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Posted 31 March 2015 - 11:12 AM

Part 1 ~ Part 2~ Part 3 ~ Part 4 ~ Part 5

 

 

Story CAF Part 6/?

 

It has been a little under a year since you and [love interest] welcomed your multiples into your home and while it's been hectic, you and [love interest] would not have life any other way. Things have been good at work as well. [Love interest] has just sent off their first book - [insert book name] - to the publish and it has been approved and will be coming out for publication very soon. Then on your end, you recently appeared on [roll] on the Food Network, (Give Details!) and it's increased business at [restaurant] by tenfold. Unfortunately, a big wrench has been thrown into your life despite all the good news.....[You/LI is pregnant or your/LI's younger sister/cousin is pregnant].

 

(If Pregnant/Your LI is pregnant) - You're totally shocked, you thought the two of you were being more careful, after all your multiples aren't even a year old and have another three months before they turn a year old. While you and [love interest] want to have a big family, this seems a little quick in succession after you have had your multiples just under a year ago! While the news is disconcerting, you and [love interest] still feel that you want to have this baby in your life and though it delays for plans you had concerned your career - opening a second location - you don't have as much trepidation about it. You find the thought shocking for a moment because you know that before your life with [love interest] anything that could have delayed your career would have been devastating to your life.

 

As the pregnancy progresses you and [love interest] find out that you're expecting [Roll]. This pregnancy, while unexpected, is still a gift in your eyes and the eyes of your family. In fact, [insert closest relative] set up a magnificent baby shower and it was a total surprise to both you and [LI]. It makes you feel a lot more at ease knowing how much familial support you and [LI] have at this stage in your life. While it may make you wait longer for your career, you are at so much peace with it, with your new baby. The next three months breeze by and its time for you the multiples birthday party, it has a [Pick Theme]. Everyone plays tons of games - share some if you like - and has a wonderful time, though, [child #3] got into a little trouble - (Explain how they did this.) but everything else ran rather smoothly. 

 

After that, the time came and you and [LI] set up a beautiful nursery for the baby - [Roll]. It looks fantastic and you joke with [LI] that after decorating all these nurseries maybe you missed your true calling as an interior designer. You both laugh as you each know that if you were not working in a kitchen, cooking and baking you would lose your mind. It brings a smile to your face knowing how much [LI] truly does understand you and you [rub your hand against your pregnant belly/lean down and kiss [LI]'s pregnant belly]. You/[LI] remark how compared to your/their previous pregnancies this pregnancy seems to be a little smoother, less morning sickness, late night cravings and back pain.

 

As the end of the pregnancy draws nearer and nearer, you start to notice [child #1] is acting out more and more, just last night they stole [child #4]'s stuffed [Roll] and shredded it to bits with a pair of safety scissors, thankfully being a parent to [insert # of children] you make sure to have a bin of backups in your closet for their favorite stuffies, after giving [child #4] a new stuffed animal you and [LI] had a stern talking to with them that night and [child #1] seemed apologetic, but just today you received a phone call that they [Roll] while at school and are being suspended for a full week. You drive to the school and pick them up, feeling terribly embarrassed as you load them into the car. However, it does not stop there, when you leave them alone for one second to make lunch, you come back to find [Child #5 or #2] crying and covered in [insert your favorite color] pain with [child #1]'s hands covered in paint as well. You're frazzled, you put [child #1] in timeout, but they seem gleeful.

 

You're at your wits end so you call [pick one of your parent's] and they suggest maybe instead of just simply admonishing [child #1] you try talking to them more about why they are doing what they're doing at the next instance if there happens to be one - of course there is one. At the end of the night right before bed, they pull on [child #6 or #2 or #3]'s hair and make them cry. You separate the pair and have [LI] comfort [injured child] while you sit [child #1] down and try and talk to them, at first you get nothing, but finally, they break down in tears and hug you, asking you not to be mad and that they just want your attention and are worried that with so many younger siblings you and [LI] will not want them anymore or love them. It breaks your heart. You promise [child #1] that that will never, ever happen that you will love them no matter how many other siblings that they have. You promise them this and make an agreement that once a month you and [LI] will pick a day just to be for the three of you. The first one will be in two weeks, after they are done being punished for their bad behavior and as long as they continue to behave from now on. It goes smoothly and you all end up having your first Mommy, Daddy and [Child #1] Day enjoying your time at [Roll, Describe Day].

 

Thank goodness that that is put behind you because just one week after that day you/[LI] go into labor a week and a half early! The time finally arrives and your baby comes after a full twenty-three hours of grueling and intense, not to mention painful, labor. (Tell us what happened, how it went, was [love interest] there? Parents? Siblings? Make it interesting!]

 

As you look at your baby and hold him/her for the first time you feel a tug in your heartstrings. (Roll for Hair and Eye Color). You love him/her so much and surprise or not, you just know this little one was meant to be a part of your family. You name them [See Name Lists] and it fits him/her perfectly.

 

The ordeal of a near full day laboring has tuckered both you and [LI] out and as you lay together on the hospital bed watching [Child #1] holding your new baby while [Child #2] kisses the baby's head and [Child #3, 4, 5 and or 6] watch on with wide eyes while [LI]'s parents keep watchful eye on their beloved grandchild, the pair of you feel exhausted and end up falling asleep feeling more blissful then you ever have in your entire life watching your beloved children.

 

OR

 

(If your/LI's Younger Sister/Cousin is Pregnant) - Recently [roll] had come to both you and [love interest] in a state of a fit. She is pregnant, just shy of two months along, and not only that, but the pregnancy is the product of a one night stand with a guy she barely knows and has no idea how to locate him. She is only sixteen years old and knows she is not mature enough to raise her baby. So, as hard as it is for her to do it, she wants to give up her baby, the thing is though, she wants you and [love interest] to adopt the baby. [Cousin/Sister] is worried to give her baby up to someone she doesn't know and out of every adult relationship that [Cousin/Sister] knows your and [love interest] is the most stable and loving one and she wants that kind of family for her baby. You look to [love interest] and inform [sister/cousin] that you two need to talk and she accepts and leaves, asking you to let her know as soon as you can. The two of you walk, you already have [# of kids] who are six years of age and under, but your finances are stable, very stable as is your relationship with one another, you both want a big family and have always liked the thought of adoption. You go over some more pros and cons - (Description!).  You and [LI] spend two weeks debating on what the right choice is, but in the end come to the conclusion that you will adopt [cousin/sister]'s baby. You call her and let her know your choice and she is thrilled.

 

The three of you sit down and outline an agreement with your lawyer present. In the agreement you and [LI] will be adopting [cousin/sister]'s baby and will be given full parental responsibilities and [cousin/sister] will sign away all rights to her baby, the baby will known that they are adopted when the time is right, but they will not learn that [cousin/sister] is is the biological parent until they are eighteen years of age. [cousin/sister] will not be the one to inform them and their contact will be of the typical familial role. In addition, you and [LI] will pay for all medical bills in regards to the pregnancy. You also include a cause that [cousin/sister] enroll in some form of therapy and or support group in regards to young mothers giving up their babies for adoption and dealing with those emotions and she must be in the program from this point until the end of the full year after the baby's birth at minimum. If there is a fee, you and [LI] will pay for it. As much as you want a healthy baby, you want to ensure [cousin/sister]'s well being in the situation as well. The documents are signed and you cannot wait to see this process through.

 

As the pregnancy progresses we find out that we're expecting [Roll]. While you hadn't expected any other children since the multiples, you feel that this baby is still a gift in your eyes and the eyes of your family. You and [love interest] are thoroughly excited for the new baby. In fact, you and [LI] set up a magnificent baby shower and while you were worried that [cousin/sister] might be upset or uncomfortable, she seems joyful and truly happy to see that we are excited to be welcoming her baby. Seeing that makes me feel a lot more at ease knowing that [cousin/sister] is doing okay with the thought of the adoption still, you've hears such adoption horror stories and considering that this is also within the family the fear that this could all fall apart is very real, however you and [LI] are doing your best to be optimistic. While it may make you wait longer for your career, you are at so much peace with it, with your new baby. The next three months breeze by and its time for you the multiples birthday party, it has a [Pick Theme]. Everyone plays tons of games - share some if you like - and has a wonderful time, though, [child #3] got into a little trouble - (Explain how they did this.) but everything else ran rather smoothly. 

 

After that, the time came and you and [LI] set up a beautiful nursery for the baby - [Roll]. It looks fantastic and you joke with [LI] that after decorating all these nurseries maybe you missed your true calling as an interior designer. You both laugh as you each know that if you were not working in a kitchen, cooking and baking you would lose your mind. It brings a smile to your face knowing how much [LI] truly does understand you and the pair of you hang up the sonogram picture you received at the last doctor visit of your coming baby.

 

As the baby's arrival nearer and nearer, you start to notice [child #1] is acting out more and more, just last night they stole [child #4]'s stuffed [Roll] and shredded it to bits with a pair of safety scissors, thankfully being a parent to [insert # of children] you make sure to have a bin of backups in your closet for their favorite stuffies, after giving [child #4] a new stuffed animal you and [LI] had a stern talking to with them that night and [child #1] seemed apologetic, but just today you received a phone call that they [Roll] while at school and are being suspended for a full week. You drive to the school and pick them up, feeling terribly embarrassed as you load them into the car. However, it does not stop there, when you leave them alone for one second to make lunch, you come back to find [Child #5 or #2] crying and covered in [insert your favorite color] pain with [child #1]'s hands covered in paint as well. You're frazzled, you put [child #1] in timeout, but they seem gleeful.

 

You're at your wits end so you call [pick one of your parent's] and they suggest maybe instead of just simply admonishing [child #1] you try talking to them more about why they are doing what they're doing at the next instance if there happens to be one - of course there is one. At the end of the night right before bed, they pull on [child #6 or #2 or #3]'s hair and make them cry. You separate the pair and have [LI] comfort [injured child] while you sit [child #1] down and try and talk to them, at first you get nothing, but finally, they break down in tears and hug you, asking you not to be mad and that they just want your attention and are worried that with so many younger siblings you and [LI] will not want them anymore or love them. It breaks your heart. You promise [child #1] that that will never, ever happen that you will love them no matter how many other siblings that they have. You promise them this and make an agreement that once a month you and [LI] will pick a day just to be for the three of you. The first one will be in two weeks, after they are done being punished for their bad behavior and as long as they continue to behave from now on. It goes smoothly and you all end up having your first You, [LI] and [Child #1] Day enjoying your time at [Roll, Describe Day].

 

Thank goodness that that is put behind you because just one week after that day [cousin/sister] go into labor three weeks early! The baby while a little small, is thankfully very healthy. (Tell us what happened, how it went, was [love interest] there? Parents? Siblings? Make it interesting!]

 

As you look at your baby and hold him/her for the first time you feel a tug in your heartstrings. (Roll for Hair and Eye Color). You love him/her so much and while unexpected, you just know this little one was meant to be a part of your family. You thank [cousin/sister] profusely for bringing this amazing little being into your life, and you ask them if they have any first name ideas for the baby and they do [cousin/sister] suggests [See Name Lists] and it fits him/her perfectly. You agree to use it and then pick two names in honor of [cousin/sister] for the baby's middle names. [Cousin/Sister] is so thankful and cries tears of joy and the three of you hug one another.

 

The three of you stay there for a bit as you watch [Child #1] holding your new baby while [Child #2] kisses the baby's head and [Child #3, 4, 5 and or 6] watch on with wide eyes while [LI]'s parents keep watchful eye on their beloved grandchild, the three of you feel so warmed at the sight as the other children accepting the new baby as their sibling and can see how much they truly care for one another.

 

 

Please list your family - furry members included!

 

DICE

 

Book Name - Make it fun ex: The Man Who Ate Everything, Talking with my Mouth Full.

 

Food Network Shows:

1. Chopped

2. Guys's Grocery Games

3. Cutthroat Kitchen

4. Ironchef America

5. Food Network Challenge

6. Throwdown with Bobby Flay

 

Cousin/Sister Name: First & Middle. She has your's/LI's last name depending on relation.

 

Gender:

 

1, 3 & 5: Boy

2, 4 & 6: Girl

 

Nursery:

 

1. Boy Nursery or Girl Nursery

2. Unisex Nursery

3. Boy Nursery or Girl Nursery

4. Unisex Nursery

5. Boy Nursery or Girl Nursery

6. Unisex Nursery

 

Stuffed Animal:

 

1. Lion

2. Zebra

3. Octopus

4. Turtle

5. Whale

6. Alligator

 

Incident:

 

1. Hit a Classmate

2. Hit a Teacher

3. Destroyed Another Student's Art Project

4. Bit Someone

5. Pulled the Fire Alarm

6. Destroyed the Bathroom

 

Child's Day Activity:

 

1. Arcade

2. Batting Cage

3. Ice Skating

4. Bowling Alley

5. Aquarium

6. Theme Park

Baby Names:

(The baby should have two middle names)

 

If Pregnant/Partner is Pregnant: First & Middle #1 & Middle #2 

 

If Adopting Cousin/Sister's Baby: Girl First Boy First & (Two Middles after Biological Mother)

 

 

Hair Color:

 

1. Blonde Hair - Father

2. Red Hair - Mother

3. Brown Hair - Father

4. Black Hair - Mother

5. Brown Hair - Father

6. Your Pick - Mother

 

Eye Color:

(Roll for Each Child)

 

1. Blue Eyes - Mother

2. Green Eyes - Father

3. Hazel Eyes - Mother

4. Brown Eyes - Father

5. Green Eyes - Mother

6. You Pick - Father

 



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Posted 31 March 2015 - 02:00 PM

It has been a little under a year since you and Jackson welcomed your multiples into your home and while it's been hectic, you and Jackson would not have life any other way. Things have been good at work as well. Jackson has just sent off their first book to the publish and it has been approved and will be coming out for publication very soon. Then on your end, you recently appeared on Foot Network Challenge on the Food Network, and it's increased business at Roma by tenfold. Unfortunately, a big wrench has been thrown into your life despite all the good news.....you are pregnant.

 

You're totally shocked, you thought the two of you were being more careful, after all your multiples aren't even a year old and have another three months before they turn a year old. While you and Jackson want to have a big family, this seems a little quick in succession after you have had your multiples just under a year ago! While the news is disconcerting, you and Jackson still feel that you want to have this baby in your life and though it delays for plans you had concerned your career - opening a second location - you don't have as much trepidation about it. You find the thought shocking for a moment because you know that before your life with Jackson anything that could have delayed your career would have been devastating to your life.

 

As the pregnancy progresses you and Jackson find out that you're expecting a boy. This pregnancy, while unexpected, is still a gift in your eyes and the eyes of your family. In fact, your mother set up a magnificent baby shower and it was a total surprise to both you and Jackson. It makes you feel a lot more at ease knowing how much familial support you and Jackson have at this stage in your life. While it may make you wait longer for your career, you are at so much peace with it, with your new baby. The next three months breeze by and its time for you the multiples birthday party, it has a jungle theme. Everyone plays tons of games and has a wonderful time, though, Leo got into a little trouble – he tripped over a toy snake and scraped his knee! But everything else ran rather smoothly. 

 

After that, the time came and you and Jackson set up a beautiful nursery for the baby – a neutral coloured room with a sheep theme. It looks fantastic and you joke with Jackson that after decorating all these nurseries maybe you missed your true calling as an interior designer. You both laugh as you each know that if you were not working in a kitchen, cooking and baking you would lose your mind. It brings a smile to your face knowing how much Jackson truly does understand you and you rub your hand against your pregnant belly. You remark how compared to your previous pregnancies this pregnancy seems to be a little smoother, less morning sickness, late night cravings and back pain.

 

As the end of the pregnancy draws nearer and nearer, you start to notice McClennan is acting out more and more, just last night they stole Liza's stuffed zebra and shredded it to bits with a pair of safety scissors, thankfully being a parent to five children you make sure to have a bin of backups in your closet for their favorite stuffies, after giving Liza a new stuffed animal you and Jackson had a stern talking to with them that night and McClennan seemed apologetic, but just today you received a phone call that they bit someone while at school and are being suspended for a full week. You drive to the school and pick them up, feeling terribly embarrassed as you load them into the car. However, it does not stop there, when you leave them alone for one second to make lunch, you come back to find Margot crying and covered in purple paint with McClennan's hands covered in paint as well. You're frazzled, you put McClennan in timeout, but they seem gleeful.

 

You're at your wits end so you call your mother and they suggest maybe instead of just simply admonishing McClennan you try talking to them more about why they are doing what they're doing at the next instance if there happens to be one - of course there is one. At the end of the night right before bed, they pull on Margot's hair and make them cry. You separate the pair and have Jackson comfort Margot while you sit McClennan down and try and talk to them, at first you get nothing, but finally, they break down in tears and hug you, asking you not to be mad and that they just want your attention and are worried that with so many younger siblings you and Jackson will not want them anymore or love them. It breaks your heart. You promise McClennan that that will never, ever happen that you will love them no matter how many other siblings that they have. You promise them this and make an agreement that once a month you and Jackson will pick a day just to be for the three of you. The first one will be in two weeks, after they are done being punished for their bad behavior and as long as they continue to behave from now on. It goes smoothly and you all end up having your first Mommy, Daddy and McClennan Day enjoying your time at Disneyland theme park!

 

Thank goodness that that is put behind you because just one week after that day you go into labor a week and a half early! The time finally arrives and your baby comes after a full twenty-three hours of grueling and intense, not to mention painful, labor. But it seemed a little better than it was because your loving husband and 5 other children were there to welcome the latest addition.

 

As you look at your baby and hold him for the first time you feel a tug in your heartstrings. He has brown hair and green eyes. You love him so much and surprise or not, you just know this little one was meant to be a part of your family. You name them Isaac Finch Jedidiah and it fits him perfectly.

 

The ordeal of a near full day laboring has tuckered both you and Jackson out and as you lay together on the hospital bed watching McClennan holding your new baby while Margot kisses the baby's head and Leo, Liza and Lucy watch on with wide eyes while Jackson's parents keep watchful eye on their beloved grandchild, the pair of you feel exhausted and end up falling asleep feeling more blissful then you ever have in your entire life watching your beloved children.

 

 

 

India Cherry Bronars (McClusky) (36, blonde hair, green eyes)

Jackson Lorenzo Bronars (37, brown hair, blue eyes)

McClennan Orwell Oliver Bronars (7, blonde hair, blue eyes)

Margot Everly Audra Bronars (4, blonde hair, blue eyes)

Leo Augustus Urban Bronars (2, blonde hair, green eyes)

Liza Gwenore Marciana (2, brown hair, blue eyes)

Lucy Viviana Jonet (2, blonde hair, green eyes)

Isaac Finch Jedidiah (nb, brown hair, green eyes)

Astra (border collie, 8)

Navi (Samoyed, 8)

 

India and Jackson Bronars with McClennan, Margot, Leo, Liza, Lucy and Isaac & Astra and Navi the dogs



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Posted 01 April 2015 - 01:56 AM

It has been a little under a year since you and Jane welcomed your multiples into your home and while it's been hectic, you and Jane would not have life any other way. Things have been good at work as well. Jane has just sent off their first book - Food For Thought - to the publisher and it has been approved and will be coming out for publication very soon. Then on your end, you recently appeared on Guy's Grocery Games on the Food Network, and it's increased business at Landon's Place by tenfold. Unfortunately, a big wrench has been thrown into your life despite all the good news...Jane's younger sister is pregnant.
 
