 Nama and Papa - -1/1-/2007 In reference to... Cutest video ever! Papa wanted to see the "Dance, Dance, Dance" right after we watched ice skating. She still has some of the same moves! Aunt Sara - -1/0-/2007 In reference to... I can't wait to see you again and also see what your little brother is up to! We miss you! Sara Isabel Natalie and Josephine! - -1/0-/2007 Oh boy, what a big girl! I wish I could have danced at Shawn's wedding too. What a nice family you have! I hope Delia is crazy about the helicopter. Somehow we have one in our house now too! sis - -0/6-/2007 In reference to... Hi Em and Ry! I'm here with Jimbo and we had a great time seeing you. Nama and Papa - -0/5-/2007 In reference to... What a wonderful story, step by step. And we especially love the expression on Delia's face -- sort of "Oh, boy, it wasn't supposed to turn out like this!" Those will be mighty special window boxes. (-: bev hanlon - -0/5-/2007 In reference to... Whooa, Nelly. I hope those petunias will flourish in time. One of my students decided to knead his red jello...it really melts when heated by the hands. Today is my last student day...I'll take this image to school with me. felicity - -0/5-/2007 In reference to... hahaha, I love how kids pick up things... Cousin izzy - -0/5-/2007 In reference to... hey emily! when are you going to update the report with pics and vids of the baby? I cannot wait for them!!!!! Luv ya! Bye! Cousin izzy - -0/5-/2007 Hey delia and the gang! Delia are you exited about having a brother? I luv you! see you soon! Love, Izzy Aunt Sara - -0/4-/2007 In reference to... Too cute on that snowmobile and I see Emily in all those adorable facial expressions! I am excited to see the newest Quick addition! love to all of you! Sara Nama and Papa - -0/3-/2007 In reference to... We enjoyed the whole story, but especially the part about Delia loving to go to Babbitt because of the treats there: a park, the library, and a taco wrap at the gas station! Those and a snowmobile ride--what a perfect day. That little girl is having a wonderful childhood! And---the earlier video of her on the Kitty Kat is pure fun to watch! Cousin Ursula - -0/2-/2007 In reference to... Wow I am so impressed! Delia you lppk like you are loving your kitty kat, I hope you continue to have fun! Cousin izzy - -0/2-/2007 In reference to... That is sooo cute! I cannot belive she can ride a snow-mobile at the age of 3! I can't wait for the next Delia report!!! - -0/2-/2007 In reference to... DEAR DELIA, IT IS SO GREAT TO SEE YOU IN THE EARLY MORNING ON MY COMPUTER SCREEN, HEAR YOU AND ALSO SEE THE PRETTY VALENTINES YOU MADE. I LOVE HEART SHAPES! THANK-YOU FOR YOUR VALENTINE MESSAGE. LOVE, BOO BOO AND GRANPA JOE Nama and Papa - -0/1-/2007 In reference to... What fun to read of Delia's latest antics and interests and new skills! Papa especially likes the lantrum story and my favorite is what she says in her sleep. (-: emiLy - -1/1-/2006 In reference to... Yes, mom. Pawlenty is our newly re-elected governor in Minnesota. And a governor is also a part of a tractor that Ryan has been working on lately, so there's been a lot of discussion about the tractor governor. -emiLy - -1/1-/2006 In reference to... What? I'm out of the loop. Is Pawlenty a candidate and governor a part of a tractor? Maybe I'm getting warmer. Love, Ma Nama & Papa - -1/1-/2006 In reference to... Delia's achievements and escapades never fail to amaze and entertain us! We've read this last Delia Report several times and chuckle at something new with each reading! Uncle Dis - -1/0-/2006 In reference to... Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday dear Delia! Happy birthday to you! There. I just did something really cheesy because I love you! Never have I sung that song to anyone as an adult without smarting off in one way or another. But you're special. Age 3 is an awesome age. You will uncover great mystery, discover many treasures, and accomplish amazing feats! And stress out your parents. It'll be really fun. I promise. Love, Chris Aunt Sara - -1/0-/2006 We USED to catch crawdads! Aunt Sara - -0/9-/2006 Delia, what makes Crayfish or Crawdad heads yucky? Who or what eats the crayfish out there? Your mom and all of us Aunts just to catch crayfish in Wisconsin and feed them to the racoons-have you heard this story before? I am sure it will be told once again and we'll tell you what the favorite bait for crayfish was when you are older! You are just so smart and brave and adventurous! I love your trike-it is one cool ride! We Love you and all your family! See you soon I hope-Aunt Sara,Uncle Scott and cousins Isabel, Natalie and Josephine Ulm - -0/9-/2006 She (Delia) is growing up so nicely. I love watching her stretch her wings. She is a lovely girl with lots of guts. Love you. ma Nama & Papa - -0/9-/2006 In reference to... We love watching her excitement! And the hands-on-hips stance is priceless....as was watching her disappear under the parachute! (-: - -0/8-/2006 In reference to... I'll send the poem about Mud next week and also the book, Mrs. Wishy Washy which has the line, "oh, lovely mud and...." I'll bet she'd enjoy some real modeling clay that could be dried and painted. I'm so happy for you. Mom - -0/8-/2006 In reference to... I have noticed lately that she is using adverbs. "Quickly." Also a few times she has used "well" correctly - as in "I can do this so well!" Differientiating between "I" and "me" is still tricky, though. Most of the time she gets it right but a lot of the time she doesn't. - -0/8-/2006 In reference to... Dear Ones, It's so good to hear about Delia and her verbal abilities. You have so much to look forward to. It's a gift you've given that is priceless. Thank-you for the news. Love, Ma Nama & Papa - -0/8-/2006 In reference to... In the latest set of pictures, I don't know which I like best: the pink high tops, the helmet at the mine, or the big pink bow! Well, I guess what I like best is the little girl sporting all those things!! Ryan - -0/7-/2006 In reference to... Thanks for writing the report! I have one thing to add: the name of the restaurant was "Quick Mulch." I don't remember why exactly - maybe we'd told her what mulch was that day? - -0/5-/2006 In reference to... Dear Em, Delia and Ry, I love looking at the colorful pictures and remembering you were here just a few days ago. I love the memories and captions you wrote. Miss you. Love, Ma grampa joe - -0/4-/2006 In reference to... was it a lot of dental floss? that's what fouls up the brush in our vacuum here at home in tampa. bev uses a lot of dental floss, and maybe she was up to her old tricks during our recent visit to ely. here's my favorite dental floss story: when we trailered the motorcycle to illinois for emily's wedding, the first time i took it down to ride i found dental floss all wound around the the right side mirror on the bike -- bev throws her floss out her window, and it built up on the bike back on trailer behind car. so check your vacuum belts after her visits. Dad - -0/3-/2006 In reference to... When we were building our snowman, Delia kept saying she wanted to put a blue hat on it and I couldn't figure out why. I just watched her play the Build A Snowman game on starfall.com and she put a blue hat on it! Dad - -0/3-/2006 In reference to... We got about 4"+ today, so if we get lucky and it doesn't get TOO warm, we might be okay. Delia and I are planning on a ride tomorrow. Nama & Papa - -0/3-/2006 In reference to... We're sad about whatever bug hit Harvey St.! It was, though, "humored" by Delia's