Emily Rose

Mike and Mary Tsao are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter, Emily Rose
Born Thursday, June 26, 2003, 2:10 pm,
6 pounds, 14 ounces

See more pictures: Hospital  • First week  • July  • August  • September  • October  • Fall 2003

See Emily roll: AVI, 2.5 megabytes

hi friends, for recent pictures of emily, please visit her new website at http://emilytsao.aboutmybaby.com/ (easier for mommy to update!)
mary tsao, 1/30/04
 
We want to see the movie, "See Emily walk"
Love, Great Auntie Mary, and all of the Woodstock Ivers, 1/26/04
 
Dear Emily, Please tell mom and dad that we need some Winter 2003 pix. I know you're smiling! How's that new tooth coming along? We can't wait to see the pix of it.
Love, Great Auntie Mary, and all of the Woodstock Ivers, 1/26/04
 
Most definitely I agree with the Krauses~~~Emily, have mom & dad teach you how to say C-H-E-E-S-E!
Cousin Megan, 1/23/04
 
Emily, You are in my "Favorites" selection and I really need to see some new pics!!
Love, Cousin Jessica and Auntie Barbie, 1/23/04
 
Gung Hay Fat Choy little one quarter Asian girl. Much love from your
tutujewel, 1/23/04
 
Congratulations on your first tooth Emily! You are on the way to your first happy meal!! At least you can try french fries now!! Have fun trying new foods soon!!
Love, Auntie Barbie, 1/20/04
 
Dear Emily, What do you think of Arizona?
Love, Great Auntie Mary, and all of the Woodstock Ivers, 1/16/04
 
emily...remind mom & dad to post some new pix soon.
meredith, 1/15/04
 
Hi, Emily! Happy belated "Talk like a Pirate" Day. ARGGGGHHHHH!
Much Love , Out 'ere on th' plank, tutujewel, 1/9/04
 
Emily, what happened to your cute little blue sock??
Love, Auntie Barbie, 1/1/04
 
Happy New Year Emily!
Love, Auntie Barbie, 12/31/03
 
P.S. Happy 6 month birthday to you! You are really getting old!
Love, Cousin Jessica Rose, 12/28/03
 
Dear Cousin Emily, I hope you had a really great first Christmas! Did Santa bring you lot's of presents? Can't wait to see some Christmas pictures of you opening your presents! Have a happy New Year and say hi to mommy and daddy for me!
Love, Cousin Jessica Rose, 12/28/03
 
the baby has some string attached to it?
sophie,9, 12/26/03
 
Hi Emily, Are you ready for your first visit from Santa? Did Mommy and Daddy put up a tree for you? We can't wait to see more pictures. I think that Santa has something here for you under our tree. I'll have to mail it to you. Give Mommy and Daddy lots of big hugs and kisses for me.
Love, Great Auntie Mary, 12/23/03
 
Good standing, Emily! You look so happy, posing with your Mom and Dad. Were you decorating your Christmas tree?
Love, Grammie Martha, 12/15/03
 
Happy St. Nicholas Day, Emily. I hope that St. Nick brings you some goodies in your shoe!
Love, Great Auntie Mary, 12/5/03
 
Great new pictures, Emily! Looks like you have a natural instinct for languages--or, at least, pictographs.
Love, Grammie Martha, 12/5/03
 
Emily rose, as pretty as your name, thank you for the pictures, I'm sure you will blossom into a fine young lady. God bless you and your family.
Mark ,London England, 12/5/03
 
Dear Emily, Thank you for the newest pictures. You are the cutest baby around! We miss you! Hope you had a great time in Vegas.
Love, Auntie Barbie, 12/4/03
 
Dear Mary and Mike, Wow. Congratulations! What an absolutely beautiful girl. How proud you must be. You make such a lovely family. I hope all is well with you and that sleep is not a totally lost art. This site is such a wonderful way for your family to connect. Hopefully I will be able to see you the next time you make the trip out here. Love to you all, Ilana Shabanov
youngtree74@msn.com, 12/1/03
 
Happy Thanksgiving Emily, I hope you and your mom and dad have a nice Thanksgiving and remember make sure your mom takes down the mini-blinds by your bed. I am so upset about you not being here and please tell your mom and dad I said hi!I love having you for a young cousin! and p.s. I saw the picture of you when you first entered the world and you look so different. Please post some new pictures soon! o.k that's all...
Love, Cousin Jessica Rose, 11/24/03
 
