprised to hear that you were on your way. She opened her gift first thing in the morning on her birthday – May 20, 2008.
The next weekend, May 23rd, we headed up to the Cabin to see Grandma and Grandpa Colianni and Uncle Joey. We told them we were bringing a friend. We got there pretty late, about 10pm, and they were all waiting for us. We were giving everyone hugs when Grandpa C asked if we decided not to bring a friend. Your dad and I looked at each other and smiled, and then pointed to my belly saying, “No- our friend is right here!” They had been asking about grandchildren for years and were happy to know that you would be here soon.
