Comments on: Introducing …

By: Gretchen

Gretchen — Sat, 24 Jun 2006 03:59:58 +0000

And here we are one year later! Can you believe it? :) It’s been awesome!

By: Heidi and Clan

Heidi and Clan — Wed, 16 Nov 2005 05:38:14 +0000

I didn’t know about leaving comments about my absolutely adorablee neice! I loved making her giggle and smile- your Auntie Heidi loves you very much and can’t wait for more kisses and hugs atChristmas- you are beautiful little Sophia XOXO

By: papa

papa — Sun, 09 Oct 2005 03:14:58 +0000

opps, went back to start of page and found the link. Duh! Great format, easy access - should have expected it. However, nothing since august 29th? Come on!!!! Oh, by the way - Sophia’s beautiful photo done the old fashioned way now risides in our hall of grandchildren - definately my favorite youngest granddaughter!!

By: papa

papa — Sun, 09 Oct 2005 03:11:46 +0000

I was hoping for some newer photos. the 8/29 entry suggests new photos uploaded, but, as usual, I am not smart enough to find them. Help!

By: michael lee

michael lee — Tue, 30 Aug 2005 00:36:40 +0000

new photos uploaded, in an easier format for quick viewing.

By: Joyce (Sun) Wheeler

Joyce (Sun) Wheeler — Tue, 23 Aug 2005 18:29:56 +0000

Yay Mike & gretchen! But I had to find out through the grapevine about the new breakthrough artist in your life!
That’s okay, since you probably didn’t know we have 3 now…. :) Welcome to the Parenthood Club! How are you
doing with the poopy diaper changes, Mike?

By: Auntie Kristin Liner

Auntie Kristin Liner — Mon, 22 Aug 2005 02:48:13 +0000

Congratulations, you guys! She’s breathtaking and perfect. I can’t wait to meet her….and to catch up with mom! Hint hint. Love you all, Kristin

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 16 Aug 2005 20:42:28 +0000

I didnt even know your wife was pregnant! guess we didnt get into that in Tech. I really wish i could take another class with you…but since I know you’re not fond of students… we would all just sit around and “discuss” and of course there would be no homework! haha

Well other than that I just wanted to say congratualtions on a beautiful daughter. What a blessing from God! I hope your wife and you are doing well and I’ll see you around school soon! Even though you’ll probably forget my name…haha ttyl Mike

Lisa

By: Elle Farrar

Elle Farrar — Sun, 07 Aug 2005 01:41:20 +0000

we all miss you Mrs. Lee!…Every single one of us!!!….I hope some time you can come to WCS to show us in person!…I am so so so so so so so happy for you….I know both of you will be great parents because you were SUCH a great teacher! WE LOVE YOU MRS. LEE, MR. LEE, & SOPHIA!!!!
LOVE,
ELLE, GUY, AND SAM FARRAR

By: jim neubauer

jim neubauer — Fri, 05 Aug 2005 23:24:52 +0000

WOW! a beautiful child and a sweet name too.The next 20 years will be full of trying times and joyous celebration,all the stuff that comes in family life.Wishing you a full measure of the very best that can be.Hope springs eternal in a heart that has faith.

By: Mike Thompson

Mike Thompson — Fri, 29 Jul 2005 00:06:50 +0000

Dear Sophia,
Welcome to this big, beautiful world. We know the love that surrounds you. You’ve already given something special to all of us—to read the names of everyone sending you greetings brings us all together again. Hope we can see you this summer! Sincerely,
Mike,
Hisako,
Hanna Thompson.

By: Raylena Gomez

Raylena Gomez — Mon, 25 Jul 2005 21:24:09 +0000

I miss you so much Mrs. Lee. The picture of you and your baby looks pretty. Have fun with your baby!

By: sophia lee llanera

sophia lee llanera — Sun, 24 Jul 2005 04:53:53 +0000

she’s so cute!!just browsing the net and accidentally here i am sending a ms to you…God bless you!!!

By: wolf @ cellar

wolf @ cellar — Sat, 23 Jul 2005 07:12:58 +0000

Congratulations to all of you, special blessings and welcomes to the little one. May she live up to her name, particularly when she hits those teen years!!

By: Sherry and Chantel

Sherry and Chantel — Tue, 19 Jul 2005 19:49:20 +0000

Sophia, is truly an angel from God! You are so blessed. Enjoy a life time of happiness. Love Sherry and Chantel.

By: Vic, Grace, Lance & Ava Verhoeven

Vic, Grace, Lance & Ava Verhoeven — Tue, 19 Jul 2005 00:38:24 +0000

Congratulations! We’re all so excited for you. She really is beautiful. This is really the most precious of all times. It might be hard sometimes (breastfeeding, ouch!) but try to cherish every moment. Many blessings to you and your new family.

By: George

George — Mon, 18 Jul 2005 19:27:06 +0000

she’s beautiful. thank God she takes after her mother.

…rich blessings on you and your family.

