Thursday, July 24, 2008

Grover Likes To Touch The Belly

This one might have a surprise for some of you...


99 comments:

Crunchy Domestic Goddess said...

IVY!! oooh, i love it. what a beautiful name for a beautiful girl. :)
and what a cool video for her and the boys to have. that's so neat. :) i just want to hug grover.

Michelle Pendergrass said...

What a FABULOUS name!!!!!!!!!!!

Jenny 865-53oh9 said...

You know you're the coolest mom in the whole wide world for that one!

Jana (sidetrack'd) said...

Ivy is a beautiful name. And how cool that Grover talked to her before she was even born.

Jen K. said...

Oh my goodness, I bet your kids just loved watching that. I know Ivy will love it when she gets to see it. How cute. I love it!!

Jo-Lynne (Musings of a Housewife) said...

Ivy - how perfect! Love it!!

Erin said...

:) Such a sweet name! I know two Ivy's, both of which are great women!

nicole said...

What fun! Beautiful name you have chosen.

Beck said...

Ivy is a BEAUTIFUL name!
And yay! GROVER! I love him.

Stacey said...

Oh how beautiful!! I thought you weren't going to share her name? Well, I'm glad you did :)

You definitely sound and 'act' differently than I imagined. It's so hard to know what people are like just from reading and seeing pictures!

Great little video! Ivy will sure be excited when she's old enough to know what Sesame Street is.

Mommy Musings said...

That is really sweet!

Aimee said...

I'm jealous right now that you got to meet Grover! I LOVE GROVER! :) And Ivy - Love, Love, Love the name!

To Think is to Create said...

I love how Grover waves!

Lizz @ Yes, and So is My Heart said...

Oh, I love that name!

Mimi's Toes said...

What a precious memory to have to show Ivy. I bet the boys loved it. This was a special way to announce her name...I love Grover.

oh amanda said...

oh, oh, oh! GROVER. So amazingly jealous.

And I adore the name Ivy/Ivey...that's the 2nd one I know!

Kiki@Seagulls in the Parking Lot said...

Ivy is a beautiful name and I don't know what is up with me, but I have tears in my eyes watching that video! How fun!

Lu said...

Loved seeing the video! Love the name! I think its so cool to have met Grover and you have that video to keep!

Cyndi said...

I bet your boys just loved that! Ivy is such a special name. I guess youcan' hold back when it is Grover asking.

Mel @ A Box of Chocolates said...

What a great surprise. I feel like I'm now privy to a great secret. Ivy...what a beautiful name for what I am sure is going to be a beautiful little girl. Thanks for sharing a video that made me smile today!! The boys must have loved it!!

Leah said...

love, love love it!!!

hollibobolli said...

OMG - I wouldn't have known it had other people not mentioned it in comments because Faith screwed up my sound!!!

This is a weird comment, but Ivy has always been on the top of my name list because of how it goes with my own name. I love that you have this video as a keepsake!

It was so wonderful to see you - you were more precious than online, and I would have gone nuts had we not been in Sesame Street with video filming.

xoxo

Kara said...

Aw, Ivy is a beautiful name!!! Did the boys love seeing Grover say hi to them?

abbyjess said...

Oh, how special. Ivy is a beautiful name. I'll bet your boys were thrilled to have Grover talking to them. Too fun!

Erin said...

I love the name Ivy (or Ivey?)! And I love that interview. She will absolutely love watching it in a few years, and I'm sure your boys loved Grover saying hello to them.

I'm pretty jealous that you got to hang out with Grover!;)

Rebecca said...

such a fun video for your kids to have! and ivy is a beautiful name!

Tina said...

Yay!! I love the name and what a fantastic way to announce it :) I bet your boys totally love seeing their mom talk to Grover!

Damselfly said...

That is the cutest thing ever! Ivy and the boys are going to *love* this video, and I bet they ask to see it again and again.

DesignHER Momma said...

Ivy!!!! That *almost* the name of my little birdie! So, with that said, I love it......

Mar said...

Love, love, LOVE Ivy!!
And what a cool video!

heather said...

That was adorable!!!

Tonya said...

Oh I totally love her name. If our girls ever got to play they would be Ivory and Ivy. Too cute.

Laura @ Laura Williams' Musings said...

Beautiful name!

Your children are sure to treasure the video and even more so if they are fans of Sesame Street.

Michelle said...

I love it! My dad wanted to name me Ivy. ;) I thought about Ivy and Fern for girls but dh wasn't so thrilled with them.

And you're famous!

Jenny said...

Ivy is the perfect name! That was my grandmother's name (spelled Ivey) so I have always loved it. What an adorable interview. I'm sure she'll get a kick out of watching that in a couple of years! (I'd be taking it to kindergarten show & tell!)

Seeryus Mama said...

I love Ivy!! Very beautiful!! What a special video, not only for your little girl when she's older, but for the boys too! How fun Steph!!

Beth at I Should Be Folding Laundry said...

I love this video. Ariel just watched it and it was so fun for her to put your face, your belly and the name Ivy together. My kids loved watching that.

Could you see the guy making grover's voice while grover talked to you. Please tell me how it worked.

Danielle said...

Ivy is a beautiful name. What a fun video!!!

Not the Queen said...

Absolutely LOVE the name! It's simple, yet dignified, and you really don't hear it very often.

What a precious keepsake for your kids! I hope they treasure that video for years to come!

Polly said...

Pretty pretty name!!!

willblogforshoes said...

You officially rule!!!

You know, now that I think about it, Ivy is kind a neat name. ;-)

Guinevere Meadow said...

That is SO COOL that you got to meet Grover!!! How special! That alone would have been worth going to BlogHer!

