Welcome!

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Welcome! 

We're looking forward to seeing you at the shower on April 20! 

Here is a list of what Lauren and Adam are requesting as they ready their home for baby Isaac.  Some items are specific brands or models--follow the links.  You do not need to buy from Amazon--the links are just to show you the specific models.  Most gifts are generic (teething toys, clothes) so you can pick out something you like wherever you prefer to shop.

When you buy something, please let me know so I can cross it off the list.  You can contact me in either of two ways:

1. Leave a comment on this blog.  I've set it up so that anyone can comment.  However, the comments are moderated so that what you write will not be posted for others to read.  Instead, blogger will send me an email and I will visit the blog to update the list. 
2. Send me an email and I will visit the blog to update the list.  You can reach me at LRice thirty-one (use numbers instead of words) at cox dot fishingnet (no fishing!).

Thank you for your generosity and for your prayers for the growing Mann family.  Barbara

• baby bath tub
• baby bath supplies  
• diapers (especially newborn sizes)
• wipes
• diaper bag in "black dot"
• diaper trash can for Isaac's room
• breast pump
• breastfeeding cover up in "Ascot"
• nursing pillow-- either this (Boppy) in "Park Hill green" or this (My Brest Friend) in "leaf"
• baby carrier, XS in "eggplant"
• laundry hamper for Isaac's room
• burp cloths (So far:  3)
• bibs
• "Born Free" bottles like this set
• sippy cups, baby spoons, dishes, etc.  (So far:  4 spoons)
• mat for under Isaac's high chair
• not really a high chair--a seat with removable tray that can be strapped to a chair--portable, and uses less space than a "real" high chair
• play mat
• crib sized mattress pad (not waterproof--the mattress is already waterproof)
• crib sheets, 3 total--Please let me know which one of the following 5 you get:
• Just One You by Carter's, doggy print
• Circo chevron, blue
• Sumersault Geo Brights, multicolor
• Disney Mod Mickey
• Organic Safari
• mesh crib liner
• changing pad for the top of the dresser
• baby-proofing items:  socket plugs, bumpers for the coffee table, cabinet door clips, etc.
• baby thermometer
• teething toys (1 so far)
• baby swing in "starlight"(Maybe a few people would like to pitch in?  Contact me or each other.)
• small cd player for Isaac's room
• "non-lame" baby music  ;-)
• Grandmother name for Barbara:  I'm still taking suggestions!  Family names that are already in use include Nannye, Grammy, and Mimi.

Books!  Please let me know the titles you're giving so I can list them here and hopefully avoid duplicates.  You don't need to purchase only baby/toddler books, although they are fine.  If you have in mind a favorite or classic book you think the family will enjoy (parenting, picture books, stories, etc.), feel free to give that.  So far we have:

1. Eat Your Peas for New Moms
2. A Child's Garden of Verses
3. Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
4. Goodnight, Moon
5. Happy Birthday, Moon
6. Mr. Gumpy's Outing
7. The Cow that Went Oink
8. The Tall Book of Mother Goose
9. The Dot
10. Children's Book of Heroes
11. Sneakers the Seaside Cat
12. Mittens
13. Lucky Ducklings
14. Mommy's Best Kisses
15. Very Best Daddy of All
16. Little Blue Truck
17. Little Engine that Could
18. Richard Scarry's Best First Book Ever
19. Sam and the Firefly
20. Wheels on the Bus
21. The Quiet Bunny
22. lift the flap book:  Trucks
23. Very Hungry Caterpillar
24. First Words Baby Touch and Feel
25. First 100 Soft to Touch Numbers and Shapes
26. The Pokey Little Puppy
27. Tugboat
28. The Scrawny, Tawny Lion

Clothes:  Please let me know what you buy--size and type/style.  I'll list gifts here so others know what's been purchased.  So far we have: