 MessagesRead the messages left by our friends and family. To write a message yourself, scroll to the bottom of the page, or click here. From Lucia LeGault on 9/29/2006, 7:44 am
Hello to all, My name is Lucia LeGault, My father is Harold J. LeGault Sr. his mother name is Cathrine and father name is Arthur J LeGault Sr. Cathrine remarried and became a Martin.
My dad has told me a little about his family. What he knew. Harold J LeGault is 77 years old and live in Tacoma Wa. I was reading some of the LeGault family emails and was wondering if any of you are a direct family member? |
From Phaiklee on 5/14/2006, 8:54 am
Hello....I am doing some research and need your assistance to locate anyone who would have information on a ship surgeon/doctor who sailed from Kobe to Calcutta inAugust 1916. It is possible that he could have sailed from India to Kobe in the same ship or another ship. Would the Dr Misra happen to be one of family ancestors? Apprecaite all the help you can give.
Thanks.
Phaiklee |
From Doug LeGault on 4/21/2006, 1:53 pm
Hi, all, Ran across this web site while searching for Grandfather Leo H LeGault.
Hope all of you are doing great.
Love, Kip |
From Steph on 9/25/2005, 1:48 am
I love Kitty and her family. :) |
From Rajat Misra on 7/27/2005, 4:08 am
Gud to c a "Misra" so creative.
really site looks so pritty
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From salma on 7/1/2005, 1:20 am
good wishes |
From Bob on 4/30/2005, 7:30 pm
Yes, I noticed that too. |
From Indika Dharmarathna on 4/27/2005, 1:15 am
You are the prettiest, happiest little mama I've ever seen |
From Haden on 12/28/2004, 11:08 am
This morning I walked into the room where Haden was watching the news from Suman?s lap. He ran to me and said ?Bad news mom, a big wave of water has hurt India. It?s even taken cars and washed them away?. He went back to his dad?s lap with his head hanging. A few moments later he looked up wide eyed ?I?ve got an idea? he said excitedly. ?We can save India?. He was willing to leave it at that, so I had to probe to find out what he had in mind. ?We can cut the water. Morgan and I will use scissors and you and Daddy can use a knife?. ?We?ll drink up all the water and fix the towns?.
Nice guy, his heart?s in the right place :)
http://www.americares.org/default.aspx
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From Kitty bob on 9/30/2004, 7:58 am
When in doubt, this is always a way to get a message to me.
kisses! |
From Shag on 9/29/2004, 8:35 pm
Kitty Bob !!
Are you reading this?? Can't seem to get an email to you the "regular" way. |
From vin on 8/28/2004, 1:09 am
Hi.
Came across your website while searching for Jungle hut on Google. We're from Newcastle, UK and are going to Ooty for a friend's wedding on the 19th of September and also booked ourselves in the Jungle hut. Any good? |
From Mama Catherine on 6/22/2004, 11:57 am
Am I in the wrong site? I want to conscentrate on Suman not being able to get back to his family. Anyway, here's what I wrote to the Jesuits in Ireland; and the response: Dear Catherine,
Our prayer will certainly be with you for a speedy favourable response to your grandchildren's question. I hope to update the feedback page before the end of this week and plan to put your appeal in it for "a broad prayer-base". In the meantime, as you put it so well in your poem, "We range about in this strange land
and pray someday to understand".
God bless you and yours.
Sincerely,
Fr. Gerry
Gerard J. Bourke, S.J.
Jesuit Communication Centre,
36 Lower Leeson Street,
Dublin 2, IRELAND
http://www.sacredspace.ie
----- Original Message -----
From: Catherine Legault
To: feedback@jesuit.ie
Sent: Sunday, June 20, 2004 8:09 PM
Subject: Where is My Daddy?
Because of the universal scope of this Sacred Space, I seek is broad prayer-base upon which to build a prayer to answer my little grandchildren's question, "Where is my Daddy?"
Detained in India and awaiting renewal of his visa, my son-in-law has suffered for over three months, without explanation, this absence from his Portland, Oregon family. No one knows where to turn for help. Perhaps prayer may provide an answer. |
From Mama Catherine on 6/20/2004, 11:30 am
Dear ?Son' Suman,
I sent a Fathers' Day poem to my other sons, but couldn't get the distant Father of our beautiful Morgan and Haden out of my mind. Your absence f rom our midst is an actual ?presence' here to haunt us.. My anger at your situation ("Bureaucracy over Humanity") is growing daily, as well as the feeling of helplessness.
However, on this rather artificial day of rendering homage to the fathers of our land, I just had to tell you how very sad I am for you and for your little family We all miss you very much, and pray constantly for a solution to present itself!! Conflicting ideas about contacting The Media continue to make me hesitant about going that route. If you have any ideas about how to be more effective in our appeals here and there,. please let us know.
One thing is for sure, this old saying grows more true with every hour:" ABSENCE MAKES THE HEART GROW FONDER !!" Much love from "Mama": Catherine |
From muguman on 6/17/2004, 9:21 am
i like your site |
From Kris LeGault on 6/10/2004, 4:34 pm
You know, the LeGault family reunion was fun but something was definetly missing with Suman not in attendence. He brings a sense of adventure and fun to the whole weekend. I don't think we should have any more reunions until he is back. That is what I think of this whole reunion thing. Come home Suman so the fun can begin again, miss you Kris |
From the grateful wife on 6/7/2004, 9:23 am
Thanks Steph! and to everyone who contributes to SLF |
From Steph on 6/6/2004, 11:12 pm
I don't know about substantial, but the SLF, she is up. If anyone has more suggestions, please speak up! :) |
From the SLF on 6/6/2004, 6:26 pm
Webmaster Steph has kindly agreed to add a substantial amount of substance regarding all our efforts to free Suman. For this and all she has done on this site, I am eternally grateful.
If anyone has content they need added to the ?Suman Liberation Front? portion of this site, please freely email it Steph or myself. This is the forum to consolidate what has been done in effort to get our daddy home.
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From Steph on 6/4/2004, 10:39 am
I could write something that would let you edit posts, but then you'd all have to login to prove it's you.. otherwise any internet troll could come and edit anything. :) If you'd like an edit, just email me.. sorry for the inconvenience! :) |
From Brother Chucks in Woodland on 6/4/2004, 10:36 am
Oops, entered wrong ph. number below. Just assooned that I left off the whole address portion in this blog. Unfortunately can't edit from here. ;( |
From Karen-in-law on 6/2/2004, 12:45 pm
While perusing my readings over lunch in the square, I ran across this quote from Marie Curie. It brought to mind dear Kitty - most especially, but also her crew of avid supporters and family far and near.... Kitty who took up the challenge to not only travel to see family in Shady Cove, but ventured further still, to keep her little tribal unit occupied, engaged and active.... "Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and... confidence in ourselves."
The LeGault/Misra team surely bears witness to that! |
From The supportive wife's letter to congresswoman Darlene Hooley on 6/1/2004, 4:41 pm
June 1, 2004
In February my husband and I took our two small children on a trip to India to visit their Grandparents. My husband, Suman as an Indian citizen approached the US embassy in Madras for an H-1 re-entry visa. We were told it might take as long as thirty days to process. This was quite a shock yet we respectfully accepted this time frame and adjusted our return tickets accordingly. At this writing it has been over 70 days in process. The children and returned alone a month ago in the belief that Sumans? would return shortly follow.
Three weeks ago we were told that his background check had cleared and that he would get an email from the embassy "soon". This is the last we have been able to contact anyone regarding Suman's visa.
If your staff can assist in taking action to arrest this situation I will provide all needed additional information such as case and passport numbers. It would also bear documenting the lengths we have gone to attempt to expedite things or even determine status. This entry I am submitting while visiting my family in Southern Oregon, so I don't have my records to reference. What all Suman has done from his end is also worth noting. There's little doubt that we have both exhausted all possible avenues. Now we turn to your office for any additional assistance and advice.
The Children sorely miss their father and I my husband. His employment and our soul source of livelihood are in jeopardy.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this urgent issue.
Sincerely,
Kate LeGault-Misra |
From Immigration Steph on 5/31/2004, 1:52 pm
I got a number from SP for a guy in the office that was processing her paperwork, and kept him on the phone for an hour, talking about how much we needed her at work, what a shame it would be if she lost her job due to being stuck, etc. Every time I got the "we're working on it" speech I started over, until he got the message that I would be taking up his time until she got out. Her paperwork was ready on the following business day, though I have no idea if I can take credit for it or not. Squeaky wheel theory.. but I don't know if it'll work for you! |
From Suman's status on 5/31/2004, 1:00 pm
This bears addressing in this forum. By far the most FAQ of any that has confronted myself or Suman in the past three months; "What's up with Suman's visa". The last official thing he's heard from the U.S. consulate in Madras is that his background check has cleared and he can expect to see an email from them "soon". That was over two weeks ago. At this writing it's been 70 days since his initial interview to process his H1 visa renewal. At that time they said it would take from 30 to 45 days to process. That was shocking. If we had been told how long it would actually take, in fact we would have been stunned as well as infuriated.
It would also bear documenting the lengths we have gone to attempt to expedite things or even determine status. This entry I am submitting from Catherine's place in Shady Cove, so I don't have my records to reference. What all Suman has done from his end I'm not completely certain. There's little doubt that we have both exhausted all possible avenues. Now it remains a waiting game.
Steph, what did you do to get SweetPea out of the Philippines?
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From Reverence on 5/31/2004, 12:18 pm
Not one to edit myself as a rule, this one has really stuck in my head since yesterdays' posting. In reference to how we hold Catherine in high regard. Please insert reverence for the word reference thank you very much.
[Edited for your sanity, Kittymama! --Steph] |
From Bob on 5/31/2004, 8:18 am
I wish I could have come. It's June tomorrow and August will bring us together. Thank you, Chaz for putting flowers on Gordy's grave. Here's remembering the patriarch.
Love and safe returns,
-Bob |
From 2K4 Memorial day reunion on 5/30/2004, 1:46 pm
The family gathering at the Edgewater was more spontaneous and fleeting than anticipated. As it turns out there was no need nor even opportunity for anything like a trivia game. The constant murmur of conversation needed no supplementing or incentive. Photo albums were laid out for sparking memories. The cousins did get in a game of B.S. (Cards) before dinner.
Catherine held court over her admiring brood. Most of us were in the family suite having some appetizers and collecting ourselves prior to dinner when Chuck arrived to announce he had brought Catherine to the conference room. Everyone in the room simultaneously and immediately rose as if it had been announced that the judge had entered the chamber. It's wonderful to see that the family holds its matriarch in such reverence.
Without posting the exact guest list there were about 26 people mingling and milling through the conference room. Karen and Chuck brought in meats from Costco for Dan to BBQ on his newly acquired huge, schmancy Brinkman gas grill. Kris brought loads of goodies from Harry and Davids. Michelle and Amy were busy all day fixing side dishes. All were well fed and nourished with the foods and love of family.
Following the meal I passed out the gifts I was able to bring from India. Fortunately there were plenty of extras and duplicates that allowed me to gift people who weren't anticipated.
It was especially nice to see the family friends who were able to show up with last minute notice. Ann, Bruce and the Andersons' have all been an integral part of the LeGault family history. Their presence was touching. Haden spent most of the evening swimming with Jim and Gail's daughter Skylar. He emerged from the pool ravenous and exhausted only after all the food was stowed and everyone was saying their good-byes. Shortly after nine we loaded Catherine and her wheelchair into Geoff's van Karen led us all as we sang a rousing three chorus aria of Row-row-row your boat.
The balance of us who were staying at the Edgewater retired to the family suite for icecream and a movie. Haden and Morgan quickly fell into a deep sleep after a hasty bite. Karen helped me pack them back to our room and she spent the night, cuddling with Haden. She had forgotten how fitful is a toddlers sleep.
Haden slept for 12 hours, waking at once to ask to go swimming again. Just as I would have at that age. We took up Michelles' invitation to take advantage of the hot tub in their room. When we walked in there was Morgan and Jeremy swimming in their bd suits along side their speedo clad uncle/grandpa (respectively) Geoff. We congregated in that room until leaving for Catherine's for brunch around 11, where we sat around watching Lord of the Rings Return of the King while Geoff and Michelle cooked.
The warmest, sunniest day of the weekend, the nippers played barefoot outside. Max helped orchestrate T-ball and Doug oversaw the painting of a bird house. Plans for the balance of the day are still generating.
Bob; Karen's new car is colored "Luna Mist". |
From LeGault Central on 5/29/2004, 10:30 am
This morning at 7:30 Geoff knocked on our hotel room door and shortly thereafter introduced Morgan, Haden and I to his new friend Michelle. Let's just say we are a very blessed family to have this new addition.
We've returned to Catherine's to prepare breakfast and await the balance of the family who will arrive later today. |
From Shady Cove, Oregon on 5/27/2004, 4:55 pm
We arrived about an hour ago. Assumed that Catherine was gone since her car wasn't in the carport. As she asked, we let ourselves in and found her sitting in new chair watching CNN. This morning she called to cancel her parlor appointment because of car trouble. Her beautician sent a car for her and a mechanic for her car. We love her beautician.
In short order the nippers have made a disaster of this place. It's really looking very small for the number of people who are expected. Without alienateing mom, I'm going to try and make some space.
Looking forward to gathering with the kin. Opps gotta go clean up a glass of spilt milk.... |
From Portland to Shady Cove or bust on 5/25/2004, 7:39 pm
Since Sonny isn?t able to join us for the trip to Southern Oregon I?ve decided that there is nothing keeping us from venturing down sooner. We will leave after they pick up the garbage on Thursday morning. This will give us a head start on the weekend traffic. It will also allow us to dawdle along the way. The children will have a chance to acclimatize prior to the onslaught of people. It will also give them some precious individual time with their grandmother.
This morning I called Edgwater to secure a room for an extra night. It was clear that this early departure was intended to happen as ours was the only room with availability that extended to Friday.