Recently Ruby Henrietta Taliani had come to both you and Jane in a state of a fit. She is pregnant, just shy of two months along, and not only that, but the pregnancy is the product of a one night stand with a guy she barely knows and has no idea how to locate him. She is only sixteen years old and knows she is not mature enough to raise her baby. So, as hard as it is for her to do it, she wants to give up her baby, the thing is though, she wants you and Jane to adopt the baby. Ruby is worried to give her baby up to someone she doesn't know and out of every adult relationship that Ruby knows your's and Jane's is the most stable and loving one and she wants that kind of family for her baby. You look to Jane and inform Ruby that you two need to talk and she accepts and leaves, asking you to let her know as soon as you can. The two of you walk, you already have 4 who are six years of age and under, but your finances are stable, very stable as is your relationship with one another, you both want a big family and have always liked the thought of adoption. You go over some more pros and cons - the twins are still not yet one, but maybe having a new baby close in age will make them closer.  You and Jane spend two weeks debating on what the right choice is, but in the end come to the conclusion that you will adopt Ruby's baby. You call her and let her know your choice and she is thrilled.
 
The three of you sit down and outline an agreement with your lawyer present. In the agreement you and Jane will be adopting Ruby's baby and will be given full parental responsibilities and Ruby will sign away all rights to her baby, the baby will known that they are adopted when the time is right, but they will not learn that Ruby is is the biological parent until they are eighteen years of age. Ruby will not be the one to inform them and their contact will be of the typical familial role. In addition, you and Jane will pay for all medical bills in regards to the pregnancy. You also include a cause that Ruby enroll in some form of therapy and or support group in regards to young mothers giving up their babies for adoption and dealing with those emotions and she must be in the program from this point until the end of the full year after the baby's birth at minimum. If there is a fee, you and Jane will pay for it. As much as you want a healthy baby, you want to ensure Ruby's well being in the situation as well. The documents are signed and you cannot wait to see this process through.
 
As the pregnancy progresses we find out that we're expecting a girl. While you hadn't expected any other children since the multiples, you feel that this baby is still a gift in your eyes and the eyes of your family. You and Jane are thoroughly excited for the new baby. In fact, you and Jane set up a magnificent baby shower and while you were worried that Ruby might be upset or uncomfortable, she seems joyful and truly happy to see that we are excited to be welcoming her baby. Seeing that makes me feel a lot more at ease knowing that Ruby is doing okay with the thought of the adoption still, you've heard such adoption horror stories and considering that this is also within the family the fear that this could all fall apart is very real, however you and Jane are doing your best to be optimistic. While it may make you wait longer for your career, you are at so much peace with it, with your new baby. The next three months breeze by and its time for you the multiples birthday party, it has a Disney theme. Everyone plays tons of games and has a wonderful time, though, Ava got into a little trouble at the top of the stairs, but everything else ran rather smoothly. 
 
After that, the time came and you and Jane set up a beautiful nursery for the baby - an elegant pink and gold themed nursery, with a fluffy rug. It looks fantastic and you joke with Jane that after decorating all these nurseries maybe you missed your true calling as an interior designer. You both laugh as you each know that if you were not working in a kitchen, cooking and baking you would lose your mind. It brings a smile to your face knowing how much Jane truly does understand you and the pair of you hang up the sonogram picture you received at the last doctor visit of your coming baby.
 
As the baby's arrival nearer and nearer, you start to notice Landon is acting out more and more, just last night they stole Rory's stuffed turtle and shredded it to bits with a pair of safety scissors, thankfully being a parent to 4 you make sure to have a bin of backups in your closet for their favorite stuffies, after giving Rory a new stuffed animal you and Jane had a stern talking to with them that night and Landon seemed apologetic, but just today you received a phone call that they hit a classmate while at school and are being suspended for a full week. You drive to the school and pick them up, feeling terribly embarrassed as you load them into the car. However, it does not stop there, when you leave them alone for one second to make lunch, you come back to find Margo crying and covered in blue paint with Landon's hands covered in paint as well. You're frazzled, you put Landon in timeout, but they seem gleeful.
 
You're at your wits end so you call your mom and they suggest maybe instead of just simply admonishing Landon you try talking to them more about why they are doing what they're doing at the next instance if there happens to be one - of course there is one. At the end of the night right before bed, they pull on Ava's hair and make them cry. You separate the pair and have Jane comfort Ava while you sit Landon down and try and talk to them, at first you get nothing, but finally, they break down in tears and hug you, asking you not to be mad and that they just want your attention and are worried that with so many younger siblings you and Jane will not want them anymore or love them. It breaks your heart. You promise Landon that that will never, ever happen that you will love them no matter how many other siblings that they have. You promise them this and make an agreement that once a month you and Jane will pick a day just to be for the three of you. The first one will be in two weeks, after they are done being punished for their bad behavior and as long as they continue to behave from now on. It goes smoothly and you all end up having your first You, Jane and Landon Day enjoying your time at the aquarium. Landon loves it, he especially loves the shark tunnel, and he chooses some small gifts to bring home to his sisters as well.
 
Thank goodness that that is put behind you because just one week after that day Ruby goes into labor three weeks early! The baby while a little small, is thankfully very healthy. You and Jane got to be in the delivery room, and it calmed Ruby a lot to know that you were both there. The labor took a long time, but finally Ruby gave birth to your fourth daughter!
 
As you look at your baby and hold her for the first time you feel a tug in your heartstrings. She has black hair and green eyes. You love her so much and while unexpected, you just know this little one was meant to be a part of your family. You thank Ruby profusely for bringing this amazing little being into your life, and you ask them if they have any first name ideas for the baby and they do. Ruby suggests Roxana, and it fits her perfectly. You agree to use it and then pick two names in honor of Ruby for the baby's middle names; Harriet Gem. Ruby is so thankful and cries tears of joy and the three of you hug one another.
 
The three of you stay there for a bit as you watch Landon holding your new baby while Margo kisses the baby's head and Ava and Rory watch on with wide eyes while Jane's parents keep a watchful eye on their beloved grandchild, the three of you feel so warmed at the sight as the other children accepting the new baby as their sibling and can see how much they truly care for one another.
 
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Matilda Rosemary Taliani-Encinas (37) - Red hair, green eyes; pastry chef
Jane Calliope Taliani-Encinas (38) - Brown hair, blue eyes; food critic
 
Landon Ramsay Poe Taliani-Encinas (7) - Red hair, brown eyes
Margo Alanis Pearl Taliani-Encinas (4) - Brown hair, blue eyes
Avalon 'Ava' Isobel Mairi Taliani-Encinas (2) - Blonde hair, brown eyes; adopted from Scotland
Aurora 'Rory' Kirstin Elise Taliani-Encinas (2) - Red hair, hazel eyes; adopted from Scotland
Roxana 'Roxie' Harriet Gem Taliani-Encinas (0) - Black hair, green eyes; adopted from Jane's sister Ruby
 
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Posted 01 April 2015 - 09:17 AM

My name is Romy Pepper Talbot, I have Blonde Hair and Brown Eyes and I'm Twenty-Three Years Old. I'm an up and coming pastry chef in one of NYC's hottest restaurants - Le Cirque. I graduated at the top of my class at Le Cordon Bleu in France and nothing has ever gotten in the way of my dream to become a world wide known name in the pastry circuit. Not family, not friends and most certainly not love. I have no time for any of those as they're all distractions towards my life goal.

 

One night while I'm at work my head chef tells me that a patron wishes to speak to me out in the dining room. I tell him I'm  too busy, but he insists I go out and speak to this customer as it is very urgent. I sigh and throw my apron to him before walking out of the kitchen and over to a table where I see one of the most attractive looking persons I have ever seen. They have Red Hair and intriguing Brown Eyes and are dressed to the nines in designer fashion. I do not recognize them and figure they are some prissy rich debutant. As I walk over, a forced pleasant smile on my face the last thing I expect is the cockiest of grins on her face before she point blank informs me of just how terrible she thinks my dessert is.

 

I'm stunned. No one has ever spoken to me like this or challenged my cooking skills. I retort back and cause a scene in front of the whole room, demanding that she takes back her comment and who does she think she is to insult me in such a way! She simply smiles vivaciously and informs me that she is Althea Laken Godfrey. I'm stunned, she's the newest food critic for the New York Times. I demand that she tries something else that this must have been a fluke. Althea only laughs and walks out. I'm infuriated and storm back into the kitchen. 

 

Once I get home I research more about Althea and find out everything she loves and hates and it turns out the fennel panna cotta would have never worked as she despises anise. I also find out that Althea is one of the city's hottest bachelorettes, they're Twenty-Two Years Old.  I work tirelessly for hours to create three perfect desserts based on her favorite flavors - Almond, Guava and White Truffle.  I use all my contacts and find out where he lives and at three am that very same night I show up at Althea's apartment.

 

I knock on her door until she answers and make my demand - that she try my new desserts before they send in their review of Le Cirque. At first Althea is reluctant, but she notices the spark in my eyes and lets me in. I watch her devour my desserts in silence before Althea suddenly asks me to leave. I ask her what she thought, but she refuses to tell me and says that I will find out in next week's paper. I go home feeling worried.

 

I spend the next week on edge - worried about the paper, but also thankful my boss did not fire me for my altercation in the dining room. When the day finally comes I come into work and am greeted with applause and a giant mash of hugs from my colleagues. The review was spectacular and the highlight of it your desserts. Althea goes into detail after detail and I get flustered as I read the copy of the paper shoved into my hands - I feel my heart flutter and my knees go weak. I only come back to the world when I'm told I have a phone call for me and its from Althea!

 

I pick up and she does something I never expected her to do... She asks me out on a date! I'm stunned into silence for a few moments, but I do say yes and agree to meet her at her apartment on my next day off. Suddenly, the prospect of love does not seem so frivolous after all.

 

 

I have been seeing Althea for a  year, but it has been a whirlwind romance from our very first date! Out first date was magical, Althea showed up to Le Cirque to pick me up from work and she even brought me Homemade Carmels. From there she took me out to do a very upscale date; A Private Cooking Lesson with Tom Colicchio ! We had a fantastic time.

 

Althea and I just have so much in common - it tuns out that we both come from large families and enjoyed having lots of siblings, we both have a fondness for classical french cuisine and we're both huge fans of the Harry Potter Series! After our date Althea  and I go for a walk through Central Park and the two of us discuss our desires, hopes and dreams together. Althea's love of writing and food and my own wish to one day open my own restaurant. The next thing I notice as we were sitting on a park bench was the sun rising, Althea and I had spent all night out in the park just talking. Since then I take every one of  my days off and spend them with Althea. As much as I have worried in the past that having a relationship might do damage to my career I find that since I started seeing Althea my palate had become better and I'm working harder than before to strive for my dreams because now I have someone to share it with and that someone appreciates my drive and passion.

 

Our relationship moves fast in that first year and I honestly have no idea how I have lived my life without Althea as a part of it. On the morning of our one year anniversary, Althea wakes me up with breakfast in bed featuring the three flavors of the desserts I fed to him the night we first met - Almond, Guava and White Truffle. There is a Guava filled pancake popper with white truffle shaved onto it and topped with candied almond brittle. I nosh down on it in quite the uncivilized manner given just how tasty the dish is that it is not until I got a for a sip of the mimosa that I notice a box on the breakfast tray and open it up to to reveal an engagement ring! It is a beautiful Vintage Engagement Ring. I say yes without any hesitation and cannot believe how excited I am to be engaged to Althea. However I realize we have so much to do! It takes Althea and I a whole year in and of itself to plan the wedding, but by the time it's done I know it is perfect, the wedding I have always dreamed of.

 

We've been so busy picking the theme and colors and choosing all the goes into a wedding but we think we may finally have it down, even if it is a little mismatched since everyone wanted something different! I had my dress picked out from the minute Althea proposed, a beautiful Ballgown Wedding Dress. Althea wanted a French Rose, Orange & Pink color theme and we  wanted Tulips for the flower arrangements! Althea picked out the most gorgeous gown - Vintage Wedding Dress. The bridesmaids had the most beautiful in L. We all wanted the wedding to be a Large Affair at Le Cirque. I knew that there was no way that anyone, but myself was going to make my wedding cake and so I worked tirelessly on it until I had a wonderful Elegant Wedding Cake..

Finally the day came and Althea and I were married! My head chef - Sirio Maccioni -  insisted he cook the meal for us and it was spectacular and was focused on Almond, Guava and White Truffles. The meal was divine! My father and Althea's Father walked us down the isle and Althea's maid of honor even cried as we said our vows! The guests were surprised at how the wedding turned out with so many different styles but everyone agreed that it fit perfectly! There were lots of pictures taken! As the day came to a close we all went to take a well deserved rest.

 

The very next day, Althea and I left on our honeymoon to France.  We spent two weeks having a blast going wine tasting, visiting the Eiffel Tower, truffle hunting, sight seeing around Paris and dining at every restaurant we could!

 

 

It has been two years since Althea and I married and went off on our extravagant honeymoon together. We have been living together in his apartment ever since our return back into the city, but recently the two of us  have been considering moving out of the city and onto Long Island so that we could start a family there. We  know this means both Althea and I will need to commute to work from now on, but both of us want our future children to grow up with a backyard and in a community instead of in a city like Hudson and I had and we did not enjoy.

 

Althea and I visit some different areas on the island and finally decided on Manhasset. We both take some more time and absolutely fall in love with one home, A Seven-Bedroom Home with a ton of beautiful land, it is gorgeous and another reason Althea and I love it is because it has a very large kitchen equipped with all the fancy gadgets I could dream of, a big pool with a water slide and a huge already set up and life filled herb and produce garden, not to mention some apple trees. It is a little out of our price range, but Althea and I decide that it is a worthy investment. Althea and I made a bid and it is accepted the next day, it turns out that the previous owners are going through a divorce and want to get everything settled quickly, so within a month Althea and I are able to purchase the home and even move into it!

 

Now, that we have a home of our own and not an apartment, both Althea and I have always wanted pets and decide that now is the time to make a move on it and get a pet! We both settle on a Dog, but there is one problem. We cannot agree on a breed! I would like a Australian Shepherd and Althea would like a Shih Tzu. We both try and make a choice, convince Althea while he tries to convince me that our pick is better. Finally, we both come to a unanimous agreement - we'll get both!

 

It takes us another month to find a reputable breeder for each breed, but the good thing is they have only a medium sized waiting list, but each are currently expecting half a dozen litters in the next two months and they should just be able to fill the waiting list and have two or three puppies available still meaning we can get one despite the short notice. The time comes sooner rather than later and our puppies are born only three days apart and we end up with little ones of the same gender - Boys. Althea and I decide to name them in a matching theme - Space Theme. We are so excited and spend most of our time when we're not at work playing or codling Atlas and Vega

 

It's a good thing that we got Atlas and Vega because they've been great experience! So much so that Althea and I decide maybe its time to have our first baby. We begin to search for a sperm donor. Althea and I talk about who will carry the baby, and both decide that we would like to experience pregnancy, and draw straws to see who will go first; you win the draw. Althea's brother offers to be a donor for us, and we are both very grateful for his selfless decision. Ennis Jack Godfrey has the same Red Hair as Althea, but his eyes are blue like his mother's. As the pregnancy progresses Althea and I find out that we're expecting a Baby Boy. After Althea and I spend weeks setting up the perfect nursery for our little one and it looks absolutely stunning - It's a boy's blue room covered in lots of soft plush animals and toys.

 

The time finally arrives and our baby is born! The labor is fast and I actually deliver our little man only six hours after going into labor, thankfully Althea had decided to work from home that day so she was able to be with me through the labor and delivery. If she had been at work when my water had broken - three in the afternoon - she probably would not have made it back in time to be there for our son's birth.

 

Our baby is perfect with ten fingers and ten toes and healthy as a horse. I cannot believe that Althea and I are going to have such an amazing little person in our life. They're the cutest baby in the world -not that we're biased or anything and he has my Blonde Hair and surprisingly he has Blue Eyes from Ennis. Althea and I have had a lot of time to think about it and decided we really wanted to thank Ennis for being out sperm donor and allowing our baby to be related to both of us and so we decide to give the baby a first name after Ennis - Jackson. The problem is that Althea and I had a much harder time picking a middle name for Jackson- Althea wanted to name them after a famous writer, but I wanted to name them for a famous chef. In the end, we decided to give Althea two middle names, double the honor and inspiration. We picked Louis after Louisa May Alcott - Althea's favorite author and Ramsay for Gordon Ramsay- my biggest culinary inspiration. Our little man is Jackson Louis Ramsay Talbot-Godfrey and as soon as we look at our baby, we know that this is the name for him. Althea and I are absolutely in love with Jackson.

 

 

It has been two years since Althea and I welcomed Jackson. Things have been going well and both Althea and I have been recently promoted in our jobs - the only problem is, I'm not very happy at work anymore. I'm tired of working for someone else's vision and want to orchestrate my own dreams and desires for all things culinary. I decide to talk to Althea about it and they support me fully on my passion and drive, offering to help me as much as they can. I speak with my employer - Sirio - and while they are sad to see me go, they understand and implore me for my drive and promise to assist me as I am one of their favorite proteges. They lead me to possible investors, people to talk to for advice and assistance in garnering the location and products I need. It helps that just last year I won a James Beard Foundation Award so people know who I am and trust that I have a lot of potential in the industry.

 

It takes me the rest of the year, but I draw up a plan, get proper investors and save up enough of my own money to finally buy a place. I even have a name picked out - Thea and Jackson's and it will feature a simple and light French menu and be more about the pastries and desserts than anything else. I've even invented two special desserts for the menu, one for Althea and one for Jackson and it is made of their favorite flavor, Guava for Thea and Peanutbutter for Jackson. Thea and Jackson's  is in Manhasset and I'm a little more than thrilled to have a much shorter commute to work than when you worked at Le Cirque in the city.

 

It has been a full three years now since Althea and I welcomed Jackson and we feel it might be time to give them another sibling. We  begin to look into adoption. We enjoyed our time in France so much on our honeymoon and thus we have decided to adopt from there. It takes a lot less time and only after two months, but we're matched with a baby and Althea and I could not be more excited. I explain to Jackson that they're going to become a big brother and they are feeling upset and I'm feeling concerned by Jackson's reaction.

 

As the adoption progresses Althea and I find out that we're expecting another Baby Boy, we inform Jackson of the baby's gender and they are a lot more excited now as they wanted a baby brother and they got one. Due to Jackson's reaction Althea and I decide to let him help out with the nursery and let them pick a theme - Fairytale - though we tone it down to slight theme for Jackson's current favorite author, Hans Christan Anderson. After that you all assemble what you need to make the nursery for the new baby. It takes weeks setting it up, but the nursery comes out just as planned - Nursery- and Jackson is very excited about the baby.

 

The time finally arrives and our second baby is arriving in the airport for us to pick him up. I cannot wait to hold him in my arms and for him to be truly with us all. In our home and as a part of our family. When the women bringing him lands and hands him to us, I hold our little man ever so tightly and never want to let him go. I do though, I let Althea hold him and our parents and siblings come and see him, give him kisses and welcome him to the Talbot-Godfrey clan.

 

Our baby is perfect with ten fingers and ten toes and healthy as a horse. I cannot believe that Althea and I are going to have such an amazing little person in our life. Our little man has Blonde Hair and Green Eyes. Althea and I have had a lot of time to think about it and decide to give the baby the first name, Dashiell. Althea and I remember how much of a stress it was picking the middle name for Jackson and decide earlier in the pregnancy we actually flipped a coin and I won the coin flip and picked the middle names - Sirius Garrick. Althea and I are happy with the name as when I look down at our button nosed newborn, it feels right to call him Dashiell Sirius Garrick Talbot-Godfrey.

 

The moment finally comes when we introduce Jackson and Dashiell and despite all prior reactions we worry for a second that something might go wrong, but thankfully Jackson is all wide eyed wonder and glee when looking to Dashiell. He asks to hold Dashiell and Althea helps them become situated and to hold the baby and the four of us sit together as a family and I feel entirely blessed. I only hope the future holds things as bright as they are now in the days to come.

 

 

It has been two years since Althea and I have welcomed Dashiell into our home. As many people say, it has been a lot harder with two than with one, but I expected it and honestly both Althea and Ilove being parents even more than we love anything elsewe have ever done and I can only imagine how Twenty-Three Year me would have felt back then if I told them that. I probably would have laughed at myself.