LAS VEGAS!!!! WOW! I think that beats Louise's stay with us at the O.K. Casino in New Mexico:)hehehehe
cousin megan, 11/24/03
 
Dear Emily, Where are the November pix? November is almost over. Tell mom and dad that they only have a few more days to show us some November pix. Emily, on this Thanksgiving, we are grateful for Y-O-U!! Hugs and kisses to you.
Love, Great Auntie Mary, and all the Woodstock Ivers, 11/23/03
 
Hi Emily! We can't wait until we get to see more pictures of you!!!
Love,Virginia, Ryan & Shannon, 11/20/03
 
Hi Emily, Hope you are having fun at the Sybase daycare center. It's great that mommy can come and visit you during the day! How awesome! We miss you....Jessica wants to know if you have had any big girl cereal yet...she really like shrimp and can't wait to share a pound or two with you! Hope you have a wonderful first Thanksgiving next week! :)
Love, Auntie Barbie, 11/19/03
 
Emily, I just loved hugging you and singing with you. It was so good to meet you. Now don't forget, "A-B-C-D-E-F-G" and I won't either. Have mom play you the movie at the RICCI VIRTUAL GATHERING family site, and I'm sure you will be smiling. I hope that we can see you again real soon. Hugs and kisses from all your Woodstock family!
Love, Auntie Mary and all the Woodstock Ivers, 11/5/03
 
Happy First Halloween, Emily!! Don't eat to much candy! It was great to finally meet you last weekend. You are such a cutie!
Love and Kises, Auntie Barbie, 10/31/03
 
Hi Emily, I hope you are doing great tell your ma I said HI. Love, your cousin
Dave Palucci, 10/30/03
 
Thanks for visiting Illinois, Emily. We were impressed by your beauty and winning smile. You sure do resemble your Dad. You are a Mini-Mike for sure!
Love, Grammie Martha, 10/28/03
 
Hey Emily you are the CUTEST kid I have ever seen. Have a great life
Emily, 10/24/03
 
Emily, does the "Shirt" photo indicate that you plan on being Britney Spears's new competition? Horrors!
Love, Grammie Martha, 10/22/03
 
Great Photos Emily! Can't wait to see you in 4 days!!
Love, Auntie Barbie xoxo, 10/20/03
 
Thanks for the October photos, Emily. You posed very nicely for Daddy.
Love, Grammie Martha, 10/20/03
 
Hi Emily, We are looking for some new pictures for "October". Mommy and Daddy must be busy making your halloween costume, or packing for your Chicago visit!! Looking forward to meeting you in 7 days!!! We can't wait!! xoxo
Love, Auntie Barbie, 10/17/03
 
Wow, great rolling action Emily! We can't wait to see you in action in a couple of weeks!! Hugs and Kisses big girl!
Love, Auntie Barbie, 10/10/03
 
Great action video, Emily! We knew you were born to be a star!
Grammie Martha, 10/10/03
 
HoWdY Emily! I've totally cleared my calendar for when you come to visit and I can't wait. Tons of Love!
Cousin Megan, 10/7/03
 
Emily you just keep getting cuter & cuter each day!
Virginia Voss Hegarty, 10/6/03
 
hugs and kiss for your new baby!
Mika, 10/3/03
 
Emily, don't forget to wish your daddy a Happy Birthday today!
Love, Tutujewel, 10/3/03
 
Happy first day at daycare, Emily. We're looking forward to welcoming you to Chicago on October 24!
Love, Grammie Martha, 10/1/03
 
your baby has the same name as me
emily rose brune, 9/29/03
 
Dear Emily, Happy 13th Birthday! You are indeed a little cutey-pie!!
Love, Great Aunt Mary and all of the Woodstock Ivers, 9/27/03
 
well done im so pleased youvve got a baby girl
hannah, 9/24/03
 
Emily, you are on my computer screen at work in your duck suit. Are you getting ready for Halloween?
Love, Grammie Martha, 9/23/03
 
Hey, little duckie, you're the cutest little bird I've ever seen. Love,
tutujewel, 9/22/03
 