Tomorrow is reserved for packing and playing hard in the park in preparation for a long drive the next day.
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From MOM on 5/23/2004, 11:15 pm
i just now - past my bedtime - received val's message that your PC is back in shape, accompanied by a narrative of your trip home,, what an ambitious bit of writing! I feel so much closer to you now that I know your are 'internetilly' availavle. More later, and love , and kiss the babies! MOM |
From Home on 5/22/2004, 12:42 am
Haden just wet the bed and as a result I?ve been called into action to restore a dryer sleeping environment. It?s now an acceptably dry place that will at least take them through to morning. Morgan sleeps with Haden.
The first post since our return, Suman remains behind in India. This weekend he?s off to Goa in an attempt to forget about how sad he is and how much he misses us. I?d like to think.
It took the last couple weeks to convince our ISP that the modem was bad and not the computer. Difficult to do when one has the continual interruptions of two toddlers to contend with during the long episodes of tech support verification.
The trip home warrants documentation in that it was fairly uneventful. Thanks to you all for your prayers for just such a turn of circumstance. First, the flight to Bangkok was fairly empty. Waiting in the terminal for boarding was infinitely more arduous than the flight itself. The nippers were totally wound up and bouncing off the walls. Over tired is my guess. By the time we were allowed to get up and relocate to an empty row, it was only a matter of minutes before we were all stretched out asleep. We had the entire back row to ourselves. Lovely.
They remained asleep as we got off the plane and with the gracious assistance of the Thai Airline?s flight crew, checked into a day room at the Bangkok airport. They stayed asleep as I showered in the morning, through all three wakeup calls and even as we checked out of the room some six hours later. The cool thing was that there was a playland located just outside the day room and it was just across the hall from the Thai airline?s check-in. They ate eggs and yoghurt for breakfast and played hard for almost an hour.
We had another empty row on the way to London. My memory is of them sleeping all the way there. One develops a selective memory under duress and in stressful situations. That?s o.k., let?s just leave it at that.
I?d mostly like to forget the stay in London. It was very hard. Suman?s family were gracious and loving. We are blessed to have them. The one day there we had a very amusing trip to a farm located within the city limits. Somewhere I?ve saved the literature on it so that I could use it right here as a reference. It really was a great adventure and a delightful break in the trip. Mostly it served to make some very endearing memories of cousin Elvis. The recollection of the sounds he made as he slipped through the mud in his slick soled shoes is one that will always make me smile.
The return flight from London to Detroit was the true nightmare of the trip. At about two hours into the flight the spawn turned into two out of control monsters. They were biting, hitting and kicking one another and me. They had managed to alienate the 20 something soccer players that they had earlier befriended.
The bulkhead seating was much roomier than other flights, and we had the entire row to ourselves. The exception this time was that the arms didn?t retract. So essentially we were still sleeping sitting up. This time we were flying NW air. They were more relaxed about sleeping on the floor as long as the seatbelt sign was dark. So once the benadryl kicked in, they were OUT. Haden even slept through customs in Detroit. He even slept through the panicked mom who lost all three passports episode at the Denver customs desk.
What had happened was the call to poo was announced while I was on the plane filling out the customs forms. When a newly potty trained toddler says ?I?ve got to go poo now?, one drops everything and runs to the nearest loo. In retrospect I must have then stashed the passports in the seats as I grabbed the two tykes and whisked them off to do the dirty work.
As a result we were the last through customs. Fortunately there was a porter available to capture our luggage and send it on through. How I managed with the two still asleep through all that, even with his help continues to amaze me.
Morgan woke shortly before boarding the last leg to Portland. She asked for pizza and nibbled on it as she frolicked around near a woman who was playing guitar. We were allowed to board early, as is typical. My fogged brain saw an opening to just dash on board with our stuff and then return to get sleeping Haden out of his stroller. Once on board it was obvious that the decision was horribly wrong. The throng had been called to board and my path back out was totally blocked. About half way back out the announcement came over the loudspeaker that someone had abandoned a sleeping baby in a stroller on the jetway and to please return to claim it. Blush, oops, bad idea.
This leg of the trip was the most cramped but it didn?t keep us all from sleeping the whole way back. That is, for the most part. Neither of them were awake at the same time. The row companion went on to complement them as model children travelers. If she had only seen them as we left London. So as a total, Haden slept something like nine continuous hours that day.
Sonny was awaiting us at the airport. He was a sight for sore eyes. He thoughtfully stocked our fridge with the essentials of milk, eggs, bread and juice so we didn?t have to venture out in our fragile state.
The house looked great. It really felt so clean and almost sterile. The next morning we looked out and saw our beautiful view and the horrific lawn. I?ll skip the long process of restoring the balance and recovering from jet lag. It?s yet another difficult memory that I hope will fade away.
Now we await SuDaddy and plan our Memorial day trip to Shady Cove.
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From the laast big night out on 5/1/2004, 11:25 pm
We ended up taking the kids on our fourth and final over-night at Sykot?s house. The evening involved continual review of the days? game. It was quite remarkable how everyone?s personality was keenly tied to their respective days performance. For example it was said of Suman that he was tentative on commitment based on his hesitance to dive for the ball. The match and cricket in general was also brought in to analogize most every aspect of society. At about 2am I retired in the middle of a heated debate on the relative importance of playing to win vs. a higher principle of perfecting play.
It?s a luxury of lifestyle that?s afforded here. Social life is allowed due to the adept help in domestic life. At one point it was mockingly offered that if one wanted to maintain their Indian integrity while living abroad one had to continue to have someone else do their laundry and only use hired drivers.
It?s been two months since I?ve done laundry, dishes or cooked a meal. In order to feel like I?m contributing to the household rather than the freeloading guest that I pretty much am, I?ve been doing some ironing. In all honesty I really am looking forward to getting back to reality. But then I have to. In the mean while, I look at the process of returning to the states as an extension of this adventurous vacation. As troublesome as traveling alone with two toddlers may appear, immediate assistance is going to surround us at all times.
Today we spend our last Sunday brunch at the Bangalore club. Then at some point today I will make a pilgrimage to a toy store to pick up a replacement stroller for the one that was lost by Lufthansa. After a couple quick days in England we are home in Portland by Friday. Who knows when we get to see Suman again?
In a month we meet up with the LeGault family in Southern Oregon. In the last 12 months I?ve spent more time with Su?s family than I have with my own in the last 12 years.
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From Cricket central, here on 5/1/2004, 6:43 am
The match was a hoot. Not sure any one photo could capture the heart of the event. Both cameras were operating at one time or another. At one point the neighboring mosque blared the call to prayer, adding a colorful dimension to the unusual day.
Today?s match was held at a proper cricket stadium with a three story-viewing stand that was reserved from 9am ? 1pm. Everyone dressed in proper white attire with their attentive families in the stands noshing on cucumber sandwiches.
It was Haden?s first chance to play with a genuine cricket bat and ball. Much different than the plastic toy ones he?s been batting around with in the local park. Both kids had a large time running around the place with all the other kids.
Su?s team lost, the score was forgettable? something like beaten at 126 in 20 overs. Following the play all key players went to Geoffery?s for libation and more importantly Air conditioning. Everyone then went to their respective homes for afternoon naps, with the intent to reconnect later this evening for my last big night out.
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From The cricket match on 4/30/2004, 10:05 pm
The ol' gang here has a tradition of holding a one-day cricket match following a wedding. Today is our honorary cricket match. There are players flying in from as far as Madras for today?s event. Just imagine if this were a typical Indian wedding that lasts over four days, this would have been a natural extension of what was already an endurance affair. It took several days of planning that, of course involved lots of eating and drinking of Indian rum well into the wee hours of the morning. The cameras are packed in the hopes of preserving some entertaining memories. |
From The last weekend in India on 4/29/2004, 4:04 am
The most current news on Su is that his fingerprints have cleared the security check. That weighed heaviest on his mind. Still no word from the Visa services, other than they will notify him via email. He's operating on the premise that he will indeed be able to leave here Wednesday. He can leave here and go to London on his ticket since he does in fact have a British visa. As he puts it, it's the U.S. that believes he is in fact home already.
It's starting to feel like time to come back. Morgan's lungs and scoots aren't clearing up. Haden's legs may never recover from the incessant bug bites. Neither have been able to drink a proper cup of milk in months. That's a big change for a little guy who could polish off several gallons a week. As a family we could use our own space again and the folks really need theirs returned to them. It may never be the same again, but it will be all theres very soon :) |
From maria on 4/28/2004, 11:27 am
Hey everyone Hope
your having a rockin time!!!! |
From Ted Werner on 4/28/2004, 10:03 am
Congrats on your wedding! It was about time Suman stepped up for a wonderful gal. I wish nothing but Peace Love and Happiness. |
From harsha dahanayake on 4/28/2004, 9:54 am
vecancies in tea plantations on executive possitions |
From The Mrs. on 4/25/2004, 7:40 pm
*Blush*, Thanks, Bink for the compliment. If you seriously want a black leather trench, here is the place to get it. Send me your measurements and I?ll do my best to secure one for you. While in Chennai I got myself one for R4200. That was about $45 at the time. The way the Rupee is appreciating it may cost more now :)
More photos of food are highly likely. Gautham who is an accomplished Thai chef took the photos. How good is his food? One year six people took their last meal in his restaurant then took the plunge off the sixth floor balcony. It?s the only courtyard I?ve seen with safety netting installed for suicide contingencies.
There is indeed a shot of our new place taken over New Years when we were really snowed, or I should say iced in. The shot of Haden in his purple cast was taken at Steph?s farewell party that we hosted before her departure to live in Hawaii. We miss her dearly and look forward to her (and your) August visit.
We are looking forward to connecting with ?my side? of the clan over Memorial weekend.
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From Bob on 4/25/2004, 3:37 pm
Thank you for the pictures. You look fantastic! I want Suman's black trench coat. More food pictures, please. I couldn't find banana leaves, but I had something from India with curry and goat sour cream. Did I see a picture of your snowed in house? Vastu shastra to the max, right? Haden's purple cast, Su's relatives, and the cake rounded out the gallery for me. Now, get back safe. Love you kitty. |
From Kris LeGault on 4/25/2004, 2:33 pm
Congrats, the whole family looks so beautiful, what a wonderful bridal sari, I think it is so elegant. I also think Morgan's outfit is really colorful. I can't wait to hear all about it. By the way that was some cake. We love you guys and hope to see you soon. love Kris |
From Brother Geoff and Michele on 4/24/2004, 9:51 pm
Way to go you way-ward travelers. Spend enough time around the mother-in-law and see what happens!
You two are the perfect couple-he's shy and retiring, she's all the rage of local social circles.
To be serious for a moment, Michele says, "Congratulations!" Your brother Geoff says, "What took you so long?" I'd have taken the plunge years ago. But no one ever said I had the brightest candle in the family.
Sorry, It's late and I wish I was in India bar hopping with the newlyweds. You guys deserve all the joy, love and happiness the world has to offer. Give the kids big hugs from their aunts and uncles and a big long kiss to each other.
Love is not for the faint of heart. We love you. GLL and M2.
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From Bob on 4/24/2004, 10:22 am
Congratulations Kitty and Su! Score one for hope over experience. I will eat something on banana leaves in your honor at the local cultural festival today. Let's see those pictures soon. Best wishes! |
From Steph on 4/24/2004, 9:19 am
Finally, I can stop being tempted to register misra-legault-family.net. :)
Love love love to everyone. |
From karen klugault on 4/24/2004, 8:08 am
Sounds like a fairy tale! Well done. Pictures at Memorial Weekend? |
From Mrs. Misra on 4/24/2004, 4:26 am
Done and done!
Wait til you see the pictures! I won't even begin to describe the registration office.
Haden was sure that we were at the wrong place. He suggested one of the temples across the street. It was difficult to keep Morgan entertained during the wait. The registrar insisted on explaining the process to Gautham rather than Suman. Gautham was dressed more like a groom than Su, I suppose.
We dined for the last four and a half hours. Yes we ate on banana leaves! It was a beautiful place and wonderful friends to share the moment with. We all parted to take an afternoon nap and plan on meeting up again in a few hours to go out dancing.
In the mean time our driver and car are waiting for us while all I can think of are all the places I'd like to have him take me. Unfortunately there is the language barrier. I may get stuck at Russell market and sold to a Chinese labor camp :)
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From Steph and Pete on 4/24/2004, 1:14 am
Some thoughts for you on your wedding day. :)
By all means marry. If you get a good wife, you'll be happy. If you get a bad one, you'll become a philosopher...and that is a good thing for any man. - Socrates
A successful man is one who makes more money than his wife can spend. A successful woman is one who can find such a man. - Lana Turner
Marriage is the triumph of imagination over intelligence. Second marriage is the triumph of hope over experience.
Marriage is when a man and woman become as one; the trouble starts when they try to decide which one.
Marriages are made in heaven. But so again, are thunder and lightning.
Our best wishes on the formalization of your commitment! |
From Mama Catherine on 4/23/2004, 11:25 pm
Dear Kitty,
It is 11:30 Friday night, the 23rd of April. I have no idea what time or day it is in India; all I know is I just discovered that the 24th is to be my daughter Kitty's wedding day! I don't hesitate sending my blessing; but I've never considered her and
Suman anything else but man and wife, as father and mother of two of the most beautiful children in the world. Hopefuly they will spend their prolonged honeymoon in America. I miss all of you more than I can say. Best of wishess, sweetheart, and hearty congratulations to that lucky father of your children! Fill me in on that time-lapse if you have time. I'd like to be with you in spirit when THE MOMENT arrives.. (or has it already?) Love, MOM |
From the bride to be on 4/23/2004, 10:50 pm
Nameste!
All dressed and awaiting the arrival of our driver.