 

Things are very good though at Thea's and Jackson's and we have been very good and the restaurant has never not had a fully booked Thursday-Sunday since it opened and just last month Althea  got promoted to senior food critic and editor at The New York Times. The influx of money has been helpful in living in Long Island which is quite the expensive town. We've even been able to add quite a chunk of money to the college funds you have set up for Jackson and Dashiell. As Althea and I have been doing so well, not to mention I feel like the house is a little empty with Jackson starting kindergarten - Althea and I have decided to expand our family with another little one.

 

We decide this time that Althea will carry the baby's and my younger brother - Jasper Chadwick Talbot- inspired by Ennis' donation to me, decides to donate for Althea to use. He has Blonde Hair, but he has Hazel Eyes. It takes three months for Althea to get pregnant. When we go to a visit to get the first scan and lo and behold you're expecting multiples - Triplets! It seems more than one of the eggs we implanted ended up taking and while at first Althea and I feel a little worried as we never expected multiples, we knew there was a possibility though and look on the brighter side, we have always wanted a big family and this is just makes it a little faster.

 

As the pregnancy progresses Althea and I find out that we're expecting Three Girls! We inform Jackson and Dashiell about the gender of their expected little siblings and they react, Jackson doesn't seem to mind ore care, he's just excited he'll be even more of a big brother and Dasheill does not really understand which makes sense since he is so young, but he picks up on Jackson's vibe and is also excited. While it might have been nice for them to to be more excited, as long as the boys are okay with it, we do not mind.

 

Althea and I decide that the babies will share a room for the first year or two to make it easier on us for late night feedings, changing and other things. We set up a beautiful nursery for them - Nursery. While fixing up a room for the girls we decide it would be maybe a good idea and re-do the other bedrooms in the house. We don't want to make Jackson and Dashiell to  feel left out so we let them each pick out themes for their rooms - Jackson picks ends up with a Safari Themed Room and Dashiell gets a Winnie the Pooh Themed Room. Althea and I also redo our room to fit our tastes and it is both simple and elegant. we then decided not to leave out anyone so Jackson, Dashiell and I redid a little area by the stairs for Atlas and Vega - A Little Doggie Pad. Althea, Jackson, Dashiell and I have a very fun time fixing up the house.

 

The time finally arrives and our babies are born. This time we end up having a planned c-section and all of our family is in attendance, they help us keep Dash and Jackson occupied through the procedure which is thankfully an effortless one, the birth goes fine and takes less than three to four hours and though nurses have to check and look over the babies, in the end they are healthy and content little lasses.

 

As I look at our babies and hold them for the first time I feel a tug in my heartstrings. Althea and I love them so much already and we could not imagine our life without each and every one of them. Althea and I named them with a coordinating theme, Starting with the letter L, since they were multiples and picked out the names Lavender, Leah and Lydia. Lavender and Leah are identical and have Blonde Hair and Hazel Eyes while Lydia is out little spitfire with Red Hair and Hazel Eyes.

 

Althea graduated from NYU with a minor in Classical Civilizations and has been in love with history since she was a small child. When we were expecting this time Althea asked if I would be alright letting her pick the babies middle names from some of their favorites they have run into in her studies and past readings. I say yes - I did get to pick Dash's middle names after all - and I just ask Althea to run them by me first and she picked Elizabella Isolde, Silvia Minerva and Severina Aurelia and I have to admit that there is a sort of charm to them and we decide we will use them. Our names fir our little beauties perfectly; Lavender Elizabella Isolde Talbot-Godfrey, Leah Silvia Minerva Talbot-Godfrey and Lydia Severina Aurelia Talbot-Godfrey.

 

As Althea and I watch Jackson and Dashiell  smile, make faces and wave fingers at the girls while they sleep in their hospital bassinets. I just know that our children will be close and be able to rely on one another which is what I have always wished for as I was not close with any of my siblings until after Jackson's birth. Though I know the coming months with multiple newborns will be stressful Irelish the challenge as I know the benefits will far outweigh the sleepless nights and hectic days.

 

It has been a little under a year since Althea and I welcomed Lavender, Leah and Lydia into our home and while it's been hectic, Althea and I would not have life any other way. Things have been good at work as well. Althea has just sent off her first book - Gluttony and Where It Can Take You - to the publisher and it has been approved and will be coming out for publication very soon. Then on my end, I recently appeared on Food Network Challenge on the Food Network, It was a Halloween cake decorating challenge and we won with a fully out done cake with Tim Burton based designs and amazing sugar work,  and it's increased business at Thea and Jackson's by tenfold. Unfortunately, a big wrench has been thrown into our life despite all the good news.....My younger sister is pregnant.

 

Recently Lana Tansy Talbot and come to both Althea and I in a state of a fit. She is pregnant, just shy of two months along, and not only that, but the pregnancy is the product of a one night stand with a guy she barely knows and has no idea how to locate him. Lana is only sixteen years old and knows she is not mature enough to raise her baby. So, as hard as it is for her to do it, Lana wants to give up her baby, the thing is though, she wants Althea and I to adopt the baby. Lana is worried to give her baby up to someone she doesn't know and out of every adult relationship that Lana knows Althea and I's is the most stable and loving one and she wants that kind of family for her baby. I look to Althea and inform Lana that we need to talk and she accepts and leaves, asking me to let her know as soon as we can. The two of us talk, we already have five kids who are six years of age and under, but our finances are stable, very stable as is our relationship with one another, we both want a big family and have always liked the thought of adoption, after all, we adopted Dash from France. We go over some more pros and cons - having four kids so young and close in age, the triplets are a handful and to add a fourth baby into that mix when they'll just have turned two at the time of his or her birth, but this is family and we do want more children. Althea and I spend two weeks debating on what the right choice is, but in the end come to the conclusion that we will adopt Lana's baby. I call her and let her know our choice and Lana is thrilled.

 

The three of us sit down and outline an agreement with our lawyer present. In the agreement Althea and I will be adopting Lana's baby and will be given full parental responsibilities and Lana will sign away all rights to her baby, the baby will known that they are adopted when the time is right, but they will not learn that Lana is the biological parent until they are eighteen years of age. Lana will not be the one to inform them and their contact will be of the typical familial role. In addition, Althea and I will pay for all medical bills in regards to the pregnancy. You also include a cause that [cousin/sister] enroll in some form of therapy and or support group in regards to young mothers giving up their babies for adoption and dealing with those emotions and she must be in the program from this point until the end of the full year after the baby's birth at minimum. If there is a fee, Althea and I will pay for it. As much as we want a healthy baby, we want to ensure Lana's well being in the situation as well. The documents are signed and we cannot wait to see this process through.

 

As the pregnancy progresses we find out that we're expecting a Baby Boy. While we hadn't expected any other children since the multiples, we feel that this baby is still a gift in our eyes and the eyes of our family. Althea and I are thoroughly excited for the new baby. In fact, we set up a magnificent baby shower and while we were worried that Lana might be upset or uncomfortable, she seems joyful and truly happy to see that we are excited to be welcoming her baby. Seeing that makes me feel a lot more at ease knowing that Lana is doing okay with the thought of the adoption still, we've such adoption horror stories and considering that this is also within the family the fear that this could all fall apart is very real, however we  are doing our best to be optimistic. While it may make us wait longer for your career, we are at so much peace with it, with our new baby. The next three months breeze by and its time  the multiples birthday party, it has a Ninja Theme. Everyone plays tons of games - share some if you like - and has a wonderful time, though, Lavender got into a little trouble - she was chasing Atlas and tripped, hitting her head and had a little bump, but she was okay - Ennis' who is a doctor, checked her out, but everything else ran rather smoothly. 

 

After that, the time came and Althea and I set up a beautiful nursery for the baby - Boy Nursery. It looks fantastic and I joke with Althea that after decorating all these nurseries maybe I missed my true calling as an interior designer. We both laugh as we each know that if I were not working in a kitchen, cooking and baking I would lose my mind. It brings a smile to my face knowing how much Althea truly does understand me and the pair of us hang up the sonogram picture we received at the last doctor visit of our coming baby.

 

As the baby's arrival nearer and nearer, I start to notice Jackson is acting out more and more, just last night they stole Leah's stuffed alligator and shredded it to bits with a pair of safety scissors, thankfully being a parent to five children I make sure to have a bin of backups in your closet for their favorite stuffies, after giving Leah a new stuffed animal Althea and I had a stern talking to with him that night and Jackson seemed apologetic, but just today I received a phone call that they bit another student while at school and are being suspended for a full week. I drive to the school and pick Jackson up, feeling terribly embarrassed as I load him into the car. However, it does not stop there, when I leave him alone for one second to make lunch, I come back to find Lydia crying and covered in purple paint with Jackson's hands covered in paint as well. I'm frazzled, I put Jackson in timeout, but he just seems  gleeful.

 

I'm at my wits end so I call my Mom and she suggested maybe instead of just simply admonishing Jackson I try talking to him more about why he is doing what he's doing at the next instance if there happens to be one - of course there is one. At the end of the night right before bed, Jackson pulls on Dashiell's hair and makes him cry. I separate the pair and have Althea comfort Dash while I sit Jackson down and try and talk to him, at first I get nothing, but finally, Jackson breaks down in tears and hugs me, asking me not to be mad and that they just want my attention and are worried that with so many younger siblings Althea and I will not want them anymore or love them. It breaks my heart. I promise Jackson that that will never, ever happen that we will love them no matter how many other siblings that they have. I promise Jackson this and make an agreement that once a month Jackson will pick a day just to be for the three of us. The first one will be in two weeks, after Jackson is done being punished for his bad behavior and as long as he continue to behave from now on. It goes smoothly and we all end up having our first Mommy, Momma and Jackson Day enjoying our time going Ice Skating. We dress up in warm clothing and hit the rink and Jackson is a natural on the ice, I fall everywhere, but him and Althea just glide like damn naturals...No...I am not jealous. At the end of the day, Althea and I decide to sign Jackson up for some classes before we leave.

 

Thank goodness that that is put behind us because just one week after that day Lana went into labor three weeks early! The baby while a little small, is thankfully very healthy. Apparently, early births are common in teen mothers, and it was hectic, but thankfully it went well and only lasted eight hours and Lana even went the whole process sans any kind of paint meds. I honestly have no idea how she did it!

 

As I look at our baby and hold him for the first time I feel a tug in my heartstrings. He is a handsome little lady, with stunning Blue Eyes and beautiful thick Brown Hair. I love him so much and while unexpected, I ust know this little one was meant to be a part of your family. I thank Lana profusely for bringing this amazing little being into our life, and Althea and I her if she has any first name ideas for the baby and she does, she likes the name Hunter and it fits him perfectly. Althea and I agree to use it and then pick two names in honor of Lana for the baby's middle names, Landry Tanner.  Lana is so thankful and cries tears of joy and the three of us hug one another, Hunter Landry Tanner Talbot-Godfrey in the middle of it all.

 

The three of us stay there for a bit as we watch Jackson holding Hunter while Dash kisses the baby's head and Lavender, Leah and Lydia watch on with wide eyes while Althea's parents keep watchful eye on their beloved grandchild, the three of us feel so warmed at the sight as the other children accepting Hunter as their sibling and can see how much they truly care for one another.

 

The Talbot-Godfrey Families

 

DW: Romy Pepper Talbot-Godfrey [35] [Blonde Hair & Brown Eyes] [Pastry Chef]

DW: Althea Laken Talbot-Godfrey [34] [Red Hair & Brown Eyes] [Food Critic]

 

DS1: Jackson Louis Ramsay Talbot-Godfrey [7] [Blonde Hair & Blue Eyes]

DAS1: Dashiell Sirius Garrick Talbot-Godfrey [4] [Blonde Hair & Green Eyes]

DD1: Lavender Elizabella Isolde Talbot-Godfrey [2] [Blonde Hair & Hazel Eyes] [IT]

DD2: Leah Silvia Minerva Talbot-Godfrey [2] [Blonde Hair & Hazel Eyes] [IT]

DD3: Lydia Severina Aurelia Talbot-Godfrey [2] [Red Hair & Hazel Eyes]

DAS2: Hunter Landry Tanner Talbot-Godfrey [0] [Brown Hair & Blue Eyes]

 

Dog: Atlas [Australian Shepherd, 8]

Dog: Vega [Shih Tzu, 8]

 

Romy and Althea Talbot-Godfrey; with Jackson, Dashiell, Lavender, Leah, Lydia & Hunter + Atlas & Vega



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Posted 01 April 2015 - 10:20 AM

My name is Duke Yarrow Vanderberg, I have Brown Hair and Blue Eyes and I'm Twenty-Five Years Old. I'm an up and coming pastry chef in one of NYC's hottest restaurants - Eleven Madison Park. I graduated at the top of my class at Le Cordon Bleu in France and nothing has ever gotten in the way of my dream to become a world wide known name in the pastry circuit. Not family, not friends and most certainly not love. I have no time for any of those as they're all distractions towards my life goal.

 

One night while I'm at work my head chef tells me that a patron wishes to speak to me out in the dining room. I tell him I'm  too busy, but he insists I go out and speak to this customer as it is very urgent. I sigh and throw my apron to him before walking out of the kitchen and over to a table where I see one of the most attractive looking persons I have ever seen. They have Blonde Hair and intriguing Green Eyes and are dressed to the nines in designer fashion. I do not recognize them and figure they are some prissy rich debutant. As I walk over, a forced pleasant smile on my face the last thing I expect is the cockiest of grins on her face before she point blank informs me of just how terrible she thinks my dessert is.

 

I'm stunned. No one has ever spoken to me like this or challenged my cooking skills. I retort back and cause a scene in front of the whole room, demanding that she takes back her comment and who does she think she is to insult me in such a way! She simply smiles vivaciously and informs me that she is Cornelia Evangeline Carlisle. I'm stunned, she's the newest food critic for the New York Times. I demand that she tries something else that this must have been a fluke. Cornelia only laughs and walks out. I'm infuriated and storm back into the kitchen. 

 

Once I get home I research more about Cornelia and find out everything she loves and hates and it turns out the fennel panna cotta would have never worked as she despises anise. I also find out that Cornelia is one of the city's hottest bachelorettes, they're Twenty-Three Years Old.  I work tirelessly for hours to create three perfect desserts based on her favorite flavors - Strawberry, Cherimoya and Black Truffle.  I use all my contacts and find out where he lives and at three am that very same night I show up at Cornelia's apartment.

 

I knock on her door until she answers and make my demand - that she try my new desserts before they send in their review of Eleven Madison Park. At first Cornelia is reluctant, but she notices the spark in my eyes and lets me in. I watch her devour my desserts in silence before Cornelia suddenly asks me to leave. I ask her what she thought, but she refuses to tell me and says that I will find out in next week's paper. I go home feeling worried.

 

I spend the next week on edge - worried about the paper, but also thankful my boss did not fire me for my altercation in the dining room. When the day finally comes I come into work and am greeted with applause and a giant mash of hugs from my colleagues. The review was spectacular and the highlight of it your desserts. Cornelia goes into detail after detail and I get flustered as I read the copy of the paper shoved into my hands - I feel my heart flutter and my knees go weak. I only come back to the world when I'm told I have a phone call for me and its from Cornelia!

 

I pick up and she does something I never expected her to do... She asks me out on a date! I'm stunned into silence for a few moments, but I do say yes and agree to meet her at her apartment on my next day off. Suddenly, the prospect of love does not seem so frivolous after all.

 

 

I have been seeing Cornelia for a  year, but it has been a whirlwind romance from our very first date! Out first date was magical, Cornelia  showed up to Eleven Madison Park to pick me up from work and she even brought me Belgian Chocolates. From there she took me out to do a very upscale date; Making Our Own Cheese at a Local Fromagerie! We had a fantastic time.

 

Cornelia and I just have so much in common - it tuns out that we both are only children and we know we want differently for our own children, we both have a fondness for modern cuisine and we're both huge fans of Lacrosse! After our date Cornelia and I go for a walk through Central Park and the two of us discuss our desires, hopes and dreams together. Cornelia's love of writing and food and my own wish to one day open my own restaurant. The next thing I notice as we were sitting on a park bench was the sun rising, Cornelia and I had spent all night out in the park just talking. Since then I take every one of  my days off and spend them with Cornelia. As much as I have worried in the past that having a relationship might do damage to my career I find that since I started seeing Cornelia my palate had become better and I'm working harder than before to strive for my dreams because now I have someone to share it with and that someone appreciates my drive and passion.

 

Our relationship moves fast in that first year and I honestly have no idea how I have lived my life without Cornelia as a part of it. On the morning of our one year anniversary, I woke Cornelia up with breakfast in bed featuring the three flavors of the desserts I fed to her the night we first met - Strawberry, Cherimoya and Black Truffle. There is a Cherimoya custard topped with a balsamic strawberry compote, fresh slices of black truffle and of strawberry . I watch as she noshes it down in quite the uncivilized manner given just how tasty the dish is and I was when she first notices the box on the breakfast tray and open it up to to reveal an engagement ring! It is a beautiful Luxurious Engagement Ring. Cornelia says yes without any hesitation and I cannot believe how excited I am to be engaged to Cornelia. However I realize we have so much to do! It takes Cornelia and I a whole year in and of itself to plan the wedding, but by the time it's done I know it is perfect, the wedding I have always dreamed of.

 

We've been so busy picking the theme and colors and choosing all the goes into a wedding but we think we may finally have it down, even if it is a little mismatched since everyone wanted something different! Cornelia had her dress picked out from the minute I proposed, a beautiful Experimental Wedding Dress. Cornelia wanted a Rose, Corn Silk & Olive Green color theme and we  wanted Lilies for the flower arrangements! I picked out the most handsome suit - Slim Suit. The bridesmaids had the most beautiful in Peach Dresses and the Groomsmen looked dashing in Grey Vest Suits. We all wanted the wedding to be a Small Affair at a Stadium. I knew that there was no way that anyone, but myself was going to make my wedding cake and so I worked tirelessly on it until I had a wonderful Blue & Mint Green Wedding Cake.


Finally the day came and Cornelia and I were married! My head chef - Daniel Humm -  insisted he cook the meal for us and it was spectacular and was focused on Strawberry, Cherimoya and Black Truffles. The meal was divine! Cornelia's Father walked her down the isle and Cornelia's maid of honor even cried as we said our vows! The guests were surprised at how the wedding turned out with so many different styles but everyone agreed that it fit perfectly! There were lots of pictures taken! As the day came to a close we all went to take a well deserved rest.

 

The very next day, Cornelia and I left on our honeymoon to Santorini, Greece. We spent two weeks having a blast going we visit Kamari Beach, Indulge in Fresh Shellfish and Attend Recreation of Ancient Grecian Festival!

 

It has been two years since Cornelia and I married and went off on our extravagant honeymoon together. We have been living together in her apartment ever since our return back into the city, but recently the two of us  have been considering moving out of the city and onto Long Island so that we could start a family there. We  know this means both Cornelia and I will need to commute to work from now on, but both of us want our future children to grow up with a backyard and in a community instead of in a city like Cornelia had and we did not enjoy.

 

Cornelia and I visit some different areas on the island and finally decided on Roslyn. We both take some more time and absolutely fall in love with one home, A Five-Bedroom Home with a vast backyard, it is gorgeous and another reason Cornelia and I love it is because it has a very large kitchen equipped with all the fancy gadgets I could dream of, a big pool with a water slide and a huge already set up and life filled herb and produce garden, not to mention some apple trees. It is a little out of our price range, but Cornelia and I decide that it is a worthy investment. Cornelia and I made a bid and it is accepted the next day, it turns out that the previous owners are going through a divorce and want to get everything settled quickly, so within a month Cornelia and I are able to purchase the home and even move into it!

 

Now, that we have a home of our own and not an apartment, both Cornelia and I have always wanted pets and decide that now is the time to make a move on it and get a pet! We both settle on a Dog, but there is one problem. We cannot agree on a breed! I would like a Border Collie and Cornelia would like a Dachshund. We both try and make a choice, convince Cornelia while he tries to convince me that our pick is better. Finally, we both come to a unanimous agreement - we'll get both!