By: Christine McDonald

Christine McDonald — Wed, 06 Jul 2005 01:57:44 +0000

Hurray!
What a beautiful baby- I hope to get to see her in person soon. I am proud of you guys. The Lord doesn’t always promise an easy road, but the outcome is definitely worth it. Enjoy your new blessing- a up close view of God’s miracles. I remember feeling that I was born to be a mommy when I saw Emily. Congratualtions- Sophia couldn’t have neater people for her mommy and daddy. When your up for company, let us know.
Have fun with your new family,
Love, Christine ( Duane, Emily and Landon McDonald too)

By: Sue Mathieson

Sue Mathieson — Tue, 05 Jul 2005 23:58:48 +0000

Dear Gretchen and Mike,
Congratulations to you both on the arrival of little Sophia! She looks beautiful. It was a real pleasure to meet you both at Sally & Scott’s wedding and we wish you every blessing as you begin this new phase of life’s journey. It is fantastic to be able to see photos of her when so far away.
We wish you all the best, Sue, Geoff, James and Katherine xx

By: David and Cathy Leestma

David and Cathy Leestma — Tue, 05 Jul 2005 20:44:20 +0000

Congratulations to you both! A beautiful baby! So glad all are well after such a dramatic birth!

Love,

All the Leestma’s

By: Ruth Edmonds

Ruth Edmonds — Tue, 05 Jul 2005 14:38:43 +0000

Dear Gretchen & Mike,
Loving Congratulations to you both. Sophia looks just beautiful. A huge welcome to her and God’s richest
blessings to you all.
I have so enjoyed opening this website tonight and
looking at the photos. Please continue to put photos
on so that we too can enjoy her from ‘Down Under’
My love to you both - Ruth xx

By: Sharon Junginger

Sharon Junginger — Mon, 04 Jul 2005 23:37:28 +0000

Gretchen,

Congratulations! You did it! (Sorry about the incredibly LONG labor & surgery–but you did it!) My mom forwarded your site to my email. Thanks for sharing your pictures. I’m imagining you are very sore and exhausted by now… Know that many friends and family are cheering you on.
I’ll be in the same boat in November, so lead the way, Sister!!!

Hope you savor each moment.

Blessings to you and GREAT JOB!

Sharon (Loux) Junginger

By: The Egeland Family

The Egeland Family — Mon, 04 Jul 2005 02:51:29 +0000

Congratulations! What a beautiful baby and a beautiful name! God bless you and your new little girl!

By: Alexis Egeland

Alexis Egeland — Mon, 04 Jul 2005 02:47:13 +0000

Mrs. Lee,

Your baby is beautiful! Congratulations! I bet you’re very excited like my mom was when she had her first child. Sophia is tiny like I was…I was only 5 lbs. 12 ounces. I know you’re going to be a great mom to Sophia. I hope I get to meet her.

Love, Alexis

By: Rhonda and Ken Edmonds

Rhonda and Ken Edmonds — Sat, 02 Jul 2005 01:10:53 +0000

Welcome to beautiful little Sophia - and congratulations to the Mommy and Daddy - She is a gift from God like any babe, but she’s special and as she begins her journey in life with you guys, may she be blessed as she learns to love and share herself with others.

Sophia will always share a special place in my heart as she was born on my Mum’s birthday - My Mum would have been 89 this year but she is now with Jesus and so the cycle of life keeps going.
Mike - just love the photo of her hand in yours - a symbol of fragility, strength and trust.

By: Ryan & Jen Cathey

Ryan & Jen Cathey — Sat, 02 Jul 2005 01:02:28 +0000

Congratulations! She does look beautiful. We are very happy for you and can’t wait to see her in person.

By: centuri0n

centuri0n — Fri, 01 Jul 2005 20:38:56 +0000

A baby is better than a blog.

By: Julie Musilli

Julie Musilli — Fri, 01 Jul 2005 20:17:54 +0000

OH MY GOODNESS!!! Can I have one that comes out that cute??? She’s beautiful and I only wish that I got to see her in person. What a sweet name! I’m proud of you guys~ what wonderful parents Sophia has~ Love, Julie and PJ

By: scott n sally

scott n sally — Fri, 01 Jul 2005 10:01:49 +0000

Good work you guys- another beautiful cousin for the clan- may you have sleepful peace

By: Nancy Isaacson

Nancy Isaacson — Fri, 01 Jul 2005 02:53:11 +0000

Congratulations Mike & Gretchen on your precious little daughter!!!! What a thrill!!!! I’m just so happy for you. Enjoy!!!

Love,

Nancy & Lynn

By: BobnGrace

BobnGrace — Thu, 30 Jun 2005 00:22:40 +0000

S he’s
O ne
P erfect
H eavenly
I mpressive
A arrival !

We are thrilled for the three of you. Thanks for
the pictures!!
Love, Bob and Grace

By: Aaron and Rebecca Genzink

Aaron and Rebecca Genzink — Thu, 30 Jun 2005 00:10:19 +0000

We are so excited for you! You will be wonderful parents to precious Sophia — you chose a beautiful name, too! :) Much love and many blessings to you ALL.