Hey Emily, Sending lots of hugs and kisses your way. You look so happy. Mommy an Daddy must be really funny!
Love, Auntie Barbie xoxo, 9/15/03
 
Dear Emily, Tell Mom and Dad to take you to see, "Finding Nemo." It's a great movie, and I'm sure that you will love it!
Hugs and Kisses from All the Woodstock Ivers, 9/14/03
 
Emily, I liked your newest September pictures. Enjoy your toothless mouth now while you can. Soon your first teeth will be making their presence known. You sure do have a happy smile! You seem to be very content. We can't wait to meet you some day.
Love, Great Aunt Mary, and all the Woodstock Ivers, 9/14/03
 
Emily Rose, your smile makes my day. Love,
tutujewel, 9/11/03
 
Dearest Emily, We love your new pictures! They are awsome!! You are growing up so fast, pretty soon you will be able to ride a two wheeler with Henry. xoxo Love,
Auntie Barbie, 9/8/03
 
Emily Rose--with a rose in your hair! You really are gorgeous, little one. Love,
tutujewel, 9/7/03
 
Emily you are so beautiful!!!! Your pictures are very nice. I hope to meet you in person some time soon. :o)
Gladys, 9/3/03
 
Hi Emily! We are so excited because today of September 1st and we will be able to see a new month worth of pictures soon!! How is your new swing? Henry starts pre-school tomorrow. Hope you are having a great Labor Day today! We had a b-b-que in Woodstock today and are about to head home. It's about an hour drive to get back to Berwyn. Have a wonderful week and we are sending you hugs and kisses...
Auntie Barbie xoxo, 9/1/03
 
Happy 2 month birthday to you, Emily! Thanks, mom and dad, for adding new Emily px for us to see.
Hugs and Kisses from All the Woodstock Ivers, 8/31/03
 
Emily, have a wonderful two-month anniversary of your birth. You certainly don't look like the baby in the picture on this page. Grandpa John and I are enjoying all of your photos. You're growing so fast--and you're so pretty!
Grammie Martha, 8/26/03
 
Happy 2 month birthday to you! Hope you have a great day today Emily! Trevor and Jessica start school today. Yeh!! Trevor's in 5th grade and Jessica's in 3rd. Henry doesn't start till next week. You are growing so fast that pretty soon you will be ready for school!! I love your new pictures, please tell mommy and daddy that your new swing is portable and they can bring it on the plane when you come to Chicago. Soon!!! We need to figure out a way to send hugs over the internet. Mmmm, Maybe daddy can work on that! Sending you lots of love and hugs and kisses...
Auntie Barbie, 8/25/03
 
dear beautiful, happy Emily. i miss you every day that don't see you. is there some way we could get a live camera feed? like on big brother? just kidding, of course, i know your daddy is a supertech guy, but let's get real, tutujewel, your honeygram, who loves you and your mommy and dad very very much.
tutujewel, 8/25/03
 
Dear Emily, I love your sitting on the couch picture. You are definitely developing your own personality. I am printing out the picture for Great Gramie Rose right now, to show her in the morning. Pretty soon you will have a special birthday - 2 months old!! What a marvelous accomplishment. Today your cousin Megan went off to college, to start her Sophomore year at Marquette University. She has a great room, in a very nice dorm. She lives on the 11th floor, and she has a huge bathroom connected to her new room, which she shares with her roommate Heather. I'm going to sleep now, Emily. It's been a long day. Love, Love, Love,
and lots of hugs and kisses, from your Great Aunt Mary, in Woodstock, 8/23/03
 
Wow! I didn't know yesterday was St Emily's day. Thanks for the info, megan.
Tutu jewel, 8/22/03
 
hope you're having a great day emily! i just printed off some of your pictures for great grammie & she was so happy & talked about how today is the Feast of St. Emily. keeping sending us more pictures of you and your family!! ttyl
cousin megan, 8/21/03
 