 

It takes us another month to find a reputable breeder for each breed, but the good thing is they have only a medium sized waiting list, but each are currently expecting half a dozen litters in the next two months and they should just be able to fill the waiting list and have two or three puppies available still meaning we can get one despite the short notice. The time comes sooner rather than later and our puppies are born only three days apart and we end up with little ones of the same gender - Boys. Althea and I decide to name them in a matching theme - Famous Poets. We are so excited and spend most of our time when we're not at work playing or codling Tennyson and Chaucer

 

It's a good thing that we got Tennyson and Chaucer because they've been great experience! So much so that Hudson and I decide maybe its time to have our first baby. We begin to try for a baby. It takes six months, but Cornelia then falls pregnant and I could not be more thrilled! As the pregnancy progresses Cornelia and I find out that we're expecting a Baby Boy. After Cornelia and I spend weeks setting up the perfect nursery for our little one and it looks absolutely stunning - an elegant white unisex nursery.

 

The time finally arrives and our baby is born! Cornelia went into labor in the middle of the work day, thank goodness I was only just getting to work and was able to talk to my chef who was very understanding and let me go so I could meet her at the hospital. Though there was not too much of a need to rush it would seem. Cornelia ended up being in labor for fifteen hours before our little man was ready to come out. We almost had to move in for a c-section, but luckily for us little man decided to make an appearance without too much medical intervention.

 

Our baby is perfect with ten fingers and ten toes and healthy as a horse. I cannot believe that Cornelia and I are going to have such an amazing little person in our life. They're the cutest baby in the world -not that we're biased or anything and he has all my own features, but with Cornelia's coloring with Blonde Hair and Green Eyes. Cornelia and I have had a lot of time to think about it and decide to give the baby a first name after her maiden name - Carlyle. The problem is that Cornelia and I had a much harder time picking a middle name for Carlyle - Cornelia wanted to name them after a famous writer, but I wanted to name them for a famous chef. In the end, we decided to give Carlyle two middle names, double the honor and inspiration. We picked Thackery after William Makepeace Thackeray- one of Cornelia's favorite authors and Jacques for Jacques Pepin - my biggest culinary inspiration. Our little man is Carlyle Thackery Jacques Vanderberg and as soon as we look at our baby, we know that this is the name for him. Cornelia and I are absolutely in love with Carlyle.

 

 

It has been two years since Cornelia and I welcomed Carlyle. Things have been going well and both Cornelia and I have been recently promoted in our jobs - the only problem is, I'm not very happy at work anymore. I'm tired of working for someone else's vision and want to orchestrate my own dreams and desires for all things culinary. I decide to talk to Hudson about it and they support me fully on my passion and drive, offering to help me as much as they can. I speak with my employer - Daniel - and while they are sad to see me go, they understand and implore me for my drive and promise to assist me as I am one of their favorite proteges. They lead me to possible investors, people to talk to for advice and assistance in garnering the location and products I need. It helps that just last year I won a Michelin Star so people know who I am and trust that I have a lot of potential in the industry.

 

It takes me the rest of the year, but I draw up a plan, get proper investors and save up enough of my own money to finally buy a place. I even have a name picked out - A Bushel and a Peck and it will feature a simple and light Farm to Table  menu and be more about the pastries and desserts than anything else. I've even invented two special desserts for the menu, one for Cornelia and one for Carlyle and it is made of their favorite flavor, Cherimoya for Cornelia and Marshmallow for Carlyle. A Bushel and a Peck is in Roslyn and I'm a little more than thrilled to have a much shorter commute to work than when you worked at Eleven Madison Park in the city.

 

It has been a full three years now since Cornelia and I welcomed Carlyle and we feel it might be time to give them another sibling. We begin to try for a baby. It takes a lot less time and only after two months we find ourselves with a positive pregnancy test. I explain to Carlyle that they're going to become a big brother and he is afraid. Carlyle asks if you and Cornelia will love the baby more than him and you feel a gut wrenching amount of concern but you keep yourself composed and assure him that you and his mommy will do no such thing. That you will love them just as much as you do now. It calms Carlyle down, but you're still worried about it.

 

As the pregnancy progresses Hudson and I find out that we're expecting our first little Baby Girl, we inform Carlyle and he bursts into tears demanding that he get a baby brother instead and I am honestly at a loss of what to do. I try and calm him and so does Cornelia, but it does not work out well at all. Finally he cried himself to sleep. I call my parents, but considering I'm their only child they do not have much advice. So we try another route, we have Carlyle help out with the nursery and let him pick a theme - Animals - and we throw in pink, grey and other vibrant colors. After that you all assemble what you need to make the nursery for the new baby. It takes weeks setting it up, but the nursery comes out just as planned - Nursery- and now Carlyle is very excited about the baby.

 

The time finally arrives and our second baby is arriving and Cornelia went into labor in the middle of the night, and I had to call our parents, but there was no way they could get here soon enough and so we took Carlyle to the hospital were they met us so they could watch him. The baby was in distress and so we had to rush Cornelia for an emergency c-section. the waiting was crazy, but thankfully both mother and baby came through okay.

 

Our baby is perfect with ten fingers and ten toes and healthy as a horse. I cannot believe that Cornelia and I are going to have such an amazing little person in our life. Our little lady has Blonde Hair and Blue Eyes, a perfect mix of Cornelia and I. Now, Cornelia and I have had a lot of time to think about it and decide to give the baby the first name, Heather. Cornelia and I remember how much of a stress it was picking the middle name for Carlyle and decide earlier in the pregnancy we actually flipped a coin and Cornelia won the coin flip and picked the middle names - Aja Presley. Cornelia and I are happy with the name as when I look down at our button nosed newborn, it feels right to call her Heather Aja Presley Vanderberg.

 

The moment finally comes when we introduce Carlyle and Heather. despite all prior reactions we worry for a second that something might go wrong, but thankfully Carlyle is all wide eyed wonder and glee when looking to Heather. He asks to hold Heather and I help him become situated and to hold the baby and the four of us sit together as a family and I feel entirely blessed. I only hope the future holds things as bright as they are now in the days to come.

 

It has been two years since Cornela and I have welcomed Heather into our home. As many people say, it has been a lot harder with two than with one, but I expected it and honestly both Althea and I love being parents even more than we love anything elsewe have ever done and I can only imagine how Twenty-Five Year Old me would have felt back then if I told them that. I probably would have laughed at myself.

 

Things are very good though at A Bushel and a Peck and we have been very good and the restaurant has never not had a fully booked Thursday-Sunday since it opened and just last month Cornelia got promoted to senior food critic and editor at The New York Times. The influx of money has been helpful in living in Long Island which is quite the expensive town. We've even been able to add quite a chunk of money to the college funds you have set up for Carlyle and Heather. As Cornelia and I have been doing so well, not to mention I feel like the house is a little empty with Carlyle  starting kindergarten - Cornelia and I have decided to expand our family with another little one.

 

However, Cornelia and I experience a little trouble and when we attempt to conceive and so Cornelia visits her doctor and they recommend we try a round of fertility treatment injects since it seems Cornelia's cycle is a little off. Cornelia and I take the suggest and every week I give Cornelia an injection in her rear. Three months later we find out that noy only is Cornelia pregnant, but she is expecting multiples! Twins! We feel a little overwhelmed, but are more excited than we are nervous as Cornelia and I want to have a large family.

 

As the pregnancy progresses Cornelia and I find out that we're expecting Two Boys! We inform Carlyle and Heather about the gender of their expected little siblings and they react, Carlyle is very excited to have two little brothers, but Heather is a little disappointed, she wanted a sister. While it might have been nice for them to to be more excited, as long as the they are okay with it, we do not mind.

 

Cornelia and I decide that the babies will share a room for the first year or two to make it easier on us for late night feedings, changing and other things. We set up a beautiful nursery for them - Nursery. While fixing up a room for the boys we decide it would be maybe a good idea and re-do the other bedrooms in the house. We don't want Carlyle and Heather to feel left out so we let them each pick out themes for their rooms - Carlyle picks a Nautical Themed Room and Heather gets a Pink Room. Cornelia and I also redo our room to fit our tastes and it is something fun and slightly exoitc. we then decided not to leave out anyone so Carlyle, Heather and I redid a little area by the stairs for Tennyson and Chaucer - A Little Doggie Pad. Cornelia, Carlyle, Heather and I have a very fun time fixing up the house.

 

The time finally arrives and our babies are born. This time we end up having a planned c-section and all of our family is in attendance, they help us keep Carlyle and Heather occupied through the procedure which is thankfully an effortless one, the birth goes fine and takes less than three to four hours and though nurses have to check and look over the babies, in the end they are healthy and content little lads.

 

As I look at our babies and hold them for the first time I feel a tug in my heartstrings. Althea and I love them so much already and we could not imagine our life without each and every one of them. Cornelia and I named them with a coordinating theme, Names ending in -son, since they were multiples and picked out the names Hudson and Emerson. Hudson is a mini me with Brown Hair and Blue Eyes while Emerson is a mix of us with Blonde Hair and Blue Eyes.

 

Cornelia  graduated from NYU with a minor in Classical Civilizations and has been in love with history since she was a small child. When we were expecting this time Cornelia asked if I would be alright letting her pick the babies middle names from some of their favorites they have run into in her studies and past readings. I say yes - I just ask Cornelia to run them by me first and she picked Atticus Tarquin and Demetrius Lucius and I have to admit that there is a sort of charm to them and we decide we will use them. Our names fir our little men perfectly; Hudson Atticus Tarquin Vanderberg and Emerson Demetrius Lucius Vanderberg.

 

As Cornalia and I watch Carlyle and Heather smile, make faces and wave fingers at the girls while they sleep in their hospital bassinets. I just know that our children will be close and be able to rely on one another which is what I have always wished for as both Cornelia and myself were only children. Though I know the coming months with multiple newborns will be stressful I relish the challenge as I know the benefits will far outweigh the sleepless nights and hectic days.

 

 

It has been a little under a year since Cornelia and I welcomed Hudson and Emerson into our home and while it's been hectic, Cornelia and I would not have life any other way. Things have been good at work as well. Cornelia has just sent off her first book - Michelen & Me - to the publish and it has been approved and will be coming out for publication very soon. Then on my end, I recently appeared on Throwdown with Bobby Flay on the Food Network, it was battle panna cotta with cherimoya, strawberry and truffle and I whooped his rear end and it's increased business at A Bushel and a Peck by tenfold. Unfortunately, a big wrench has been thrown into your life despite all the good news.....Cornelia is pregnant.

 

I'm totally shocked, I thought the two of us were being more careful, after all Hudson and Emerson aren't even a year old and have another three months before they turn a year old. While Cornelia and I want to have a big family, this seems a little quick in succession after we have had twins just under a year ago! While the news is disconcerting, Cornelia and I  still feel that we want to have this baby in our life and though it delays for plans we had concerned in our career - opening a second location - I don't have as much trepidation about it. I find the thought shocking for a moment because I know that before my life with Cornelia anything that could have delayed my career would have been devastating to my life.

 

As the pregnancy progresses Cornelia and I find out that we're expecting a Baby Boy. This pregnancy, while unexpected, is still a gift in our eyes and the eyes of our family. In fact, my mother, Emmeline Prudence Vanderberg,  set up a magnificent baby shower and it was a total surprise to both Cornelia and I and It makes me feel a lot more at ease knowing how much familial support Cornelia and I have at this stage in our life. While it may make me wait longer for my career, I am at so much peace with it, with our new baby. The next three months breeze by and its time for Emerson and Hudson's  birthday party, it has a Pirates Theme. Everyone plays tons of games - pin the tail on the donkey, we even have a bouncy castle - and has a wonderful time, though, Hudson got into a little trouble - he smooshed the entire so it just ended up being his and Emerson's cake only but everything else ran rather smoothly. 

 

After that, the time came and Cornelia set up a beautiful nursery for the baby - Boy Nursery. It looks fantastic and I joke with Cornelia that after decorating all these nurseries maybe I missed my true calling as an interior designer. We both laugh as we each know that if I were not working in a kitchen, cooking and baking I would lose mind. It brings a smile to my face knowing how much Cornelia truly does understand me and I lean down and kiss Cornelia's pregnant belly. Cornelia remark how compared to her previous pregnancies this pregnancy seems to be a little smoother, less morning sickness, late night cravings and back pain.

 

As the end of the pregnancy draws nearer and nearer, we start to notice Carlyle is acting out more and more, just last night he stole Emerson's stuffed zebra and shredded it to bits with a pair of safety scissors, thankfully being a parent to four children we make sure to have a bin of backups in our closet for their favorite stuffies, after giving Emerson a new stuffed animal Cornelia and I had a stern talking to them that night and Carlyle seemed apologetic, but just today I received a phone call that he hit another classmate while at school and are being suspended for a full week. I drive to the school and pick him up, feeling terribly embarrassed as I load him into the car. However, it does not stop there, when I leave them alone for one second to make lunch, I come back to find Heather crying and covered in yellow paint with Carlyle's hands covered in paint as well. I'm frazzled, I put Carlyle in timeout, but he seems gleeful.

 

I'm at my wits end so I call my father and he suggests maybe instead of just simply admonishing Carlyle I try talking to him more about why he is doing what he's doing at the next instance if there happens to be one - of course there is one. At the end of the night right before bed, Carlyle pulls on Hudson's hair and make him cry. I separate the pair and have Cornelia comfort Hudson while I sit Carlyle down and try and talk to them, at first I get nothing, but finally, Carlyle break down in tears and hugs me, asking me not to be mad and that they just want your attention and are worried that with so many younger siblings Cornelia and I will not want them anymore or love them. It breaks my heart. I promise Carlyle that that will never, ever happen that Cornelia and I will love them no matter how many other siblings that they have. I promise them this and make an agreement that once a month Cornelia and I will pick a day just to be for the three of us. The first one will be in two weeks, after they are done being punished for their bad behavior and as long as they continue to behave from now on. It goes smoothly and we all end up having our first Mommy, Daddy and Carlyle Day enjoying our time at an Aquarium, his favorite thing was to play with the string rays and pet them so we got him a plush and he insisted he get something for each of his siblings. He picked out an angel fish for Heather, a killerwhale for Hudson, a dolphin for Emerson and then he even picked out a seahorse for the new baby. It was all very sweet and warmed my heart.

 

Thank goodness that that is put behind us is because just one week after that day Cornelia goes into labor a week and a half early! The time finally arrives and our baby comes after a full twenty-three hours of grueling and intense, not to mention painful, labor. I jokingly said in bad taste mid-labor that the baby gave her an easy pregnancy since he knew the labor was going to be so intense and well, Cornelia socked me so hard in chest I fell flat on my ######.

 

As Cornelia and I look at our little man, swaddled in my arms for the first time I feel a tug in my heartstrings. He's got chocolate Brown Hair and sparkly Green Eyes. I love him so much and surprise or not, I just know this little one was meant to be a part of our family. We name him Garrett Yarrow Davis Vanderberg and it fits him perfectly.

 

The ordeal of a near full day laboring has tuckered both Cornelia and I out and we lay together on the hospital bed watching Carlyle holding our new baby while Heather kisses the baby's head and Hudson and Emerson watch on with wide eyes while Cornelia's parents keep watchful eye on their beloved grandchildren, the pair of us feel exhausted and end up falling asleep feeling more blissful then we ever have in our entire life watching our beloved children.

 

The Vanderberg Family

 

DH: Duke Yarrow Vanderberg [36] [Brown Hair & Blue Eyes] [Pastry Chef]

DW: Cornelia Evangeline Vanderberg (nee Carlisle) [34] [Blonde Hair & Green Eyes] [Food Critic]

 

DS1: Carlyle Thackery Jacques Vanderberg [7] [Blonde Hair & Green Eyes]

DD1: Heather Aja Presley Vanderberg [4] [Blonde Hair & Blue Eyes]

DS2: Hudson Atticus Tarquin Vanderberg [2] [Brown Hair & Blue Eyes]

DS3: Emerson Demetrius Lucius Vanderberg [2] [Blonde Hair & Blue Eyes]

DS4: Garrett Yarrow Davis Vanderberg [0] [Brown Hair & Green Eyes]

 

Dog: Tennyson [Border Collie, 8]

Dog: Chaucer [Dachshund, 8]

 

Duke and Cornelia Vanderberg; with Carlyle, Heather, Hudson, Emerson & Garrett + Tennyson & Chaucer



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Posted 01 April 2015 - 07:00 PM

My name is Violet Clementine Benedetti, I have Dyed Purple Hair (Originally Brunette) and Brown Eyes and I'm Twenty-Three Years Old. I'm an up and coming pastry chef in one of NYC's hottest restaurants - Momofuko. I graduated at the top of my class at Le Cordon Bleu in France and nothing has ever gotten in the way of my dream to become a world wide known name in the pastry circuit. Not family, not friends and most certainly not love. I have no time for any of those as they're all distractions towards my life goal.

 

One night while I'm at work my head chef tells me that a patron wishes to speak to me out in the dining room. I tell him I'm  too busy, but he insists I go out and speak to this customer as it is very urgent. I sigh and throw my apron to him before walking out of the kitchen and over to a table where I see one of the most attractive looking persons I have ever seen. They have Blonde Hair and intriguing Purple Eyes (Naturally Blue)  and are dressed to the nines in designer fashion. I do not recognize them and figure they are some prissy rich heir. As I walk over, a forced pleasant smile on my face the last thing I expect is the cockiest of grins on his face before he point blank informs me of just how terrible he thinks my dessert is.

 

I'm stunned. No one has ever spoken to me like this or challenged my cooking skills. I retort back and cause a scene in front of the whole room, demanding that he takes back his comment and who does he think he is to insult me in such a way! He simply smiles vivaciously and informs me that he is Hudson Orion Westfall. I'm stunned, he's the newest food critic for the New York Times. I demand that he tries something else that this must have been a fluke. Hudson only laughs and walks out. I'm infuriated and storm back into the kitchen. 

 

Once I get home I research more about Hudson  and find out everything he loves and hates and it turns out the fennel panna cotta would have never worked as he despises anise. I also find out that Hudson is one of the city's hottest bachelors, they're Twenty-Five Years Old.  I work tirelessly for hours to create three perfect desserts based on his favorite flavors - Clementine, Passion Fruit and Saffron.  I use all my contacts and find out where he lives and at three am that very same night I show up at Hudson's apartment.

 

I knock on his door until he answers and make my demand - that he try my new desserts before they send in their review of Momofuku. At first Hudson is reluctant, but he notices the spark in my eyes and lets me in. I watch him devour my desserts in silence before Hudson suddenly asks me to leave. I ask him what he thought, but he refuses to tell me and says that I will find out in next week's paper. I go home feeling worried.

 

I spend the next week on edge - worried about the paper, but also thankful my boss did not fire me for my altercation in the dining room. When the day finally comes I come into work and am greeted with applause and a giant mash of hugs from my colleagues. The review was spectacular and the highlight of it your desserts. Hudson goes into detail after detail and I get flustered as I read the copy of the paper shoved into my hands - I feel my heart flutter and my knees go weak. I only come back to the world when I'm told I have a phone call for me and its from Hudson!

 

I pick up and he does something I never expected him to do... He asks me out on a date! I'm stunned into silence for a few moments, but I do say yes and agree to meet him at his apartment on my next day off. Suddenly, the prospect of love does not seem so frivolous after all.

 

I have been seeing Hudson for a  year, but it has been a whirlwind romance from our very first date! Out first date was magical, Hudson showed up to Momofuko to pick me up from work and he even brought me Italian Bicotti. From there he took me out to do a very upscale date; A Private Pastry Lesson with Johnny Iuzzini! We had a fantastic time.

