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[Addison]

preface: as it is in diary format and I don't want to spend the time writing countless entries, I'm skipping quite a bit of time between them. feel free to add entries between the ones I give you.  

 

4 February 1965

Thursday Morning, 9:40 AM

Duluth, Minnesota, USA

 

Dear Diary,

    [Child #1] is already 3 years old, [husband] and I can't believe it. We are also 7 months along with our next little one, a [gender]. We're [choose one: excited or nervous] to see how [child #1] will react to the new baby, but all in all we know [he/she] will be a great older sibling. 

    We've selected the name [name] for our new baby. The first name, [fn], honors a great and charming President that [husband] and I admire. [MN #1] is a name that has been in DH's family for generations, so we are carrying it on. I think it is a quite pleasant name, so I don't mind a bit. We are putting my maiden name as the second MN to carry that on as well. I can't wait to meet little [name], our [princess/knight in shining armour].

   In just two days, our family is packing up and moving to a new city: [city]. [husband] has a new job there and I will stay home with the kids. We are sad to be leaving Duluth, this town has been good to us, but we are excited for what adventures [city] holds for us. We've picked out a lovely home in a nice, family-centered community and selected a good preschool for [child 1] to start in the fall.

 

Sincerely,

[your name]

 

 

dice

 

[name]:

baby will have two middle names

fn honors President Lyndon Baines Johnson or President John Fitzgerald Kennedy, whether it be by name or by something about him/them.

mn #1 is from here (either gender) or here (boys) or here (girls)

mn #2 is DW's maiden name (regardless of baby's gender)

 

[city]:

-roll-

1. Hopkinsville, Kentucky or Lawrence, Indiana

2. Fairbanks, Alaska or Colorado Springs, Colorado

3. Frederick, Maryland or Easton, Kansas

4. New Hanover, New Jersey or West Point, New York

5. Vass, North Carolina or Lawton, Oklahoma

6. Killeen, Texas or McLean, Virginia

[glitchinggecko]

Leonard 'Leo' William Connor [23]
Blonde Hair and Blue Eyes
Went to Paris, France for his honeymoon
Works at the Ford Automotive Factory
Moved to West Point, New York
 
Katherine 'Kate' Sophia Connor [24]
Black Hair and Brown Eyes
Wore a simple, flattering silk gown at her wedding
Signature dish is Chicken Parmesan
  
Tobias 'Toby' William Seth Connor [3]
Black Hair and Blue Eyes

Jonathan 'Jon' Matthew Dylan Connor [0]
Blonde Hair and Blue Eyes

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forgot: roll for gender!! 

Odd = boy

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[Addison]

7 November 1955

Monday Morning, 8:24 AM

Duluth, Minnesota, USA

 

Dear Diary,

 

    I was walking home from the market yesterday when I swapped glances with a young man driving down the road the other direction. He stopped his car and came over to me. He told me that he found me to be eye-catchingly beautiful, and he seemed very sincere. He introduced himself as Peter Nathaniel Beckett. He is very sweet, and handsome, too. He has nicely combed hair and big green eyes. He asked me out to the movies, and though I was reluctant, I said yes.

   Peter was two minutes early to pick me up. He was dressed in a nice collared shirt and smelled of the same cologne my father used to wear. He had a beautiful bouquet of lilies for me. We saw the new picture I Died a Thousand Times starring Shelley Winters and Jack Palance. Peter was such a gentleman the entirety of the night. He was silly, too, and could make me laugh more than anyone I know. His smile was infectious, and he charmed everyone we met. And, he asked to see me again. 

 

Sincerely,

Margaret Ivy "Mamie" Tennyson

 

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13 December 1956

Thursday Afternoon, 12:31 PM

Duluth, Minnesota, USA

 

Dear Diary,

 

    Peter and I had a magnificent wedding. It feels great to be Mrs. Beckett. My dress was a light blue strapless dress with jeweled detailing, I truly loved it. Both of our families were at the wedding. It was at a church here in Duluth. 

