Surprised!

Two weeks ago I received an unexpected e-mail from an old friend whom I first encountered during our freshman year of college.  Although "Annie" and I haven't laid eyes on on another in twenty-seven years, we have faithfully stayed in touch by exchanging cards/letters almost every Christmas.

During most of this time, Ann, husband Todd, and eventually their two boys, lived in Florida, but several years ago, on a leap of faith, relocated the family to California so Todd could pursue his long-time dream of opening a custom costume business (Todd's Costumes)...

Okay, back to the e-mail --

Ann, whose boys are now 13 and 15, was within nine days of her due date!  Yup, a surprise gift from God was on it's way!  I was stunned, amazed, and so very happy for her!  Since my older two were also 13 and 15 when Eli came along, I know firsthand how very special this surprise is going to be...

On Tuesday, a second e-mail... All 9lbs. 4oz. of Ann's New Blessing (boy #3) had arrived... mother and baby doing fine... photos soon to follow...

Congratulations my dear, dear friend!  I have been, and will be praying for you.  I also think it's time for Todd to get busy making you that Wonder Woman costume, 'cause at soon to be forty-seven, you've certainly earned it!

Cardworks:
smART Rubber Baby-02 Boy/Girl (catalog pg.58), and WD-119 one Dream (pg.43)
Cardstock-weight print paper used as an A-2 card base.
Bear image stamped in black and clear embossed - Twice on white scrap - Once on print.
Images on white scrap colored with a combination of markers & chalks (One image, bear parts only - One image, bow only).
Bear images cut out and layered as shown, then mounted to card using foam tape.
Sentiment stamped in black and clear embossed directly onto card front.
Punch embellishments layered and adhered to card.