 

Hudson and I just have so much in common - it tuns out that we both come from small families, but we want to have large families ourselves despite working demanding jobs, Hudson has a love for any and all things travel based and if he could he would drop everything - except me of course - to go and travel the world for a whole year and we also both adore dogs! After our date Hudson and I go for a walk through Central Park and the two of us discuss our desires, hopes and dreams together. Hudson's love of writing and food and my own wish to one day open my own restaurant. The next thing I notice as we were sitting on a park bench was the sun rising, Hudson and I had spent all night out in the park just talking. Since then I take every one of  my days off and spend them with Hudson. As much as I have worried in the past that having a relationship might do damage to my career I find that since I started seeing Hudson my palate had become better and I'm working harder than before to strive for my dreams because now I have someone to share it with and that someone appreciates my drive and passion.

 

Our relationship moves fast in that first year and I honestly have no idea how I have lived my life without Hudson as a part of it. On the morning of our one year anniversary, Hudson wakes me up with breakfast in bed featuring the three flavors of the desserts I fed to him the night we first met - Blackberry, Passion Fruit and Foie Gras. The breakfast is a passion fruit crepe filled with succulent chunks of seared foie gras, ricotta cheese and topped with a tangy blackberry jam and syrup. I nosh down on it in quite the uncivilized manner given just how tasty the dish is that it is not until I got a for a sip of the mimosa that I notice a box on the breakfast tray and open it up to to reveal an engagement ring! It is a beautiful Pearl Engagement Ring. I say yes without any hesitation and cannot believe how excited I am to be engaged to Hudson. However I realize we have so much to do! It takes Hudson and I a whole year in and of itself to plan the wedding, but by the time it's done I know it is perfect, the wedding I have always dreamed of.

 

We've been so busy picking the theme and colors and choosing all the goes into a wedding but we think we may finally have it down, even if it is a little mismatched since everyone wanted something different! I had my dress picked out from the minute Hudson proposed, a beautiful Bohemian Wedding Dress. Hudson wanted a Varying Purples & White color theme and we  wanted Daffodils for the flower arrangements! Hudson picked out the most handsome suit/tux - Purple Tuxedo. The bridesmaids had the most beautiful in Lavender Dresses and the Groomsmen looked dashing in Grey and Orange Suits. We all wanted the wedding to be a Small Affair on The Beach. I knew that there was no way that anyone, but myself was going to make my wedding cake and so I worked tirelessly on it until I had a wonderful Purple Rose Cake.

Finally the day came and Hudson and I were married! My head chef - David Chang -  insisted he cook the meal for us and it was spectacular and was focused on Blackberry, Passion Fruit and Foie Gras. The meal was divine! My father walked me down the isle and Hudson's best man even cried as we said our vows! The guests were surprised at how the wedding turned out with so many different styles but everyone agreed that it fit perfectly! There were lots of pictures taken! As the day came to a close we all went to take a well deserved rest.

 

The very next day, Hudson and I left on our honeymoon to Denmark.  We spent two weeks having a blast doing - We visit a cherry winery, go to Hamlet's Castle, find the little mermaid and even eat at the number one restaurant in the world- Noma!

 

It has been two years since Hudson and I married and went off on our extravagant honeymoon together. We have been living together in his apartment ever since our return back into the city, but recently the two of us  have been considering moving out of the city and onto Long Island so that we could start a family there. We  know this means both Hudson and I will need to commute to work from now on, but both of us want our future children to grow up with a backyard and in a community instead of in a city like Hudson had and did not enjoy.

 

Hudson and I visit some different areas on the island and finally decided on Brookvile. We both take some more time and absolutely fall in love with one home, A Six-Bedroom Home with lots of space in the front and backyard, it is gorgeous and another reason Hudson and I love it is because it has a very large kitchen equipped with all the fancy gadgets I could dream of, a big pool with a water slide and a huge already set up and life filled herb and produce garden, not to mention some apple trees. It is a little out of our price range, but Hudson and I decide that it is a worthy investment. Hudson and I made a bid and it is accepted the next day, it turns out that the previous owners are going through a divorce and want to get everything settled quickly, so within a month Hudson and I are able to purchase the home and even move into it!

 

Now, that we have a home of our own and not an apartment, both Hudson and I have always wanted pets and decide that now is the time to make a move on it and get a pet! We both settle on a Dog, but there is one problem. We cannot agree on a breed! I would like a Standard Poodle and Hudson would like a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. We both try and make a choice, convince Hudson while he tries to convince me that our pick is better. Finally, we both come to a unanimous agreement - we'll get both!

 

It takes us another month to find a reputable breeder for each breed, but the good thing is they have only a medium sized waiting list, but each are currently expecting half a dozen litters in the next two months and they should just be able to fill the waiting list and have two or three puppies available still meaning we can get one despite the short notice. The time comes sooner rather than later and our puppies are born only three days apart and we end up with little ones of the same gender - Girls. Hudson and I decide to name them in a matching theme - Nature Themes. We are so excited and spend most of our time when we're not at work playing or codling Briar and Aspen.

 

It's a good thing that we got Briar and Aspen because they've been great experience! So much so that Hudson and I decide maybe its time to have our first baby. We begin to try for a baby. It takes six months, but I fall pregnant and Hudson and I could not be more thrilled! As the pregnancy progresses Hudson and I find out that we're expecting a Baby Boy. After Hudson and I spend weeks setting up the perfect nursery for our little one and it looks absolutely stunning - It's an interesting number with fun and funky colors.

 

The time finally arrives and our baby is born! The labor is fast and I actually deliver our little man only six hours after going into labor, thankfully Hudson had decided to work from home that day so he was able to be with me through the labor and delivery. If he had been at work when my water had broken - three in the afternoon - he probably would not have made it back in time to be there for our son's birth.

 

Our baby is perfect with ten fingers and ten toes and healthy as a horse. I cannot believe that Hudson and I are going to have such an amazing little person in our life. They're the cutest baby in the world -not that we're biased or anything and it's nice that he's a mix of us both with Brown Hair and Blue Eyes. Hudson and I have had a lot of time to think about it and decide to give the baby a first name after my maiden name - Benry. The problem is that Hudson and I had a much harder time picking a middle name for Benry - Hudson wanted to name them after a famous writer, but I wanted to name them for a famous chef. In the end, we decided to give Benry two middle names, double the honor and inspiration. We picked Vladimir after Vladimir Nabokov - Hudson's favorite author and Julian for Julia Child - my biggest culinary inspiration. Our little man is Benry Vladimir Julian Westfall and as soon as we look at our baby, we know that this is the name for him. Hudson and I are absolutely in love with Benry.

 

It has been two years since Hudson and I welcomed Benry. Things have been going well and both Hudson and I have been recently promoted in our jobs - the only problem is, I'm not very happy at work anymore. I'm tired of working for someone else's vision and want to orchestrate my own dreams and desires for all things culinary. I decide to talk to Hudson about it and they support me fully on my passion and drive, offering to help me as much as they can. I speak with my employer - David - and while they are sad to see me go, they understand and implore me for my drive and promise to assist me as I am one of their favorite proteges. They lead me to possible investors, people to talk to for advice and assistance in garnering the location and products I need. It helps that just last year I won a ICAP Award so people know who I am and trust that I have a lot of potential in the industry.

 

It takes me the rest of the year, but I draw up a plan, get proper investors and save up enough of my own money to finally buy a place. I even have a name picked out - Benedetti's and it will feature a simple and light New American menu and be more about the pastries and desserts than anything else. I've even invented two special desserts for the menu, one for Hudson and one for Benry and it is made of their favorite flavor, Passion Fruit for Hudson and Cherry for Benry. Benedetti's  is in Brookville and I'm a little more than thrilled to have a much shorter commute to work than when you worked at Momofuku in the city.

 

It has been a full three years now since Hudson and I welcomed Benry and we feel it might be time to give them another sibling. We begin to try for a baby. It takes a lot less time and only after two months we find ourselves with a positive pregnancy test. I explain to Benry that they're going to become a big brother and he is so happy, he cannot wait to be a big brother and I'm thrilled by that as I had been worried he might be upset or have a negative reaction.

 

As the pregnancy progresses Hudson and I find out that we're expecting our first little Baby Girl, we inform Benry of the baby's gender and he is just thrilled. He has all these ideas about what he and his little sister will do, what they can play once she comes out of mommy's tummy. Due to Benry's reaction Hudson and I decide to let him help out with the nursery and let him pick a theme - Birds - which mix in with a light pink and some grey tones and throw in some bunnies as well. After that you all assemble what you need to make the nursery for the new baby. It takes weeks setting it up, but the nursery comes out just as planned - Nursery- and Benry is very excited about the baby.

 

The time finally arrives and our second baby is arriving and I went into labour in the middle of the night, and Hudson had to call our parents to come and look after Benry. My labor took longer this time than the last one and the baby was in distress at one, but we were able to move positions and she was no longer distressed and only an hour after that our little girl was born.

 

Our baby is perfect with ten fingers and ten toes and healthy as a horse. I cannot believe that Hudson and I are going to have such an amazing little person in our life. Our little lady has Brown Hair and Blue Eyes just like her big brother Benry, another perfect mix of Hudson and I. Now, Hudson and I have had a lot of time to think about it and decide to give the baby the first name, Vanessa. Hudson and I remember how much of a stress it was picking the middle name for Benry and decide earlier in the pregnancy we actually flipped a coin and I won the coin flip and picked the middle names - Arabella Rowena. Hudson and I are happy with the name as when I look down at our button nosed newborn, it feels right to call her Vanessa Arabella Rowena Westfall.

 

The moment finally comes when we introduce Benry and Vanessa  and despite all prior reactions we worry for a second that something might go wrong, but thankfully Benry is all wide eyed wonder and glee when looking to Vanessa. He asks to hold Vanessa and Hudson helps him become situated and to hold the baby and the four of us sit together as a family and I feel entirely blessed. I only hope the future holds things as bright as they are now in the days to come.

 

 

It has been two years since Hudson and I have welcomed Vanessa into our home. As many people say, it has been a lot harder with two than with one, but I expected it and honestly both Hudson and I love being parents even more than we love anything else we have ever done and I can only imagine how Twenty-Three Year Old me would have felt back then if I told them that. I probably would have laughed at myself.

 

Things are very good though at Benedetti's and we have been very good and the restaurant has never not had a fully booked Thursday-Sunday since it opened and just last month Hudson got promoted to senior food critic and editor at The New York Times. The influx of money has been helpful in living in Long Island which is quite the expensive town. We've even been able to add quite a chunk of money to the college funds you have set up for Benry and Vanessa. As Hudson and I have been doing so well, not to mention I feel like the house is a little empty with Benry  starting kindergarten -Hudson and I have decided to expand our family with another little one.

 

However, Hudson and I experience a little trouble and when we attempt to conceive and so I make a visit with my doctor and they recommend we try a round of fertility treatment injects since it seems my cycle is a little off. We take the suggest and every week I get a lovely injection in my rear given to me by my beloved husband. Three months later we find out that not only did the injections work, but I am expecting multiples! Twins! We feel a little overwhelmed, but are more excited than we are nervous as Hudson and I want to have a large family.

 

As the pregnancy progresses Hudson and I find out that we're expecting Two Girls! We inform Benry and Heather about the gender of their expected little siblings and they react, Neither of them are all that happy as they wanted the babies to be boys. While it might have been nice for them to to be more excited, as long as the they are okay with it, we do not mind.

 

Hudson and I decide that the babies will share a room for the first year or two to make it easier on us for late night feedings, changing and other things. We set up a beautiful nursery for them - Nursery. While fixing up a room for the girls we decide it would be maybe a good idea and re-do the other bedrooms in the house. We don't want Benry and Vanessa to feel left out so we let them each pick out themes for their rooms - Benry picks a Micky Mouse Themed Room and Heather gets a Green Room. Hudson and I also redo our room to fit our tastes and it is something fun and classical. we then decided not to leave out anyone so Benry, Vanessa and I redid a little area by the stairs for Briar and Aspen - A Little Doggie Pad. Hudson, Benry, Violet and I have a very fun time fixing up the house.

 

The time finally arrives and our babies are born. This time we end up having a planned c-section and all of our family is in attendance, they help us keep Benry and Vanessa occupied through the procedure which is thankfully an effortless one, the birth goes fine and takes less than three to four hours and though nurses have to check and look over the babies, in the end they are healthy and content little ladies.

 

As I look at our babies and hold them for the first time I feel a tug in my heartstrings. Hudson and I love them so much already and we could not imagine our life without each and every one of them. Hudson and I named them with a coordinating theme, Names starting with the letter F, since they were multiples and picked out the names Flora and Flannery. - Flora is our first little one to have Blonde Hair and she has Brown Eyes - another first - while Flannery has Brown Hair though she also has Brown Eyes.

 

Hudson graduated from NYU with a minor in Classical Civilizations and has been in love with history since she was a small child. When we were expecting this time Hudson asked if I would be alright letting him pick the babies middle names from some of their favorites they have run into in his studies and past readings. I say yes - I just ask Hudson to run them by me first and he picked Viviana Livia and Juno Sabina and I have to admit that there is a sort of charm to them and we decide we will use them. Our names fit perfectly; Flora Viviana Livia Westfall and Flannery Juno Sabina Westfall.

 

As Hudson and I watch Benry and Vanessa smile, make faces and wave fingers at the girls while they sleep in their hospital bassinets. I just know that our children will be close and be able to rely on one another which is what I have always wished for as I was never close with my siblings until Benry's birth. Though I know the coming months with multiple newborns will be stressful I relish the challenge as I know the benefits will far outweigh the sleepless nights and hectic days.

 

It has been a little under a year since Hudson and I welcomed Flora and Flannery into our home and while it's been hectic, Hudson and I would not have life any other way. Things have been good at work as well. Hudson has just sent off their first book - Gastronomical Gluttony - to the publish and it has been approved and will be coming out for publication very soon. Then on my end, I recently appeared on Chopped on the Food Network and I won and it's increased business at Benedetti's by tenfold. Unfortunately, a big wrench has been thrown into our life despite all the good news.....I'm pregnant.

 

We're totally shocked, we thought the two of us were being more careful, after all Flora and Flannery aren't even a year old and have another three months before they turn a year old. While Hudson and I want to have a big family, this seems a little quick in succession after having had Flora and Flannery just under a year ago! While the news is disconcerting, Hudson and I still feel that I want to have this baby in our life and though it delays for plans I had concerned my career - opening a second location - I don't have as much trepidation about it. I find the thought shocking for a moment because I know that before my life with Hudson anything that could have delayed my career would have been devastating to my life.

 

As the pregnancy progresses Hudson and I find out that we're expecting a Baby Girl. This pregnancy, while unexpected, is still a gift in our eyes and the eyes of our family. In fact, my grandmother set up a magnificent baby shower and it was a total surprise to Hudson and I. It makes me feel a lot more at ease knowing how much familial support Hudson and I have at this stage in our life. While it may make me wait longer for my career, I am at so much peace with it, with our new baby. The next three months breeze by and its time for Flora and Flannery's birthday party, it has a Seaworld Theme. Everyone plays tons of games and has a wonderful time, though, Flora got into a little trouble - she fell into the pool, but everyone was in it and quickly scooped her up, but everything else ran rather smoothly. 

 

After that, the time came Hudson and I set up a beautiful nursery for the baby - Girl Nursery. It looks fantastic and I joke with  Hudson that after decorating all these nurseries maybe I missed my true calling as an interior designer. We both laugh as each know that if I were not working in a kitchen, cooking and baking I would lose my mind. It brings a smile to my face knowing how much Hudson truly does understand me and I rub my hand against my pregnant belly. I remark how compared to my previous pregnancies this pregnancy seems to be a little smoother, less morning sickness, late night cravings and back pain.

 

As the end of the pregnancy draws nearer and nearer, I start to notice Benry is acting out more and more, just last night he stole Flannery's stuffed octopus and shredded it to bits with a pair of safety scissors, thankfully being a parent to four children I make sure to have a bin of backups in your closet for their favorite stuffies, after giving Flannery a new stuffed animal Hudson and I had a stern talking to with him that night and Benry seemed apologetic, but just today I received a phone call that they destroyed another student's art project while at school and are being suspended for a full week. I drive to the school and pick him up, feeling terribly embarrassed as I load him into the car. However, it does not stop there, when I leave them alone for one second to make lunch, I come back to find Vanessa crying and covered in green paint with Benry's hands covered in paint as well. I'm frazzled, I put Benry in timeout, but he seems gleeful.

 

I'm at my wits end so I call my father and he suggests maybe instead of just simply admonishing Benry that I try talking to him more about why he is doing what he is doing at the next instance if there happens to be one - of course there is one. At the end of the night right before bed, Benry pulled on Flora's hair and making her cry. I separate the pair and have Hudson comfort Flora while I sit Benry down and try and talk to him, at first I get nothing, but finally, he breaks down in tears and hugs me, asking me not to be mad and that they just want my attention and are worried that with so many younger siblings Hudson and I will not want them anymore or love them. It breaks my heart. I promise Benry that that I will never, ever happen that I will love them no matter how many other siblings that they have. I  promise them this and make an agreement that once a month Hudson and I will pick a day just to be for the three of us. The first one will be in two weeks, after they are done being punished for their bad behavior and as long as they continue to behave from now on. It goes smoothly and we all end up having our first Mommy, Daddy and Benry Day enjoying our time at the Bowling Alley, when Benry hit a spare he nearly lost his mind.

 

Thank goodness that that is put behind us because just one week after that day I went into labor a week and a half early! The time finally arrives and our baby comes after a full twenty-three hours of grueling and intense, not to mention painful, labor. It was terrible and the worse of my births, just terrible. I hope any future ones will be easier.

 

As I look at our baby and hold her for the first time I feel a tug in my heartstrings.  She has Brown Hair and Blue Eyes. I love her so much and surprise or not, I just know this little one was meant to be a part of our family. We name her Poppy Wisteria Imogen Westfall and it fits her perfectly.

 

The ordeal of a near full day laboring has tuckered both Hudson and I out and as we lay together on the hospital bed watching Benry holding Poppy while Vanessa kisses the baby's head and Flora and Flannery watch on with wide eyes while Hudson's parents keep watchful eye on their beloved grandchildren, the pair of us feel exhausted and end up falling asleep feeling more blissful then I ever have in my entire life watching our beloved children.

 

The Westfall Family

 

DW: Violet Clementine Westfall (nee Benedetti) [35] [Brown Hair & Brown Eyes] [Pastry Chef]

DH: Hudson Orion Westfall [37] [Blonde Hair & Blue Eyes] [Food Critic]

 

DS1: Benry Vladimir Julian Westfall [7] [Brown Hair & Blue Eyes]

DD1: Vanessa Arabella Rowena Westfall [4] [Brown Hair & Blue Eyes]

DD2: Flora Viviana Livia Westfall [2] [Blonde Hair & Brown Eyes]

DD3: Flannery Juno Sabina Westfall [2] [Brown Hair & Brown Eyes]

DD4: Poppy Wisteria Imogen Westfall [0] [Brown Hair & Blue Eyes]

 

Dog: Briar [White Standard Poodle, 8]

Dog: Aspen [Cavalier Charles King Spaniel, 8]

 

Violet and Hudson Westfall; with Benry, Vanessa, Flora, Flannery & Poppy + Briar & Aspen



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Posted 02 April 2015 - 08:57 PM

My name is Sebastian Sage Vanderbilt, I have Blonde Hair and Blue Eyes and I'm Twenty-Two Years Old. I'm an up and coming pastry chef in one of NYC's hottest restaurants - Le Bernadine. I graduated at the top of my class at Le Cordon Bleu in France and nothing has ever gotten in the way of my dream to become a world wide known name in the pastry circuit. Not family, not friends and most certainly not love. I have no time for any of those as they're all distractions towards my life goal.

 

One night while I'm at work my head chef tells me that a patron wishes to speak to me out in the dining room. I tell him I'm  too busy, but he insists I go out and speak to this customer as it is very urgent. I sigh and throw my apron to him before walking out of the kitchen and over to a table where I see one of the most attractive looking persons I have ever seen. They have Black Hair and intriguing Green Eyes and are dressed to the nines in designer fashion. I do not recognize them and figure they are some prissy rich heir. As I walk over, a forced pleasant smile on my face the last thing I expect is the cockiest of grins on his face before he point blank informs me of just how terrible he thinks my dessert is.