The servants dressed me in my sari this morning. One speaks Tamil, one speaks Hindi and neither speak english. Haden, who is new to speaking english himself was insisting on helping. One thing was clear to understand, neither helper cared for my choice in sari. Through gesturing and broken english it was conveyed that I was too white :)
Morgan has fallen off to sleep. Haden had me polish his fingernails. At 1pm we meet a dozen friends at Nakshatra andra Nagarjuna Hotel. Restaurants are called hotel for some reason. Nakshatra slogan: "The celestial palate". |
From Karen K on 4/23/2004, 7:40 am
BLESSINGS! |
From the wedding eve, on 4/22/2004, 11:42 pm
Today, Friday the 23rd we went to the registrars office to see if we had all our affairs in order that will allow us to follow through with our plans for getting married on the 24th.
When asking what the fees would be the response was ?To process the license is Rupees 12. My fee is as you see fit?. Lovely, it was a blatant bribe request to process a marriage license.
This afternoon Suman is going to cruise by a few potential locations for a nice luncheon for the family and accompanying witnesses. One of the basic requirements is that the food is served on banana leaves. |
From Auntie Val on 4/21/2004, 4:30 pm
I can feel your teeth gritting. But wait, maybe that's mine :-) You're probably married now, as I write this, so -- what's the etiquette? -- Congratulations to Suman and Good Luck to Kit! Could Haden and Morgan be corralled long enough to throw flower petals? Gosh, it wasn't that long ago that they were "Urk" and "2girl." Keep us posted on your trials and celebrations! I love you ALL! |
From Ms fair & lovely, unmarried on 4/20/2004, 5:52 am
Today is election day so every government facility is closed. As a result our wedding has been pushed out an additional day.
Last night was my bachelor party. It was all about the loss of innocence, control and inhibitions. There were incriminating photos that may or may not make it to this site. Rather than dirty underwear I was gifted an edition of the Kama Sutra. Very appropriate IMHO.
Still no word on Suman's visa or the issueing of my return tickets. |
From karen-in-law on 4/19/2004, 12:28 pm
Whenever I think of challenges we "young women" face today, I ground myself in thoughts of what our mothers navigated. I have every faith you will master your travels, Kitty. But, OH to be home again. This will be blessed! Enjoy your wedding - tomorrow?! and come back to us. I look forward to seeing you Memorial Weekend. xo KK |
From Contact on 4/15/2004, 10:06 pm
If you feel that your email may have been overlooked or inadvertently deleted with the gobs of spam that inevitably fill my daily inbox, check here.
As I wrote in response to Catherine's following message:
So far I'm able to check my regular email just as easily as I can check my
message board.
For some reason I'm not as anxious about traveling alone with the Children
going through Bangkok on Thai airlines as I was going through Frankfurt on
Lufthansa. There's no logic to my acquiescence.
We have yet to book our London to Portland segment but I would imagine we
will give ourselves a few extra days in England. Not sure I want to spend the
time in the city this go around. We will more likely stay with Su's cousin
out inthe suburbs. He, Elvis, had offered to take us into the country in order to
show the kids the more pastoral region that is the majority of England.
Memorial weekend seems so very far away right now. I've asked to have Phil, or someone make our reservations. If there are no rooms at the Edgewater please try the Coachman. We would especially like a river front room.
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From Mama Catherine on 4/15/2004, 1:23 pm
When you do finally get your tickets, will you again stop ott at England for a while on your way home? are you planning to be in Shady Cove for the Memorial Day get-together. Should I make a reservation? Is this site the best way to reach you? Phil is here today doing little odd jobs and shopping for me. Love, MOM |
From the same murderous fraternity on 4/15/2004, 9:01 am
On the original schedule, the kids and I would have been in London right now. One of Su's cousins and spouse has moved in here with the folks. They are shifting to Shanghai and have rented out their flat in preparation for the move.The kids adore Prianka and Deep, so it's a very welcome addition.
As it now turns out, the hour that I waited on hold with United Airlines in the Pondecherry internet cafe has proven less than a solid success. Today we went in to the local office in an attempt to get our tickets in order to get Morgan's ticket from Thai airlines. After a long, dangerous drive to their office, where there was no parking, we found thier computers down. We left our pertinent information and they got to us later in the day saying that although they had our reservation they didn't have the authorisation to issue the ticket. WTF?? |
From Creeping Expropriation on 4/14/2004, 3:10 am
The children and I are now booked to return on May 3rd. We are scheduled to fly on Thai Airlines from B'lore to London via Bankock. Suman has a reservation on Lufthansa for April 26th. |
From Auntie Val on 4/13/2004, 12:28 pm
Brain masala?!! You brave woman. Amazing website for Auroville, and intriguing ideas. I can't wait to see photos and hear more. The description of Haden's clenched cheeks was priceless! We miss you all so very much. When will we get to see you again???
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From madamoselle on 4/10/2004, 11:33 pm
6:15 Saturday morning we left Bangalore for Pondicherry in the state of Tamil Nadu. A french coastal town south of Chennai (formerly Madras). We drove five hours through countryside resembling Carefree, Arizona boulders, but less desert vegitation. The roads were great and almost without exception shaded by trees. Two stops, one for a pee break and another to have spinach crepes and pomegranite juice in the city of temples.
This is the longest I will have gone away without the children. It's looking like an appropriate time to wean Morgan. It's as painful as I expected. The children are missed terribly, as are the rest of their family of course.
Last night we joined some of Deepika's friends at their fabulous home in Auroville. One must check it: http://www.auroville.org/thecity.htm
Pondicherry is French and Tamil. For a change even Suman is without a common language. At least here there are a few more white people, though not American. We are staying in a French Heritage hotel about a block from the Bay of Bengal. We are cheating the heat with a rare accomidation that includes A.C. Without it I'm sure either of us would have a stroke. The place has a garden courtyard and private verandah swathed in bougainvilleas. The room is massed with antiques including massive solid rosewood furnishings and a huge teak swing! Yes I have taken pictures.
Pictures: Upon our departure, Gautham has promised to burn a CD of all the digital shots he's taken since our arrival.
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From K. LeGault in Bangalore on 4/6/2004, 8:46 pm
Bangalore Club
?I?m a legacy, they have to let me in.? People wait decades to get in to this exclusive, historic club. Suman?s parents put his name on the waiting list five years ago. We spent the first few days after our arrival in pursuit of the appropriate attire for Su?s interview. His heart was set on having a suit custom made. After interviewing several tailors we came to the decision that what he could wear to a customer?s office better come ?off the rack? or else would cause excessive intimidation. The yardage we viewed was exquisite and better suited to professions of politics or pimping.
We dressed for the evening and children and I went to play at the club?s massive playground. Su and his father passed through the interview gauntlet and went in to the ?mixed bar? (men and women) to buy the obligatory round of drinks that follow a new members induction. They checked in on us periodically. Picture two guys in suits and ties coming in to a playground. They looked uncomfortable at their proximity to the dirty sprogs, to say the least.
Haden?s digestion had yet adjusted to the new food; milk, water or what have you. He was also new to going without diapers. The toilet facilities were across a rather large expanse of garden area. Not two minutes in to their play, Haden was atop a climbing structure when a panic look crossed his face and his legs began to tremble. A shout came from him for immediate assistance in finding an apt place to defecate. I swept him up and clenched his cheeks together as we raced across the lawn, hoping Morgan would keep herself safely occupied with the great selection of play structures and sand.
Thank goodness for the Indian custom of putting spray hoses adjacent to toilets. Morgan was having a ride on merry go round and kindly attended to by someone?s servant. This episode was repeated four more times that evening. At eight PM a bell is rung to have all children leave the property. As much fun as they were having, they accepted the suggestion. Very civilized.
Suman awaits his membership card and monthly bills for same.
Later entry: Indeed a bill arrived prior to his card. It was a balance due for processing the new membership administrative fee. He was given a card number but as yet no card.
Yet another week later: with yet another passport photo and several hundred more R?s the temporary card was issued. Suman sat in the ?mixed bar? like a Raja. We occasion the club on most Sunday afternoons where they have a beautiful outdoor banquet under most colorful tent awnings. Even in the heat it?s quite comfortable with huge fans blaring throughout. My favorite meal there has been the brain masala.
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From Auntie Val on 4/2/2004, 7:32 pm
What a strange and wonderful trip, AND you find a ring! I'm so glad Suman and Kit will travel back together, wrangling kids alone is a nightmare not worth contemplating unless one must. Kit, did you get the required papers faxed to you? If you still need that, I should be more mobile next week plus Kate will be back in town, for awhile anyway. Needless to say, I'm as excited as everyone else to see photos as they become available. STEPH: GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR NEW PROJECT! Big hugs to all! To Sam and Marlene too! |
From Grandma Catherine LeGault on 3/25/2004, 11:47 pm
This is the first time I've read all about Kit and Su's India trip. I am so thrilled that my daughter is writing about so many of the detals, which will be most treasured in the years to come. Now that I know this site is still functioning, I guess it's the way to go rather than sending email the ordinary way. I intend to spend some time every day looking up what's going on with my distant family. Geoff and Michele are here for just a day. Her horse, Echo, is ill and she has to get back for important medication. I'm busily reading, commenting on, and judging poems that are piling into Starlite. I'll be glad when the week is over...That's what goes along with winning the Golden Pen award.
Kiss the babies for me. Love, MOM |
From Good News! on 3/24/2004, 4:35 pm
India won!
Regarding the return flight on award tickets, it turns out that the no change rule was by Lufthansa policy only. United has agreed to reissue the return ticket under the unusual circumstance. It is still pending availability but much more flexible! The most important thing is that we will all return together.
Last night we began planning my wedding shower. Ragu's cousin Arthie has agreed to coordinate.
At some point in the evening I decided I had better discuss some terms when she wasn't drinking. The main topic for discussion is that I don't drink and won't make an exception for the party. :)
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From on 3/23/2004, 8:20 pm
PHASE II INDIA SHINING:
No changing award tickets. We'll see what we must do.
Today is the final single day cricket match between India & Pakistan. There will be no public services available until the game is over. This is followed by three five day test matches. It's difficult to believe the furver.
Keep looking here for our confirmed return times. |
From Mom-Saab on 3/21/2004, 7:40 am
I called the consulate general emergency services and requested assistance due to the sole support of our family essentially getting stranded. They were already aware of Suman?s situation, as the SAS lawyer had already submitted an expedited service request. The soonest we can expect a response is three weeks, approximately the first full week of April.
So in the mean time we are on forced vacation extension and having to make the most of it. In the process of filling out our social calendar yesterday we filed an intent for marriage form with the court. It requires a 30-day waiting period in order to post the intent for potential objection. That sets our wedding date around April 20th.
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From Uncle Bob on 3/17/2004, 8:19 pm
I'm sorry to hear about the snag with Suman's visa. Document everything. It can't hurt. I can't believe Suman's employer would dock him for something so out of his control. Can't he work from a laptop and a wireless connection in your bedroom? I'm only half joking. Adventures make you late for dinner. -Bilbo. And then you find a magic ring.
Speaking of dinner, thank you for the mouth watering descriptions of your gastronomic exploits. Meals make good memories whether they're good or bad -- meals that is. Take pictures of the food. No, really.
We're carrying you in our prayers.
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From mamma on 3/17/2004, 5:01 am
When Morgan was first born the pediatrician said that I should go two years. The thought was out outrageous at the time. With Haden I went one year. Morgan may find herself weened by the time we get back from Madras. We had to stay an extra day to get our Embassy business taken care of.
Today Suman went to the American Embassy to get his re-entry visa, as scheduled.They told him that in 30 days he would get a letter telling him the results of todays request. His return flight is scheduled for this Monday. We've popped in to an internet cafe in order to access info for our alternatives. Pretty helpless feeling, but a great excuse to stay longer. If we can think of a way to make our mortgage payments.
At least it looks like I won't have to travel back home alone with the children. |
From Steph Bairey on 3/15/2004, 7:08 pm
Hey Mama, how long do you breastfeed a baby? 'Cause I'm gonna have one. :) No date set yet, but we're trying as of now. :) |
From Kit on 3/15/2004, 6:59 pm
We're off for two days in Madras. This is the first night we will have spent without the children.
...and me with no breast pump :) |
From kit on 3/15/2004, 2:39 am
RECEPTION:
It has occurred to me that I have failed to mention anything about the fabulous reception that Suman?s parents put together for us. They scheduled the event for the week after our arrival. Giving us chance to recover from jet lag and extend invitations to those friends who failed to make MumMar?s short list. One afternoon prior to the party I was joking about the invitations, sarcastically saying that they should have been engraved, embossed cards. To my surprise they really were!
Of the 200 invitations that went out 150 people attended the affair. First and foremost the food was outstanding!! The menu:
Snack
Chilly pepper fried chicken & kabob
Rollo Italiano
Veg Fried Wanton & garlic sauce
Starters
Vadas
Pineapple chat
Papad & pickle
Curd rice
Main
Pepper chicken Coorg style
Hina Wala Macchili
Mutton Biryani
Baghara Baigan
Veg Biryani
Paneer Butter masala
Kadai Subzi
Gori Mutter
Bhjrinan Subzi Tak Tak n Tak
Dal Makhani
Baked spinach & corn
Dessert
Caramel custard
Vanilla ice cream & hot chocolate sauce
The guest list was packed with friends and business associates of Suman?s parents. This included Royalty, Admirals, captains and military pilots.
We had the whole day to rest and prepare for the 8pm event. Of course it came down to doing everything at the last minute and not getting our act together in time to take family portraits before having to get in to the respective transportation. It was awkward having the help of someone who doesn?t speak the same language in getting dressed. Sareeta has been asked to help with childcare but I think the kids are afraid of her due to the language barrier. They look forward to seeing her everyday but are afraid to hang out with her. She?s also plenty preoccupied with her daily work routine around the house, so it seems like they?re interrupting. I had her apply our bindi?s.
