Basic Pedigree

Great great grandmother and her family (pre marriage) census record

Paper I wrote in 6th Grade about some vacations i went on...

First trip to California

2nd trip to California/ Disneyland

Another trip to Disneyland

Experiences in Travel

Probably the first trip I ever went on is to Disneyland. I was only about two when I went but I remember having a very fun time. When I was there I got a Minnie Mouse hat but I always seemed to want to wear my brother’s hat which was a captain hook hat with my brother’s name on it. I also went to Disneyland in 4^th grade. That was also fun. The thing I remember the most about this trip is when I went to the Disneyland Hotel and we went to a restaurant there. There were Disney Characters from the Disney movies and shows. The Genie from Aladdin was there and he was so funny. He got in a fight with Donald Duck and pretended to drink from our cups.

Another place I have gone is Hawaii. I have gone to Hawaii two times. Once I went in the second grade on the Big Island and then a second time in the 5^th grade on Maui. Out of the two my favorite was probably the first one to the Big Island. It seemed that we did more. We were able to swim with the dolphins and go scuba diving. I loved having my extended family come. When we went to Maui I got to see some friends from school. I saw Sean Weldon and Steven Hill from school and our neighbors from across the street. We went whale watching but we all got sick.

Another trip I went on was to Iona. I went with my Aunt and Uncle. It was so fun. We went down a canal in a tube. That was a lot of un. All my trips were fun!

A note about my birth from my dad

My dad and I

A Note from Dad

Emily, when you were born as a girl it came as a complete surprise to me. I never expected to have a beautiful little baby girl. Your mother was blessed to know that you were a little girl before you were born, I had to be surprised!! What a joyful surprise!!

I have always wanted to have a little girl; the pretty little dresses and the sweet blessing of having a daughter.

The day of your blessing means a great deal to me. Again like your brother’s blessing the spirit was felt in a strong way. I remember being prompted to say that the greatest blessing of this life are to have a common testimony of Jesus Christ and to share that testimony with others.

Your sweet little personality demonstrates so much love. I love it when I come home from work and how you try to get my attention by your great big smiles.

A note about my birth and blessing from mom

My mom and I about 4 years ago at Alki Beach in West Seattle

A word about me from Mom…

Our precious Emily- We knew of her coming or I should say I did long before her arrival. I had been concerned whether we would have another child. I had been praying fervently for her or another child. One night Jeff and I went to the temple. I was sitting in the temple when the spirit whispered to me that a daughter would soon bless our home. It wasn’t too many months later I found out I was carrying you. You were born on January 19, 1989. You just missed arriving on January 18^th. They had it all set up to have you induced on the 18^th and Grandma and Grandpa had come to get Ryan the night before as we were to leave for the hospital at 6:00 AM. When we got there they were just about to break my water and a few other women had come in having hard labor pains and they no longer had room for me. They told me to go home and wait until they had a room. We drove over to Grandma and Grand’s house and stayed there all day. We were getting very frustrated because we wanted this new baby to come. Finally we came home and went to bed. We had not been asleep very long when the phone rang and we were to be down to Swedish Hospital as soon as possible. We hurried down there. Dr Brooks started the labor at 10:00 and Emily was born at 2:00 AM It was important she arrive then as Jeff had a business and had to leave on the 20^th for Arizona. We were so excited to have a little girl. It took us a few days to decide on a name for you. We decided to name you Emily….you just looked like an Emily to me.

Grandma and Grandpa came to get us at the hospital and take us home and we stayed there for a few days until Jeff came home from Arizona. Grandma came every day after we got home for a good week to help with Ryan and you.

When you were blessed we got out the same dress that Carol Ann had worn. You looked beautiful that day. Dad gave you a beautiful blessing that day. We are so grateful for you. You were such a happy baby you began smiling within the first few weeks and laughing at 3 months. When you were a baby you loved your crib. You would hold on to the sheet and suck your tongue. You did that for a very long time. You were always able to comfort yourself.

I just remember being so thrilled to have such a pretty little girl. I loved dressing you in pink and you always had a bow in your hair. I was so grateful for the spirit that you brought into the home.

Letter from My Grandma Duffy about when I was born and the early years...

Ryan, Grandma, and I right after I was born. (Ryab us carrying what he called his "buster"

Dear Emily,

I have had a great time recalling the events of your birth etc. I remember so well the night you were born. There wasn’t any more room in the maternity section of the hospital that night so your Mom had planned to go to the hospital the next morning. But Dr. Brooks called I think about 9:30 PM to say there was room. So off your Dad and Mom went to Swedish Hospital. Ryan stayed with me. Sometimes in the middle of the night your Mom called to say she had had a baby girl. We were all very excited—especially that you were healthy and that you were a girl. Your name was either going to be Rebecca or Emily. I like Rebecca but I have always been glad that your name turned out to be Emily Marie. The next morning I got Ryan all ready and off Grandpa, Ryan and I went to Swedish Hospital. You were really such a cute baby. You got to the point that you’re Mom and I was the only ones that you would let hold you. I loved it!

I remember you got to the point that you would be restless being held and being fussy when we would put you on the floor. But once you began crawling you were as content as could be. One time when you were three or four you wanted Grandpa to draw your picture. So there you sat in a chair in our family room all posed for Grandpa to begin drawing. When he was finished you looked at the finished picture and said “I hate it.” You always loved to sit on Grandpa’s lap when he was sitting at the table eating. He would give you little bites of whatever he was eating at the time. You always and still do loved flowers. You would go out in the backyard of our old house and pick flowers. You loved the roses and would take a few home. You also loved theses berries that we had growing. You loved to ride on the swing we had. You had this darling long blond hair that was quite curly. It would blow in the breeze while we were pushing you on the swing. I remember your “brown blankie” I think you mentioned that you still have it. You never liked being referred to as a big girl. You always wanted to remain a baby. I loved you so much and I still do. I treasure our shopping together. You have such a kind heart. Stay close to the gospel and you will have great happiness. I love you em!

Grandma

Poem I wrote about myself in 6th Grade!

Emily

Responsible, respectful, loving, helpful.

Daughter of Jeff and Susan Guptill.

Lover of kitties, swimming and flowers.

Who feels happy, excited, and sometimes sad.

Who finds happiness in friends, her cats and flowers.

Who loves her parents very much.

Who gives comfort and smiles.

Who fears the dark and bugs.

Who would like to see her cousin Lauren walk and talk.

Who enjoys playing with her friends.

Who likes to wear the colors pink and blue.

Resident of Bothell, Washington.

Emily Marie Guptill