comment on Lucy's plight.... Sure hope Emily escsapes this and Ry and Delia are finished with it! Too bad about the snowmobile outings; we know how much you were looking forward to that. (Hate to tell you, but it started snowing here about an hour ago and we're predicted to get 3-5 inches). Emily (Mom) - -0/2-/2006 In reference to... Ryan and Delia are drawing, and she drew a spiral. He said "How weird! That's what I was just about to draw!" I asked "What?" He said "A spiral." Delia got up and went over to her gears toy and said "Show ya" and held up the spiral gear right in front of her nose and said "See, spiral." We've never talked about the gear being a spiral before, ever. We have about 5-10 of these moments a day. It's really crazy! Nama and Papa - -0/2-/2006 In reference to... What a sweet moment....moments. She is such a special little girl. Nama and Papa - -0/1-/2006 In reference to... Papa is very impressed with Delia's "disk driving" abilities! I just love watching her have fun! Nama & Papa - -0/1-/2006 In reference to... Delia is amazing! I played Quack, just for the fun and challenge, and missed one! He was in the bushes and I guessed the box and all sorts of little guys came scampering out of there. It really is unbelievable how she figures out so many things! Aunt/Great Aunt Barb - -0/1-/2006 Despite the frequent updates and photos, seeing Delia up close and personal this past weekend (Em & Ryan too!) was so nice, however too brief. Keep the updates coming! b Penny - -0/1-/2006 In reference to... Ryan! That expedition into the snow was fabulous. Thanks for writing about it! The photos are amazing. Love Delia's colorful wardrobe. :) Dad - -0/1-/2006 In reference to... Delia just asked me to go on the snowmobile again! Nama & Papa - -0/1-/2006 In reference to... What a wonderful outing for you two! Dad/Papa is hoping you see a moose the next time out. (-: He added a comment about what a good daddy you are and what a fine mommy Emily is. How wonderful it is to have these special memories preserved for Delia to read in a few years. P.S. Dad said he sure wishes he was still flying; how he would love to take Delia up! Nama & Papa - -1/2-/2005 In reference to... Wonderful stories!! Wonderful movies!! What fun you are havinig! Nama & Papa - -1/2-/2005 In reference to... Amazing!! Was this on GreatGrampa's computer? What fun she'll have! - -1/2-/2005 In reference to... Duh! She is so letter literate already and of course the keyboard is a familiar friend. laptop for christmas? Charley is here with us and enjoyed dinner with Scott, Sara, Isabel, Natalie and Josie at the Zaheem Palace, complete with middle eastern cuisine and a belly dancer. Love, Ma Nama & Papa - -1/2-/2005 In reference to... Isn't it just so exciting to see the new understandings and ways of verbalizing that occur each day? What a delightful little person she is! And what wonderful parents you are! Daddy - -1/1-/2005 I just wanted to make a record of how cute it is the way Delia says "Perky Engine" when she wants to read "The Perky Little Engine" book. Nama & Papa - -1/0-/2005 In reference to... We loved reading about Delia's day! She is certainly experiencing a range of activities---the dump, the park, and fixing snowmobiles in the garage! And that little Daredevil video is SO cute! Nama - -1/0-/2005 In reference to... What a perfect birthday celebration---with pumpkins and horses and goats and slides! And how fun to see her in a frilly Cinderella dress AND in tool pjs; this little kiddo defies all the stereotypes! Nama - -1/0-/2005 In reference to... How I would have loved to see this! I can just imagine the workings inside of her little head.....the dilemma and what to do about it. - -1/0-/2005 In reference to... Dear Ones, It was such a pleasure to see you all together in Peoria, at Chris' wedding and then at John and Rhonda's and see how Delia is growing so beautifully...in all ways. I think we've started a tradition of the re-lighting of the birthday candles...how many times is enough? No ceiling. Nama - -1/0-/2005 In reference to... What a sweet and amazing story! AND---what a wonderful and amazing family you all are. Nama - -1/0-/2005 In reference to... What wonderful pictures---and what wonderful work by the bakers and the photographer! That cake is a masterpiece. You need to find a way to email those pics to Mr. Favre himself! grandpa joe - -0/9-/2005 In reference to... i think emily and ryan should talk to each more directly and not clutter up delia's web site with their explanations... emiLy (Mommy-boy) - -0/9-/2005 In reference to... Delia knows what a woodpecker is because we saw one walking home from Brianna's house a few days ago. It wasn't the same kind in these pictures, it was just black and white speckled with a bit of red on its head. It was hopping around to different trees very close to us so we got a good look at it for a long time. We were cracking each other up "pecking" like a woodpecker. Nama - -0/9-/2005 In reference to... We love reading about how much you enjoy that precious little girl---and how much she enjoys her mommy and daddy. What a wonderful childhood you are giving her. Dad - -0/9-/2005 In reference to... Delia said her first complete sentence today! It was: "Lucy farted." - -0/8-/2005 Hi. I'm at school and just wanted to say hello and comment on Delia's saying "honey" on the phone last night. She is developing so quickly. I can't wait to see you in September. I hope to talk to you tonight. Love, Ma Dad - -0/7-/2005 In reference to... Delia and I just watched the fireworks from our back porch. She kept saying "fireworks" and "boom" and "wow!" and calling out the colors of all of them. After she'd seen enough, she said "Bye bye... fireworks. Nurse." I carried her upstairs to Emily but she spotted the fireworks from the window at the top of the stairs and said "more fireworks" so we watched for a little while longer until she said "bye bye fireworks" again. I just can't even describe how neat it was. Dad - -0/6-/2005 In reference to... I forgot to mention that Delia is learning numbers now! Just now she saw a block with the number 4 on it and she said "four" and held up four fingers! Dad - -0/6-/2005 In reference to... Delia got a Bob The Builder doll yesterday and she really loves it. This morning when she got up, she walked over and handed Bob to me. I picked her up and while I was holding her, she surprised me by pointing to Bob's wrench and saying "wench" and then Bob's hammer and saying "ham-moor". Just now she tried to feed Bob a Cheerio. Grma and Grpa Q - -0/6-/2005 In reference to... What a charmer---and what a wonderful record of her early words (and there are so many of them)! Grandpa's favorite, of course, is Papa, but his response to the whole video echoes Delia: "Wow!" - -0/5-/2005 In reference to... Great photos thanks to Joe's mania for the cameras...we all know that the latest is the tip of the proverbial iceberg. It is always bittersweet to gather, then scatter...Joe and I enjoyed our day in lower Manhattan and then in Brooklyn, especially canoeing on the Gowanus canal...I've seen prettier water but the view of the cities was magnificent. Delia was delightful in all respects and we so appreciate your taking time to visit with a toddler. You are a trooper too Emily. Love, Ma Grma and Grpa Q - -0/5-/2005 In reference to... Delia in the Big Apple! Nothing seems to faze her---she maneuvers equally well on the streets of the big city as in the woods of northern Minnesota! What a wonderful family reunion/celebration