    Peter took me on a honeymoon to Chicago, Illinois. It was so beautiful there, and of course I loved one-on-one time with my man. The hotel was lovely and provided great service. We got back yesterday. Today is the first day of normal life together. I can't wait for Peter to get home from work, I've cooked some chicken parmesan for him. He works at the Ford automotive factory and works very hard.

 

Sincerely,

Margaret "Mamie" Beckett

 

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29 December 1961

Friday Evening, 5:01 PM

Duluth, Minnesota, USA

 

Dear Diary,

 

    Today the doctor told me that I am pregnant with a baby boy. Peter and I couldn't be more excited to be parents. As soon as he gets home from work, he is taking me out the diner on 7th street to celebrate. 

   I already know what I will name our little man, I've known since I was just a child what I'd like my first child to be called. He will be Jonas Frederick Wade Beckett. The first name honors Peter's father, the middle name my grandfather. Wade honors a favorite uncle of mine, one that really invested in me as a child and encouraged me to live up to my potential. He taught me how to ride a horse at his ranch during my summers as a little girl. Peter really likes the name choice as well.

 

Sincerely,

Margaret "Mamie" Beckett

 

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4 February 1965

Thursday Morning, 9:40 AM

Duluth, Minnesota, USA

 

Dear Diary,

    Jonas is already 3 years old, Peter and I can't believe it. We are also 7 months along with our next little one, a girl. We're excited to see how Jonas will react to the new baby, but all in all we know he will be a great older brother. 

    We've selected the name Lucy Eleanor Tennyson Beckett for our new baby. The first name, Lucy, honors a great and charming President that Peter and I admire. Eleanor, is a name that has been in DH's family for generations, so we are carrying it on. I think it is a quite pleasant name, so I don't mind a bit. We are putting my maiden name as the second MN to carry that on as well. I can't wait to meet little Lucy, our princess.

   In just two days, our family is packing up and moving to a new city: Fairbanks, Alaska, USA. Peter has a new job there and I will stay home with the kids. We are sad to be leaving Duluth, this town has been good to us, but we are excited for what adventures Fairbanks holds for us. We've picked out a lovely home in a nice, family-centered community and selected a good preschool for Jonas to start in the fall.

 

Sincerely,

Margaret "Mamie" Beckett

[Cascadia]

Dear Diary,

    Isaac is already 3 years old, Henry and I can't believe it. We are also 7 months along with our next little one, another boy. We're nervous to see how Isaac will react to the new baby, but all in all we know he will be a great older sibling.
    We've selected the name Jack Nicholas Blake Jones for our new baby. The first name, Jack, honors a great and charming President that Henry and I admire. Nicholas is a name that has been in DH's family for generations, so we are carrying it on. I think it is a quite pleasant name, so I don't mind a bit. We are putting my maiden name as the second MN to carry that on as well. I can't wait to meet little Jack, our knight in shining armor.
   In just two days, our family is packing up and moving to a new city: Colorado Springs, Colorado. Henry has a new job there and I will stay home with the kids. We are sad to be leaving Duluth, this town has been good to us, but we are excited for what adventures Colorado Springs holds for us. We've picked out a lovely home in a nice, family-centered community and selected a good preschool for Isaac to start in the fall.

Sincerely,

Charlotte Julia Jones "Lottie"

[Marvelous_Things]

7 November 1955

Monday Morning, 8:24 AM

 

Duluth, Minnesota, USA

 

Dear Diary,

 

    I was walking home from the market yesterday when I swapped glances with a young man driving down the road the other direction. He stopped his car and came over to me. He told me that he found me to be eye-catchingly beautiful, and he seemed very sincere. He introduced himself as Henry Nathaniel Murphy. He is very sweet, and handsome, too. He has nicely combed hair and big blue eyes. He asked me out to the movies, and though I was reluctant, I said yes.