Our clothes were purchased and awaiting us upon our arrival. I had a choice of two beautiful outfits. Alterations were made on the children?s clothes in the week prior. Suman was convinced by Gautham to wear a traditional Kurta. Haden remarked on how handsome we all looked for the festivity.
Morgan had slept all day so I suspected that she would be just fine for the late hour of the party. Set to commence at eight, Haden had gone sleepless and I was sure he would immediately melt down. To my surprise it was just the opposite. Once other children arrived he was on the go. His sister, on the other hand, was altogether uncomfortable. She had a mess of fresh mosquito bites, it was hot, and her dress was crisp and cumbersome preventing her from frolicking with the other nippers. She wanted to be held the whole evening but both my arms were covered with very sharp and abrasive bangles. My dress adorned with so many sequins there was hardly a position I could place her where she wouldn?t get poked.
Off their normal foodstuffs, they were both ravenous and parched by the time guests began to arrive. The buffet really held nothing to suit their tender tums. We sent the staff scurrying for any appropriate nosh. It was the most I had seen Haden eat for the whole week put together.
There were many gifts, most of which I have yet to open. All, to the last one, were given with the comment ?something small for you?. The Indian equivalent of ?it?s really nothing?. Tags have fallen off or been lost in the process of keeping H & M from opening them that evening. Fortunately someone was thoughtful enough to gift toys to them to help distract them from all the stress of continual introductions. It may have back fired in the sense that they then thought all the wrapped gifts must be presents for them.
During the day prior to the party I thought I would prepare Haden for the onslaught of strange faces by practicing shaking hands and giving him a variety of possible ways to say hello. It only failed miserably. Not one hand was shaken.
The event was held on the patio of a golf course with live music and Christmas lights through the surrounding arbor vitae. The lighting was a bit dodgy for the kids running riot. There aren?t the typical safety nets here that we have grown accustomed to in the states. One could really get killed very easily with the loads that are carried on the typical current.
There was a videographer hired to record the evening for posterity. They had brilliantly lit flood lighting that added to the hectic nature of the evening. It probably helped to freak Morgan out. The party only lasted about two hours. Introductions, greetings and farewells occupied nearly half the time. Fairly painless I must say.
The children and I returned home with the Grands before 11pm. Suman went on to play with his pals and sauntered in sometime around 6am. All with the exception of Morgan had a good time.
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From Kitty on 3/14/2004, 6:29 am
I hear Ooty's the place for tea. Come to Wisconsin if you want cheese. I'm glad you had to dodge a guttersnipe so that we could hear more of your story. Tell us more about the food, please. Are those tadpoles of yours eating better? Did you meet anyone? Did you like the maharaja's daughter?
The old Q & A comes through once again. Another great opportunity to fill everyone in on the travel log without having to come up with original thoughts.
We took a tour of a tea plantation and processing plant in Coonoor, just outside Ooty. It was a luscious valley with great smells and busy hands. No luck with the cheese thing. This is presenting a problem or an opportunity. Perhaps I?ll have to move here and start a cheese factory. :)
Food-
The story about this whole trip should really be about the food. Some of the very best Indian food we?ve had thus far was in England at the Masala zone restaurant. My single favorite dish has been what is called ?Chicken 65?. An unfortunately mundane name for a spectacularly complex textural and seasoned South Indian dish for which we have yet to get consensus on an origin, but has inspired many hours of speculation.
We had a really wonderful night at Ebony restaurant where at Thai night on the veranda we were put completely into the hands of the very capable chef. Chef Gautham is a mate of Suman?s that we?ve been hanging out with as much as possible since we arrived. He served things of his own design that were not on the menu, specifically created for our tastes. We were joined by one of the directors of the restaurant who came to determine a long standing relationship with Suman?s parents. This is a common occurrence that Suman has confessed is one reason that he was compelled to leave India in the first place. There were so few places he could go and be anonymous in this city of 6 million. It was refreshing to me that when I mentioned to the director that I was from Wisconsin, he associated it with Harley Davidson motorcycles and not Cheese or the Packers.
The coolest place we?ve eaten is Samarcund; a North East Indian restaurant that looked like it was pulled right out of Disneyworld?s pleasure island. It was my first experience with a genuine tandoor. We even smoked an after dinner hookah in the lounge. It was the only time we?ve eaten ourselves into a state of pain. Let me recommend sticking to the kabobs and breads. Everything is wonderful, the latter exceptional. It?s the only time I?ve eaten in a place where the employees constumes were alarming. One could imagine Afghani tribal horsemen breaking down the door at any moment.
Nandine restaurant with Anderha cuisine is the spiciest food we?ve had. Anderha is one state to the east. While waiting for our mutton fry take out we sampled some chili chicken. It was my first experience peeing in an Indian style toilet. We had the fry at home with Appams made by Marlene a week prior to our arrival; so they were nice and yeasty.
One surprising thing has happened since my arrival on the subcontinent, my taste for spice has heated up immensely. Not that I was eating particularly bland food at home, it?s definitely been kicked up a notch. Much to everyone?s surprise I?m eating foods just has hot as Suman, and in some cases hotter. While in Kudani my tongue was so sore I had a difficult time holding a conversation. Today I?m on a diet of yogurt, Lomotil and Lassies in an effort to heal the damage done :)
In Mysore we ate at a Litmahal palace. One built for a mistress of the maharaja. Privately run as a hotel, it?s in much better shape than the state operated ?main? palace. Meeting the maharaja?s daughter was just a matter of introductions. We told her we were going to the palace on our tour and she sort of dipped her head and batted her eyes subserviently. Marlene said that she is most impressed by her modesty and humility considering her royal heritage. It was very impressive to see the family resemblance through the centuries of family portraits hanging from the regal walls. The food was geared towards white tourists but the atmosphere was second to none. It was our first meal with live music; tobla and flute.
Three meals at the resort were served over coals in a riverside hut. At breakfast following our elephant ride Haden pulled up a chair and asked Suman: ?So Dad, what do you think of India so far?. It?s become a catch phrase for the trip.
One afternoon in Ooty we found a local, child friendly hotel in which to have a late lunch. The patio had tricycle, foose ball table and rocking horse. Morgan was being really loud that day so it was especially nice to be outdoors. Just as we were about to leave up walked Val. We had met two days previously at the Jungle lodge. She had arrived late as her bus dropped her on the wrong side of the forest and had to hire a jeep to ferry her through to the other side. The government insisted that she have three armed guards accompany her due to threat of terrorist kidnapping. She was the only one of the guest to actually see a tiger during the stay. Our sighting of a mouse deer, which is supposedly much rarer than the tiger makes us feel somewhat vindicated.
Cutting short; the nippers are getting their diets figured out. The people are what I will miss the most.
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From Uncle Bob on 3/12/2004, 10:20 am
Tenterhooks -- that's got to hurt. I hear Ooty's the place for tea. Come to Wisconsin if you want cheese. I'm glad you had to dodge a guttersnipe so that we could hear more of your story. Tell us more about the food, please. Are those tadpoles of yours eating better? Did you meet anyone? Did you like the maharaja's daughter? |
From Auntie Val on 3/12/2004, 9:01 am
Elephants! Fine china for the kids! We wait on tenterhooks for your posts, and we miss you and your kids so very much!!!
Val and Kate |
From Kitty on 3/11/2004, 10:51 pm
Just dashed into a cyber cafe to get away from a couple of panhandling waifs. Spent most of my time deleting spam of course.
Highlight: Saw over 60 wild elephants on our safari! It has been two years since it last rained where we were. The jungle looked like a war zone; dry as a bone with very little vegitation. Saw four varieties of deer, huge wild boar and many peacocks along with a wide variety of rare birds.
Now we're in Ooty staying in a very stately English colonial club. The children are segregated into their own dining room. No other children makes it a rather dry experience for them. At that they still are eating on fine china with real silver. Today we will sample some local teas. Now we're on a quest for some local cheese. |
From karen/chuck on 3/10/2004, 7:14 pm
Sounds like a great trip and opportunity. Looking forward to pics. Our news is that our trusty van finally died today. I think this makes the sixth car we've driven to the grave. A one car family will be a challenge again, especially with me working 55 miles away! I've been at the new job a month now. It was a good move for me, though humbling to have become "one of THEM" (commuter). Kyle turned 20 this week. Catlyn got a gold medal in Shot put and max is still wrestling. Many blessings to the adventurous travelers! kk |
From Steph on 3/10/2004, 9:18 am
Congratulations, Val and Kate! :) When we heard Portland was doing that, I wondered if you two would go for it. :) I'm proud of you and my hometown! |
From Auntie Val on 3/10/2004, 8:46 am
Wow! I can't wait to hear about the jungle lodge and the Maharaja's palace!
PS: Kate and I were married yesterday morning, after 22 years and 11 months together -- hooray for Portland! |
From Kitty on 3/8/2004, 6:23 pm
We are off for a week mini-tour of Southern India. Check the itinerary further down on this page. We return Sunday (your Saturday).
The maharaja's daughter was at our party Saturday; we are touring her families palace on this trip.
Photos are once again promised! |
From Auntie on 3/8/2004, 3:37 am
The Children's trip to India:
Grandma Catherine asked about the impact of travel on the children.
Seems like ages ago when we were freezing cold and wishing for warmer clothes. Now that the temp is climbing over 40 (c) we are taking up the custom of sleeping during the day and socializing in the evenings.
The flights were a horrid torture test that I?d like to put out of my memory until long after I?ve returned home. In London Haden was a real trooper, going along with everything that we tourists were inclined to do. With Morgan it was like having a daily Roman Greco wrestling match regardless of the activity. Weather it was dressing, riding on the tour busses, in the cabs or seating at restaurants, she wanted to squirm away. That is unless I wanted her to leave me alone while visiting our friends, then she would constantly want held.
Once we shifted to the Langham Hilton they were both very excited to meet the sitter we hired for two nights. This took the sitter a bit by surprise. This would most likely no longer be the case. They have met so many hundreds of people on this leg of the trip, and we have ditched them with the Grands? so many nights that a strange faced sitter would meet with less than the bright smiling greetings shown in London.
Morgan and Haden began school on the first Monday following our arrival.
It's a sort of play school/creche that is run by a friend and neighbor of Su's Mom.
They seem to have taken to it right well. Morgan more instantly involving herself in the dancing and eating. Haden doesn't eat as well as we would like but I'm sure is getting what is needed for survival. They only attend for three hours in the Morning then return here for lunch and naps. Many of Haden?s favorite cartoons are available here with the characters speaking with English accents. Commercials are often in Hindi.
The night of our reception they met several of the neighborhood children and now have nearby ?best? friends to interact with. There is some difficulty in pronouncing the long Indian names. Morgan tends to call most people Sonny. Occasionally she calls her Nana ?Val?. It seems to me as though Morgan is getting an Indian accent. She now calls me maMa? rather than Momma.
My prediction for the nippers? most difficult transition upon our return is going back to using car seats. We have met families who have moved here recently with small children. They seem to sit in their seats quietly for the first few days then quickly get use to the idea that they are free to move about, then there is hell to pay. The traffic is frightening enough without having children plowing into the back of the driver?s seat with every sudden stop. Suman and I go everywhere by Rickshaw. This is something I have yet to attempt with the sprogs.
They were eaten alive by bugs when we first arrived. Not as bad as St. Maartin. Morgan worse than Haden. Daily I dose them with a sunscreen with insect repellant. Thanks avon. We work diligently to keep them clean and away from dodgy water. Even their baths are in filtered water. Here I will stop short of describing the effects of travel on their digestive system.
They are happy, mostly healthy and excessively cared for. Pictures soon, really.
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From Madam Kate on 3/2/2004, 8:39 am
What a great invitation to answer a bunch of questions regarding the trip and the impressions made thus far. It was going to present a problem with how to illustrate my intense experiences without losing more sleep than I already am due to jet lag. Most nights when sleep has eluded me I?ve found myself formulating my days into copy for those folks back in the fantasy land of the civilized first world. Here goes:
1. India, how cool, though it's probably hot in Bangalore, right?
Very warm indeed. So far it?s mostly been in the 80?s (F) It starts to really heat up in the next few months.
2. Did you see any sacred cows or white elephants?
Ox carts and families of cows along the roadsides are not uncommon
3. Does society seem clearly divided between rich and poor, with little or no middle-class?
The divisions are not readily apparent to me. The contrasts are in the contradictions; fiber optic cables being laid by people hauling dirt on their heads dressed in the finest silk saris. Even though I would consider Su?s family middle class, they have a guard (who not only opens the door for us when we return home at 2 am, but salutes) and several house staff. They fired the driver that they had hired for us because he was mostly sitting around all day flirting with the house maids.
4. Do you see many cars or is it mostly pedestrian and bicycle traffic?
Traffic is horrid; cars, motorcycles, bikes, peds and autos (three wheeled cabs). The most frightening are the busses. They are built like tanks and WILL knock you out of their way. Very few traffic laws are taken seriously. They jokingly say that they are suggested rules of the road. The brother of the guy we stayed with in London was recently killed by a bus here.
5. Can you sense the population density?
Yes, and little else. When Su left here there where roughly 2mil. People in Bangalore now there are 8 million with very little more infrastructures. It?s striking when in the middle of it on foot, negotiating the street, traffic, odd buildings, dogs, dung and people. The expression ?assault of the senses? applies.
6. Will you see other parts of India during your stay the Taj Mahal for instance?
As Su says ?the Taj isn?t going anywhere?, we will do it another time. There are many temples and pilgrimages around here to see. We are planning to do an obligatory Bangalore bus tour one day to get the full picture of this community. Su?s parents have a huge itinerary planned for us:
5th March eveining - Suman's interview at the Bangalore Club
. Dress Code: Jacket & Tie. Following we have to host a round in the mixed lounge. They still have a men only lounge. Winston Churchill still has an outstanding bill at this club that Prince Charles tried to settle when he was here last. It was rejected.