you all must have had. We're so glad it worked out so well. Dad - -0/5-/2005 In reference to... Emily forgot the link to the pictures. Here it is: May 24, 2005 Pics Gma and Papa Q - -0/5-/2005 In reference to... We love reading about all the fun times you have together! What a wonderful family you've made. (And Dad says the gray hair is from thinking about your truck)... Dad - -0/5-/2005 In reference to... I have to expand on the cart story. The amazing thing was how she could turn and also how she could correct it when she was heading toward the shelves. She crashed a few times when she got distracted, but for the most part she really got it and was able to do what you're supposed to do with a cart! - -0/5-/2005 In reference to... Rhonda, John and the next two generations...what great photos and joy therein. I can not ask for better children, in-laws, out-laws and grand children. Delia is such a wonderful girl and I am amazed by all her antics and intelligence. The fruit doesn't fall very far from the tree! Have fun and let me know all the details. Love, Bev Gma Rhonda - -0/5-/2005 In reference to... What a special weekend we had---and Delia was better than a perfect angel. She is all personality and expressions and fun and very smart! Do I ever miss her! On my camera there are pictures of her in Lake Superior on Friday night! (I'll try to figure out how to get them to you so you can add them to Delia's website). The frigid water temp didn't seem to phase her at all. She also--with help from her mom---"labeled" the sand with her name. I bet that's the first time the beach (a word Emily taught her to say) of Lake Superior had Delia written on it! Grma and Grpa Q - -0/5-/2005 In reference to... We just re-read the message and have a correction! It was RR spikes, not ties(!), that Ry collected. Grma and Grpa Q - -0/5-/2005 In reference to... We can't get over what a little girl she is---blue jeans and tennis shoes (with butterflies)! What a wonderful bunch of pictures. And what a wonderful comment about spending lots of time just watching her explore: "It was great!" It's the antithesis of "The Hurried Child," a disturbing book I once read. Gpa adds that after collecting wocks, next on her list might be railroad ties, Ry's collection of choice at a young age. - -0/5-/2005 In reference to... Well Bev just has to say that your pictures are so cute and you all are charming! To the max. Delia looks better on a bad hair day than most of us on our best. She is so cute and so are you. I'm listening to the zoo DVD while looking at the current pictures...strange, but I like the double input. Joe has put so much energy into making DVD's, thanks to your expertise. Love to all. Gr. R. - -0/4-/2005 In reference to... Is there any better sound on earth than a baby laughing?! Dad - -0/4-/2005 In reference to... Delia watched the movie of herself today and she did everything she did in the movie! It was adorable. Grandma Rhonda - -0/4-/2005 In reference to... What I so loved about our spring week with Delia was her ready giggle and her great curiosity about everything! Hair rubber bands weren't popular in her hair, but she loved sorting them into colors. Barrettes weren't her favorites either, but when she saw me put velcro rollers in my hair, she laughed and pointed to her head. I wound a roller into her hair and she wanted it to stay there! One morning her GreatGrandpa and I walked her over to Maple Park. After making it over the curb and onto the sidewalk, she stopped and repeated the whole process backwards! Satisfied that she could do that, she climbed the curb again and headed straight to the park. Ry and Emily have taught her many songs; my favorite is Little Bunny FooFoo (how does one spell FuFu?). Her favorite part of this is bopping the head of anyone within reach! When she went to the garage with me and Grandpa John, she spotted the John Deere lawn tractor and soon was climbing up on it herself, grabbing the steering wheel and steering, and finding all the levers to pull. The key ring is yellow and she loved grabbing that and saying yellow in her own cute pronunciation of the word! She is a smart and funny and precious little one! - -0/4-/2005 In reference to... I think Delia is very focused, yet you can start to see the zany side of her...we have movies of her working with the large legos and studying all the possibilities of fitting them together as well as fitting them on her fingers. One of the best examples of her zaniness is when she started jumping off the coffee table into our arms (not just Emily's) and then peed on the table. It was funny. I also like the way she tried on the lavender jacket at the Old Navy store and wanted to try on all the shoes. Joe and I also liked the way she moved around the house and didn't pick things up too much...she did notice that one of the floor boards in the eat-in kitchen wasn't right and tried to pry it up. I like the way she studies things with her eyes and then walks off... Dad - -0/4-/2005 In reference to... I have to talk more about Delia and the slide. The first time she went down it was sort of a surprise to all of us, and especially her. Emily caught her and when she turned around to look back up at me she had the most hilarious expression on her face. I'll never forget it. She looked TERRIFIED, but she also had a big smile. She was breathing really hard - almost gasping, but also giggling uncontrollably! She immediately pointed to the top of the slide and she started bouncing around to get Emily to put her up there again. When we started to walk back to the car, she kept trying to go back over to the slides. It was just amazing to watch her go down the slide by herself. She'd walk to the edge, sit down, and then scoot herself forward until she was sliding. One other thing - I took her for a walk the other day and she saw a handicap symbol on the ground. She pointed to it and said "G G G!" - -0/4-/2005 In reference to... Hi. I'm at school and wanted to say hello. I really miss my e-mail access at home, so maybe we can fix that tonight with your help. I haven't received any e-mail since you left. All is well here except you aren't around. Love, Ma Gma and Gpa Q - -0/2-/2005 In reference to... She IS so great! We're giggling and clapping with her! Gma and Gpa Q - -0/2-/2005 In reference to... Gpa John thinks she puts her hand in her mouth when you say pink because she knows her tongue and gums are pink! Isn't it just amazing--and exciting--to witness every new thing she learns?! We can't wait to see her---and you guys, too. (: - -0/2-/2005 In reference to... I hope to talk to you tonight to confirm your March flight. I'm going to take 3/18 as a personal day because Barb and Paul, Morgan and Jon, Ursula and Morgan will be in FL for the 90th birthday of Paul's mother...party in Sun City on the 19th. I can't wait to see you again. Gma and Gpa Q - -0/2-/2005 In reference to... We love to see her sense of humor! When she says the cow says "Baa" near the end of the video, she makes herself laugh, as well as both of you! What a sweetheart. Gma and Gpa Q - -0/2-/2005 In reference to... She is such little hoot! Reading about everything she does makes us laugh! - -0/1-/2005 In reference to... Ooooh. Not fun. I've kind of forgotten the details of G/I distress. Hope you don't catch it from her. We're are sending your Christmas things today. We're going to the airport post office. Gma and Gpa Q - -0/1-/2005 In reference to... We feel sad for all of you. It's such a helpless feeling, isn't it? We're hoping it's a 