By: Judy Salley

Judy Salley — Wed, 29 Jun 2005 23:52:52 +0000

YEAH! She’s absolutely adorable, I can hardly wait to see her in person. Did the grandma’s get to be there and the aunties too. Oh, how we love and miss you both and now you three - thanks for including us in your announcement. Blessings to you darlings - you’ll always be in our hearts, history and longings to fellowship with - hopefully one day in the not too distant future. Gretch, give me all the scoop one day when you have an extra moment (ha) - are you done with teaching, doing floral designing? Fill us in when you have a moment - Michael, still at B.P. and APU - congrats on graduating again! - give our love to all and LOTS of hugs and gentle kisses to Sophie - cute name! - Mucho love - The Salley’s

By: Seth & Vanessa

Seth & Vanessa — Wed, 29 Jun 2005 23:11:13 +0000

Congrats guys…she is beautiful. We are so excited and can’t wait to see her! Isn’t it so great to be blessed :)

By: Allan & Karen Hearl

Allan & Karen Hearl — Wed, 29 Jun 2005 22:13:20 +0000

Congratulations to you on the safe arrival of Sophia. She is beautiful and so is her mom. God bless you!!!! and the grandparents too.
Love, Karen and Alan Hearl

By: fran

fran — Wed, 29 Jun 2005 21:43:05 +0000

Congrats!! She is beautiful! Can’t wait to meet her. God is good!!

Fran

By: Mary and Keith Felch

Mary and Keith Felch — Wed, 29 Jun 2005 18:09:38 +0000

Michael, Gretchen and Sophia,
We are so happy for you. Congratulations on your own little miracle, she’s beautiful. We are praying for you and wishing you rich and deep blessings.

By: Carolyn (Neubauer) McFall

Carolyn (Neubauer) McFall — Wed, 29 Jun 2005 05:44:06 +0000

Wow, what a beauty!
We’ve all been blessed.
As my mom said…she’s a “Great” Grandma,
I must be a “Great” auntie now. :)
Give her a hug from great-auntie Carolyn.
With Love,
Auntie-Carolyn, Amanda, Sarah, and Matthew

By: Linda, Thom, Lauren, and Nathaniel

Linda, Thom, Lauren, and Nathaniel — Wed, 29 Jun 2005 01:49:08 +0000

What a beautiful baby. We have all been blessed more than we know. Congratulations and lots of love to all of you. I can’t wait to see this little one. Hold each other close and enjoy every moment because it zooms by so fast. Sophia Grace…I can already hear her belting out those gospel tunes. Love from one of the Grandmas and “Grampish”

By: nate

nate — Wed, 29 Jun 2005 01:03:43 +0000

omg i’m an uncle

By: Barbara Neubauer

Barbara Neubauer — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 18:48:00 +0000

So now I am a real “Great Grandmother”!!
She’s beautiful.
Congratulations and many, many loving wishes for all your happiness.

By: Mike and Jenn Pryor

Mike and Jenn Pryor — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 18:16:51 +0000

We were at a wedding this weekend and when we returned we found your email…Gretchen, a thousand congratulations, Love! Mike, you are so blessed. And little Sophia, welcome to this big beautiful adventure. We love you all so much!

Mike and Jenn

By: carol, mike, abby & maggie

carol, mike, abby & maggie — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 14:51:01 +0000

She’s beautiful! Congratulations to both of you. Gretchen…take advantage of those mornings to feed and then snuggle in and sleep some more! (It will never happen with the next one.) The girls can’t wait to see her. love ya!

By: Carol

Carol — Mon, 27 Jun 2005 22:39:31 +0000

Congratulations and welcome to the family Sophia.
Love, Carol and family

By: Tim "Frod" Lesher

Tim "Frod" Lesher — Mon, 27 Jun 2005 19:04:30 +0000

Beautiful. Congratulations!

By: doug and michelle

doug and michelle — Mon, 27 Jun 2005 17:36:23 +0000

beautiful baby, beautiful mother, um, good dad

congrats!

By: Bryan Taylor

Bryan Taylor — Mon, 27 Jun 2005 16:27:27 +0000

Congradulations you guys, she looks beautiful! Is she good at the keyboard yet Mike, or is it too early to tell? See you guys soon (all 3 of you now).

By: Morphea

Morphea — Mon, 27 Jun 2005 01:15:02 +0000

I’m so happy for you two. Welcome, Sophia. What a beautiful girl. Cerise

By: Kirsten, Steven, & Sasha

Kirsten, Steven, & Sasha — Mon, 27 Jun 2005 00:40:34 +0000

Congratulations Mike and Gretchen! I was thinking of you this weekend (I had the due date written on my calendar) and wondering… then I checked my email! What a beautiful baby. We are very happy for you and can’t wait to meet her… give us a call in a month or so when you’re ready to bring her out, and we’ll all meet at the Hofteigs or our house for a barbeque.

By: John and Cindy

John and Cindy — Sun, 26 Jun 2005 22:51:11 +0000

What a cutey!! Can’t wait to see her.
Congratulations you guys!