   Henry was two minutes early to pick me up. He was dressed in a nice collared shirt and smelled of the same cologne my father used to wear. He had a beautiful bouquet of lilies for me. We saw the new picture I Died a Thousand Times starring Shelley Winters and Jack Palance. Henry was such a gentleman the entirety of the night. He was silly, too, and could make me laugh more than anyone I know. His smile was infectious, and he charmed everyone we met. And, he asked to see me again. 

 

Sincerely,

 

Margaret Serena Crane

 

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13 December 1956

Thursday Afternoon, 12:31 PM

Duluth, Minnesota, USA

 

Dear Diary,

 

    Henry and I had a magnificent wedding! It feels great to be Mrs. Murphy. My dress was a tea-length lace gown, I truly loved it. Both of our families were at the wedding. It was at a church here in Duluth. 

    Henry took me on a honeymoon to Paris, France. It was so beautiful there, and of course I loved one-on-one time with my man. The hotel was lovely and provided great service. We got back yesterday. Today is the first day of normal life together. I can't wait for Henry to get home from work, I've cooked some broccoli cheddar soup for him. He works as a stage hand for MGM and works very hard.

 

Sincerely,

 

Margaret Serena Murphy 

 

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29 December 1961

Friday Evening, 5:01 PM

Duluth, Minnesota, USA

Dear Diary,

 

    Today the doctor told me that I am pregnant with a baby boy! Henry and I couldn't be more excited to be parents. As soon as he gets home from work, he is taking me out the diner on 7th street to celebrate. 

   I already know what I will name our little boy, I've known since I was just a child what I'd like my first child to be called. He will be called Isaac William Seth Murphy. Isaac  honors Henry's father, the middle name my grandfather. Seth name honors a favorite uncle of mine, one that really invested in me as a child and encouraged me to live up to my potential. He taught me how to ride a horse at his ranch during my summers as a little girl. Henry really likes the name choice as well.

 

Sincerely,

 

Margaret Serena Murphy (nee Crane)

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4 February 1965

Thursday Morning, 9:40 AM

Duluth, Minnesota, USA

 

Dear Diary,

    Isaac is already 3 years old, Henry and I can't believe it. We are also 7 months along with our next little one, another little boy. We're excited to see how Isaac will react to the new baby, but all in all we know he will be a great older brother. 

    We've selected the name Johnathan Edward Crane Murphy for our new baby. His nickname will be Johnny. The first name, Johnathan, honors a great and charming President that Henry and I admire. Edward is a name that has been in Henry's family for generations, so we are carrying it on. I think it is a quite pleasant name, so I don't mind a bit. We are putting my maiden name as the second middle name to carry that on as well. I can't wait to meet little Johnny, our knight in shining armor.

   In just two days, our family is packing up and moving to a new city:  Vass, North Carolina. Henry has a new job there and I will stay home with the kids. We are sad to be leaving Duluth, this town has been good to us, but we are excited for what adventures Vass holds for us. We've picked out a lovely home in a nice, family-centered community and selected a good preschool for Isaac to start in the fall.

 

Sincerely,

Margaret Serena Murphy (nee Crane)

[Jenna_Lee]

4 February 1965

Thursday Morning, 9:40 AM

Duluth, Minnesota, USA

 

Dear Diary,

    Vivian is already 3 years old, Peter and I can't believe it. We are also 7 months along with our next little one, a boy. We're excited to see how Vivian will react to the new baby, but all in all we know she will be a great older sister. 

    We've selected the name John Henry Bellow for our new baby. The first name, John, honors a great and charming President that Peter and I admire. Henry is a name that has been in DH's family for generations, so we are carrying it on. I think it is a quite pleasant name, so I don't mind a bit. We are putting my maiden name as the second MN to carry that on as well. I can't wait to meet little John, our knight in shining armour.