24 hr. bug---or maybe just the 16 hr. variety--and little Delia is back up and giggly by now! Gma Rhonda - -0/1-/2005 In reference to... I echo everything Grandma Bev said; dueling reports may mean twice as many! She IS amazing to watch! We even noticed the difference between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Her understanding of words and sentences has increased amazingly, and so has her own special cuteness. We love her many faces and movements and patient attempts to do things. AND--we love her kisses, even when John was the recipient and I wasn't! You are all so blessed. - -0/1-/2005 In reference to... I'm glad you're in competition for the "best darn Delia report" because we get more to enjoy. My favorite Delia story is watching you two parent and enjoy her rapid development. The "lone ranger" sequence is too wonderful and again, I must say thank-you for your technical expertise. Ryan, you're as cute as Delia and I love your smile. I think you're all in for a great ride for the next 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70+ years! Have fun and stay cozy. - -0/1-/2005 In reference to... Well, you've done it again. What a marvelous movie blending the past and the present. Ryan, you are the cutest little boy and Delia is the cutest little girl. Ride 'em, cowpeople! Aunt Sara - -0/1-/2005 In reference to... There is no ONE cute story about Delia, even when fighting her Dad to get that diaper cover on, she is STILL soooooooo cute and funny! I love her "fishface" and her sign language! The only thing that would make her cuter would be for her to be a Tampa resident :) I can't wait to see her in March and by that time I'm hoping Natalie's over her jealousy. Isabel just wants to (try) to pick her up and be her big cousin. If I didn't want to play "mom" to Delia, that's all Natalie would want too. We LOVE you Delia!!!! Greta - -0/1-/2005 In reference to... Now that's a cute baby, and so cooperative about being a fashion model for the camera! - -1/2-/2004 In reference to... Judging from your past ability to predict "in colors" I suspect pink and orange will be the new "black". I can't wait to watch that little girl move around. Should I get a gate for the stairs? grandpa joe - -1/2-/2004 In reference to... i hope d' gets some warm weather clothes as beautifully coordinated as these! Penny Hill - -1/2-/2004 In reference to... Hey you guys! I just looked at the "best of" photo collection. What a great thing to do! The thing I liked best about it was the joy on so many faces while holding or looking at Delia. That little girl is so lucky. What a great family you are. Hugs, "Auntie" Penny - -1/1-/2004 In reference to... I just found a site called Nordlys northern lights and there's a photo contest of northern lights photographed in various parts of the world. You should submit a photo to the contest...I like the one with the Ely water tower. Gma and Gpa Q - -1/1-/2004 In reference to... Gpa says Delia needs to be disciplined---she's just too darn happy! And he also says he loves the shoes--the pink ones and the gray ones both! What great memories come back from last weekend when I look at these pictures. I'd love to be cuddling her on my lap right now and reading to her and having her re-position my glasses. (-: Grandma Rhonda - -1/0-/2004 In reference to... I'm reading this at 6:00 on the morning of my trip to Ely. I can't wait to see that beautiful little walking and talking and hugging girl! Love, Gma R. Pam Smith - -1/0-/2004 In reference to... Dear Ryan, Emily and Delia, This is a super webpage and one I will check from time to time. Delia, you are beautiful and so are your parents. This is so wonderful. I cannot believe you are walking, Delia!! Grandma Rhonda told me about this web page and I'm sure glad she did. What a wonderful creation!! I can see you are all doing well. Love, Pam Smith Da Da - -1/0-/2004 In reference to... I just got up with her and we're in the office together. She went over to my tapes, grabbed one, and opened the case! Somehow she knew where the case opened and was able to pull the two pieces apart. Now she's doing it over and over. Gma and Gpa Q - -1/0-/2004 In reference to... What a pretty little birthday girl--and what a wonderful celebration you all had! The pictures (and Delia's captions) made us feel a part of it all. Gpa adds that Delia's daddy made an even bigger mess out of his first birthday cake and ice cream!(-: Auntie Sara - -1/0-/2004 In reference to... I love all your pictures! You are such a pretty girl and I love your mom's new haircut-she looks like your older sister! :) I can't wait to see you. I love you! Uncle Scott and your cousins Isabel and Natalie send kisses and hugs! Happy One year and one day! Tammi - -1/0-/2004 In reference to... Happy Birthday Delia!!!! It looks like you had a great day. Thanks for sharing! - -1/0-/2004 In reference to... Well today you're one and it's just begun...what a pleasure to watch you unfold during your first 12 months. We all have so much to be grateful for. Thank-you, Delia, for being such a beautiful, healthy girl. Have fun everyday, especially on your birthday. Love, Grandma Bev and Grandpa Joe Amy Bryan - -1/0-/2004 Happy Birthday Delia! I hope you've had a great year and many more to come. Your pictures are adorable and we can't wait to meet you. Kris and Amy Gma and Gpa Q - -1/0-/2004 In reference to... Gpa says that beautiful little Delia is quite the narrator! And I loved the math/calculator sequence. What a special child she is, with very special parents Brooke R. - -1/0-/2004 In reference to... Delia is SOOOO cute!!! Gma and Gpa Q - -1/0-/2004 In reference to... What fun to see that little wobbly girl getting her sea legs! And it's equally fun to share in your delight! What a year this has been. (: - -0/9-/2004 In reference to... Great pictures and colors...I liked the "I can't read" excuse. What a beautiful family you are. - -0/9-/2004 I feel like a blabbermouth but I can't help commenting on the cuteness of Delia and her parents. I know you all ate some "natural" stuff but I don't remember "rocks" as a rule. I'm just glad that you're there for Delia and cognizant of every detail. You will be proud of your parenting in the future and your journaling of her development (as well as yours, which is called, trial by fire!) Love, Ma - -0/9-/2004 Well, I just love the way you're documenting all the details... when she asks you later--when did I do so and so, you'll have it all recorded. Kind of like the lupins bit on Monty Python. That bouncy bouncy is really a science lesson...the resilience of some substances as compared to others or how to keep your balance when there's a bit of uncertainty. I love you and miss you...don't wish you were here for the hurricane called Frances. Or any other. The Weather Channel reported warm temperatures in Northern MN. True? Stay cool. Love, Ma Bev Hanlon - -0/9-/2004 In reference to... Grandma Rhonda - -0/8-/2004 In reference to... What fun to wake up this morning to the video of Delia standing and balancing. We love the look on her face when she squats down and stands back up - such a look of accomplishment and surprise and sort of an "Isn't this just the most fun?" And we agree with everything you said about her at the end of the D.Report. Spending time with her two weeks ago was just magical as we saw new little things happening every day and always with that gleeful little smile on her face. We are all very blessed with this child. Love, Gma and Gpa Q Bev Hanlon - -0/8-/2004 I just