6th March: ' Meet New Members of the Misra Family' party at the KGA (Golf Club)
- Minimum guests: 150 .
( Chose the KGA over 'Atria' or other hotels due proximity of the folks house and
bearing in mind convenience
of most imp. members of family - i.e. Morgan & Haden. )
9th March: Depart Bangalore in a van (Toyata, Qualis) for Mysore (app 4 hrs)
,-sight seeing - palaces, zoo etc etc.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Mysore.
10th March: after b/fast - depart mysore for Kabini jungle lodge ( app 2 hrs) .
Jungle safari , elephant ride etc
same afternoon . Night at jungle lodge - early morning (11th) rest of jungle
activities then b/fast and
depart Kabini for Ooty (app 6 hrs) - Check in at Ooty Club - R & R for 11th
evening .
12th thru 14th moring till b/fast - ooty club stay - visiting tourist spots etc
etc . Golfing for self (suman ,if so wish).
14th morning , aft b/fast, depart Ooty for Bangalore (app. 6 hrs) .
17th we have to go to Madras to the US embassy in order to get Su?s re-entry visa. Su & I will fly up there alone and stay with a buddy of his.
7. What do you eat?
As much spicy and unusual foods as I can find. Keeping in mind a caution to eat cleanly.
Thanks Bink!
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From Kitty on 2/24/2004, 5:17 am
We are in the Langham Hilton in mid-town London. Have been attempting access to email without much luck. Should get to my thousands of pieces of spam sometime today. With luck I'll not delete any important messages from my friends and family.
Last night I began to write a journal of the trip thus far. Plenty of time to write at night once the tots are asleep and Suman is off to a new set of local pubs. Internet access in my room was ineffective today but may attempt again tomorrow. The spa and pool are closed for the day, but anticipate a great time in them tomorrow as they are truly lovely. Today we are going to attempt to hook up with Jubal and Elvis; cousins of Suman who live in the local suburbs. Elvis has promised a tour of the palace in which he works. |
From Grandma Catherine Legault on 1/25/2004, 11:35 pm
Dear ones, I couldn't go to bed tonite without mentioning that this is the second anniversary of Daddy-Grandpa Gordon LeGault's death,. He lived just twenty days after his 86th birthday. We miss him. MOM |
From Momma on 1/21/2004, 1:16 pm
It's been an awfully long time since the last post here.Please forgive the length of time since the last posting from me. My children have been my best excuse ever for my procrastinations. They are indeed a handful. At this writing they are 18 months and nearly 3yrs old.
Haden is anxiously anticipating his birthday. He?s already been practicing saying ?this is the best birthday party ever?. This morning I overheard him whispering that line just after he woke up.
It follows his ?this is the best Christmas ever? theme that pervaded his days over the month of December. It does bear remarking that it may very well have been my favorite Christmas of all time. These little ones are at a very precious age that makes this a wonderful time of discovery. Very easy to please and everything was so new!
It was our first tree ever. Much larger than we had anticipated, it sucked in any meager ornaments that we had collected over the years. We filled in with what ever safe (plastic, wood or tin) ornaments we could find on sale. Val gifted us a whole slew of new hangings.
We even went so far as to hang lawn lights. Unbelievable. The kids made such ornamentation irresistible. There was the obligatory baking; of which I ate the lions share. Christmas dinner itself is worth a post for it?s own right. The menu
CHRISTMAS DINNER MENU:
Appetizer: Chestnuts
Soup: Slovak Mushroom Soup
Entrée: WILD BOAR (Smoked), Macaroni and cheese
Sauces: Mustard, Bing Cherry flambé Sauce
Ingredients
1 (8-ounce) can black bing cherries
2 tablespoons Burgundy wine
2 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1 pinch salt
Instructions
Preparing Bing Cherry Sauce:
Drain juice from cherries. Combine juice with wine, sugar, cornstarch, and salt; mix thoroughly. Bring mixture to a boil until sauce thickens. Add the drained cherries. Have table set, candles lit, all accompaniments on table, and turn off lights when ready to flambé.
How to flambé:
Pour 1/4 ounce of brandy over dish and place in middle of table. Using long wooden matches, ignite chicken breast. When flame goes out and liquor has burned off, you are ready to eat.
Desert: Christmas Plum pudding, Pecan Pie
Suman had brought the pecans home from that week?s trip to Alabama.
Now it?s on to planning for Haden?s third birthday and a few days later our two month trip to India via a week in London.
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From Sammy on 12/11/2003, 10:48 am
Im new to this site. Please e-mail me. By the way cool website! |
From Dev on 8/9/2003, 2:22 pm
Good Website, with cool headings for pics |
From Steph on 6/9/2003, 11:27 pm
I put your pictures back online.. sorry it took so long. :) |
From lale on 4/30/2003, 12:21 am
This site is so beatiful all the messages are wonderful
Congratulations
from overseas Istanbul City
lale |
From lias anne Trepanier-Hanson on 3/16/2003, 10:25 pm
Hi , I can't remember how I ran across this site, But it might have been on a geneology message board. I'm a Trepanier .The LeGault family was married in to the family I believe by Leo ,also HebertsMy Dad recently gave me some old pictures and in them were pictures of Leo as a very young man,Also a picture of 5-6 young children Leo,George,della,mae,Marcia,and Ester the photo has thier names written on it and also aunt? flora?
If you would like I could scan you a copy Let me know,Lisa ...by the way I named my oldest daughter Danielle Louise It means warrior maiden and she was so be careful :) |
From Kate LeGault on 2/7/2003, 3:18 pm
To all who enter here: sorry that this site has not been updated. A while back it suffered a catestrophic server failure. All Steph's sites needed rebuilding. This one is going to wait for a long time before it sees a breath of life blown back into it.
Thanks to all who have entered here and followed the progress of this little family.
Wish us luck ;)
Suggested Baby Name: Howlie |
From Ajay Verma on 2/3/2003, 10:17 pm
my baby born on 20.01.2003 at 1.07 PM
i have search directory for new born child name in hindi
please help me
ajay verma (Hardwar)
Suggested Baby Name: Sharmishtha |
From sambuddha misra on 11/26/2002, 7:41 am
it was nice to find my brother on the net. how is hayden and the young one. saw his pics when sambit kaka came to calcutta. |
From Valerie Ann LeGault on 11/5/2002, 9:09 am
Below is my response to Andre and Jean Deslaurier's inquiry. Please let me know if anyone spots any errors:
"As you may know, Gordon Keith LeGault, our father, passed away January 25, 2002, leaving his wife of 63 years, Catherine Mary Merriman LeGault, and seven children: Valerie Ann LeGault, Richard Allen LeGault, Charles Gordon LeGault, Robert Vern LeGault, Geoffrey Leo LeGault, Katherine Mary LeGault and Daniel
Vincent LeGault.
"Gordon's father was Leo LeGault who passed away in 1919 at the age of 23, during the influenza epidemic, leaving his wife, Bertie Mock LeGault and three sons: Gordon age 3, Lionel (also called Chuck) age 2, and Douglas age 1 (now deceased).
"Leo LeGault's parents were Aldrich Henri LeGault and Valerie Hebert, and they raised my father, Gordon, after Leo's death. The mother of ither Aldrich or Valerie was, I believe, a Trepanier.
"Leo LeGault's siblings were:
"George LeGault, a doctor, who's son Alex -- inv@alphacom.net , lives in St Agatha, Quebec (last I heard);
"Della, who married a Reagan, lived in Illinois, and had two sons, "Jackie" and "Pattie;"
"Mae, who married Art Buker, president of the Greenwood, Wisconsin bank, and had two children, Cyril (Cy) and Elaine;
"Marcia, who married Harry Palms, raised Gordon's brother Lional after Leo's death, and lived in Illinois until Harry's death;
"Esther, who married Elmer Etta, had two children, Valerie and Robert (deceased) and lived in various places in Wisconsin and Illinois."
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From André Deslauriers on 11/2/2002, 8:06 am
Hello Katherine,
My name is Andre Deslauriers and I work with Jean Deslauriers. We are trying to gather all informations we can on Legaults and
Deslauriers.
You tell us that Gordon?s parents are Leo Legault and Bertie Mock. We would need to know the names of Leo?s parents to try
to make a connection to your part of the family.You also say that you think your sister Valere Ann sent us the informations
regarding Gordon LeGault, but we never received those informations and we woul like very much that you send us those informations.
We hope to hear from you soon.
Andre and Jean Deslauriers
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From alice.b on 10/27/2002, 6:56 am
little morgan (lovely name!) is very cute
Suggested Baby Name: something unusual,easy to say that you both love |
From Jean Deslauriers on 10/24/2002, 11:56 am
Hello from Montreal, Quebec, excuse my english. My name is Jean Deslauriers and I make genealogy, can you indicate to me the father and girl name of mother of Gordon LeGault and if you can grandfather and grandmother.
You ca visit my website on legault-deslauriers:
http://membres.lycos.fr/amicalelegault/
Thank for your help
Jean Deslauriers |
From Val on 8/17/2002, 11:11 am
Baptismal pics were forwarded to Steph and Kit this morning, so keep watching the website for changes:-D
Suggested Baby Name: Saint Morgan |
From Steph Bairey on 8/16/2002, 1:19 pm
I know you all must be very busy, what with the expanding family, but WHERE are the new pictures? :) Morgan must look totally different now at 52 days old!
Suggested Baby Name: The Invisible Girl |
From Mike Ososki on 7/13/2002, 7:43 pm
Well, congratulations once again-- Browsed the pics some, and I must say y'all are looking real good! Enjoy the upsized parental unit-hood. With love... |
From Kitty on 7/8/2002, 10:42 am
MORGAN SHANTA MISRA
Is as it appears on her birth certificate. Of all the great name suggestions that you threw out, at last one stuck!
As with Urk before her, it's still difficult to break the 2girl habit. Gradually "Morgan" comes to the lips more easily. Now I live with that name confusion so common with parents. At least there are only two names to run through before getting it right. My mother would go through all seven before landing on the intended.
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From Steph on 7/7/2002, 7:24 pm
I wouldn't have been too shameless, but wasn't here. Now back. Thanks Kitty! Cya there, Bink! So, is Morgan Shanta Misra final? |
From Bob on 7/4/2002, 5:07 pm
Steph, please excuse the off topic request. Would you send me the address of your pet care site? You used to have a link to it on Kitty's site, but now that we have cats, it's gone. You may email me off list to avoid shameless commercialism. Thank You. |
From Mother of the babes on 7/3/2002, 5:11 pm
In the process of securing a date for her baptism, Val wrote the most concise explanation of Morgan's name. She wrote:
Morgan is Celtic, meaning "from the sea." The strength and
determination we all anthropomorphized into the baby's face
demanded it. Something strong yet soft, endearing yet not to be
trifled with: the sea. And being a variation on Mary (mare or mar,
i.e., the sea) it also honors her paternal grandmother, Marlene, and
her maternal grandmother Catherine May (formerly Catherine
Mary), and her own mother Katherine Mary, and my partner Kathryn
Marie.
Shanta is Hindi, meaning "peaceful and calm." It was also her
father Suman's late Aunt's name. "She was a saint," they say.
And Misra is Suman's family name, now it's 18th generation, from
what I understand.
One day I'll get Suman to write a summary of the etiology of Haden's name.
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From Kitty on 7/3/2002, 5:06 pm
For all this good news and happiness a balance must come. Sadly, we found out yesterday that Suman's parents' dog was killed by a school bus on the day that Morgan arrived. After eight years of companionship this is a devastating loss for which they have my sincere sympathy.
Sam wrote a very poignant poem that I will post here:
OH SALLY!
I do not know where you have gone or why
I am so desolate as I cry!
By sheer chance our paths did meet
O ' because of which my life turned so sweet.
Eight years and a little more
you riched my life and my joy did soar!
I know not why the world don't stop
As for me I want to get off !
I close my eyes and hear your sighs
And marvel at the calm in your eyes!
Stay well , where you will , my friend
That is the only word I want you to send!
I know not meanings of Life, Death or Eternity
But I will grieve for you till infinity!
So that is my exact feeling.
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From Val on 7/3/2002, 12:11 pm
We'll see you guys tomorrow for 4th of July (the date I projected as Morgan's due date). Don't know what time yet. We hope to bring Eljay, Marisa, Nick and Mike as well, so they can pay their respescts to the newest member of the extended God-Family.
Suggested Baby Name: Pookie |
From Grandma Catherine on 7/2/2002, 4:01 pm
I just now got to reading the recent Messages and saw your mention of the SD fires. I saw it on the news the other day and intended writing to you asking if it involved Lonie. If you contact her, be sure to tell her of my concern. It feels more comfortable inside me knowing you are home -especially since Marlene is there to spell you. My mother was there for all but Danny..By that time, like me now, she was too old to make the trip. Spread my love around, okay?
MOM |
From Kris on 7/2/2002, 8:15 am
Goodmorning Misra"s, Kitty, I'm glad that you are getting some sleep. You are so blessed to have help. Having grandma there must be a real life saver. We can't wait to see Morgan and hear Haden sing, what an awesome child he is. You will find that Morgan will do things even earlier because of Haden's influence. He will have her singing in no time at all. Hope to see you all soon, love Aunt Kris |
From Auntie Kate on 7/1/2002, 4:07 pm
Hey, little Morgan! Your Auntie Kate is missing you mightyly - - after seeing you everyday of your young life, it's now been almost 48 hours and I'm wondering how much you've changed. Have your Momma and Dadee post some new pics, OK? And give your big bro a big kiss from me! xxxxoooo |
From Bob on 7/1/2002, 10:53 am
Paid PATERNITY leave? Why when I was your age .... Heheh. |
From Kitty on 6/30/2002, 11:03 pm
Whoa, imagine Kimberly's surprise were I to have shown up for her wedding a day late!