Dear Emily, Hi from all your cousins, in Woodstock. Today we went to the beach to watch Megan lifeguarding. We had a great time dodging the waves. Trevor says, "I had a blast!" Peter says, "Hey!" Auntie Barb says, "Can't wait to put you in a floatie with us!!" Megan says, "Cheers, Emily!" Auntie Mary says, "Emily, I can't wait to hold you." Great Gramie Rose says, "I am happy that you are my newest great child, and I love the name, Emily. It's in very much harmony with the name, "Rose,"and I thank your mom and your dad." Some day your cousins will have to teach you how to swim. Have your mom show you Auntie Barb and Megan's birthday picture at the RICCI VIRTUAL GATHERING.
Love, and Kisses, from Woodstock, 8/17/03
 
Hi Emily, It's me, your cousin Jessica Rose! I just love your new pictures! I got my new American Girl Magazine today and you remind me of the Bitty Baby. I can't wait until you are old enough for us to play dolls together. I Love You!
Love, Cousin Jessica Rose, 8/5/03
 
Emily, you look so pretty in your New Vintage denims. You have a dimple in your chin, just like your mom!
Grammie Martha, 8/2/03
 
Is Hopey doing his Geometry homework? Is Mike Polter a Math Teacher? Are you guys trying to get Emily and Hopey into the gifted class?
Tutu Honeygram, 8/1/03
 
Hey Emily, how's it hangin? Trevor, Jessica, Henry and I send you lots of hugs and kisses for your 5th week birthday! You sure do look like you are growing fast! Are you sleeping well? Don't forget to tell Mom and Dad to put some toys in the bathtub for you! We Love You!
Love, Auntie Barbie, 7/31/03
 
Happy 5 week birthday, Emily Rose!
Love & Kisses, Great Aunt Mary from Woodstock, 7/31/03
 
Hi, Emily. I can't wait to play with you. Visit me in Berwyn, OK?
Cousin Henry Krause, 4 years old, 7/27/03
 
Thanks for the new photos, Mary and Mike. Keep 'em coming1
Grammie Martha, 7/27/03
 
Mary and Mike, How about a one-month picture on the home page? Thanks.
Love, Great Aunt Mary from Woodstock, 7/24/03
 
Emily, now you are 4 weeks. Isn't that a marvelous turning point? Happy 4 week birthday, Emily. I just finished a summer keyboard camp. Someday, I hope that you can come to my camp. I will teach you how to make beautiful music! We haven't heard much from your mom and dad about your most recent development. They haven't even put any pictures on the WWW lately! Tell them to get back in gear.
Love, Great Aunt Mary (with millions of xxoo's), 7/24/03
 
Babies sure do sleep alot.
Scott Hess, 7/17/03
 
Happy 3 week birthday, Emily. Your Grammie Martha brought a CD to Illinois, with lots of pictures. They were great, and it was so easy to see them with the included slide show software. Thank your daddy for me. What have you been up to, lately? Maybe dad can post a sound file of you making baby sounds, here at http://emilytsao.com/
xxoo's from your Great Aunt Mary from Woodstock, 7/15/03
 
oh, and thank your old man for posting the closeup of your feet. That's one of the main reasons to have a baby around! Cute little baby feet!
Julie, 7/15/03
 
Hi gorgeous! Don't get too big--I haven't met you yet! (Word of advice. Get your wisdom teeth out, NOW. You'll thank me later.)
Julie, 7/15/03
 
Dear Emily, I love your toe picture. Tell Mommy & Daddy to keep 'em coming! Happy Sunday!!
Love, Great Aunt Mary (even more xxoo's from Woodstock), 7/13/03
 
Happy 2 week birthday, Emily. Grammie Martha and Grandpa John came back to Illinois to tell us all about how wonderful you are. We are going to see the Lion King in Chicago, tonight. Some day we'll have to take you to a play. For now, just stretch and grow! Give Mommy and Daddy a big smile.
Love, Great Aunt Mary (more xxoo's from Woodstock), 7/10/03
 
Hi Emily, How was your first week? Your mommy and daddy are so good to put your pictures on your Web site for you. I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say how great it is to see all of the pictures. You are a perfect, precious little bundle of love. I just can't wait to meet you and give you lots of hugs and kisses. Tell Mommy and Daddy that you are ready to travel to Woodstock. (Of course, I don't know if Mommy and Daddy are ready yet). You have a very pretty smile. Mary and Mike, keep the pictures coming. We're eating them up! Happy Independence Day, Mary, Mike and Emily!
Love, Great Aunt Mary (xxoo from Woodstock), 7/4/03
 
