Can She Make It?


Two more days till her due date? What do you think?

Showered with Gifts!

Last month (I’m a little behind in blogging), Andrea and Shannon threw a beautiful shower for Dawn. About 25 friends and family members enjoyed a Saturday luncheon (fabulous food) at the Metropolis Ballroom a few blocks from Dawn’s home. Baby Bean is going to be the best dressed little boy in Illinois!

Last evening (from 10:00 PM until 2:00 AM) we spent at the emergency room. Dawn’s leg had cramped up and been numb since about 5:00 PM. Her doctor was concerned that there might be a blood clot. An ultrasound of the leg showed nothing, so they sent her on her merry way (still with leg pains). She has a month left and I fear her doctor may put her on bed rest. Her pregnancy has been fabulous, so maybe she has just pushed herself a little too much. She loves to shop everyday and she probably should not be doing that (for more than one reason).

I’ll keep you all posted of her progress!


Baby Bean is a (Gary, close your eyes) …


BOY!!! There are several choices for his name, so Dawn and Chris are still undecided. For now, he is still “Baby Bean”.

Dawn and Baby Bean @ 16 weeks

She’s really starting to show!! Next month we’ll learn the sex!

"Baby Bean" @ 12 weeks…


Until the sex is determined (20 weeks), we’re calling it “Baby Bean”…

Seven Weeks and Counting!


Here’s a picture of Dawn in Jamaica…we think she’s about 7 or 8 weeks pregnant!

The Expectant Couple

Future pictures will be monthly updates of Dawn’s growing tummy. Her due date is Oct. 5th (we’re hoping she’ll hold out until Steve’s birthday of Oct. 8th)!

Please refer to us as Grandpa & Grand-mar (and of course Great UncleLar)!

Changed the Footer

Decided it was time this handsome devil joined the rest of the family.