“Special Delivery”
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This book was created especially for Katherine Rae
Seckel With Love From, Mommy & Daddy February 13, 2002 On a very special day, in Mt.
Gilead, Ohio, a very special thing happened in the lives of Shella and Joel.
Do you know what it was? A
very special little girl named Katherine Rae Seckel was born. Everyone at Marion
General Hospital was very excited.
The whole town of Mt. Gilead, Ohio had
been anxiously awaiting her arrival. 4 When Topper Turtle heard the news, he gathered everyone
together and declared February 13, 2001, to be a
very special birthday for Katie. A birthday that should be celebrated on the
same date every year! 7 At Marion General Hospital,
Stilty Stork assisted Dr. Solie in delivering Katie into the world at 5:35
P.M. "You're
a fine baby girl," said Dr. Solie.
"I know your mommy and daddy are proud to have the cutest baby in
the world." 8 Squeaky Squirrel and Bouncer the Bunny weighed and
measured little Katie who was 7 pounds 3 ounces and 20
inches long at birth. 11 Mommy and Daddy had wanted to have a baby exactly like Katie. Their
very special delivery had made this one of the happiest days of their lives. 12 In fact, Katie seemed to
make everyone happy. Even gruff old
Grumbly Gopher had to chuckle when Katie made
cute little baby faces. 15 Soon the news of the birth of Katie
spread far and wide. It seemed everyone
in Mt. Gilead, Ohio was thrilled to hear about Katie's arrival.
When Mrs. Churchmouse heard the news, she got so excited that she fell off
her chair and spilled her tea! 16 Grandma and Grandpa Seckel,
Grandma Schramm, and Aunt Jodee came to see Katie
and share in the excitement of his birth.
Everyone wanted to watch her, amazed at
everything she did. 19 Grandma and Grandpa Seckel,
Grandma Schramm, and Aunt Jodee smiled at the thought of Katie growing bigger and stronger day by day. Soon she
would be able to recognize all those who love her. 20 Before long, it was time to go home from the
hospital. Shella
and Joel said goodbye to everyone who had helped them at Marion General Hospital. They bundled up Katie for her very first trip to the outside world. 23 Everything was new and exciting for Katie. She saw houses and trees for the very first time. The world was quite an interesting place. 24 At home, there was a very special room that had been
prepared for Katie. Her crib was filled with cute,
fluffy toys and there were many other toys that would give Katie hours and hours of fun as she grew. 27 Mommy loved holding and cuddling little Katie. She
talked to her in a soothing, sweet, and loving
voice. Sometimes she even sang little
songs as she rocked Katie back and forth. 28 Shella and Joel took Katie everywhere they went. They were very proud of Katie and
wanted the whole world to meet their very special little girl. 31 Since
her birth on February
13th, Katherine Rae Seckel has made the world a much happier place. Katie is
truly a very special little person. 32 _______________First
smile _______________Sleeps
all night _______________Rolls
over _______________Sits
alone _______________Crawls _______________First
tooth _______________First
word _______________Pulls
self up _______________Walks 35
Important dates for
Katherine Rae Seckel