 

I'm stunned. No one has ever spoken to me like this or challenged my cooking skills. I retort back and cause a scene in front of the whole room, demanding that he takes back his comment and who does he think he is to insult me in such a way! He simply smiles vivaciously and informs me that he is Fletcher Thorne Waldorf. I'm stunned, he's the newest food critic for the New York Times. I demand that he tries something else that this must have been a fluke. Fletcher only laughs and walks out. I'm infuriated and storm back into the kitchen. 

 

Once I get home I research more about Fletcher and find out everything he loves and hates and it turns out the fennel panna cotta would have never worked as he despises anise. I also find out that Fletcher  is one of the city's hottest bachelors, they're Twenty-Two Years Old.  I work tirelessly for hours to create three perfect desserts based on his favorite flavors - Blackberry, Finger Lime and Saffron.  I use all my contacts and find out where he lives and at three am that very same night I show up at Fletcher's apartment.

 

I knock on his door until he answers and make my demand - that he try my new desserts before they send in their review of Le Bernadine. At first Fletcher is reluctant, but he notices the spark in my eyes and lets me in. I watch him devour my desserts in silence before Fletcher suddenly asks me to leave. I ask him what he thought, but he refuses to tell me and says that I will find out in next week's paper. I go home feeling worried.

 

I spend the next week on edge - worried about the paper, but also thankful my boss did not fire me for my altercation in the dining room. When the day finally comes I come into work and am greeted with applause and a giant mash of hugs from my colleagues. The review was spectacular and the highlight of it your desserts. Fletcher goes into detail after detail and I get flustered as I read the copy of the paper shoved into my hands - I feel my heart flutter and my knees go weak. I only come back to the world when I'm told I have a phone call for me and its from Fletcher!

 

I pick up and he does something I never expected him to do... He asks me out on a date! I'm stunned into silence for a few moments, but I do say yes and agree to meet him at his apartment on my next day off. Suddenly, the prospect of love does not seem so frivolous after all.

 

I have been seeing Fletcher for a  year, but it has been a whirlwind romance from our very first date! Out first date was magical, Fletcher showed up to Le Bernadine to pick me up from work and he even brought me French Macaroons. From there he took me out to do a very upscale date; An Exclusive Wine Tasting at Trump Towers! We had a fantastic time.

 

Fletcher and I just have so much in common - it tuns out that we both come from small families, but we want to have large families ourselves despite working demanding jobs, Fletcher has a love for any and all things travel based and if he could he would drop everything - except me of course - to go and travel the world for a whole year and we also both adore dogs! After our date Fletcher and I go for a walk through Central Park and the two of us discuss our desires, hopes and dreams together. Fletcher's love of writing and food and my own wish to one day open my own restaurant. The next thing I notice as we were sitting on a park bench was the sun rising, Fletcher and I had spent all night out in the park just talking. Since then I take every one of  my days off and spend them with Fletcher. As much as I have worried in the past that having a relationship might do damage to my career I find that since I started seeing Fletcher my palate had become better and I'm working harder than before to strive for my dreams because now I have someone to share it with and that someone appreciates my drive and passion.

 

Our relationship moves fast in that first year and I honestly have no idea how I have lived my life without Fletcher as a part of it. On the morning of our one year anniversary, Hudson wakes me up with breakfast in bed featuring the three flavors of the desserts I fed to him the night we first met - Blackberry, Finger Lime and Saffron. The breakfast is a saffron jimmy cake and a finger lime whipped cream and topped with a tangy blackberry jam and syrup. I nosh down on it in quite the uncivilized manner given just how tasty the dish is that it is not until I got a for a sip of the mimosa that I notice a box on the breakfast tray and open it up to to reveal an engagement ring! It is a beautiful Engagement Ring. I say yes without any hesitation and cannot believe how excited I am to be engaged to Fletcher. However I realize we have so much to do! It takes Fletcher and I a whole year in and of itself to plan the wedding, but by the time it's done I know it is perfect, the wedding I have always dreamed of.

 

We've been so busy picking the theme and colors and choosing all the goes into a wedding but we think we may finally have it down, even if it is a little mismatched since everyone wanted something different! I had our suits picked out from the minute Fletcher proposed, we will wear matching and beautiful Slim Suits. Fletcher  wanted a Peach, Sage & Medium Green color theme and we  wanted Wildflowers for the flower arrangements! The Groomsmen looked dashing in Paisley Vest Suits. We all wanted the wedding to be a Gigantic Affair at Fletcher's Family Home in The Hamptons. I knew that there was no way that anyone, but myself was going to make my wedding cake and so I worked tirelessly on it until I had a wonderful Traditional Wedding Cake.

Finally the day came and Fletcher and I were married! My head chef - Eric Ripert -  insisted he cook the meal for us and it was spectacular and was focused on Blackberry, Finger Lime and Saffron. The meal was divine! My father walked me down the isle and Fletcher's best man even cried as we said our vows! The guests were surprised at how the wedding turned out with so many different styles but everyone agreed that it fit perfectly! There were lots of pictures taken! As the day came to a close we all went to take a well deserved rest.

 

The very next day, Fletcher and I left on our honeymoon to Santorini, Greece.  We spent two weeks having a blast! We indulged in fresh local shellfish, relaxed on Kamari Beach, and explored the ruins at Akrotiri.

 

It has been two years since Fletcher and I married and went off on our extravagant honeymoon together. We have been living together in his apartment ever since our return back into the city, but recently the two of us  have been considering moving out of the city and onto Long Island so that we could start a family there. We  know this means both Fletcher and I will need to commute to work from now on, but both of us want our future children to grow up with a backyard and in a community instead of in a city like we both had and did  not enjoy.

 

Fletcher and I visit some different areas on the island and finally decided on Old Westbury. We both take some more time and absolutely fall in love with one home, A Nine-Bedroom Home with lots of space in the front and backyard, it is gorgeous and another reason Fletcher and I love it is because it has a well-lit library to keep Fletcher's extensive book collection, a master bath with jacuzzi garden tub, plenty of outside space with trees to climb, and of course a large luxury kitchen. It is a little out of our price range, but Fletcher and I decide that it is a worthy investment. Fletcher and I made a bid and it is accepted the next day, it turns out that the previous owners are going through a divorce and want to get everything settled quickly, so within a month Hudson and I are able to purchase the home and even move into it!

 

Now, that we have a home of our own and not an apartment, both Fletcher and I have always wanted pets and decide that now is the time to make a move on it and get a pet! We both settle on a Dog, but there is one problem. We cannot agree on a breed! I would like a Siberian Husky and Fletcher would like a Samoyed. We both try and make a choice, convince Fletcher while he tries to convince me that our pick is better. Finally, we both come to a unanimous agreement - we'll get both!

 

It takes us another month to find a reputable breeder for each breed, but the good thing is they have only a medium sized waiting list, but each are currently expecting half a dozen litters in the next two months and they should just be able to fill the waiting list and have two or three puppies available still meaning we can get one despite the short notice. The time comes sooner rather than later and our puppies are born only three days apart and we end up with little ones of the same gender - Girls. Fletcher and I decide to name them in a matching theme - Color Themes. We are so excited and spend most of our time when we're not at work playing or codling Cerise and Claret.

 

 

It's a good thing that we got Cerise and Claret because they've been great experience! So much so that Fletcher and I decide maybe its time to have our first baby. We begin to search for a surrogate and egg donor. Fletcher's twin sister offers to be a donor for us, and we are both very grateful for her selfless decision. Celia Blythe Waldorf has the same Black Hair as Fletcher, but her eyes are blue like her mother's. We then find and pay a reliable surrogate who had our close friends', Kurt and Blaine,  daughter two years ago. Using Celia's egg, my sperm and the surrogate's womb we get pregnant on the round of IVF! As the pregnancy progresses Fletcher and I find out that we're expecting a Baby Girl. After Fletcher and I spend weeks setting up the perfect nursery for our little one and it looks absolutely stunning - It's a pink room that is singing in luxury and decadence.

 

The time finally arrives and our baby is born! The labor is fast and I actually deliver our little lady only six hours after going into labor. We watch in awe as our surrogate gives birth to our little princess, the experience is hard, but we each hold one of her hands and let her squeeze as much as she wants.

 

Our baby is perfect with ten fingers and ten toes and healthy as a horse. I cannot believe that Fletcher and I are going to have such an amazing little person in our life. They're the cutest baby in the world -not that we're biased or anything and she has Celia/Fletcher's Black Hair and she has Blue Eyes. Fletcher and I have had a lot of time to think about it and decided we really wanted to thank Celia for being our egg donor and allowing our baby to be related to both of us and so we decide to give the baby a first name after Celia - Blair. The problem is that Fletcher and I had a much harder time picking a middle name for Blair- Fletcher wanted to name them after a famous writer, but I wanted to name them for a famous chef. In the end, we decided to give Blair two middle names, double the honor and inspiration. We picked Austen after Jane Austen- one of Fletcher's favorite authors and Nigella for Nigella Lawson- my one of biggest culinary inspirations. Our little lady is Blair Nigella Austen Vanderbilt-Waldorf and as soon as we look at our baby, we know that this is the name for her. Fletcher and I are absolutely in love with Blair.

 

It has been two years since Fletcher and I welcomed Blair. Things have been going well and both Fletcher and I have been recently promoted in our jobs - the only problem is, I'm not very happy at work anymore. I'm tired of working for someone else's vision and want to orchestrate my own dreams and desires for all things culinary. I decide to talk to Fletcher about it and they support me fully on my passion and drive, offering to help me as much as they can. I speak with my employer - Eric - and while they are sad to see me go, they understand and implore me for my drive and promise to assist me as I am one of their favorite proteges. They lead me to possible investors, people to talk to for advice and assistance in garnering the location and products I need. It helps that just last year I won a Food and Wine Magazine Best New Chef Award so people know who I am and trust that I have a lot of potential in the industry.

 

It takes me the rest of the year, but I draw up a plan, get proper investors and save up enough of my own money to finally buy a place. I even have a name picked out - Blackberry and Saffron and it will feature a simple and light Italian menu and be more about the pastries and desserts than anything else. I've even invented two special desserts for the menu, one for Fletcher and one for Blair and it is made of their favorite flavor, Saffron for Fletcher and Almond for Blair. Blackberry and Saffron is in Old Westbury and I'm a little more than thrilled to have a much shorter commute to work than when you worked at Le Bernadine in the city.

 

It has been a full three years now since Fletcher and I welcomed Blair and we feel it might be time to give them another sibling. We  begin to look into adoption. We enjoyed our time in Greece so much on our honeymoon and thus we have decided to adopt from there. It takes a lot less time and only after two months, but we're matched with a baby and Fletcher  and I could not be more excited. I explain to Blair that they're going to become a big sister and they are feeling uneasy and I try to be cajoling with her.

 

As the adoption progresses Fletcher and I find out that we're expecting another Baby Girl, we inform Blair of the baby's gender and they are a lot more excited now as they wanted a baby sister and they got one. Due to Blair's reaction Fletcher and I decide to let her help out with the nursery and let her pick a theme - Patterns - After that you all assemble what you need to make the nursery for the new baby. It takes weeks setting it up, but the nursery comes out just as planned - Nursery- and Blair is very excited about the baby.

 

The time finally arrives and our second baby is arriving in the airport for us to pick her up. I cannot wait to hold her in my arms and for her to be truly with us all. In our home and as a part of our family. When the women bringing her lands and hands her to us, I hold our little lady ever so tightly and never want to let her go. I do though, I let Fletcher hold her and our parents and siblings come and see her, give her kisses and welcome her to the Vanderbilt-Waldorf clan.

 

Our baby is perfect with ten fingers and ten toes and healthy as a horse. I cannot believe that Fletcher and I are going to have such an amazing little person in our life. Our little lady has Blonde Hair and Green Eyes. Fletcher and I have had a lot of time to think about it and decide to give the baby the first name, Astrid. Fletcher and I remember how much of a stress it was picking the middle name for Fletcher and decide earlier in the pregnancy we actually flipped a coin and I won the coin flip and picked the middle names - Pansy Hermione. Fletcher and I are happy with the name as when I look down at our button nosed newborn, it feels right to call her Astrid Pansy Hermione Vanderbilt-Waldorf.

 

The moment finally comes when we introduce Blair and Astrid and despite all prior reactions we worry for a second that something might go wrong, but thankfully Blair is all wide eyed wonder and glee when looking to Astrid. She asks to hold Astrid and Fletcher helps them become situated and to hold the baby and the four of us sit together as a family and I feel entirely blessed. I only hope the future holds things as bright as they are now in the days to come.

 

It has been two years since Fletcher and I have welcomed Astrid into our home. As many people say, it has been a lot harder with two than with one, but I expected it and honestly both Fletcher and I love being parents even more than we love anything elsewe have ever done and I can only imagine how Twenty-Two Year me would have felt back then if I told them that. I probably would have laughed at myself.

 

Things are very good though at Blackberry and Saffron and we have been very good and the restaurant has never not had a fully booked Thursday-Sunday since it opened and just last month Fletcher got promoted to senior food critic and editor at The New York Times. The influx of money has been helpful in living in Long Island which is quite the expensive town. We've even been able to add quite a chunk of money to the college funds you have set up for Blair and Astrid. As Fletcher and I have been doing so well, not to mention I feel like the house is a little empty with Blair starting kindergarten - Fletcher and I have decided to expand our family with another little one.

 

We decide this time that Fletcher will donate the sperm and thankfully, my older sister, Stella Scarlett Sanders (nee Vanderbilt)  - inspired by Celia's' donation to me, decides to donate for Fletcher to use. She has Blonde Hair and Blue Eyes. It takes three months for our surrogate, the same as our last one, to get pregnant. When we go to a visit to get the first scan and lo and behold you're expecting multiples - Quadruplets! It seems more than one of the eggs we implanted ended up taking and while at first Fletcher and I feel a little worried as we never expected multiples, we knew there was a possibility though and look on the brighter side, we have always wanted a big family and this is just makes it a little faster.

 

As the pregnancy progresses Fletcher and I find out that we're expecting Three Boys and One Girl! We inform Blair and Astrid about the gender of their expected little siblings and they do not really understand which makes sense since they are so so young. While it might have been nice for them to to be more excited, as long as the girls are okay with it, we do not mind.

 

Fletcher and I decide that the babies will share a room for the first year or two to make it easier on us for late night feedings, changing and other things. We set up a beautiful nursery for them - Nursery. While fixing up a room for the babies we decide it would be maybe a good idea and re-do the other bedrooms in the house. We don't want to make Blair and Astrid feel left out so we let them each pick out themes for their rooms - Blair picks ends up with a Harry Potter Themed Room and Astrid gets a Purple Room. Fletcher and I also redo our room to fit our tastes and it is both Classical and elegant. we then decided not to leave out anyone so Blair, Astrid and I redid a little area by the stairs for Cerise and Claret - A Little Doggie Pad. Fletcher, Blair, Astrid and I have a very fun time fixing up the house.

 

The time finally arrives and our babies are born. This time we end up having a planned c-section and all of our family is in attendance, they help us keep Blair and Strid occupied through the procedure which is thankfully an effortless one, the birth goes fine and takes less than three to four hours and though nurses have to check and look over the babies, in the end they are healthy and content little lasses.

 

As I look at our babies and hold them for the first time I feel a tug in my heartstrings. Fletcher and I love them so much already and we could not imagine our life without each and every one of them. Fletcher and I named them with a coordinating theme, Starting with the letter S, since they were multiples and picked out the names Silas, Sloane, Spencer and Stellan. Silas is a mini Fletcher with Black Hair and Green Eyes as is Sloane as she also has Black Hair and Green Eyes, Spencer has Blonde Hair and Green Eyes and Stellan has Blonde Hair and Blue Eyes.

 

Fletcher graduated from NYU with a minor in Classical Civilizations and has been in love with history since he was a small child. When we were expecting this time Fletcher asked if I would be alright letting him pick the babies middle names from some of their favorites they have run into in his studies and past readings. I say yes - I did get to pick Astrid's middle names after all - and I just ask Fletcher to run them by me first and he picked Tauria Crispina, Theon Romulus, Titus Cassius and Tiberius Severus and I have to admit that there is a sort of charm to them and we decide we will use them. Our names fir our little beauties perfectly; Silas Theon Romulus Vanderbilt-Waldorf, Sloane Tauria Crispina Vanderbilt-Waldorf, Spencer Titus Cassius Vanderbilt-Waldorf and Stellan Tiberius Severus Vanderbilt-Waldorf.

 

As Fletcher and I watch Blair and Astrid smile, make faces and wave fingers at the babies while they sleep in their hospital bassinets. I just know that our children will be close and be able to rely on one another which is what I have always wished for as I was not close with any of my siblings until after Blair's birth. Though I know the coming months with multiple newborns will be stressful I relish the challenge as I know the benefits will far outweigh the sleepless nights and hectic days.

 

 

It has been a little under a year since Fletcher and I welcomed Silas, Sloane, Spencer and Stellan into our home and while it's been hectic, Fletcher and I would not have life any other way. Things have been good at work as well. Fletcher has just sent off his first book - Eager Mouth, Empty Stomach and English Papers - to the publisher and it has been approved and will be coming out for publication very soon. Then on my end, I recently appeared on Ironchef America on the Food Network, It was Battle Finger Lime! I was shocked and actually beat Chef Morimoto and it has increased business at Blackberry and Saffron by tenfold. Unfortunately, a big wrench has been thrown into our life despite all the good news.....My younger sister is pregnant.

 

Recently Ripley Lucienne Vanderbilt and come to both Fletcher and I in a state of a fit. She is pregnant, just shy of two months along, and not only that, but the pregnancy is the product of a one night stand with a guy she barely knows and has no idea how to locate him. Riplet is only sixteen years old and knows she is not mature enough to raise her baby. So, as hard as it is for her to do it, Ripley wants to give up her baby, the thing is though, she wants Fletcher and I to adopt the baby. Ripley is worried to give her baby up to someone she doesn't know and out of every adult relationship that Ripley knows Fletcher and I's is the most stable and loving one and she wants that kind of family for her baby. I look to Fletcher and inform Ripley that we need to talk and she accepts and leaves, asking me to let her know as soon as we can. The two of us talk, we already have six kids who are six years of age and under, but our finances are stable, very stable as is our relationship with one another, we both want a big family and have always liked the thought of adoption, after all, we adopted Astrid from Greece. We go over some more pros and cons - having five kids so young and close in age, the quadruplets are a handful and to add a fifth baby into that mix when they'll just have turned two at the time of his or her birth, but this is family and we do want more children. Fletcher and I spend two weeks debating on what the right choice is, but in the end come to the conclusion that we will adopt Ripley's baby. I call her and let her know our choice and Ripley is thrilled.

 

The three of us sit down and outline an agreement with our lawyer present. In the agreement Fletcher and I will be adopting Ripley's baby and will be given full parental responsibilities and Ripley will sign away all rights to her baby, the baby will known that they are adopted when the time is right, but they will not learn that Ripley is the biological parent until they are eighteen years of age. Ripley will not be the one to inform them and their contact will be of the typical familial role. In addition, Fletcher and I will pay for all medical bills in regards to the pregnancy. We also include a clause that Ripley enroll in some form of therapy and or support group in regards to young mothers giving up their babies for adoption and dealing with those emotions and she must be in the program from this point until the end of the full year after the baby's birth at minimum. If there is a fee, Fletcher and I will pay for it. As much as we want a healthy baby, we want to ensure Ripley's well being in the situation as well. The documents are signed and we cannot wait to see this process through.

 

As the pregnancy progresses we find out that we're expecting a Baby Boy. While we hadn't expected any other children since the multiples, we feel that this baby is still a gift in our eyes and the eyes of our family. Fletcher and I are thoroughly excited for the new baby. In fact, we set up a magnificent baby shower and while we were worried that Ripley might be upset or uncomfortable, she seems joyful and truly happy to see that we are excited to be welcoming her baby. Seeing that makes me feel a lot more at ease knowing that Ripley is doing okay with the thought of the adoption still, we've such adoption horror stories and considering that this is also within the family the fear that this could all fall apart is very real, however we  are doing our best to be optimistic. While it may make us wait longer for your career, we are at so much peace with it, with our new baby. The next three months breeze by and its time  the multiples birthday party, it has a Disney Theme. Everyone plays tons of games - share some if you like - and has a wonderful time, though, Silas got into a little trouble - he was chasing Cerise and tripped, hitting his head and had a little bump, but he was okay - Scarlett who is a doctor, checked him out, but everything else ran rather smoothly. 

 

After that, the time came and Fletcher and I set up a beautiful nursery for the baby - Unisex Nursery. It looks fantastic and I joke with Fletcher that after decorating all these nurseries maybe I missed my true calling as an interior designer. We both laugh as we each know that if I were not working in a kitchen, cooking and baking I would lose my mind. It brings a smile to my face knowing how much Fletcher truly does understand me and the pair of us hang up the sonogram picture we received at the last doctor visit of our coming baby.

 

As the baby's arrival nearer and nearer, I start to notice Blair is acting out more and more, just last night they stole Sloane's stuffed turtle and shredded it to bits with a pair of safety scissors, thankfully being a parent to six children I make sure to have a bin of backups in your closet for their favorite stuffies, after giving Sloane a new stuffed animal Fletcher and I had a stern talking to with her that night and Blair seemed apologetic, but just today I received a phone call that they hit a teacher while at school and are being suspended for a full week. I drive to the school and pick Blair up, feeling terribly embarrassed as I load her into the car. However, it does not stop there, when I leave her alone for one second to make lunch, I come back to find Spencer crying and covered in aqua paint with Blair 's hands covered in paint as well. I'm frazzled, I put Blair in timeout, but she just seems  gleeful.

 

I'm at my wits end so I call my Dadand he suggested maybe instead of just simply admonishing Blair I try talking to her more about why she is doing what she's doing at the next instance if there happens to be one - of course there is one. At the end of the night right before bed, Blair pulls on Stellan's hair and makes him cry. I separate the pair and have Fletcher comfort Stellan while I sit Blair down and try and talk to her, at first I get nothing, but finally, Blair breaks down in tears and hugs me, asking me not to be mad and that they just want my attention and are worried that with so many younger siblings Fletcher and I will not want them anymore or love them. It breaks my heart. I promise Blair that that will never, ever happen that we will love them no matter how many other siblings that they have. I promise Blair this and make an agreement that once a month Blair will pick a day just to be for the three of us. The first one will be in two weeks, after Blair is done being punished for her bad behavior and as long as she continue to behave from now on. It goes smoothly and we all end up having our first Daddy, Papa and Blair Day enjoying our time going to a local Theme Park, we play games, win prizes and even ride their smallest rollar coaster for little ones since Blair is only big enough for that one. We have a great time and when she wins a huge stuffed animal Blair decides to give it to Sloane to make up for tearing up her first turtle.

 

Thank goodness that that is put behind us because just one week after that day Ripley went into labor three weeks early! The baby while a little small, is thankfully very healthy. Apparently, early births are common in teen mothers, and it was hectic, but thankfully it went well and only lasted eight hours and Ripley even went the whole process sans any kind of pain meds. I honestly have no idea how she did it!

 

As I look at our baby and hold him for the first time I feel a tug in my heartstrings. He is a handsome little lady, with stunning Blue Eyes and beautiful thick Brown Hair. I love him so much and while unexpected, I just know this little one was meant to be a part of your family. I thank Ripley profusely for bringing this amazing little being into our life, and Fletcher and I ask her if she has any first name ideas for the baby and she does, she likes the name Ryder and it fits him perfectly. Fletcher and I agree to use it and then pick two names in honor of Ripley for the baby's middle names, Rafferty Lucien.  Ripley is so thankful and cries tears of joy and the three of us hug one another, Ryder Raffery Lucien Vanderbilt-Waldorf in the middle of it all.

 

The three of us stay there for a bit as we watch Blair holding Ryder while Astrid kisses the baby's head and Silas, Sloane, Spencer and Stellan watch on with wide eyes while Fletcher's parents keep watchful eye on their beloved grandchild, the three of us feel so warmed at the sight as the other children accepting Ryder as their sibling and can see how much they truly care for one another.

 

 

The Vanderbilt-Waldorf Families

 

DH: Sebastian Sage Vanderbilt-Waldorf [34] [Blonde Hair & Blue Eyes] [Pastry Chef]

DH: Fletcher Thorne Vanderbilt-Waldorf [34] [Black Hair & Green Eyes] [Food Critic]

 

DD1: Blair Nigella Austen Vanderbilt-Waldorf [7] [Black Hair & Blue Eyes]

DAD1: Astrid Pansy Hermione Vanderbilt-Waldorf [4] [Blonde Hair & Green Eyes]

DS1: Silas Theon Romulus Vanderbilt-Waldorf [2] [Black Hair & Green Eyes]

DD2: Sloane Tauria Crispina Vanderbilt-Waldorf [2] [Black Hair & Green Eyes]

DS2: Spencer Titus Cassius Vanderbilt-Waldorf [2] [Blonde Hair & Green Eyes]

DS3: Stellan Tiberius Severus Vanderbilt-Waldorf [2] [Blonde Hair & Blue Eyes]

DAS1: Ryder Rafferty Lucien Vanderbilt-Waldorf [0] [Brown Hair & Blue Eyes]

 

Dog: Cerise [Siberian Husky, 8]

Dog: Claret [Samoyed, 8]

 

Sebastian and Fletcher Vanderbilt-Waldorf; with Blair, Astrid, Silas, Sloane, Spencer, Stellan & Ryder + Cerise & Claret



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Posted 03 April 2015 - 04:15 PM

It has been a little under a year since you welcomed your multiples into your home and while it's been hectic, you and Chris would not have life any other way. Things have been good at work as well. Chris has just sent off their first book - You, Me and Baby Makes SIX - to the publish and it has been approved and will be coming out for publication very soon. Then on your end, you recently appeared on Cutthroat Kitchen on the Food Network, and it's increased business at The Rosemary Hart by tenfold. Unfortunately, a big wrench has been thrown into your life despite all the good news... you're pregnant!

 

You're totally shocked, you thought the two of you were being more careful, after all your multiples aren't even 1 and have another three months before they turn a year old. While you and Chris want to have a big family, this seems a little quick in succession after you have had your multiples just under a year ago! While the news is disconcerting, you still feel that you want to have this baby in your life and though it delays for plans you had concerned your career - opening a second location - you don't have as much trepidation about it. You find the thought shocking for a moment because you know that before your life with Chris anything that could have delayed your career would have been devastating to your life.

 

As the pregnancy progresses you find out that you're expecting a little girl. This pregnancy, while unexpected, is still a gift in your eyes and the eyes of your family. In fact, your cousin Scarlett (Sinead Gibbs) set up a magnificent baby shower and it was a total surprise to both you and Chris. It makes you feel a lot more at ease knowing how much familial support you and [LI] have at this stage in your life. While it may make you wait longer for your career, you are at so much peace with it, with your new baby. The next three months breeze by and its time for the twins' birthday party, which has a jungle theme. Everyone plays tons of games and has a wonderful time, though, Nolan got into a little trouble by shoving some cake in his sister's face but everything else ran rather smoothly. 

 

After that, the time came and you and Chris set up a beautiful nursery for your littlest baby girl. It looks fantastic and you joke with Chris that after decorating all these nurseries maybe you missed your true calling as an interior designer. You both laugh as you each know that if you were not working in a kitchen, cooking and baking you would lose your mind. It brings a smile to your face knowing how much Christopher truly does understand you and you rub your hand against your pregnant belly. You remark how compared to your previous pregnancies this pregnancy seems to be a little smoother, less morning sickness, late night cravings and back pain.

 

As the end of the pregnancy draws nearer and nearer, you start to notice Harper is acting out more and more, just last night they stole Stella's stuffed turtle and shredded it to bits with a pair of safety scissors, thankfully being a parent to 4, and soon 5 children, you make sure to have a bin of backups in your closet for their favorite stuffies, after giving Stella a new stuffed animal you and Chris had a stern talking to with them that night and Harper seemed apologetic, but just today you received a phone call that they destroyed another child's art project while at school and are being suspended for a full week. You drive to the school and pick them up, feeling terribly embarrassed as you load them into the car. However, it does not stop there, when you leave them alone for one second to make lunch, you come back to find Imogen crying and covered in black paint with Harper's hands covered in paint as well. You're frazzled, you put Harper in timeout, but they seem gleeful.

 

You're at your wits end so you call your mother and they suggest maybe instead of just simply admonishing Harper you try talking to them more about why they are doing what they're doing at the next instance if there happens to be one - of course there is one. At the end of the night right before bed, they pull on Nolan's hair and make them cry. You separate the pair and have Chris comfort Noel while you sit Harper down and try and talk to them, at first you get nothing, but finally, they break down in tears and hug you, asking you not to be mad and that they just want your attention and are worried that with so many younger siblings you and Chris will not want them anymore or love them. It breaks your heart. You promise her that that will never, ever happen that you will love her no matter how many other siblings she has. You promise them this and make an agreement that once a month you and Chris will pick a day just to be for the three of you. The first one will be in two weeks, after they are done being punished for their bad behavior and as long as they continue to behave from now on. It goes smoothly and you all end up having your first Mommy, Daddy and Harper Day enjoying your time at the aquarium. Harper absolutely adores the stingrays so she followed them up and down the tank for about an hour and a half straight, while pulling faces at them the entire time.

 

Thank goodness that that is put behind you because just one week after that day you go into labor a week and a half early! The time finally arrives and your baby comes after a full twenty-three hours of grueling and intense, not to mention painful, labor.

 

As you look at your baby and hold her for the first time you feel a tug in your heartstrings. Blonde and green eyed just like her daddy. You love her so much and surprise or not, you just know this little one was meant to be a part of your family. You name her Ruby Wisteria Esme, and it fits perfectly.

 

The ordeal of a near full day laboring has tuckered both you and Chris out and as you lay together on the hospital bed watching Harper holding your new baby while Ginny kisses the baby's head and Noel and Stella watch on with wide eyes as Chris' parents keep a watchful eye on their beloved grandchild, the pair of you feel exhausted and end up falling asleep feeling more blissful then you ever have in your entire life watching your beloved children. 





 

Leonora Rosemary Gibbs-Greyson


DH Christopher Hart Greyson



DD Harper Delia Jane


DD Imogen Lavender


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DS/DD Nolan Magnus Theon and Stella Viviana Gwen

DD Ruby Wisteria Esme

 

Lennie and Chris Greyson with their children Harper, Ginny, Noel, Stella and Ruby.

 

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Posted 03 June 2015 - 06:41 PM

Your name is Piper Sage Chamberlin, you have black hair and hazel eyes and you're 24 years old. You're an up and coming pastry chef in one of NYC's hottest restaurants - Le Cirque. You have graduated at the top of your class at Le Cordon Bleu in France and nothing has ever gotten in the way of your dream to become a world wide known name in the pastry circuit. Not family, not friends and most certainly not love. You have no time for any of those as they're all distractions towards your life goal.

 

One night while you're at work your head chef tells you that a patron wishes to speak to you out in the dining room. You tell him you're too busy, but he insists you go out and speak to this customer as it is very urgent. You sigh and throw your apron to him before walking out of the kitchen and over to a table where you see one of the most attractive looking persons you have ever seen. They have blue eyes and blonde hair and are dressed to the nines in designer fashion. You do not recognize them and figure they are some prissy rich heir. As you walk over, a forced pleasant smile on your face the last thing you expect is the cockiest of grins on their face before they point blank inform you of just how terrible they think your dessert is.

 

You're stunned. No one has ever spoken to you like this or challenged your cooking skills. You retort back and cause a scene in front of the whole room, demanding that they take back their comment and who did they even think they were to insult you in such a way! He simply smiles vivaciously and informs you that they are Christopher Nash Grenon. You're stunned, they're the newest food critic for the New York Times. You demand that they try something else that this must have been a fluke. They only laugh and walk out. You're infuriated and storm back into the kitchen. 

 

Once you get home you research more about Chris and find out everything he loves and hates and it turns out the fennel panna cotta would have never worked as the critic despises anise. You also find out that they are one of the cities hottest bachelors, they're 24 years old.  You work tirelessly for hours to create three perfect desserts based on his favorite flavors - chocolate, pomegranate and Aztec chocolate and caramel.  You use all your contacts and find out where he lives and at three am that very same night you show up at their apartment.

 

You knock on his door until they answer and make your demand - that they try your new desserts before they send in their review of your restaurant. At first they are reluctant, but they notice the spark in your eyes and let you in. You watch them devour your desserts in silence before they ask you to leave. You ask what he thought, but they refuse to tell you and say that you will find out in next week's paper. You go home feeling worried.

 

You spend the next week on edge - worried about the paper, but also thankful your boss did not fire you for your altercation in the dining room. When the day finally comes you come into work and are greeted with applause and a giant mash of hugs from your colleagues. The review was spectacular and the highlight of it your desserts. Chris goes into detail after detail and you get flustered as you read the copy of the paper shoved into your hand - you feel your heart flutter and your knees go weak. You only come back to the world when you're told you have a phone call for you and its from Chris!

 

You pick up and they do the one thing you never expected them to do... Ask you out on a date! You're stunned into silence for a few moments, but you do say yes and agree to meet him at their apartment on your next day off. Suddenly, the prospect of love does not seem so frivolous after all.

 

You have been seeing Chris for only a year, but it has been a whirlwind romance from your very first date! On said date he showed up to Le Cirque to pick you up from work and he even brought you white lilies. From there he took you out to do a very upscale date; it was to a little hole in the wall with fantastic food and you two had a fantastic time. You had so much in common - we both love kids, have a great sense of humor and love to travel. After your date he takes you for a walk through Central Park and the two of you discuss your desires, hopes and dreams together. His love of writing and food and your own wish to one day open your own restaurant one day. The next thing you notice and the sun is coming up, you two have spent all night out in the park just talking. Since then you take every one of your days off and spend it with Chris. As much as you have worried in the past that having a relationship might do damage to your career you find that since you started seeing Chris your palate had become better and you're working harder than before to strive for your dreams because now you have someone to share it with and that someone appreciates your drive and passion.

 

Your relationship moves fast in that first year and you honestly have no idea how you have lived your life without Chris as a part of it. On the morning of your one year anniversary, Chris wakes you up with breakfast in bed featuring the three flavors of the desserts you fed to him the night you first met - chocolate, pomegranate and Aztec chocolate and caramel. Then you notice a box on the breakfast tray and open it up to to reveal an engagement ring! It is a beautiful Vintage Engagement Ring. You say yes without any hesitation and cannot believe how excited you are to be engaged to Chris. However your realize you have so much to do! It takes you and Chris a whole year in and of itself to plan the wedding, but by the time it's done you know it is perfect, the wedding you have always dreamed of.

 

You've both been so busy picking the theme and colors and choosing all the goes into a wedding but you think you may finally have it down, even if it is a little mismatched since everyone wanted something different! You had your dress picked out from the minute he proposed, a beautiful Vintage Wedding Dress. Chris wanted a French Rose, Orange & Pink color theme and you both wanted daffodils for the flower arrangements! Chris picks out the most handsome suit - Red and White Suit. The bridesmaids had the most beautiful Light Blue Dresses and the Groomsmen looked dashing in Steel Grey Suits. Everyone wanted the wedding to be a large affair in a small church. You knew that there was no way that anyone, but yourself was going to make your wedding cake and so you worked tirelessly on it until you had a wonderful Traditional Wedding Cake.

Finally the day came and Chris and you were married! Your head chef - Sirio Maccioni -  insisted he cook the meal for you both and it was spectacular and was focused on chocolate, pomegranate and Aztec chocolate and caramel. The meal was divine! Your father walked you down the isle and Chris' best man even cried as you said your vows! The guests were surprised at how the wedding turned out with so many different styles but everyone agreed that it fit perfectly! There were lots of pictures taken! As the day came to a close everyone went to take a well deserved rest.

 

The very next day, Chris and you left on your honeymoon to Barcelona.  You both spent two weeks there having a blast - you tried all the local food, went to the Boqueria market, visited a Cava Vineyard, took a few dance classes and just toured the area.

 

It has been two years since you and Chris married and went off on your extravagant honeymoon together. You have been living together in his apartment ever since your return back into the city, but recently the two of you have been considering moving out of the city and onto Long Island so that you could start a family there. You know this means both you and Chris will need to commute to work from now on, but both of you want your future children to grow up with a backyard and in a community instead of in a city like Chris had and did not enjoy.

 

You two visit some different areas on the island and finally decided on Syosset. You both take some more time and absolutely fall in love with one home, House #4, it is gorgeous and another reason you and Chris love it is because it's spacious, has a beautiful view and a nice modern layout. It is a little out of your price range, but you and Chris decide that it is a worthy investment. Chris and yourself made a bid and it is accepted the next day, it turns out that the previous owners are going through a divorce and want to get everything settled quickly, so within a month you and Chris are able to purchase the home and even move into it!

 

Now, that you have a home of your own and not an apartment, both you and Chris have always wanted pets and decide that now is the time to make a move on it and get a pet! You both settle on Cat, but there is one problem. You cannot agree on a breed! You would like a maine coon and Chris would like munchkin. You both try and make a choice, convince your spouse as they try to convince you that your pick is better. Finally, you both come to unanimous agreement - you'll get both!

 

It takes you another month to find a reputable breeder for each breed, but the good thing is they have only a medium sized waiting list, but each are currently expecting half a dozen litters in the next two months and they should just be able to fill the waiting list and have two or three kittens available still meaning you can get one despite the short notice. The time comes sooner rather than later and your kittens are born only three days apart and you end up with little ones of the same gender - female. You decide to name them in a matching theme - List #6. You both are so excited and spend most of your time when you're not at work playing or codling Meadow (maine coon) and Clover (munchkin). 

 

It's a good thing that you both got Meadow and Clover because they've been great experience! So much so that you and Chris decide to maybe its time to have your first baby. You begin to try for a baby. It takes six months, but you fall pregnant and you and Chris could not be more thrilled! As the pregnancy progresses you and Chris find out that you're expecting a baby boy. After you and Chris spend weeks setting up the perfect nursery for your little one and it looks absolutely stunning - Nursery #6.

 

The time finally arrives and your baby is born. The pregnancy was rough as tasting food for work wasn't the same but the natural unmedicated birth went smoothly.

 

Your baby is perfect with ten fingers and ten toes and healthy as a horse. You cannot believe that you and Chris are going to have such an amazing little person in your life. They're the cutest baby in the world -not that you're biased or anything- and have black hair and hazel eyes. You and Chris have had a lot of time to think about it and decide to give the baby Cooper as a first name. You and Chris had a much harder time picking a middle name for your little one - Chris wanted to name them after a famous writer, but you wanted to name them for a famous chef. In the end, you two decided to give your baby two middle names, double the honor and inspiration. Cooper Anthony Michael Grenon was what you decide and as soon as you look at your baby, you know that this is the name for them. You and Chris are absolutely in love with your little one.

 

It has been two years since you and Chris welcomed Cooper. Things have been going well and both you and Chris have been recently promoted in your jobs - the only problem is, you're not very happy at work anymore. You're tired of working for someone else's vision and want to orchestrate your own dreams and desires for all things culinary. You decide to talk to Chris about it and they support you full on your passion and drive, offering to help you as much as they can. You speak with your employer - Sirio and while they are sad to see you go, they understand and implore you for your drive and promise to assist you as you are one of their favorite protege's. They lead you to possible investors, people to talk to for advice and assistance in garnering the location and products you need. It helps that just last year you won a ICAP Award so people know who you are and trust that you have a lot of potential in the industry.