watched Delia feeds the animals (while on the potty) and it's too good...what a gentle kingdom you've created...Coby seems all comfortable with Foley and Delia and so gentle with the food scamming. Lovely. Bev Hanlon - -0/8-/2004 In reference to... Dear Em, Ry,and Delia, I love the new photos and news of teeth, swimming, travel vehicle, front-facing infant seat, etc. You are always on my mind and in my heart. You're so wonderful. Love, Ma Bev Hanlon - -0/8-/2004 In reference to... joe hanlon - -0/8-/2004 In reference to... Hurricane Charley August 13, 2004 Tampa Bay Tampa’s hurricane season starts officially on June 1. Every summer we nervously watch the TV for those funny shapes forming out in the Atlantic or the Gulf, wondering where they'll go. The old-timers have been through the exercise lots of times. And it doesn't take long for the newcomers to find out how bad a hurricane can be. Andrew blew through Miami and Homestead in ‘93, and we’ve all seen the news clips of the other bad Gulf Coast storms in New Orleans, etc. Outsiders may ask why people live here along the coast in the face of disaster. But remember that every region has its own bad weather problems, or wildfires or earthquakes or what ever. Sunny Florida has to dodge hurricanes. Well-- Friday, August 13, 2004, was a close one for Tampa. By noon on Friday Bev and I holed up at the Jerry Ulm Dodge dealership because of the order for mandatory evacuation from our house in a flood-prone, low-lying neighborhood. They announced the mandatory evacuation yesterday, and we went to bed knowing tomorrow we’d leave our home, it would probably be flooded with several feet of water over the floor, and we’d come home to a hell of a mess. Of course, for several days before Friday, The Weather Channel and the local TV weather people broadcast nonstop information about all the various aspects of this significant emergency. We watched the eye of the storm go over Cuba. And then we began making plans for a real evacuation -- what will we take, what will we lift to the second floor, what will we leave downstairs -- and probably lose -- and all those sorts of consequential problems. At some point we actually accepted that our house might flood, a possibility I’d always denied before. Thursday night we moved my motorcycle to a downtown parking garage. Friday morning we got up fairly early to begin cleaning up the back porch, taking some Oriental rugs upstairs, looking around at floor level on the first floor family room and living room -- thinking about that 1 to 2 ft. of water covering our floor! Sara's new house is even lower than ours! I think it actually flooded fairly recently. Speaking broadly, we've been lucky in Tampa about destructive hurricanes. Once in 1985 Bev and I took the girls to high ground in east county at Mango because of an evacuation order. Nothing happened that time as Elena circled innocently in the Gulf. All those local threats and distant disasters taught us the detailed recipe for the catastrophe of a ‘worst case’ scenario: The big one for Tampa involves the eye of a Gulf hurricane moving north east through the mouth of the Tampa Bay over the Sunshine Skyway Bridge and right up the channel toward downtown. That path pushes water toward downtown for a big storm surge there. At a high tide, with lots of hurricane-produced rain, that scenario puts parts of downtown under 20 feet of water plus lots of broken glass and structural damage due to the 150 mph winds! Charley definitely posed that threat. Thursday AM TV showed the computer- projected path toward Tampa. On Thursday most of us were resigned to the unimaginable – our houses flooded, and downtown underwater! The emergency officials announced the mandatory evacuation order in early afternoon for lots of people in Tampa and Pinellas county. We went to bed Thursday night wondering how to prepare for this inevitable disaster. We got up Friday morning and started to work out our adjustment to the pending disaster. After lots of tinkering around on the downstairs level, and out in the backyard, and finding the main breaker switch (outside, by the meter box, despite the label in the panel saying ‘main breaker’), and loading the car with the essentials for an overnight, we finally left at about 1130am. The Evacuation Order specified six A. M.! High tides were set for around noon and midnight. We followed Sara gratefully to the Ulm Dodge auto dealership on high ground several miles north of our house. It seemed comfortable, and we settled in watching TV as we waited, hearing that landfall for the eye of the big storm was set for 8pm within 50 miles of Tampa. I got wet in the first ‘bands’ of the thunder showers outside at about one o'clock. Even though we were on high ground out of the flood risk, Jerry worried about wind damage to his auto inventory of 500 cars parked tightly around the building we hunkered down in… and who can forget those film shots of the high winds peeling off the roofs of modern big buildings! So we tended to silently pray and hope for the best. Sometime between two and three Charley changed course! This change in the course was bad for Port Charlotte and Ft Myers south of Tampa, but a blessed reprieve for Tampa Bay! We all breathed a sigh of relief as we realized we were only in for the usual summer drenching rains and lots of gusty wind at 40 to 50 mph. As we realized we’d barely escaped the brunt of the disaster, Scott’s brother Jerry fired up his grill outside under an overhang to cook hot dogs, burgers, and chicken for the 20+ people who’d sought refuge at the auto dealership. In a sense it was a hurricane party as our family had brought snacks etc to wait out several days of no power and no return home, driving there Friday morning through Tampa’s deserted streets. By 4 pm as we started to believe we were out of danger, our granddaughters, Isabel and Natalie went outside to play in the drizzling rain and the constant flow from a downspout near Jerry’s grill. Inside watching TV we worried about those in the new path of Charley’s changed course, commenting on the irony of those who left Tampa seeking safety in Orlando and Lakeland. Now it was headed there! At 3.30pm the sky was barely gray and the air was calm. Charley made landfall north of Fort Myers, so I'm sure it's a hell of a mess down there. I feel sorry for those people. I feel blessed for our safe Tampa! Mostly written Friday afternoon by Joe Hanlon - -0/7-/2004 In reference to... Great bunch of images and stories. Are you going to block off the stairs or teach Foley the meaning of "brother power?" How fun that she's able to play already and has that mathmatical sense of the world...one for you, one for me, one for another, etc. I haven't looked at the pictures yet, so I'm on my way... - -0/7-/2004 In reference to... Dear Delia, I like your new stats and pics. One of my old friends visited your site and really enjoyed looking at you! She said you were beautiful and you are. I'm back in Tampa trying to motivate myself to get ready for school and catch up around the house. Love, Grandma Bev Auntie Sara - -0/7-/2004 Delia, you are soooo cute!!!!! Dad - -0/7-/2004 In reference to... I just walked Delia to sleep. It's really hot and I didn't want to weat the cozy so I just held her. She put her head back and stared up at me and within a couple of minutes fell asleep. What a great little girl. Dad - -0/6-/2004 In reference to... I just played the "Big Girl!" movie and Delia (who is sitting on the floor playing) heard it and did it! She's just so darn cute. Gma Rhonda - -0/6-/2004 In reference to... Both grandmas agree: That little girl is indeed a prodigy! How articulate at such a young age....and I hear she's even speaking now! "Bababa--ba" can be interpreted in so many ways...