Since this is our first baby, we tried really hard to make the announcement very memorable. I believe a lot of our family had given up hope of us having children. We surprised them!!! For Christmas, we traveled to my parents in Tennessee to announce the big news. A few weeks later, we traveled to Ohio to announce the news to Bill's parents and family. While the announcements took place on different occasions, we wanted the "main announcement" to be very similar for both Grandparents.
Both grandparents were given a gift. The gift was a picture frame with a stork. In the frame, held an ultrasound picture. In Tennessee, it only took a few quick moments for them to figure it out. With tears and laughter, my Mother said, "I had given up hope on you both! I am so excited." Since I am only child, Mom & Dad (Roger & Margaret) were super thrilled. At the family Christmas gathering, Dad did the honors of announcing to the rest of the family. 
Here are Roger, Margaret, Papaw (the Great Grandfather) and me.
The gathering in Ohio was a little different but the gift was the same. The family gathered for dinner since Mary's, the future-grandmother, birthday was approaching. She opened birthday presents, not suspecting a thing. Once she showcased the gift, as she was crying and laughing, everyone caught on. The one image I will remember is Cheryl, the soon-to-be Aunt, doing a happy dance in the kitchen. I only wish I had that on video!! 
Here are Mary, Stan, Me and Bill, the Daddy-to-be
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