   In just two days, our family is packing up and moving to a new city: Fairbanks, Alaska. Peter has a new job there and I will stay home with the kids. We are sad to be leaving Duluth, this town has been good to us, but we are excited for what adventures Fairbanks holds for us. We've picked out a lovely home in a nice, family-centered community and selected a good preschool for Vivian to start in the fall.

 

Sincerely,

Claire Louisa (Bellow) Beckett

proud wife of Peter Nicholas Beckett

proud mother of Vivian Amity Rue Beckett and soon-to-be-born John Henry Bellow Beckett

[brimariiee]

7 November 1955

Monday Morning, 8:24 AM

Duluth, Minnesota, USA

 

Dear Diary,

 

    I was walking home from the market yesterday when I swapped glances with a young man driving down the road the other direction. He stopped his car and came over to me. He told me that he found me to be eye-catchingly beautiful, and he seemed very sincere. He introduced himself as Howard William Anderson. He is very sweet, and handsome, too. He has nicely combed hair and big green eyes. He asked me out to the movies, and though I was reluctant, I said yes.

   Howie was two minutes early to pick me up. He was dressed in a nice collared shirt and smelled of the same cologne my father used to wear. He had a beautiful bouquet of lilies for me. We saw the new picture I Died a Thousand Times starring Shelley Winters and Jack Palance. Howie was such a gentleman the entirety of the night. He was silly, too, and could make me laugh more than anyone I know. His smile was infectious, and he charmed everyone we met. And, he asked to see me again. 

 

Sincerely,

Anna Juliet Emerson

 

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13 December 1956

Thursday Afternoon, 12:31 PM

Duluth, Minnesota, USA

 

Dear Diary,

 

    Howie and I had a magnificent wedding. It feels great to be Mrs. Anderson. My dress was a simple, flattering silk gown, I truly loved it. Both of our families were at the wedding. It was at a church here in Duluth. 

    Howie took me on a honeymoon to Las Vegaas, NV, USA. It was so beautiful there, and of course I loved one-on-one time with my man. The hotel was lovely and provided great service. We got back yesterday. Today is the first day of normal life together. I can't wait for Howie to get home from work, I've cooked some meatloaf for him. He works at the Ford automotive factory and works very hard.

 

Sincerely,

Anna Anderson!

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29 December 1961

Friday Evening, 5:01 PM

Duluth, Minnesota, USA

 

Dear Diary,

 

    Today the doctor told me that I am pregnant with a baby girl. Howie and I couldn't be more excited to be parents. As soon as he gets home from work, he is taking me out to the diner on 7th street to celebrate. 

   I already know what I will name our little girl, I've known since I was just a child what I'd like my first child to be called. She will be Lola Grace Hope Anderson. The first name honors Howie's mother. The first middle name, Grace, truly instills what we want for our little girl to strive to be. Hope is one I found in my family tree as a girl and just couldn't get out of my head. Howie really likes the name choice as well.

 

Sincerely,

Anna Anderson

 

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4 February 1965

Thursday Morning, 9:40 AM

Duluth, Minnesota, USA

 

Dear Diary,

    Lola is already 3 years old, Howie and I can't believe it. We are also 7 months along with our next little one, a boy. We're excited to see how Lola will react to the new baby, but all in all we know she will be a great older sibling. 

    We've selected the name Kennedy William Emerson Anderson for our new baby. The first name, Kennedy, honors a great and charming President that Howie and I admire. William is a name that has been in DH's family for generations, so we are carrying it on. I think it is a quite pleasant name, so I don't mind a bit. We are putting my maiden name as the second MN to carry that on as well. I can't wait to meet little Kennedy, our knight in shining armour.

   In just two days, our family is packing up and moving to a new city: Colorado Springs, Colorado. Howie has a new job there and I will stay home with the kids. We are sad to be leaving Duluth, this town has been good to us, but we are excited for what adventures Colorado Springs holds for us. We've picked out a lovely home i n a nice, family-centered community and selected a good preschool for Lola to start in the fall.

 

Sincerely,

Anna Anderson