To answer Kris's question about weather Morgan is a crier; nope. Neither was Haden until about the tenth week. Then he made up for lost time. In my frequent walks around the hospital halls, I was made to appreciate Morgan's serenity. There were several other families less fortunate than ours. It seemed that in some rooms the crying/screaming never ceased. Like Haden before her, when Morgan is hungry she simply creaks.
She sleeps in a ?co-sleeping? bed. It?s sort of a bassinet type affair that sits up against my side of the bed. The side closest to the bed is at the same level as the mattress. This makes night feedings very easy as I can access, feed then return her to her own space without much ado. Wish we would have had room for this with her brother. It?s so large that he could actually fit in it now were he inclined to. It can transform into a play pen or changing table should we decide to change the sleeping arrangement. Haden is happily sharing his Nanna?s bed. Not sure what we?ll do when his grandpa arrives in August.
Suman has been on paid paternity leave, but has decided to return to work in the morning.
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From Steph on 6/30/2002, 1:31 pm
Hey Kitty, if you mean Blondie's wedding, I have a surprise for you.. it was yesterday. We missed it too, though only because my Dad would have been stuck in his hotel room with nothing to do during, and we opted to entertain him instead. Glad you're home and sleeping more! |
From Mother of the babes on 6/30/2002, 11:50 am
First 24 hours at home and all's well. We're receiving guests bearing gifts so if you plan on stopping by, don't come empty handed. :)
Morgan must realize she's home because all systems are operating exceptionally well. One forgets how little uninterupted sleep is actually available while in the hospital. It appears more relaxing because of the confined limits imposed on activity. Even with all my puttering, I was able to get a much better night's rest than I've had all week. The nurses station was located right outside my door and the staff routinely gets the giggles at about 3:30AM. At that hour they are hardly contageous.
Haden entertained Rishi last night by showing him all his new baby tricks; flexing his muscles, singing ring around the rosy, baa baa black sheep and clap hands. Sriram didn't leave before teaching him the chorus to 'who let the dogs out'.
At four AM Morgan and I tried to roust Nanna to watch the world cup finals. She opted to watch this morning's tape delay. Sleep is a precious thing.
This morning Lonie called and said that much of South Dakota is on fire. The entire city of Deadwood having been evacuated. This will have a devistating impact on their tourist business. Best wishes for a better summer ahead.
This afternoon we have a wedding to attend. It will be contingent on pain control and nap acheivements. |
From Annmature hen skin on 6/29/2002, 9:43 pm
Wahoo Wahoo Wahoo! The Girl is born! And now that I'm online withmy laptop, maybe I'll get my email the day it comes. Baby don't know from email. Hope you are knitting your skin well. Imagine my hand very lightly on your incision and pretend I'm a healer. I still have a memory of you as a person who never wanted children. We reinvent ourselves so well and thoroughly. I send love to your whole family.
Suggested Baby Name: Arsim or Chandra |
From Su daddy on 6/29/2002, 12:35 pm
Going home today.
Val and Kate are here helping us pack up. Experienced parents, we came a lot lighter this time in anticipation of the haulage we'd have going home.
Morgan is eating splendidly and has gained 100 grams which is like 40 lbs. in American.
Kitty is popping Vicodins like tic-tacs and is wondering why her breath isn't fresher... :)
Nana and Haden are home cooking up a storm waiting for us to get there.
Thanks for sharing the experience with us. 18 years more to com. |
From Kris LeGault on 6/29/2002, 8:09 am
goodmorning to Kitty, Su and babies, i hope that someone is getting some sleep. I can never sleep in a noisy hospital, especially when they keep waking you up to take your sleeping pill. I hope that the incision pain is diminishing and that you will heal quickly. Is Morgan a cryer? I had two that never let out hardly a peep and two that never stopped crying. Bob is right, sometimes babies just cry. Fortunatly, my biggest cryer turned out to be one of my favorite people in the whole world, I'm really glad I didn't give her to the first passing stranger, which In was sorely tempted to do. I would have missed out on her very stong and funny wit. May you should give Morgan a less strong name, like sweet pea. Love you all and our prayers are with you, love Kris |
From Su Daddy on 6/28/2002, 7:38 pm
Staple removal is now scheduled for tomorrow (Saturday). There is some redness and swelling that they want to continue to monitor.
Morgan lost over 10% of her birth weight as of last night which was a little more than is normal for newborns. However, Kitty's milk has just come in with a vengeance so we expect the situation to rectify itself shortly.
Tomorrow is discharge day if all goes well.
I am being shuttle service. Ferrying Nana and Haden to the hospital every day. Tonight I stay at home and Kitty goes solo with Morgan. It'll be a girls' slumber party. |
From Bob on 6/28/2002, 3:32 pm
Kitty, Let us know what the Dr. said today. Did he un-staple you? How does the incision look and feel? Babies don't always cry in sorrow. Sometimes they just cry. Did you know the oody boobooboo talk adults do with babies might teach them vowel sounds? I don't know what it teaches cats.
Suggested Baby Name: Anita Haircut |
From Val on 6/28/2002, 1:40 pm
At work all day today. It's hard to keep my mind here, though, when I know that Kit and the unnammed baby terrorist are right up the hill from my office. You two (and Su and Haden and Marlene) are in my thoughts and my heart!
Suggested Baby Name: Justine Thyme |
From Mama Catherine on 6/27/2002, 10:24 pm
After a quiet day it is again time for exercises and bed. I received your note that the "pink" flowers arrived. I was a little concerned because I didn't know the real name of the hospital or in what name Kitty was registered. I'm glad that you keep us informed about your condition and how you are coming along. After all, that's a major operation, and the getting-better is tedious at best. I'm so proud of my baby daughter! Love, MOM
Suggested Baby Name: Isn't Morgan Shanta official? Megan? |
From Doreen, Bruno, Cory & Darby on 6/27/2002, 8:42 pm
Kate, what great news! Congratulations again, you seasoned pro! Wishing you a very speedy recovery (how I remember that well), and that everyone sleeps through the night very soon. All our love to you!
Suggested Baby Name: Shelby Misra |
From 2Girl's mom on 6/27/2002, 6:50 pm
Day two in hospital confinement feels like week two. Long sleepless nights and days filled with the chaos that typically surrounds a teaching hospital.
As a matter of routine I give a bangle to those in my attendance; nurses, aides, housekeepers etc. Telling them that the tradition is to keep the evil eye away from the infant and deistracted toward the jewelry. An endearing novelty.
Suman has brought his mother and Haden by everyday to spend time with the new addition. Haden has been giving me the cold shoulder, which is fine with me, considering my continued incisional pain. He's o.k. flirting with those of greater dexterity and access.
All tubes have been removed. Bodily functions are to a great extent restored. Now we await the removal of staples, sdheduled for tomorrow. Following that would be the soonest we could get discharged.
Now I must rescue Suman from his daughter's sorrow.
Suggested Baby Name: Megan Shanta Misra |
From Steph on 6/27/2002, 11:51 am
Sam, I see a message from you on 6/26.. was there another one that is missing? |
From Grand Pa Misra (Sam) on 6/27/2002, 11:18 am
Hi There Children (& Grand Children),
I see somehow my msg of 6/26
did not register in the website - a pity
- but not surprising. Smoke signals
are more reliable and I am better with those.
Anyhow, Welcome pretty baby !!!
first of the girl Misra of this generation. MM - WOW!!!
Congrats to Kate & Suman.
Love to Morgan, Haden &Marlene .
God Bless!!
Sam
Suggested Baby Name: Morgan Misra (MM) |
From Val on 6/27/2002, 11:11 am
Morgan (Celtic) means "from the sea." Shanta (India) means "peaceful and calm."
Suggested Baby Name: Dot Calm |
From Val on 6/27/2002, 10:47 am
2girl and Kit were my gracious hosts last night at our in-hospital slumber party. The Babe had only one howling session during her 2am diaper change. Other than that, I slept much more peacefully than Kitty did, considering 2girl's voracious appetite. I continue to anticipate 2girl's official naming, once Kitty no longer requires medication for pain.
Suggested Baby Name: Howlin' Wolf |
From Jeanne, Phillip and Tamara on 6/27/2002, 3:23 am
Congratulations Suman & Kate on the birth of your gorgeous little girl !
Pity, she wasn't born on the 23rd...
Suggested Baby Name: Jeanne-Marie |
From Kimberley, Kyrsti & Todd on 6/26/2002, 11:34 pm
Ohhhh....Kitttyyyy&Suman
You have such beautiful children!Congratulations to the both of you! Haden has such a gorgeous lil sis! We wish the best to all of you.....!
Suggested Baby Name: Liitle late with the name but - Angel |
From Mama Catherine on 6/26/2002, 10:21 pm
P.S. My flowers shuld arrive tomorrow.. "Ask and you shall receive." ME U, MOM |
From Catherine LeGault on 6/26/2002, 10:16 pm
(I started writing this and it disappeared. I'll try again) I found a Carl Sandburg quotation that I think belongs here:" A baby is God's idea that the world should go on." how 'bout that? Love, MOM |
From Steph on 6/26/2002, 8:14 pm
That's okay, Bob, I understood.. we actually avoid naming animals 'people' names anyway. :) We're suceeding about 50% of the time, but there's just so many of them... :) |
From Bob on 6/26/2002, 8:09 pm
I agree with you, Kate. During Michael's birth, 11 years ago (!), time stood still for a few hours. Like Catherine I slept like a baby that night. Judging from the announcement on the home page, the name, Morgan Shanta is official. Good choice! Steph comes through again. By the way Steph, I didn't mean to say dogs shouldn't have people's names. I was trying to unload some family baggage attached to the name Morgan. I have 2 cats named, Jordan and Sasha. They are my kids, only fuzzy. How is the tummy Kitty? I didn't send you flowers. I sent a Needle. It should be there in a week or so. ILY! |
From Auntie Kate on 6/26/2002, 7:58 pm
I've had a chance to reflect ever so slightly on the amazing experience we all shared yesterday. All the cliches are true about the miracle of birth and the connection I feel with this wonderful little family and its newest member. It struck me today that yesterday seemed, all at the same time, the longest and shortest day in my memory. I think the reason is that time really did cease during 2girl's arrival. I have never felt so totally in the present before - - all that existed was this little creature entering our world. I am so awed and grateful to be part of her life. Thanks Kit and Su! |
From Yoda on 6/26/2002, 3:37 pm
Congratulations to both of you - well, all three of you. Sorry, Haden. I'm very happy for you. I admit, though, that I haven't fully grasped the reality and I have to keep saying it to myself over and over again: Sumanhastwokids Sumanhastwokids Sumanhastwokids Sumanhastwokids Sumanhastwokids Sumanhastwokids Sumanhastwokids Sumanhastwokids Sumanhastwokids Sumanhastwokids Sumanhastwokids Sumanhastwokids Sumanhastwokids Sumanhastwokids Sumanhastwokids Sumanhastwokids...
Suggested Baby Name: Barbara Eden |
From Grandma Catherine on 6/26/2002, 12:17 pm
I'e reviewed the morning's messages and,the latest pctures. I printed a couple more pics of Morgan and copied some of the messages into my personal family memories. I slept "like a baby" last night, We're never quite conscious of the stress we've been under until it dispels. I am so proud of all of us! MOM |
From Low Tech on 6/26/2002, 12:07 pm
Congrats!!!
Cute kid, good thing she gets her looks from her Mom!
Talk to you soon. |
From Suman on 6/26/2002, 11:05 am
Kitty is still blatantly soliciting flowers... hint |
From Kate on 6/26/2002, 9:37 am
And I'll be up shortly for a morning visit - - just HAVE to see our baby girl before I head to work. Then, I'll be back after work for another visit. Call me if you need anything!
Suggested Baby Name: Perfection |
From Steph on 6/26/2002, 9:02 am
I'm off for today's round of errands - haircut with Heather in an hour, DMV, tire store, renewing my birth control (she's a beauty Kitty, but my dogs are my babies), etc etc.. not sure I'll make it up there today. Emailed all my clients last night to explain why I haven't done a thing for any of them in the last two days, and they each say congratulations. Well, one said "great, now back to work." :) All the pet site people send their regards as well. Hope you farted and can now eat! |
From Val on 6/26/2002, 8:22 am
Good morning Kit and Su, I'm off to work this morning and expect to be back up at the hospital for my "night shift" shortly after 3pm. Yesterday was a total time-warp, and I mean that in a good way. It was one of the shortest, and the longest, days ever. It was exhilarating and exhausting! I love you ALL! |
From Grand Pa on 6/26/2002, 6:33 am
Welcome Pretty Girl !
Congrats Kate & Suman.
Longing to be there Soooo n est.
Love To all include Nana as well!!
Grand Pa Sam |
From Priyanka on 6/26/2002, 6:30 am
Hi!!!
Saw Morgan...looks like Haden's sister alright-haden is looking very very cute - maima i saw u too with all your new tops- flaunting them out there - A BIG CONGRATULATIONS
Love
Priyanka&Deep
Mama is waiting to write his part |
From Bob on 6/26/2002, 5:49 am
I always thought the name Morgan was too good to give to a dog. One should name dogs Grip, Fang or Pop. Alliteration in a name is good; Morgan Misra will be easy for teachers to say and remember.
Suggested Baby Name: Morgan |
From Regan Downey on 6/26/2002, 5:06 am
Congrats to the LeGault/Misra's!! Kitty, she has your mouth!!! You two really know how to make beautiful babies!!! I love you and miss you bunches! Smooches to Haden!! |
From Marisa martin on 6/25/2002, 11:27 pm
I hate to be the one to mention this but didn't Kate and Val have a dog named Morgan? Don't you hate it when you waste a perfectly good name on a pet and then you find you later wish to use it on a child...
Suggested Baby Name: Morgan Annie Chia |
From Grandma Catherine on 6/25/2002, 10:48 pm
Goodnight, all of you. I now do my half hour of exercises and fall asleep - hopefully - It's been a fantastic day, full of excitement and love and meditation on The Realities.