Welcome to the world, Emily Rose! Congratulations Mike and Mary- I've been looking forward to seeing when she'd be born. Take care and happy parenting!
Matt (and Melanie) Gray, 7/3/03
 
It was good to hold you today, Emily Rose. We're looking forward to welcoming you to Illinois. You will undoubtedly be a well-traveled child!
Your loving Grandpa John, 7/3/03
 
Oh, hello, sweet Emily Rose, from another friend of your grandma Tutujewel, who kept knocking on heaven's door, patiently waiting for your arrival.....as patiently as she could. I'm sure you have recognized her joyful spirit and I know you'll have many laughter-filled times with her, as we do. Congratulations, parents! What a wonderful way to announce her to the world!! Looking forward to meeting you!
Diane Smith, 7/3/03, 7/3/03
 
Waaaaaaaahhhhhhh! I know it's bright out here, but you're in good hands. Congratulations guys!
Josh Thorp, 7/3/03
 
OK, seen 'em all now, we need more pictures!!
Mary Brune, 7/3/03
 
What a beautiful and serene little baby you are! Welcome to the Tsao family! We cannot wait to meet you. Congratulations to Mom and Dad--enjoy! It only gets better and better every day! Love Auntie Caroline, Uncle Jim, and second cousins Madeline, Matthew, Max and Margeaux
Caroline Chua Rocco, 7/2/03
 
We want more "eyes open" or "fussing" pictures! Come on, Emily (and Dad)!
Aunt Jennie, 7/2/03
 
Welcome to this earthly experience. The world will be a better place now that you are here. You have made so many so happy with your presence. So love them and let them love you. Mike and Mary spend all your days enjoying each new aspect of Emily because it goes quickly. Emily, I love your grandma Jewel, she is a jewel to all that know her. Listen to her words of wisdom and marvel at her beauty. You are beautiful.
Linda Detrick, 7/1/03, 7/1/03
 
Miss Emily, you are beautiful and I cannot wait to meet you in person. Please go easy on your mom and dad as they adjust to your arrival. I ask that you also pass on our congratulations. Much love, Aunt Renee & Uncle Bryan
Renee Chua, 6/30/03
 
You are gorgeous! Someday soon you will know how lucky you are to have two such wonderful parents. In the meantime, gets lots of sleep, make funny faces, and when you're old enough you are entitled to a lifetime supply of free bellydancing classes! Take care of your folks, little one!
rev. Holly G, 6/30/03
 
Welcome Emily, You're a very lucky lady to have Mike and Mary. You will doted over, cared for, hugged and eternally loved. You will have a great time reading all of the loving messages dedicated to your birth. Congrats to the mom and dad!
Jimmy Dunn, 6/30/03
 
Welcome, dear Emily Rose! I don't see how you can miss being great, with so many doting grandparents, such as Grandma Jewel. Plus, your name is the exact reverse of my sweet mother's name. How fine!
Rudy Pedulla, 6/30/03
 
WELCOME TO THE WORLD EMILY ROSE!!! You are so beautiful! We look forward to actually meeting you in person one day. Mary & Mike Congratulations!!! Emily is such a little miracle!
Virginia, Ryan & Shannon Hegarty, 6/30/03
 
When are you coming to Illinois, Emily? I want to see you! I have a lot to teach you....Game Cube is awesome..I can't wait till we can play together!
Love, cousin Trevor, 6/30/03
 
aloha and congratulations to you from your family in Hawaii-- the baby is beutiful despite the setting with the forceps and umbilical cord intact.
uncle charley and mark and cristina, 6/29/03
 
congratulations emily, great parents and a moonchild!
sean, 6/29/03
 
Congratulations Mike and Mary. You have been blessed with a beautiful gift, baby Emily Rose. What a beautiful name!! Enjoy her now, before she gets her drivers license.... We are looking forward to seeing you all soon. With love from your family in Chicago.
Diana, James, Jeremy and Carina, 6/29/03
 
Hi, sweet little Emily Rose, welcome to the TSAO family. We, Auntie-vovos, numerous aunts and cousins in Brazil, are looking forward to meeting you. You're going to have a great time here, ask your Auntie Jennie. Much love and a big hug from Auntie-vovo Lydia. Sao Paulo, Brazil. Jun 29, 03. Congratulations, Michael and Mary.
Lydia, 6/29/03
 
