My Baby Book
My Baby Book
by
Leighton Page Ewell
To my precious little girl from,
Grandmother Ewell
My Family
The family is like a book.
The children are the pages
The parents are the cover
That protecting beauty gives.
At first the pages of the book
Are blank and purely fair,
But time soon writeth memories
And painteth pictures there.
Love is the little golden clasp
That bindeth up the trust;
Oh, break it not, lest all the pages
Should scatter and be lost!
Author Unknown
Homecoming for Leighton
Before I was even born Mommy and Daddy were busy at home preparing for my arrival.
A special place was made just for me at our home in Frisco, Texas. In my room were many toys, games and wonderful presents. One of my favorite gifts is My Baby Book.
Leighton Makes an Impression
This is my very first picture. Mommy and Daddy were so excited to have a baby girl like me. Everyone thought I was the world's cutest baby! Don't you think so, too?
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The Arrival of Leighton
Let me tell you about myself. I am Leighton Page Ewell, the daughter of Stephanie Marie Ferrell and Stephen Michael Ewell. They waited a long time before the miracle of my birth finally occurred at 9:46 AM on April 12, 2004. Mommy and Daddy were assisted by Dr. Natalie Smith at Grady Memorial Hospital. I weighed 7 lbs 8 oz and was 19 inches
in length
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First Visitors and Gifts
So many friends and relatives came to visit and bring special gifts so I could remember them. When everyone first saw me they had so many nice things to say.
Guests and Gifts
GIVER'S NAME GIFT
Grandmother Ewell My Baby Book
Treasured Keepsakes Of
Leighton Page Ewell
This is my birth certificate.
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These are my fingerprints and footprints.
Leighton Enters The World
My birth date is April 12, 2004. Now Mommy and Daddy will tell you what it was like in the world on the day I was born.
Entertainment Today
Famous sports heroes
Favorite entertainers
Popular singers
Book of the year
Film of the year
On television everyone was watching
Some prices today
Loaf of bread Pound of potatoes
Gallon of gas Pair of jeans
A dozen eggs Gallon of milk
Current Events
Headlines in the newspaper
Head of State
Important world leaders
Major world events
In addition to my birth this made the year special
This is a picture of my family the year I was born.
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Family Tree of
Leighton Page Ewell
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Great Grandparents Great Grandparents
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Grandparents Grandparents
Stephanie Marie Ferrell Stephen Michael Ewell
Mother Father
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Sisters Brothers
Leighton Page Ewell
Naming Me
Leighton Page Ewell
My name was chosen because...
Other names considered...
My friends and relatives are...
Pappa, Nanny, Aunt Erin, Kristen, Caleb, and Uncle Paul
Early Accomplishments of Leighton
Before I learned how to talk I had my own language that sounded like
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My very first word_________________________________________
The next few words I learned________________________________
My first sentence_________________________________________
Mommy and Daddy will tell you how old I was when I learned how to do all sorts of things.
Smile__________________________________________________
Laugh aloud_____________________________________________
Drink from a cup__________________________________________
Hold a spoon____________________________________________
Sit unsupported__________________________________________
Crawl__________________________________________________
Pull myself to a standing position_____________________________
Walk with support_________________________________________
Walk without support_______________________________________
Run____________________________________________________
Leighton Is Growing Fast
Date/Age Height Weight
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Dental Chart Of
Leighton Page Ewell
This is a record of when I got my baby teeth. I didn't like it very much when they grew in, but at least I can eat real food!
Date the chart when my teeth appeared
Date tooth appeared Date tooth appeared
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Ouch Ouch Ouch
Mommy and Daddy didn't want me to get sick, so I was immunized against many different diseases.
TYPE DATE
Diphtheria __________
Whooping cough __________
Tetanus __________
Polio __________
Measles __________
Mumps __________
Rubella __________
Tuberculin test __________
Hemoglobin test __________
Other information __________
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First Haircut of Leighton Page
I'm getting so big now! Look at me! Mommy and Daddy took my picture and even saved a lock of hair from my very first haircut.
Leighton before first haircut
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Leighton Likes To Play
Girls like me love to have fun. These are some of my favorite things.
Toys
Games
Outings
Activities
Bedtime Songs
Stuffed animals
Delicious treats
Early playmates
First Birthday of Leighton
Leighton Page Ewell is one year old. This has been a wonderful year and my future
looks bright. Now you know all about me. I would like to thank Grandmother Ewell for giving me My Baby Book.
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