Dear little family, Grandma sends her special love! God Bless.
Suggested Baby Name: Morgan Shanta is OK by me. |
From Steph on 6/25/2002, 10:04 pm
Hey, forgot to tell you something funny.. when I bought Morgan's pink bear in the gift shop this morning, the lady behind the counter asked if it was for my granddaughter! She was old enough to know better, too, in her 60s. I said thanks and walked out, then came back and asked, "wait, did you say my GRANDDAUGHTER?" Another lady in the store laughed. I told her I'm only 32, and she said "well, you never know these days..." Hmph! That's twice someone's mistaken me for a grandmother when you're having a baby! :) I must look like someone's who been having babies since I was 15... |
From Steph on 6/25/2002, 8:42 pm
Does the person who suggested "Morgan" have to send flowers?
Suggested Baby Name: um.. |
From Shag on 6/25/2002, 5:07 pm
What a BEAUTIFUL child !!! Congrats proud parents. Kittybob, you did good, as always.
Suggested Baby Name: Carlie Summer |
From Grandma Marlene on 6/25/2002, 1:14 pm
Congrats. to the proud parents -
Kate & Suman - Thanks for giving
us a beautiful grand-daughter,and
a lovely companion for Haden.
Suggested Baby Name: Shannon Cathy |
From Catherine (Grandma) LeGault on 6/25/2002, 9:42 am
i wrote a CANDLE poem and placed it in the new site, but it didn't come through. Anyway, my candle sits on the coffee table in front of two Misra family portraits, holding flaming vigil. |
From Bob on 6/25/2002, 7:02 am
Go to:
http://www.misrafamily.net/VDR.php
It's the Virtual Delivery Room, VDR. You can leave messages there during the delivery.
Suggested Baby Name: Patience |
From Bob on 6/25/2002, 6:05 am
Good luck today Kitty and 2girl. You too, Suman.
Suggested Baby Name: Wild Fire |
From Gramma Catherine on 6/24/2002, 8:40 pm
Vigil night...Holy Day..Prayer and love in full display...Mom couldn't be closer if she were right beside you! Even Dad is holding your hand, I'm sure1 MOM
Suggested Baby Name: Gordona Lee |
From Gramma Catherine on 6/24/2002, 8:40 pm
Vigil night...Holy Day..Prayer and love in full display...Mom couldn't be closer if she were right beside you! Even Dad is holding your hand, I'm sure1 MOM
Suggested Baby Name: Gordona Lee |
From Gramma Catherine on 6/24/2002, 8:40 pm
Vigil night...Holy Day..Prayer and love in full display...Mom couldn't be closer if she were right beside you! Even Dad is holding your hand, I'm sure1 MOM
Suggested Baby Name: Gordona Lee |
From Gramma Catherine on 6/24/2002, 8:40 pm
Vigil night...Holy Day..Prayer and love in full display...Mom couldn't be closer if she were right beside you! Even Dad is holding your hand, I'm sure1 MOM
Suggested Baby Name: Gordona Lee |
From Kate and Val on 6/24/2002, 7:57 pm
?Let?s light this candle!? And with those words from mama-to-be and the advice of two Docs, 2girl will be born tomorrow by C-Section, June 25th sometime after 8:00 am, Pacific time.
Kit and Su will be checking in at 8:00am, along with the dueling doulas, Kate and Val. We should be up and running within an hour or so of arrival, with the able assistance of proven Web Goddess, Stephanie Bairey.
Haden will be attended by his doting Nana, Marlene (Su?s Mom), during Kit?s confinement.
Say your prayers tonight and remember to keep those girl names coming in. This year?s theme is ?current events?. Prizes will be awarded for any nomination accepted by Momsie and Dadums . . . see you all in cyberspace tomorrow.
|
From Mother of the babes on 6/23/2002, 5:23 pm
The only observable consequence of yesterday's long zoo walk was that Haden lost his shoe in the zebra pen. It was a wonderful time spent with Val & Kate, but the desired result was'nt obtained :( 2girl remains steadfast in her contented state.
Upon returning home I bounced on the birthing ball and did a number of other physical stressors in an effort of further encouragement. Nothing.
Last night we all went to dinner at V&K's where I danced around the house and made a glutton of myself on their fabulous fare. Nothing.
The happy news of the day was the ordination of the minister that will perform 2girls baptism. This event I will defer to V&K's telling. It sounded very beautiful. We hope to have the christening while Suman's family are in town; August.
Tomorrow afternoon is our next prenatal visit. There they will determine if I've made enough progress to schedule an induction. If not they will schedule a repeat c-section.
Last night Marlene waved a statue of Jesus over my belly and mouthed a prayer. Nothing (as far as I can tell)
Suggested Baby Name: Ozzie Lilo |
From Kris LeGault on 6/23/2002, 1:50 pm
Well, it's sunday and you are one week over due. Does that mean that you will be induced tomorrow? You must be getting anxious and sick of people asking if youv'e had that baby yet.
Suggested Baby Name: Abigail Catherine |
From Auntie Karen on 6/21/2002, 8:59 am
I can only imagine! All mine came a tad early.... and long ago.
We're all sending blessings...
Suggested Baby Name: babe |
From Mother of the babes on 6/20/2002, 7:47 pm
No progress. :(
Taking suggestions for getting this girl to show herself. Thus far I've done all the recommended things to encourage labor, short of moving the fridge. The house is sparkleing clean and my muscles feel toned as ever.
Val and Kate have invited us for an early morning walk-about at the zoo on Saturday. With any luck that will make things happen.
Suggested Baby Name: Theme: current events...let's see who wins the US/Germany world cup game... |
From Bob on 6/20/2002, 7:07 pm
Kitty and Su, We'll be in Mpls visiting Kurt and Barb, 6/21 to 6/23, so you may not have the baby until we get back to our computer on Sunday evening. Heheh. We will be checking in on the Klussendorf computer so go ahead and give birth if you feel the urge. I'm waiting to box up the needle painting until after the delivery. How's that for an incentive?
Suggested Baby Name: Kluzie Gordania |
From Kris LeGault on 6/20/2002, 8:02 am
Thur., a great day to have a baby.All our thoughts and prayers are with you. we love you all and can't wait for Haden's sister to arrive, love Kris
Suggested Baby Name: Dominique Daniel |
From Val on 6/19/2002, 5:59 pm
Sam, I loved "God of Small Things!" It's probably been 3 years since I read it but I remember that it gave me wonderfully vivid mind-pictures. |
From Steph on 6/18/2002, 11:21 pm
We're going to my Dad's in the first week of July... want to watch the dogs?
Just kidding, they're coming with. But you'd better tell 2girl to get a move on so I don't miss anything!!
Suggested Baby Name: Claudia Reyna |
From Mama Catherine LeGault on 6/18/2002, 11:02 pm
Reading all this and adding another note is just symbolic of the constant concern this mother feels for the daughter she "borned" at the same age little 2-girl will be borned to that daughter. Does that make sense?
What a fine bunch of friends circle around her in this fantastic adventure!
Suggested Baby Name: Gordana Lee (for Gordon's father) |
From Val on 6/18/2002, 8:34 am
2girl is just way too comfortable where she is. That's probably why spicey food, sex and walking are good for making her change her mind. Our bags are packed and we're ready to lend whatever helping hand we can, at a moments notice.
Suggested Baby Name: Agador Spartacus |
From Catherine LeGault on 6/18/2002, 8:11 am
I just now found this website. I'll get back to my little family afterI come back from Physical therapy. but Mama's thoughts will be there every minute, no matter where her body is.
Suggested Baby Name: Gordona is fine with me ! |
From Mother of the babes on 6/17/2002, 10:48 pm
Happy father's day to all you dads checking in to see if 2girl actually arrived on her due date (father?s day). The answer is, unfortunately not yet.
At today?s prenatal visit it was anticipated that Dr. V would perform a separation of the membranes. It is often the case that this helps to initiate labor. As it turns out, this procedure is only performed if one is dilated more than one cm. It was determined that I have progressed no further in that department than I was last Friday when checked by Dr. Devoe. Therefore no membrane was performed.
Progress was made in the ?engagement? department. Dr. V seemed to think that 2girl is now lowered well into the pelvis. One of the five key indicators needed for a successful VBAC.
Another prenatal visit was scheduled for next Monday to determine weather I have achieved all the indicators needed to pursue a VBAC. At that time he will determine weather I need to schedule another c-section for later that week. No matter which occurs, he will not allow the pregnancy to continue past next wee. In the mean while he has instructed me to eat spicier food, walk a lot and have sex. Two of the three I have already been doing.
Val, Kate and Suman were all present for this week?s prenatal visit. Dr. V said that he has delivered children in rooms with an excess of 20 people, so our little support group was of little consequence. For now it?s still a waiting game.
Suggested Baby Name: Agador 'Spartacus' |
From Bink on 6/16/2002, 1:38 pm
Happy Father's Day Suman! |
From Bob LeGault on 6/16/2002, 12:27 pm
Push, Kitty Push! Breathe, Breathe! Pant, Pant .... It's been 11 years, almost to the day, since Michael's delivery. I remember it clearly and all I did was rub Sue's back. I hope you have a smooth delivery. You are in our prayers. ILY---Brother Bob in WI |
From Mother of the dogs on 6/16/2002, 1:55 am
Pete keeps forgetting you're pregnant. Every time I mention it, he's surprised all over again. Figured I'd better get a jump on the web site, since the shoe may drop, such as it is, at any moment. I'm excited!!!!! Can't wait to record and document everything again...
Some anagrams of "katherine" & "suman":
EARTHMAN USE INK
KARATE NINE HUMS
AMATEUR HEN SKIN
ARENA EMITS HUNK
NAUSEA THEM RINK
UNKNIT AREA MESH
EATEN HUMAN RISK
I AM EASTERN HUNK
Suggested Baby Name: SHANTA ERMINE UK |
From Mother of the babes on 6/14/2002, 9:23 pm
At today's weekly prenatal visit it was determined that I am 50% effaced and dialated 1cm. Less than I had hoped but progress none the less.
The next visit is scheduled for Monday when they "plan to get more aggressive". |
From Mother of the babes on 6/6/2002, 2:31 pm
Update to everyone.
With a week to go, and people beginning to check in here to see what the news/progress is, I thought it long overdue to fill in some blanks.
Conception was the week of 9/11. The first confirmation was on Halloween day; scary huh? An early amniocentesis determined her gender; healthy XX. The fetal nickname is 2girl. Her due date is Father?s day; June 16th.
A recent ultrasound determined that everything is o.k. for a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean). Val and Kate are going to hold the space of ?Doula? this time around. Steph has graciously offered to repeat the onerous task of providing a ?virtual delivery room?.
Lesser happy facts: This time around I?ve gained 20 fewer pounds than with Haden. The doctor was concerned that on external manipulation she appeared very small. The latest ultrasound showed that she is right on track for growth appropriate to her gestation.
Experiencing the last month of pregnancy is a first since Haden was taken a month early. 2girl is having the chance to develop all those extra little things that Haden had to do without. Like a hefty layer of subcutaneous fat that will help her regulate her own body temperature. She should also have a better chance of maintaining her blood oxygen level. Something her brother was a bit sketchy on.
Suman?s mother is here from India for several months. Her hope is to bond securely with Haden so as to lessen the impact of my hospital stay. It?s wonderful to have an extra set of eyes and arms on him at a time like this. As I slow down, he?s just collecting momentum. One really can?t say enough in regard to her cooking provision. She?s a godsend.
Truly.
Suggested Baby Name: wait until after the birth and all drugs have worn off |
From Steph on 5/3/2002, 8:37 am
Did you know the name "Gordana" is Serbian and means "proud"?
Suggested Baby Name: Shanta Gordana |
From Steph on 1/18/2002, 9:29 am
After I went to all that trouble to dream the name Claris. Well, I will graciously give up the name I had reserved for the next pet that wasn't food:
Suggested Baby Name: Shanta Pearl |
From 2girl's host on 1/18/2002, 9:22 am
Yeah, in picking out middle names Val mentioned 'Claus'. Su doesn't go for Clare.
Suggested Baby Name: Steph Shanta |
From Steph on 1/18/2002, 9:08 am
She'll get THIS all her life, darlin':
Suggested Baby Name: Shanta Claus |
From Haden & 2girl's Mom on 1/18/2002, 9:04 am
With the results of the 12/27/01 amnio it's now officially confirmed. I'm building a female fetus that is by all accounts NORMAL. That may change once she gets socialized into our family :)
Suggested Baby Name: SHANTA CLAIRE |
From Shag on 1/17/2002, 7:09 pm
A little girl !!! How wonderful !!! I know she's going to be just as beautiful as her Momma.
Congratulations to the perfect parents.
Suggested Baby Name: Kitty Shag or Shanette (after Shag and Jeanette, my two names) |
From Steph on 1/11/2002, 9:28 am
Saw this name and liked it.. had to pass it on.
Suggested Baby Name: Declyn |
From Brother Bob on 12/20/2001, 8:50 pm
That's really Scotty Pippin!
Good luck with your move.
ILY
Suggested Baby Name: Pippin |
From Val on 12/13/2001, 5:40 pm
I like "Maria Gemalyn." I wish I were two people so I could be helping you pack up for your move. It's a huge job with a little one in tow. |
From Joselyn on 12/10/2001, 11:17 am
Hi Kitty!
I'm here in Stephanie's house, doing things, but we're done now. We're just trying to have a little rest. Just want to say hi! And I hope to e-mail you again when I get there in Georgia.
Love,
Joselyn
Suggested Baby Name: Maria Gemalyn |
From Steph on 11/15/2001, 11:40 am
Sounds like you had no trouble "getting back to normal life" that week! :)
Suggested Baby Name: Tower II |
From Kitty on 11/15/2001, 11:35 am
As a result of yesterday's ultrasound it turns out I'm nine weeks pregnant. That puts conception in the week of 9/ll.