I just adore the name "Ivy," In fact, I use the name "Ivy" when I'm talking about one of my real-life friends on my blog, lol!

Naomi said...

That is so great! Did the boys love it???

raising joey said...

Too cool! I thought Joey was going to jump into the computer screen when he was just watching it with me! He loves Sesame Street!

I love the name Ivy!

Crooked Eyebrow said...

It made me cry I loved it so much. When Ivy is older she will have this awesome video of when Grover was talking to her.

I hope the boys loved it!

Steph said...

I love Ivy!!!! And that was SOO cute!!

casual friday everyday said...

I bet your boys loved Grover talking to them!

And I have to say the name is amazing. So pretty and unique...love it!

We decided to honor my Granny by giving our daughter (IF it's a girl) her name, Violet...instead of that being her middle name.

You're so cute too. tee hee

Erin said...

I love, love, love, love it!!!! It's gorgeous, as I'm sure she will be :) So exciting, only a few more weeks and we'll all get to "meet" beautiful little Ivy!!! HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ann(ie) said...

how adorable is that???????
I'll bet your boys were so excited by that video. AND...awwww....Ivy. I love it!! So much.

Carrie said...

Love it- the name AND the video! How cute! :) I bet your boys LOVED being greeted by Grover! :) So fun!

Heather @ Desperately Seeking Sanity said...

I love it!!!

Ivy is a gorgeous name...

Steph at Problem Solvin' Mom said...

What a wonderful video memory for you and your family!!

Erin said...

What an awesome cute video - I am the biggest Sesame Street fan and so jealous that Grover rubbed on the belly! Also - Ivy!!! What a cute name!

Miche said...

Oh Steph!! That is the coolest ever! I love Grover-he and Earnie were always my favs! AND the name Ivy is so lovely; she is a true flower child with that name. I love it!

You get props as most awesome mom ever for getting on Sesame Street! How did you get to do that? Was that part of BlogHer?

Jen @ One Moms World said...

I bet you made your boys night by showing this. Sooooo neat. :).

WTG Momma!

I really do love the name too... so classy :)

Drea said...

u r sooo cute! and love Ivy! :-)

4 Little Men and Twins said...

That was super cute!

brittany

Christine said...

Oh, my! I have tears in my eyes! That is the sweetest thing; I hope your other kiddos loved it, too. I don't know why but when I met you at BlogHer I knew you had a warm personality even before you spoke; I could just see it in your eyes. Congratulations to you and your family!

Haley said...

Yay for IVY!!!!!! :-) It's perfect!

And what a fabulous keepsake for your children to have forever :-)

You are so very blessed!

Not Just Any Jen said...

Oh my goodness, that is the cutest thing ever. Miles watched it with me, amazed that my friend was talking to Grover. So cute!

Nicole said...

THAT is PRECIOUS!

Trista said...

So we FINALLY get to hear the name. And it's a beautiful one at that. Can't wait to meet her.

Amy said...

Beautiful name and great video :) I was so surprised to hear it before her arrival, but what a great introduction!

Lori said...

I so hope you have a Grover doll. You'll have to share your boys' reactions. And Ivy's reaction to the video when she's able to understand. What a beautiful name. Congrats!

Sharon - Mom Generations said...

Super cute/unique "big reveal"!! Ivy is sure to treasure it!!

No baby news here yet!! Waiting... waiting...

Erin D said...

I love that you got to meet Grover. He's the coolest muppet! I also have to admit that I feel super extra special and important for having already known Ivy's pretty name. I can't help myself. ;-)

Heather said...

Is it sad that I got teary when I heard your baby girl's name out loud? Is it even sadder that I full out cried when Grover was talking to your boys? I may be a wee bit emotional today :)

Ruhiyyih Rose said...

Oh my lord that is SO CUTE!! I love Grover!!! AND now we know it is...IVY!! I love it :) Yay yay yay!

gretchen from lifenut said...

That. Was. Awesome.

I want to meet Grover!

Funny thing: the kids came running into the room when they heard Grover's voice. They were transfixed. When I reminded them they KNOW you and have eaten lunch with you and that Joel spit hot dog into your hand, they were SOOO impressed.

Natalie (BSM) said...

Awww... I love this!! Grover is too cool!! Ivy is a GREAT name!! And the boys must just go crazy over this video!! Absolutely PRECIOUS!!

Lynette said...

So did you ever think you'd get to meet and talk to Grover? That is so fun! The name Ivy is beautiful - excellent choice.

Alli said...

YAY! I LOVE Ivy!! Great name! I bet it'll match her personality wonderfully.

Ashleigh (Heart and Home) said...

Ivy is an avsolutely beautiful name! :)

My little guy is loving this video, since he just met Grover and Cookie Monster on Tuesday. They're old friends of his now, you know.

Lisa said...

Uh oh, you spilled the beans! I love it! Such a beautiful name.
I love Grover. That was so awesome! One of my favorite books growing up was "The Monster at the End of This Book." Grover has a special place in my heart. I also love to go to Sesame Place in PA (near where I grew up), and haven't gotten to go in a number of years. That video was so fun, and I'm sure your boys are loving it.

Audrey - Mom Generations said...

So cute... a friend from college just named her daughter that!

Meagan Francis said...

LOVE the name. And I'm so bummed that I was too late to sign up for a video with Grover. That would have been the highlight of my weekend!

Elizabeth F. said...

Oh I love the name! How cool. Did your boys like the video?

kathy said...

What a beautifuly strong name...love-it!!!

And major props for hanging out with Grover! Good times.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Boats said...

I bet your boys think that is the coolest thing in the world!

Mommy Instincts said...

ok, so that made me a little teary-eyed. how sweet.

jen

Jennifer said...

Wow! How cool/sweet/awesome is that? And the name - absoulutely bea