(-: Love, Gma R. Tracy Dower - -0/6-/2004 It's so nice to see these pictures of such a happy, healthy baby, and the parents who love her so much. - -0/6-/2004 In reference to... I'm speechless...we knew she was a prodigy; now here's the proof. Keep that dog and cat hair away from the baby! Maybe the animal hair is the least of it...Love, Ma - -0/5-/2004 In reference to... Dear Ones, I love the new pictures and movies...hearing your parental voices encouraging Delia is a big part of the show for me. Ryan I love the one where you're talking and lifting your arms along with Delia...very nice. Em, I'm more used to the sound of your mothering voice, but I enjoy your interaction with Delia very much. Thank-you for all the pictures and movies. Love, Ma Tammi - -0/5-/2004 Happy 7 month birthday Delia! Auntie Sara - -0/5-/2004 In reference to... Delia, good job gettin' around. We can't wait to see you again next month-don't learn to walk yet though, or you won't want to be carried around anymore, also your legs will get too skinny! :) - -0/5-/2004 In reference to... I played the Delia laughs movie for Kitty and it worked at school...it's not as clear as at home, but the sound of the laughter is the same. I'm getting ready to walk home...a new plan to get some exercise and enjoy the beautiful weather. I also get to see flocks of ibis flying this way and that. I sure think the laughing movie is good for the soul. Kristie Gibbons - -0/4-/2004 In reference to... Hey Emily, Delia is adorable! :) I love the website...so creative. I hope things are well with you and your wonderful family. Keep in touch. -Kristie gary gibbons - -0/4-/2004 In reference to... Do you think she'll play softball and call out instructions to her teammates in French like her Mom? Or do cartwheels in the outfield like her Aunt Claire? She's a doll! Glad to see you doing so well and being so happy. Kristie is living in Atlanta working in media buying/advertising for a big company named MindShare. Take care. Dmitri - -0/4-/2004 In reference to... It's wonderful to see your baby grow -- it happens so fast! Congratulations again. - -0/4-/2004 In reference to... I'm feeling quite chatty today but wanted to toss in another two cents and just say how much I appreciate your reports and photos. The sky background is beautiful and surreal. Send me the ear wax...I'll make a collage. Joe says the pictures are "great". Sounds like a good week. Love, Ma - -0/4-/2004 In reference to... It's Friday and I wanted a dose of Delia's and Emily's laughter, so that's what I've been listening to at the end of a beautiful, busy week. I really enjoy watching Em react and hearing Ryan in the background enjoying Delia's amazing laughter. Why is laughter so compelling? It's better than crying any day. I love you all and wish you a wonderful weekend and a lot of alliteration. Did I mention that I ran up on stage to sing with a local children's song guru (Jack Hartmann) along with a lot of other teachers in order to complete the folly that is called "education"? Seriously, I danced a mean ABC disco and didn't care if I were un-coordinated. Actually, by playing Jack's CDs daily, I'm okay with the rhythm thing. P.S. Will the movie wear out by repeated playings? Probably not. - -0/4-/2004 In reference to... Well, it's a hard act to follow, but I think you've captured something so precious and wonderful that I salute you all. I like the way Emily responds to the laughter as much as Delia's chortles or guffaws or whatever you call that merriment. When you look at the first movies of Delia's smiles and now the laughter...it's really something to think about. Human development...can't live with it...can't live without it. I love you and will enjoy the movies often. I love the new computer. I love you. Love, Ma - -0/3-/2004 In reference to... I can't believe it's over...back to school and the zoo (literally) today. I hope you're having a wonderful time in IL and that Delia is being passed around fairly. Talk to you soon. Love, Ma Dad - -0/3-/2004 In reference to... Hi Sweetie! I miss you so much. See you soon in Mascoutah! Grandma Rhonda - -0/3-/2004 In reference to... Bev looks like one happy Grandma! I can't wait to bounce that little girl on my knee, too! G/ma Rhonda Grandma Rhonda - -0/3-/2004 In reference to... Bev looks like one happy Grandma! I can't wait to bounce that little girl on my knee, too! G/ma Rhonda - -0/3-/2004 In reference to... Dear Ones, I love the newest pictures and can't wait to see you. The weather is warm and rainy today but it's good because the rain has washed away the plentiful pollen. Love, Ma - -0/3-/2004 In reference to... Dear Ones, You were the happiest, cutest, best baby in the world and the fruit falls not far from the tree, so have fun...Kay read the Delia report before I did today! She loves babies. We cannot wait to hold her. Love, Ma Auntie Sara - -0/2-/2004 In reference to... Precious girl! I can't wait for my visit with you!!!! only less than 3 weeks away!!!! I love you Delia! Auntie Barb - -0/2-/2004 Been awhile since I checked deliaquick.com... great pictures, and my how little Delia is growing. Enjoy! xoxo to you all G/ma - -0/2-/2004 In reference to... In about 24 hours I will be cuddling little Delia! My cohorts at school are trying to tie me to the chair so I don't just fly out of here on my own power today! I'm most excited about seeing/hearing her giggles! Love, Gma emiLy - -0/2-/2004 In reference to... Aw, babe. I'm reading through the archives and this report is so cute. I THINK Delia and I are a lot less demanding now that she's all of four months old. You are such a great husband and dad. Love,emiLy Auntie Sara - -0/2-/2004 In reference to... You are such a cute little snowbaby!!!!!! Kay - -0/2-/2004 In reference to... Kay - -0/2-/2004 In reference to... Mom/Gma - -0/2-/2004 In reference to... We loved the latest update. Dad's (Grandpa's!) comment on reading the last paragraph was, "Now you know just how we felt." I CANNOT wait to come -- just a little over 2 weeks from now! Love, Mom/Gma - -0/2-/2004 In reference to... Dear Family, I loved Ryan's report today...what a great way to start the day for me...you painted a great picture of what it's like to wake up to a baby's smiling face...unconditional love going both ways. Have a wonderful day. Love, Ma claire hanlon - -0/2-/2004 In reference to... Dear Em & Ry, Delia has Emily's eyes, ears, and nose and Ryan's lips. But don't take my word for it... see for yourself! Emily is a natural mother and I hope everyone knows that. Love, Claire Grandma/Grandpa Quick - -0/1-/2004 In reference to... Reading about Delia's big first is making Dad remember the first time Ry rolled over---from his back to his stomach. He was on our bed and "worked and worked and worked until he made it". Dad thought he was just like a turtle on his back---working and working until he gets it done! - -0/1-/2004 In reference to... Aunt Sara - -0/1-/2004 Delia, you look so much like your mother!!!! And Emily, you look beautiful and well rested!!!! I can't wait to see you pee in your potty! You will definately confuse Natalie who only thinks "big girls" go on the potty. Just don't let her take her walk yet ok??? :) Love and Kisses!!!!! Auntie Sara Amy Bryan - -0/1-/2004 How adorable! I love the snowy pictures. And Lucy looks like she's very interested in the new addition! We'd love to meet her some time if you guys are ever down here. - -0/1-/2004 Great group of Christmas pictures...wish you were here. Love, Ma Beth and Mark Smith - -1/2-/2003 In reference to... Congratulations on the birth of little Delia! As Chicago-time friends of Bev and Joe, we're always glad to get news of their family. There's no more special news than that a new grandbaby has come along. Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas together. Joe Hanlon - -1/2-/2003 In reference to... We don't have so-called cradle cap in Florida. Cousin Kay - -1/2-/2003 Hi--She sure is a cutie! Jack and I can't wait to see her--isn't life just one great adventure! I know Grandma and Grandpa Quick are on cloud 9! Jack and I can't wait to see our Jordyn at Christmas--I'm Grandma Cake and Jack is Grandpa Jacket! Can't wait for the names Delia will select for her grandparents! Hope things are going well in the northwoods! Love, Kay Cousin Tammi - -1/2-/2003 Just had to write a note and say how much I've enjoyed the pictures on Delia's website. Not just of beautiful Delia, but also of Emily, Ryan, Aunt Rhonda, Uncle John and the dogs and cats. The girls at my office always want to see Delia's pictures and they comment on how cute she is (especially in her tie-dye) and also, how gorgeous Emily's hair is. :o) emiLy Quick - -1/2-/2003 In reference to... I don't recall either grandpa offering to change one single diaper. - -1/1-/2003 Dear Ones (all over the place), Thanksgiving was just that...a wonderful reunion of families and an opportunity to hold and love and kiss Delia and each other. What a blessing to be with the Quicks and the Hanlons and share all the fun and awe. Delia is quite a something and I look forward to December 20th when we'll be engaging in the family hug again. Thank-you for your extreme bravery and excellent performance, em and ry. We love you and miss you already. Thank-you for letting us in...we have a lot to look forward to. Love, Ma, Pa and Buttercup (who seems quite content tonight). Aunt Sara - -1/1-/2003 I LOVE the pictures of my neice with our Mom, Emily! And how cool is it that Grandma Phyllis got to meet and hold her at such a wee stage! Way to go everyone-have a wonderful Thanksgiving thank you for giving this new life!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Aunt Sara - -1/1-/2003 whoever DOES'NT think Delia is the cutest baby right now better think again.:) Our Dad is funny too and it's lucky Delia won't have any competition from her cousins Isabel and Natalie although we will truly miss seeing Delia at this age. Natalie likes to "pet" insfants and Isabel is the perfect age to elicit those adorable smiles and giggles. We look forward to seeing Emily and Delia in March in Tampa!!!!!!!!!!!!! - -1/1-/2003 Dear Quicks, What a great way to wake up! Wonderful pictures and I can't wait to see the smiles for real! Love, Ma Chris and Jodie - -1/1-/2003 Hi Emily, Thank you for sharing the wonderful pictures with us. Delia is certainly a beautiful baby and you and Ryan are lucky parents!! Congratulations again:) Chris Weihing and Jodie Molitor Aunt Sara - -1/1-/2003 In reference to... She is smiling, at her Mama amd Dada! You guys are so lucky-what a fabulous blessing it is to see your baby gaze up at you with pure love! It is nice to get advice from the La Leche League but don't forget to ask my advice(I love to give it)please. Delia looks wonderful and it is evident she is getting everything she needs!!! - -1/1-/2003 Dear Ones, Joe and I think, along with Mike and Kay, that your website could be a wonderful prototype for other families wanting to share newborn news and views. You have done such an amazing job of bringing Delia closer and your website is so easy to access and enjoy. Am I too money grubbing or what? I really can't compliment you enough for sharing the beautiful adventure you're on...ignore me. Love, Ma Aunt Sara - -1/1-/2003 Delia, you look adorable in your fleece snowsuit/get used to them :) Remember, when you are at your Aunt Sara's house, you can wear your bathing suit!! :) I do want to go snowmobiling with you someday! Claire Hanlon - -1/1-/2003 In reference to... Congradulations! Thank you for letting me share in this event! Emily, you are an amazing woman for being so brave and strong! I haven't been pregnant yet, so I don't have any advicefor you two...which is probably a good thing. Remember to laugh and love each other every day. Love, Claire - -1/1-/2003 Dear Quicklies, what a great bunch of photos...I'm trying not to be jealous of how you all glow when you're holding Ms. Delia...Rhonda looks so good and you all, including the animals, seem to glow. What is with the sudden commitment to make-up? Thanks for the update and the beautiful photos you sent. Tick tock...we'll see you soon. Love, Ma and Pa Garrett Shaw - -1/1-/2003 In reference to... Congratulations to the eight of y'all. Seven years ago I never woulda thought I'd be writing to you like this about such a grandiose thing. I remember when I was born, and I had a blast. I was perfect and my parents had the time of their lives. I can't wait to visit you all again and the new addition to the zoo. Congrats again. Aunt Sara - -1/1-/2003 I HAVE to see Delia and hold her or I will scream! Thanks for posting all the wonderful photos,it takes the edge off. She sounds like she is so contented and that is such a comforting feeling for new parents. You guys are doing a great job and sound like you are having a great time! Enjoy,enjoy,enjoy! Christine Hanlon Jirak - -1/1-/2003 In reference to... Good Morning Party of three! Sounds like you guys are figuring it out. The beautiful thing is there is no right or wrong. You write the rules for your own family. Look, listen, absorb and then apply it to you and yours in your own way! Life, it's pretty cool. From what I remember, the first three months of a baby's life are totally unpredictable due to the nervous system still developing and everything else trying to get in sync with being in the outside world. Just sleep when you can, it gives you strength and patience! (with yourself and the baby!) It was really great visiting with your Dad last weekend, can't wait 'till Thanksgiving. You know that we have to see Delia! You too of coarse! Please send some pictures this way, I have only seen the birth announcement one. Lot's of love to you guys, Chris - -1/0-/2003 In reference to... what a delicious looking child...so molded and beautiful...I loved the announcement and I didn't think it was impersonal at all...just pretty and timely. You guys are the best. Have fun this weekend. I just got home from the non-stop day...school, after-school re-arranging of furniture with the help of a neat guy from Plant and (HPPC) and then a little baby sitting at S& S's. Joyce gave me permission to leave because I really hadn't had a break, so I said, "Okay!". Have a great weekend...kiss the baby for me. Aunt Sara - -1/0-/2003 In reference to... Listen to Aunt Ellie, it is WARM here! Happy Halloween! I love you all and I love the pictures! Aunt Ellie - -1/0-/2003 In reference to... Well, the Target trip certainly looks like a good adventure, albeit a frigid adventure. Free yourself of the sheepskin chains and head to the South with your young bundled one! - -1/0-/2003 In reference to... Dear Ones, I love the latest pictures and think you all look fabulous. I will see you in about 22 more days...kiss her, hold her, bundle her, dandle her, but save some kisses and holding