New Parents Trade Minivan for Breakfast

DURHAM, NC (AP) - A shocking transaction has a young family's neighbors in disbelief this Saturday morning. Sources tell us that Durham County residents Thomas and Corrina Page may have been the victims of a breakfast wielding swindler. Sleep deprived and hungry, the proud parents of 2-week old, Cadence, apparently traded their newly acquired 2004 Toyota Sienna for two country ham biscuits. "I think we were working off of 3 hours of sleep tops, when we were offered the biscuits" stated Mr. Page. "It sounded really good at the time," Corrina added. Perhaps the most unbelievable detail of this story is the fact that it was Cadence's own grandparents who took advantage of these desperate newbies. "I sure as hell hope they enjoyed that meal," remarked neighbor Jerry Lee Hornbuckle. That just don't seem right."

Ellie Laughing

This is the daughter of our good friends Masters and Marta. Ellie is one cute kiddo, and, thanks to her dad, she's having a good time here.

Daddy goes back to work...

we miss him as much as he misses us!

Cadence, Raleigh, & Art

I must say that "you'll get no sleep" is not simply cliche. Here, Cadence was soothed by Art Farmer's "Summer Knows" Lp. It has the same affect on me.

08/12/2007 - Cadence is Born

Cadence was born 7 lbs., 12 oz. at 11:36 PM. Her 21 inch frame was healthy and screaming. Corrina came through big time. Her strength and endurance was like nothing I've seen from her in the 12 years we've been together. Simply Amazing. Welcome to the world, Cadence. Let's show'em what you're made of!

Us in our "proud parents" smiles right after she was cleaned up.

Can you see how happy this Grandma is?

MOM

Uncle Michael... talk about growing up!

Aunt Tia... she didn't want to let her go. She's gonna be one terrific Aunt.

A quick camera video shortly after delivery.

Not for the Kids

Snapped this a few weeks ago in Wilmington, NC. My guess is you get appies at Hooters and head next door to finish up. Saying.

Coco @ 38 Weeks

The August 06 due date is coming pretty quick.

More about Nana (the best ever)

Thomas and I were lucky enough to have hosted a dual birthday party for our 2 awesome grandmas in June when a lot of of family was in town for a baby shower. Nana turned 78 on June 27 and Grandma Pat got another year wiser on June 26th.


The next day my mom hosted a baby shower for our little soccer player! Nana, wearing pink for a girl, made us a Raggedy Ann doll that will be treasured forever, as well as a check and a sweet card...always saying "get something nice". Here are some pics with all her daughters and granddaughters...



Nana will always be missed, but always with a smile! She never stressed about anything, always appreciated the little things, always had quarters for parking at the beach, and never used an alarm clock. Recently I think about her often as a near the end of my pregnancy. Having been pregnant 8 times, she wisely advised me that I should take off my rings early, so they wouldn't have to be cut off! Thanks for that lesson and many others!