 

It takes you the rest of the year, but you draw up a plan, get proper investors and save up enough of your own money to finally buy a place. You even have a name picked out - Haca and it will feature a simple and light French menu and be more about the pastries and desserts than anything else. You've even invented two special desserts for the menu, one for Chris and one for Cooper and it is made of their favorite flavor, pumpkin (Chris) and mint chocolate chip (Cooper). Haca is in Syosset and you're a little more than thrilled to have a much shorter commute to work than when you worked at Le Cirque in the city.

 

It has been a full three years now since you and Chris welcomed Cooper and you feel it might be time to give them another sibling. You begin to try for a baby. It takes a lot less time and only after two months, but you fall pregnant and you and Chris could not be more excited. You explain to Cooper that they're going to become a big brother and they are feeling upset and you're concerned by their reaction.

 

As the pregnancy progresses you and Chris find out that you're expecting a baby girl, you inform Cooper of the baby's gender and they are jealous. Due to Cooper's reaction you and Chris decide to let them help out with the nursery and let them pick a theme of patterns. After that you all assemble what you need to make the nursery for the new baby. It takes weeks setting it up, but the nursery comes out just as planned - Nursery #3 - and Cooper is now very excited about the baby.

 

The time finally arrives and your second baby is born. This pregnancy went a lot smoother followed by another smooth natural unmedicated birth.

 

Your baby is perfect with ten fingers and ten toes and healthy as a horse. You cannot believe that you and Chris are going to have such an amazing little person in your life. They have blonde hair and hazel eyes. You and Chris have had a lot of time to think about it and decide to give the baby Amber as first name. You and Chris remember how much of a stress it was picking the middle name for Cooper and decide earlier in the pregnancy so you actually flipped a coin and you go with Chris' choice. You and Chris are happy with the name as when you look down at your button nosed newborn, it feels right to call them Amber Dylan Grenon.

 

The moment finally comes when you introduce Cooper to Amber and despite all prior reactions you worry for a second that something might go wrong, but thankfully Cooper is all wide eyed wonder and glee when looking to Amber. They ask to hold Amber and Chris helps them become situated and to hold the baby and the four of you sit together as a family and you feel entirely blessed.  You only hope the future holds things as bright as they are now in the days to come.

 

It has been two years since you and Chris have welcomed Amber into your home. As many people say, it has been a lot harder with two than with one, but you expected it and honestly both you and Chris love being parents even more than you love anything else you have ever done and you can only imagine how your 24 year old self would have felt back then if you told them that. They probably would have laughed at you.

 

Haca has been very good and you have never not had a fully booked Thursday-Sunday since it opened and just last month Chris got promoted to senior food critic and editor at The New York Times. The influx of money has been helpful in living in Long Island which is quite the expensive town. You've even been able to add quite a chunk of money to the college funds you have set up for Cooper and Amber. As you and Chris have been doing so well, not to mention you feel like the house is a little empty with Cooper starting kindergarten - you and Chris have decided to expand your family with another little one.

 

However, you experience a little trouble and when you attempt to conceive and so you visit your doctor and they recommend you try a round of fertility treatment injects since it seems your cycle is a little off. You and Chris do as your doctor advises and three months later you find out you're pregnant with multiples! - triplets. You feel a little overwhelmed, but are more excited than you are nervous as you and Chris want to have a large family. 

 

As the pregnancy progresses you and Chris find out that you're expecting two boys and a girl. You inform Cooper and Amber about the gender of their expected little siblings. Cooper wanted all boys and Amber didn't care either way.  You both were thankful neither were upset. You decide that the babies will share a room for the first year or two to make it easier on you and Chris for late night feedings, changing and other things. You set up a beautiful nursery for them - Mixed Nursery. While fixing up a room for the new babies you decide it would be maybe a good idea and re-do the other bedrooms in the house. You don't want to make Cooper and Amber feel left out so you let them each pick out themes for their rooms - Micky Mouse Bedroom and Red Room. You and Chris also redo your room to fit your tastes Traditional . You then decided not to leave out anyone so you, Cooper, and Amber redid a little area by the stairs for Meadow and Clover - Cat area. You, Chris and your children have a very fun time fixing up the house.

 

The time finally arrives and your babies are born. Chris was there while my parents watched Cooper and Amber.

 

As you look at your babies and hold them for the first time you feel a tug in your heartstrings. You love them so much already and you could not imagine your life without each and every one of them. You and Chris named them with a coordinating theme since they were multiples and picked out the names that begin with L: Leo, Lincoln and Luna. Leo has blonde hair and hazel eyes, Lincoln has black hair and hazel eyes, and Luna has blonde hair and blue eyes.

 

Chris graduated from NYU with a minor in Classical Civilizations and has been in love with history since he was a small child. When you were expecting this time he asked if you would be alright letting him pick the babies middle names from some of his favorites he has run into in stories/research/history. You ask him to run the names by you and you have to admit that there is a sort of charm to them and decide you will use them. Their full names are Leo Felix Augustus Grenon, Lincoln Cyrus Horatio Grenon, and Luna Juno Felicia Grenon.

 

As you watch Cooper and Amber  smile, make faces and wave fingers at their little siblings while they sleep in their hospital bassinets. You just know that your children will be close and be able to rely on one another which is what you have always wished for as you were not close with your siblings until after the birth of Cooper. Though you know the coming months with multiple newborns/infants will be stressful you relish the challenge as you know the benefits will far outweigh the sleepless nights and hectic days.

 

It has been a little under a year since you and Chris welcomed your multiples into your home and while it's been hectic, you and Chris would not have life any other way. Things have been good at work as well. Chris has just sent off their first book - The Voice In My Mouth - to the publish and it has been approved and will be coming out for publication very soon. Then on your end, you recently appeared on IronChef America on the Food Network, and it's increased business at Haca by tenfold. Unfortunately, a big wrench has been thrown into your life despite all the good news.....You are pregnant.

 

You're totally shocked, you thought the two of you were being more careful, after all your multiples aren't even a year old and have another three months before they turn a year old. While you and Chris want to have a big family, this seems a little quick in succession after you have had your multiples just under a year ago! While the news is disconcerting, you and Chris still feel that you want to have this baby in your life and though it delays for plans you had concerned your career - opening a second location - you don't have as much trepidation about it. You find the thought shocking for a moment because you know that before your life with Chris anything that could have delayed your career would have been devastating to your life.

 

As the pregnancy progresses you and Chris find out that you're expecting a girl. This pregnancy, while unexpected, is still a gift in your eyes and the eyes of your family. In fact, your dad (Victor William Chamberlin) sets up a magnificent baby shower and it was a total surprise to both you and Chris. It makes you feel a lot more at ease knowing how much familial support you and Chris have at this stage in your life. While it may make you wait longer for your career, you are at so much peace with it, with your new baby. The next three months breeze by and its time for you the multiples birthday party, it has a Three Peas In A Pod theme. Everyone plays tons of games and has a wonderful time, though, Leo got into a little trouble for running off on his own but everything else ran rather smoothly. 

 

After that, the time came and you and Chris set up a beautiful nursery for the baby - Unisex Nursery. It looks fantastic and you joke with Chris that after decorating all these nurseries maybe you missed your true calling as an interior designer. You both laugh as you each know that if you were not working in a kitchen, cooking and baking you would lose your mind. It brings a smile to your face knowing how much Chris truly does understand you and you rub your hand against your pregnant belly. You remark how compared to your previous pregnancies this pregnancy seems to be a little smoother, less morning sickness, late night cravings and back pain.

 

As the end of the pregnancy draws nearer and nearer, you start to notice Cooper is acting out more and more, just last night they stole Lincoln's stuffed lion and shredded it to bits with a pair of safety scissors, thankfully being a parent to 5 you make sure to have a bin of backups in your closet for their favorite stuffies, after giving Lincoln a new stuffed animal you and Chris had a stern talking to with them that night and Cooper seemed apologetic, but just today you received a phone call that they pulled the fire alarm while at school and are being suspended for a full week. You drive to the school and pick them up, feeling terribly embarrassed as you load them into the car. However, it does not stop there, when you leave them alone for one second to make lunch, you come back to find Luna crying and covered in blue paint with Cooper's hands covered in paint as well. You're frazzled, you put Cooper in timeout, but they seem gleeful.

 

You're at your wits end so you call your dad, Victor and they suggest maybe instead of just simply admonishing Cooper you try talking to them more about why they are doing what they're doing at the next instance if there happens to be one - of course there is one. At the end of the night right before bed, they pull on Amber's hair and make them cry. You separate the pair and have Chris comfort Amber while you sit Cooper down and try and talk to them, at first you get nothing, but finally, they break down in tears and hug you, asking you not to be mad and that they just want your attention and are worried that with so many younger siblings you and Chris will not want them anymore or love them. It breaks your heart. You promise Cooper that that will never, ever happen that you will love them no matter how many other siblings that they have. You promise them this and make an agreement that once a month you and Chris will pick a day just to be for the three of you. The first one will be in two weeks, after they are done being punished for their bad behavior and as long as they continue to behave from now on. It goes smoothly and you all end up having your first Mommy, Daddy and Cooper Day enjoying your time at the bowling alley. It's Cooper's first time and he loves learning a new activity.

 

Thank goodness that that is put behind you because just one week after that day you go into labor a week and a half early! The time finally arrives and your baby comes after a full twenty-three hours of grueling and intense, not to mention painful, labor. Chris was there as always with my parents watching the kids again. It was a rough unmedicated birth, the roughest yet.

 

As you look at your baby and hold her for the first time you feel a tug in your heartstrings. She has black hair and blue eyes. You love her so much and surprise or not, you just know this little one was meant to be a part of your family. You name them Ruby Snow Valentina Grenon and it fits her perfectly.

 

The ordeal of a near full day laboring has tuckered both you and Chris out and as you lay together on the hospital bed watching Cooper holding your new baby while Amber kisses the baby's head and Leo, Lincoln and Luna watch on with wide eyes while Chris' parents keep watchful eye on their beloved grandchild, the pair of you feel exhausted and end up falling asleep feeling more blissful then you ever have in your entire life watching your beloved children.

 

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Piper and Chris with Cooper, Amber, Leo, Lincoln, Luna, Ruby

and furbabies Clover and Meadow



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Posted 01 December 2015 - 05:09 PM

It has been a little under a year since you and Cooper welcomed your multiples into your home and while it's been hectic, you and Cooper would not have life any other way. Things have been good at work as well. Cooper has just sent off their first book - Eating Your Work - to the publish and it has been approved and will be coming out for publication very soon. Then on your end, you recently appeared on  Throwdown with Bobby Flay on the Food Network, and it's increased business at Rose Tree by tenfold. Unfortunately, a big wrench has been thrown into your life despite all the good news you are pregnant.

 

 You're totally shocked, you thought the two of you were being more careful, after all your multiples aren't even a year old and have another three months before they turn a year old. While you and Cooper want to have a big family, this seems a little quick in succession after you have had your multiples just under a year ago! While the news is disconcerting, you and Cooper still feel that you want to have this baby in your life and though it delays for plans you had concerned your career - opening a second location - you don't have as much trepidation about it. You find the thought shocking for a moment because you know that before your life with Cooper anything that could have delayed your career would have been devastating to your life.

 

As the pregnancy progresses you and Cooper find out that you're expecting a girl. This pregnancy, while unexpected, is still a gift in your eyes and the eyes of your family. In fact, Cooper's sister Sadie Marlin Benedict set up a magnificent baby shower and it was a total surprise to both you and Cooper. It makes you feel a lot more at ease knowing how much familial support you and Cooper have at this stage in your life. While it may make you wait longer for your career, you are at so much peace with it, with your new baby. The next three months breeze by and its time for you the multiples birthday party, it has a Toy Story. Everyone plays tons of games - share some if you like - and has a wonderful time, though, Arty got into a little trouble when he knocked over a table full of chips but everything else ran rather smoothly. 

 

After that, the time came and you and Cooper set up a beautiful nursery for the baby. It looks fantastic and you joke with Cooper that after decorating all these nurseries maybe you missed your true calling as an interior designer. You both laugh as you each know that if you were not working in a kitchen, cooking and baking you would lose your mind. It brings a smile to your face knowing how much Cooper truly does understand you and you rub your hand against your pregnant belly. You remark how compared to your previous pregnancies this pregnancy seems to be a little smoother, less morning sickness, late night cravings and back pain.

 

As the end of the pregnancy draws nearer and nearer, you start to notice Thea is acting out more and more, just last night they stole Att's stuffed Lion and shredded it to bits with a pair of safety scissors, thankfully being a parent to four you make sure to have a bin of backups in your closet for their favorite stuffies, after giving Att a new stuffed animal you and Cooper had a stern talking to with them that night and Thea seemed apologetic, but just today you received a phone call that she destroyed another students art project at school and are being suspended for a full week. You drive to the school and pick them up, feeling terribly embarrassed as you load them into the car. However, it does not stop there, when you leave them alone for one second to make lunch, you come back to find Eddy crying and covered in purple paint with Thea's hands covered in paint as well. You're frazzled, you put Thea in timeout, but she seem gleeful.

 

You're at your wits end so you call Cooper's mother and they suggest maybe instead of just simply admonishing Thea you try talking to them more about why they are doing what they're doing at the next instance if there happens to be one - of course there is one. At the end of the night right before bed, they pull on Eddy's hair and make them cry. You separate the pair and have Cooper comfort Eddy while you sit Thea down and try and talk to them, at first you get nothing, but finally, they break down in tears and hug you, asking you not to be mad and that they just want your attention and are worried that with so many younger siblings you and Cooper will not want them anymore or love them. It breaks your heart. You promise Thea that that will never, ever happen that you will love them no matter how many other siblings that they have. You promise them this and make an agreement that once a month you and Cooper will pick a day just to be for the three of you. The first one will be in two weeks, after they are done being punished for their bad behavior and as long as they continue to behave from now on. It goes smoothly and you all end up having your first Mommy, Daddy and Thea Day enjoying your time at the Batting Cage.

 

Thank goodness that that is put behind you because just one week after that day you go into labor a week and a half early! The time finally arrives and your baby comes after a full twenty-three hours of grueling and intense, not to mention painful, labor.  As you look at your baby and hold her for the first time you feel a tug in your heartstrings. You love her so much and surprise or not, you just know this little one was meant to be a part of your family. You name them Margot Dove Connelly Benedict and it fits him/her perfectly.

 

The ordeal of a near full day laboring has tuckered both you and Cooper out and as you lay together on the hospital bed watching Thea holding your new baby while Eddy kisses the baby's head and Arty and Att watch on with wide eyes while Cooper's parents keep watchful eye on their beloved grandchild, the pair of you feel exhausted and end up falling asleep feeling more blissful then you ever have in your entire life watching your beloved children.

 

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Blonde hair Green eyes

Cooper Thorne Benedict

Red hair brown eyes

 

Thea Joyce Soyer Benedict 7

Red hair Hazel eyes

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Edmund Cole Jackson Benedict "Eddy" 4 

Blonde hair Hazel eyes

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Arthur Magnus Nero Benedict "Arty" and Atticus Theon Marius Benedict "Att" 2

Blonde hair brown eyes and Red hair green eyes

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Posted 02 December 2015 - 05:53 AM

It has been a little under a year since you and Jack welcomed your multiples into your home and while it's been hectic, you and Jack would not have life any other way. Things have been good at work as well. Jack has just sent off their first book to the publisher and it has been approved and will be coming out for publication very soon. Then on your end, you recently appeared on Throwdown! with Bobby Flay on the Food Network, and it's increased business at Ambrosia by tenfold. Unfortunately, a big wrench has been thrown into your life despite all the good news... You're pregnant!

You're totally shocked, you thought the two of you were being more careful, after all your multiples aren't even a year old and have another three months before they turn a year old. While you and Jack want to have a big family, this seems a little quick in succession after you have had your multiples just under a year ago! While the news is disconcerting, you and Jack still feel that you want to have this baby in your life and though it delays for plans you had concerned your career - opening a second location - you don't have as much trepidation about it. You find the thought shocking for a moment because you know that before your life with Jack anything that could have delayed your career would have been devastating to your life.

As the pregnancy progresses you and Jack find out that you're expecting a girl! This pregnancy, while unexpected, is still a gift in your eyes and the eyes of your family. In fact, Jack's best friend set up a magnificent baby shower and it was a total surprise to both you and Jack. It makes you feel a lot more at ease knowing how much familial support you and Jack have at this stage in your life. While it may make you wait longer for your career, you are at so much peace with it, with your new baby. The next three months breeze by and its time for you the multiples birthday party, it has a super hero theme. Everyone plays tons of games - and has a wonderful time, though, Luke got into a little trouble after we caught him eating his birthday cake early, but everything else ran rather smoothly.

After that, the time came and you and Jack set up a beautiful nursery for the baby in cyan and white. It looks fantastic and you joke with Jack that after decorating all these nurseries maybe you missed your true calling as an interior designer. You both laugh as you each know that if you were not working in a kitchen, cooking and baking you would lose your mind. It brings a smile to your face knowing how much Jack truly does understand you and you rub your hand against your pregnant belly. Jack remarks how compared to your previous pregnancies this pregnancy seems to be a little smoother, less morning sickness, late night cravings and back pain.

As the end of the pregnancy draws nearer and nearer, you start to notice JR is acting out more and more, just last night they stole Leo's stuffed Turtle and shredded it to bits with a pair of safety scissors, thankfully being a parent to 4 you make sure to have a bin of backups in your closet for their favorite stuffies, after giving Leo a new stuffed animal you and Jack had a stern talking to with them that night and JR seemed apologetic, but just today you received a phone call that they hit a classmate while at school and are being suspended for a full week. You drive to the school and pick them up, feeling terribly embarrassed as you load them into the car. However, it does not stop there, when you leave them alone for one second to make lunch, you come back to find Archer crying and covered in red paint with JR's hands covered in paint as well. You're frazzled, you put JR in timeout, but they seem gleeful.

You're at your wits end so you call Jack's Mom and they suggest maybe instead of just simply admonishing JR you try talking to them more about why they are doing what they're doing at the next instance if there happens to be one - of course there is one. At the end of the night right before bed, they pull on Luke's hair and make them cry. You separate the pair and have Jack comfort Luke while you sit JR down and try and talk to them, at first you get nothing, but finally, they break down in tears and hug you, asking you not to be mad and that they just want your attention and are worried that with so many younger siblings you and Jack will not want them anymore or love them. It breaks your heart. You promise JR that that will never, ever happen that you will love them no matter how many other siblings that they have. You promise them this and make an agreement that once a month you and Jack will pick a day just to be for the three of you. The first one will be in two weeks, after they are done being punished for their bad behavior and as long as they continue to behave from now on. It goes smoothly and you all end up having your first Mommy, Daddy and JR Day enjoying your time at the aquarium.

Thank goodness that that is put behind you because just one week after that day you go into labor a week and a half early! The time finally arrives and your baby comes after a full twenty-three hours of grueling and intense, not to mention painful, labor.

As you look at your baby and hold her for the first time you feel a tug in your heartstrings. You love her so much and surprise or not, you just know this little one was meant to be a part of your family. You name her Margot 'Maggie' Acacia Imogen and it fits her perfectly. She has brown hair and beautiful green eyes.

The ordeal of a near full day laboring has tuckered both you and Jack out and as you lay together on the hospital bed watching JR holding your new baby while Archer kisses the baby's head and Luke and Leo watch on with wide eyes while Jack's parents keep watchful eye on their beloved grandchild, the pair of you feel exhausted and end up falling asleep feeling more blissful then you ever have in your entire life watching your beloved children.



Delilah 'Dee' Rosemary Hall [36]
Jackson 'Jack' Rex Hall [31]
Jackson 'JR' Ramsey Charles Hall [6]
Archibald 'Archer' James Hall [3]
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