for us. Joe is having a good time in Elgin...I wish he could send you some pictures of all the IL cousins and offspring. He saw Aiden yesterday and said he looked a lot like Charlie. All is well here...Happy Halloween. Love, Ma - -1/0-/2003 In reference to... Dear Em and Ry, I think the reason that two adults come in so handy for child-rearing is because of what you're feeling after 8 days. Take turns...that's the beauty of your situation. Also, she will start gaining and start to sleep more regularly...be sure to do nice things for yourselves everyday and continue to have fun with Delia. Blink and she'll be in college. Love, Ma Nancy Jo Powers - -1/0-/2003 COngratulations on extending the great family. Bev just got the website to me. Delia is gorgeous and so is the entire family! It just keeps getting better. Enjoy every moment. Auntie Sara - -1/0-/2003 I love the new pictures! Delia is so pretty! Hey, Aunt Claire, I'm so jealous you get to hold her first! :) I tried to get Natalie to nap with me today but she wouldn't go for it-it looks so comfy but I guess you really have to enjoy it while you can. It looks like you are! I can't wait to see this new family of yours! Aunt Ellie - -1/0-/2003 Hello, Emmy, you look so beautiful with your baby! Ry, you look very handsome also (we need more pics of you with the babe). There has been no mention of how the animals and Delia are getting along but the pictures show they have been quite close to each other! Are they scared when she cries? Does she react to the barks and meows? What is Tater doing? Hiding under the bed? Tell me everything!!! Love, ellie Joe Hanlon - -1/0-/2003 In reference to... I do want to hear about some of the more important poops... Joe Hanlon - -1/0-/2003 In reference to... That corner of your living room with the chair and rug looks great! You'll be able to look out the window too. Aunt Sara Hanlon Ulm - -1/0-/2003 In reference to... Hey, proud dad, you have a beautiful daughter! You look so pleased and so does she!!!! Sara Joe Hanlon - -1/0-/2003 In reference to... Emily's new baby Delia In light of Emily’s professed wish to return-to-nature and live ‘off the grid’, I'm surprised that she's encouraging Delia’s use of makeup at such a young age. Even though the shade of lipstick is perfect for Delia and the eyeshadow is very complimentary, as Delia's grandfather I think it's important to speak out against encouraging these precocious trends in such young girls. Don't you think Delia would look just fine without any lipstick at all? And in some of those photos with the blue background in the yellow receiving blanket, her eyebrows are so perfectly formed that it's almost unfair to all other newborns. Certainly this plucking has to stop! Is waxing next? Delia is already so pretty and the details of her face are so exquisite that it's a shame her parents let her use this makeup now at all. What's the world coming to? And here's another point too. All that sneezing shows me that she's allergic to Canadian pollen. I suggest she relocate closer to Tampa, Florida as soon as possible to see if that would help. As the all- knowing, wise grandfather with some experience with little girls, I suggest that they ---- just add milk! Love, grandpa Joe - -1/0-/2003 In reference to... Dear Em and Ry, The latest pictures are adorable and Ryan, you look huge next to your progeny. She is really quite beautiful and I love your frequent writings and photos...you are the best. Love, Ma Gma Quick - -1/0-/2003 In reference to... How we love getting the pictures and "reports"! One of Delia's beautiful pictures is now the screen saver in both the English Office and on the principal's computer! I love walking into either of these rooms and seeing her sweet little face. Please give her kisses from us! Love, Gma and Gpa Q. Aunt Sara Hanlon Ulm - -1/0-/2003 Those pictures of Delia and Emily look great! How wonderful to have this website!!!! Joe Hanlon - -1/0-/2003 In reference to... we can't wait for more news and pics of this beautiful granddaughter. love joe and bev Kay Salmon - -1/0-/2003 In reference to... CONGRATULATIONS EMILY AND RYAN ON YOUR BEAUTIFUL BABY DELIA!!!! We are so excited for you all and appreciate your sharing the daily stories and pictures during these busy first days of parenting. We are excited to meet Delia in person but will enjoy the news and photos from the Delia page until then. Delia's Grandmas really delivered a winner with the cleaning idea that I want to copy for Amy. Take care. - -1/0-/2003 Dear Ones, The new pictures are so lovely. Can you stand it? She is so gorgeous and you both look so maternal/paternal. I am so proud of you and what you value. Love, Ma Mom/Grandma - -1/0-/2003 In reference to... Hi! I'm reading the Delia Reports from my ancient classroom computer, but it appears to be working. I love hearing all the details of Delia's young life--and also of your roles in it! I've not, however, been able to open up the 3 pictures that were emailed with yesterday's report. I also tried the office computer, and couldn't get that to work either. I've gotten all the other pictures, though--and they are wonderful! Love, Mom/Gma Ryan Quick - -1/0-/2003 In reference to... You're right. My back is killing me. :) Bev Hanlon - -1/0-/2003 In reference to... Dear Ones, I love the colors and the look of the Delia report. It's also fun to read the comments from friends and family. What a wonderful week it's been. I am relieved and happy for all of us. Have fun...as you are! Hello to Foley, Lucy, Tater, Coby and Harvi. Love, Ma Aunt Sara Ulm - -1/0-/2003 In reference to... Hello Delia!!! You are so cute, I know our family gatherings will be so fun!!! Your cousins Isabel and Natalie are very proud and impressed with your mom. I am too and it is such a cool feeling to be an aunt to my sister's baby, I can't even describe it. You be good now and don't talk back! :) Grandma and Grandpa Quick - -1/0-/2003 In reference to... Dear Miss Delilah, For such a tiny little critter, you are sure making a lot of big people awfully happy! And all those big people love you very much. We think you were very wise to pick the Mommy and Daddy you have. Love, Grandpa Dearest little Delia, Grandpa seems to have given you a new name! We are so excited about your arrival! Your picture is up in my classroom and I pat your little tummy every day, but it's not quite like the real thing. We can't wait to snuggle you very soon---and actually meet our precious new little granddaughter. It is a happy family you have! Love, Grandma Tammi Kempf - -1/0-/2003 In reference to... Dear Ryan, Emily and Baby Delia - I was so excited to hear about Delia coming into the world. Congratulations! I hope everyone is healthy and happy. Love, Tammi (Quick) Kempf Ellie Hanlon - -1/0-/2003 In reference to... Dear Delia, Welcome to Planet Earth! I think you will find it is a lovely place to live. Make sure you head south to enjoy some warm weather and as soon as you can manage most things by yourself you are invited to attend Aunt Ellie's NYC Summer Camp. Love, Aunt Ellie PS You are so cute! Your mom and dad did a very good job! Bev Hanlon - -1/0-/2003 In reference to... Dear Family, I love the pictures and will be carrying them around today...wish I could cuddle the real thing. Keep on doing what you're doing. Love, Grandma and Grandpa Ryan Quick - -1/0-/2003 In reference to... You can post messages for everyone, including Delia when she gets older, to read! Just click on "Write a comment about this report" and type your message. |