Perhaps there was some soul that wasn't quite ready to leave just yet.
I am merely a vessel.
Suggested Baby Name: Osama Mama Misra |
From Jeanne, Phillip & Tamara on 11/14/2001, 10:52 pm
Haden must be the perfect baby, if you want to go through all this again.
Congratulations and best wishes from Down Under.
Suggested Baby Name: Sukit |
From Steph on 11/14/2001, 5:17 pm
Hi Val! This is more of a chatty page than the old guestbook was. More fun this way!
Wow, I use a lot of exclamation marks!
Suggested Baby Name: Jack Black Misra |
From Auntie Val on 11/14/2001, 5:10 pm
I love these automatic baby books. Good work Steph! Good work Kit and Su! Not being a process-fan, this is one process I love :-)
Suggested Baby Name: Bertie Mae Misra |
From Peter on 11/14/2001, 7:13 am
I've got just the name for you:
Suggested Baby Name: Nissa Melissa Misra |
From Kitty on 11/13/2001, 7:50 pm
Yes, it is grand!
To answer Bink's question about the ultrasound videos; there is one place in the pacific northwest that allows taping of the ultrasound. Everywhere else liability is an issue.
Did anyone notice that the quicktime video of Haden's ultrasound was really an excerpt from an old Valvolene (tm) commercial?
Suggested Baby Name: Mika Andretti |
From Mike Ososki on 11/13/2001, 6:54 pm
Congratulations Once Again!
Ahh, parenthood, ain't it grand?
Suggested Baby Name: Uchooz |
From Marisa Eljay Nicholas and Michael on 11/13/2001, 1:50 pm
Great web page, thank you for sending it our way.
Someday we will also do a web page, until then, you will have to look at photos from Kate and Val!
Suggested Baby Name: Marisa |
From Bob LeGault on 11/13/2001, 9:45 am
I love your new site! I was wondering if you'd have the energy to do the internet thing again with the second child. It looks as if you do! When do we get to see the Quicktime ultrasound movies? ;-)
Suggested Baby Name: Rudy or Hillary |
From Kitty on 11/13/2001, 9:00 am
Welcome to the new and improved Misra family website; formerly known as Haden's site. We look forward to sharing our continuing adventures in parenthood with you.
Thanks to Steph for a beautiful job on the major site renovation. She's come so far in her programing skills this last year. Can't wait to watch this evolve once again.
Suggested Baby Name: Elfgiva Ali |
From Auntie Steph on 11/11/2001, 11:27 am
Hard to believe that is was almost exactly one year ago that we started leaving messages to you here.
Those doctors who said you probably couldn't have children were sure off!
Congratulations to both of you, Kitty and Ironman, and to little Haden Rourk too. At least, with this timing, Haden's too young for you to have to explain why Mommy's getting fat.
Much love!!
Suggested Baby Name: Stephanie Jr. |
From Shag on 6/13/2001, 4:42 pm
Such a beautiful little boy!! I sure would love to kiss those little cheeks. Good work, Suman & Kittybob!! (^.^) |
From Mike Ososki on 3/12/2001, 8:29 pm
Good to see him and read all the good wishes from lots of people
-- All the Best! |
From Darren Harlan on 3/12/2001, 9:56 am
Way to go Suman, have fun withall the changings!!!! |
From Rosa Garcia on 3/8/2001, 1:18 pm
Congradulations on your new addition to your family, Cherish each moment, for our children grow fast and that will be all that we have left is the memories.
Rosa |
From Ann on 3/5/2001, 9:53 pm
it's a new world isn't it? life has now changed irreversibly, but that is not new. Hello little boy. Good work parents. Sending love. |
From Kurt Kaliebe on 2/25/2001, 12:09 pm
Congratulations to both of you! Enjoy every moment! |
From Gary Cokins on 2/23/2001, 5:29 pm
Suman ... Excellent. Way to go. Have a lifetime of joy.
Gary Cokins |
From Ron Swingen on 2/23/2001, 5:00 pm
Good Show!! Great Picture!! Now be sure to bring the little guy in for his formal welcome to the world ceremony (which I always conduct for new borns) at my cube.
Ron |
From Shari Fransen on 2/23/2001, 2:38 pm
Congratulations. He's so precious. |
From Darcie on 2/23/2001, 2:34 pm
Congratulations, Kate and Suman! Remember, Suman, you promised to bring Haden in when he puts on a little weight |
From Rich Megale on 2/23/2001, 2:26 pm
Congradulations!! Wishing the whole family the very best with the new addition. |
From Ernie Halperin on 2/23/2001, 2:17 pm
Congrats, Suman & Kitty. A wonderful gift to you both. Treasure the moments with your son as he matures. Childeren grow up fast. Memories are what sustain us as life cycle events come and go. |
From Mike Johnson on 2/23/2001, 1:57 pm
As a father of 2 college students, I can tell you that the next 20 years will take forever to happen. And yet they will seem to be gone in a moment. Enjoy them with your family. Each moment only happens once. |
From Catherine LeGault on 2/21/2001, 9:54 am
The mother of Kitty and of six siblings is humbled by the effort of my daughter to bring this boy into the world. To bring the experience to so many of us is in itself also a miracle..thanks to Steph. |
From Kurt Klussendorf on 2/20/2001, 6:11 am
Congratulations on a successful and healthy delivery. Glad to see everyone doing well. Now's the fun starts! |
From Ron Smith on 2/20/2001, 5:17 am
Congratulations Kitty and Suman and to you, little Haden Rourk, welcome to your new world! |
From steven, delma & children on 2/20/2001, :20
Congratulations little indian boy. You finally worked it out. I am amazed how your little kal kal stood up to the strain and pressure. I suppose it was a real struggle for you.
Congratulations and well done on this joyous ocassion.
The Greek and his family from down under |
From Danny on 2/19/2001, 5:25 pm
Suman is holding Dude like a football, I hope the strings are facing up! |
From Jeanne, Phillip &Tamara Frangiosa on 2/19/2001, 1:36 pm
Congratulations Suman & Kate and all the best. I'm using the computer at work-shall e-mail you from home as soon as our computer gets fixed. In the meantime take care and give the little one a big hug from all of us. |
From Carleen Erickson on 2/19/2001, 12:29 pm
Congratulations!!!! What a beautiful boy (not you, Suman). I'm glad all is well and look forward to seeing you all. Love ya. |
From Bob LeGault a.k.a. Bink on 2/18/2001, 4:01 pm
Congratulations Kitty and Suman. You too Steph, Doula extraordinare. The delivery day chat will make a precious keepsake. The first cries were poignant reminders of how much energy babies carry into this world and that for the rest of our lives, it's what we do with that energy that makes us who we are. How about H-urk-ules Leo LeGault? |
From Laura LeGault on 2/18/2001, 3:47 pm
Congratulations Kitty, Su, and he-who-is-yet-to-be-named! Can't wait to see the little guy for real. . .he's absolutely gorgeous.Life is a miracle; A baby is a gift from God...His diapers, however, are not.
Love you all! |
From Kris LeGault on 2/18/2001, 1:59 pm
congratulations on your beautiful son. What a wonderful gift from God! Thank you so much for sharing the whole experience with us . It is so amazing to hear his first cry [ first of many ] love to all three of you. By the way, does he have a name yet or are we sticking with urk? love Kris and Dan |
From Lonie on 2/18/2001, 7:48 am
So sorry I missed the the big event and getting to converse with everyone. I had a good time and lots of tears with my coffee this morning. He is sooooo gorgeous! ! But then look at the parents, He didnt have any other option. Good Job, congratulations and Im so excited for the two of you. I will look forward to meeting this web wizard named Steph. You are phoenomenal !!!! Lots of Love and Kisses
Lonie |
From Judith, Hanna, and David Klussendorf: Stevens Point, WI on 2/18/2001, 6:59 am
What a gift to see this web site! I'm Karen Klussendorf's sister. The only thing that I know about the birth of a child is that is where the teaching of real love begins. I learned everything I know about unconditional love from my children Hanna (16) and David (12 on Tuesday). They were the ones that taught me all I needed to know about the depths of love and the beauty of this world. Charish your gift...It is a beautiful one. |
From Karen K. on 2/17/2001, 1:50 pm
Never thought I'd appreciate the public birth so much! It was exciting. It's the "new order".
Found this quote from Eleanor Roosevelt today: "I think, at a child's birth, if a mother could ask a fairy godmother to endow it with the most useful gift, that gift should be curiosity."
Love You |
From Steph on 2/17/2001, 9:43 am
Wow, this was fun! I am EXHAUSTED and yet can't think of a single thing I did which should make me tired. He's just beautiful, you guys. You sure make pretty babies! |
From Heather Thornberg on 2/17/2001, 1:21 am
Thank you so much steph for this great web site. Kate and Suman he is perfect and thank you so much for letting me come and see him. He's beautiful.
Congratulations !!!! |
From Amy Mitchell on 2/15/2001, 11:20 pm
I am so gland grandma kept me up to date with what was new with you and gave me your numder. I can't wait to come see you and now the baby, Suman too. I love you.
Suggested Baby Name: something creative that only aunt kitty would think of |
From Laura Glebe on 2/14/2001, 1:29 pm
Suman! Hope your baby is as cute as Lucy : ) !!!Congratulations my long lost friend.
Call or email soon, 506-0287.
Suggested Baby Name: Jaime' |
From Lucy Beighle on 2/14/2001, 12:27 pm
Woo hoo! Congratulations to you both! Suman, are you pregnant too?? :-)
Suggested Baby Name: What else? A boy named Su! |
From Shumon on 2/13/2001, 12:12 pm
Good luck
Suggested Baby Name: Dr Greenthumb |
From Deepali on 2/12/2001, 6:40 pm
hey! kitty , how are you doing?? i can feel the ecxitment going through...CONGRATULATIONS! to both of you, can't wait to see him...take care.
Deepali . |
From Ann on 2/9/2001, 1:13 pm
You're the first mother-to-be who has pecilled in her first meeting with her son. The future is now and will seem like forever...
Suggested Baby Name: Hanuman |
From Gail Carter on 2/8/2001, 4:00 pm
She hadn't seen you before Peter got her to guess your girth.
Suggested Baby Name: Uri Piers |
From Steph Bairey on 2/7/2001, 12:14 pm
I can't believe he'll be here in eight days!!!!!!!!!!!
Suggested Baby Name: Abel Milhouse |
From Eljay on 1/21/2001, 1:47 am
Start saving for therapy sessions now!
Good luck to all of you - it REALLY is a BLAST!
Suggested Baby Name: Mortemer or Howie |
From Gautam on 1/20/2001, 2:21 pm
Way to go Suman man...never met you kitty but hello and may you be the mother of a hundred more (old indian jungle saying)....
Suggested Baby Name: Shaka Zulu |
From Raghu on 1/19/2001, 9:23 pm
Good luck! Hope the baby takes after its mom ;-)
Suggested Baby Name: vidya |
From Heather on 1/19/2001, 6:44 pm
I didn't really have a name till I heard Leo. That's a great name. Well you guys are doing great, can't waite to see him, then the babies can play together. Ty gives you a big kiss.
Suggested Baby Name: leo |
From Marisa Martin on 1/19/2001, 1:25 pm
Wow, we can have play dates for our children.We are excited for you and share in your anticipation of your babies arrival.
Suggested Baby Name: Leo (Just like Grandma LeGault suggested) |
From Kyrsti Sackman on 1/18/2001, 9:23 pm
Congrats!!!Kittyand SumanYou 2 will make exellant parents!!!!!
Suggested Baby Name: Joshua Lawerance |
From Dori Weese on 1/11/2001, 11:10 am
There is a little bit of both of you in the spelling of his name. The real spelling for the meaning is Kismet and it means "Fate and Fortune" it is a turkish name.
Suggested Baby Name: Kismut |
From Sandi Yarnell on 1/11/2001, 9:54 am
Thanks so much for sharing the fun with everyone! I'll be on call as a fill-in grandma whenever we're visiting Brian, Heather & Tyler!
Suggested Baby Name: Suman Jr. ;-} |
From Edward Klipphahn on 1/10/2001, 7:05 pm
Congratulations! Having a child is one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences a person can ever have.
Suggested Baby Name: Edward if it's a boy; Elizabeth if it's a girl (lol) |
From Catherine M. LeGault on 1/10/2001, 1:56 pm
Leo LeGault, the baby's great grandfather on his mother's side, died at the age of 28. That name should live on.
Suggested Baby Name: Leo |
From gramma,Aunt,Friend-in-law Shag on 1/7/2001, 12:53 pm
Kittybob, You are the prettiest, happiest little mama I've EVER seen, and Suman, you are a "hottie!"
Suggested Baby Name: Little Shaggy (He WILL have lots of hair) |
From Sriram on 12/28/2000, 5:06 pm
Kate/Suman, This is a great web page. Nice touch with the ultrasound video. He has suman's nose. |
From Peter on 12/14/2000, 2:00 pm
Kitty, when did you get so fat? Suman still looks good though.
Suggested Baby Name: Xerxes |
From Kimberley Sackman on 12/14/2000, 9:09 am
Suman and Kate Welcome to the wonderful world of parenthood, it is a world like no other. Congratulations to you both :)
Best wishes, Kimberley & Kyrsti Sackman |
From Dan LeGault on 12/03/2000, 6:44 am
Kitty sure looks different in an orange bikini! |
From Kate on 12/01/2000, 9:57 am
Love the Urk video! |
From Jackie on 11/30/2000, 11:23 pm
Hey little mama get all the sleep you can |
From Steph Bairey on 11/25/2000, 1:50 pm
Congratulations, you two! Thanks for letting me be a part of this!
Suggested Baby Name: Race Banyon |
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