One very special day in Atlanta, GA, a wonderful thing happened in the lives of Betty and Matthew. Do you know what it was?

A very special little boy named Michael Long was born. Everyone at Mercy Hospital was very excited. The whole town of Atlanta, GA had been anxiously awaiting his arrival.

When Topper Turtle heard the news, he gathered everyone together. He declared February 1, 2004, to be a very special birthday for Michael and an occasion that should be celebrated on the same day every year!

At Mercy Hospital, Stilty Stork assisted Dr. Johnson in delivering Michael into the world at 4:40 a.m.

"You're a fine baby boy," said Dr. Johnson. "I know your mommy and daddy are proud to have the cutest baby in the world."

Squeaky Squirrel and Bouncer the Bunny weighed and measured little Michael, who was 8 pounds 4 ounces, and 19 1/2 inches long at birth.

Mommy and Daddy had wanted to have a baby exactly like Michael. Their very special delivery had made this one of the happiest days of their lives.

In fact, Michael seemed to make everyone happy. Even gruff old Grumbly Gopher had to chuckle when Michael made cute little baby faces.

Soon, the news of Michael's birth spread far and wide. It seemed everyone in Atlanta, GA was thrilled to hear about Michael's arrival. When Mrs. Churchmouse heard the news, she became so excited that she fell off of her chair and spilled her tea!

Bob, Lois and Clark came to see Michael and to share in the excitement of his birth. Everyone wanted to watch him, and they were amazed at everything he did.

Bob, Lois and Clark smiled at the thought of Michael growing bigger and stronger day by day. Soon, he would be able to recognize all of the people who love him.

Before long, it was time to go home from the hospital. Betty and Matthew said goodbye to everyone who had helped them at Mercy Hospital. They bundled up Michael for his very first trip to the outside world.

Everything was new and exciting for Michael. He saw houses and trees for the very first time. The world was quite an interesting place.

At home, there was a very special room that had been prepared for Michael. His crib was filled with cute, fluffy toys, and there were many other toys that would give Michael hours and hours of fun as he grew.

Mommy loved holding and cuddling little Michael. She talked to him in a soothing, sweet, and loving voice. Sometimes, she even sang little songs as she rocked Michael back and forth.

Mommy and Daddy took Michael everywhere they went. They were very proud of Michael and wanted the whole world to meet their very special little boy.

Since his birth on February 1st, Michael Long has made the world a much happier place. Michael is truly a very special little person.

Important dates for
Michael Long

_______________First smile

_______________Sleeps all night

_______________Rolls over

_______________Sits alone

_______________Crawls

_______________First tooth

_______________First word

_______________Pulls self up

_______________Walks