So happy you are here! Love and prayers and happy wishes to Emily, and her Mommy and Daddy from ALL THE BLAIRS!
Aunt Barb and Uncle John, 6/29/03
 
Dear Emily, welcome to our world. It will be what you make of it; face it with optimism and you will go far. In the meantime, enjoy your childhood and learn much at every opportunity. And above all else, learn mathematical reasoning; it will take you far.
Tom and Cynthia, 6/29/03
 
Hi, dear Emily, welcome to Tsao's family. Your sweet pictures bring me back to Orinda. My big hug to you, your dad and mom, auntie Jennie, Da Da and grandma Jewel.
Josephine, 6/29/03, 6/29/03
 
Dear Emily Rose: Welcome to Tsao's family. I am so excited. Hugs from aunti vovo Sally.
Aunti Vovo Sally from Sao Paulo,Brasil., 6/28/03
 
Bienvenidos Emily Rose! Esperamos conocerte en persona muy pronto. Eres bellisima! Con much amor a ti y a tus papas de su familia en Texas.
Mary, Mark, Stef, Erica Martinez, 6/28/03
 
Emily, what's this I hear about you coming into the early part of a new century kicking and screaming? I know, you could hardly wait to get started on all the adventure and excitement life has to offer, right? I can tell from your first photo that you are going to be bright and beautiful and that you also spent the last 9 months doing Pilates. Your grandma Jewel will be reading original stories to you in no time. Ask her about the ladybug. Give your mom and dad a big hug for doing such a great job.
Roger Mock, 6/28/03
 
That picture of you was taken right after you bungie-jumped outta mom, right?
Robert Otani, 6/28/03
 
Welcome, dear Emily Rose! I'm sure that your Daddy's Aunt Emily is smiling on her newest little namesake. We're thrilled that you have joined the family and can't wait to introduce you to all your Texas cousins. Love to all the family.
Aunt Nancy and Uncle Turi, 6/28/03
 
A big yellow rose of Texas welcome to Emily Rose! All us folks from these here parts want to send a heap of lovin' westward past the Pecos and into purdy northern Cal, home of Emily Rose and her proud as punch parents, Mike and mary. As to the question posed by Tutujewel in her earlier missive, why of course Emily Rose (E.R.) is destined for medicine...
Christina and Bert Villena, 6/28/03
 
Dear Emily Rose, You are a gift sent from God, and you you have a very large, loving family to help you through this world. Honeygram Jewel - I am so happy that you have finally joined the ranks. Believe me--there is nothing like having a grandbaby! Our love to all of you .
John & Sheila (Chickie) (a cousin...hanging somewhere on the Family Tree!), 6/27/03
 
Welcome Emily!! You got to come into the world on your own terms! Congratulations Mike & Mary!
Mary Brune, 6/27/03
 
Congratulations!!!! I am so happy for all of you.
Liz Frostig, 6/27/03
 
Congratulation Mike and Mary! This is great news. You get a chance to look at the world through a pair of new eyes :)
Raman, 6/27/03
 
Welcome Sweet Emily Rose! We are so happy that you are here. Your Mommy and Daddy have done a wonderful job bringing their special Angel into the world. Thank you for this gift Mary and Michael! I love you very much and I can't wait to meet you...
Great Auntie Davida, 6/27/03
 
Emily Rose you are here! I give thanks for you and your loving parents! Blessings!
Great Gramie Rose, 6/27/03
 
Emily Rose, We are so excited that you are here!! Will you be visiting Illinois any time soon??? Trevor, Jessica and Henry can't wait to meet their new cousin. What a beautiful day to be born, June 26th! You are so loved, thanks to mommy and daddy for making such a beautiful little princess! We Love You!!
Auntie Barbie, Cousin's Trevor, Jessica and Henry (All of the Berwyn Krauses), 6/27/03
 
Congratulations to Grandma Jewel! You have a jewel of your own now!
Anna from Pajaro Middle, 6/27/03
 
Dear Emily, We are all so happy that you've arrived. We can't wait to meet you. Some day your mom and dad will have to bring you here to meet all of your Illinois cousins and Aunts and Uncles. Actually, you have family all over the world. It's a good thing that you have your own Web site, because it's going to have lots of hits with all of your family wondering what you're up to. Emily, I can see from your picture that you are a very sweet and beautiful baby girl, and you already have so many friends and family sending you love and good wishes right here on your Web site. Hugs and Kisses to you, and also to your mom and dad, from all of the Woodstock Ivers.
Aunt Mary, Uncle Jim, Great Grandma Rose, Kevin, Jimmy, Megan and Peter (All of the Woodstock Ivers), 6/27/03
 
oh, emily rose - you are finally here. welcome, beautiful lady. let me know when you are ready for a bike ride!
meredith, 6/27/03
 
Emily, darling first grandchild, are you going to be a doctor? a seamstress? a craftsperson? maybe a teacher? I agree with Jenny Guitar that it is pretty cool that your wise parents let you cut your own umbilical cord, and that you know how to hold a scissors safely, even though you are very very young! And I agree with Aunt Jennie. You look as Asian as your dad did when he was your age. And you have exactly the same birthmark on your eyelid that your daddy had at birth, too. I look forward to sharing life with you for the next many years; and I thank your mom and dad for bringing us all such a beautiful little soul. Love from you Tutujewel
Tutujewel, Your Paternal Grandmother, 6/26/03
 
Emily...today was a bit of a shock, eh? It gets better. This big old bright world has your mommy and daddy in it. So you're going to have a very good time! We can't wait to meet you!
Marnie, Bill and Jonas, 6/26/03
 
Welcome, Emily!! You've got the coolest baby picture I've ever seen!! You're gonna be the coolest kid among your friends and the brightest, most talented one among your colleague--just like your mom and dad. Congratulations!!!
KK., 6/26/03
 
Welcome home, Emily Rose. I was pleased to hold you today. I love you very much.
Grammie Martha, 6/26/03
 
hi Emily! wow, you're really cute. and really mechanically inclined, too, just like your pops. I can see from the photo that they let you cut your own umbilical cord! i can tell you're going to go far, cutie.
Jenny Guitar, 6/26/03
 
Congratulations Mary and Mike! Welcome to California, Emily. Mmmmm... strained avocado baby food!
Max, 6/26/03
 
A beautiful Emily, they all are. Tell Dad to spring for a digital camera that shoots color pictures.
Osborne, 6/26/03
 
wow, you look really Asian!
Aunt Jennie, 6/26/03
 
Hello, dear little Emily. You don't know me yet, but I'm another friend of your grandma, Jewel. You are absolutely beautiful! I think that you re probably the first child to have her own website at such a young age. Kudos to your dad for having such foresight to show you to the world. Your mom and dad have been waiting extra long for you and you will spend the next few years letting them find out how it is so well worth it to have your precious spirit in their lives. Good job, Dad and, especially, Mom. Happy, happy birthday!
Jackie Defendis, 6/26/03
 
congratulations mike, mary. wonderful news. hi emily. :-)
Dylan McDanniel, 6/26/03
 
Welcomb Emily, we've all been waiting for you. I know both your mom and dad are that you're here...esp your mom. I'm a friend of your g.ma Jewel's, if you ever want to know anything about anything, ask her...she'll tell you how it is. Now, enjoy life...it's a trip. Love to you and your mom and dad, Nancy Woods
nancy woods, 6/26/03
 
Happy birthday, Emily darling! So glad you're finally here!
Julie, 6/26/03
 
Emily, you are so beautiful. Welcomb to this world. Your grandma, Jewely is a good friend of my and I want you to know that if you ever want to know something you can ask her...she'll tell you how it is. And I've known your dad for a few years too. He is a reallly sweet man who I knwo will love you totally. Your mama I haven't met but I know that if your daddy love her, well, she's wonderful. You are surrounded by love. Welcomb. Your g.ma's friend, Nancy
nancy woods, 6/26/03
 
Emily Rose, you have a very beautiful name. I am impressed with your Dad for getting the email notification out about you in less than 2 hours from your birth.
Andrea Abernathy, 6/26/03
 
Sun in Cancer, moon in Taurus, Libra rising...you're going to be sweet as pie!
The (Burning) Man, 6/25/03
 
dear baby, please stop poking me in the ribs. thank you.
mommy, 5/22/03