Rob & Heather Scroope announce the birth of their daughter.

Julia Rose Scroope

At 10:23 pm on August 17, 2006

7 lbs 15 1/2 oz 20 inches




Mom, Dad, and baby are all doing well after a long day of labor.

Bob & MaryAnn :p 1st Grandchild

Julie,

Welcome to our wide wonderful world. And congratulations to your Mom and Dad.

bobo

Congratulations to all! She looks raring to go!

Congratulations, what a little doll.
HCS

Precious little baby and such a beautiful name! Bob, you and Mary Ann must be so proud! My first grandchild was born seventeen years ago - and he's still my only grandchild! And I have four kids!! Oh, well. Enjoy her; she is adorable!

Congrats to the whole family!

Congratulations, Scroope's!!!

Welcome to the club, Grandma and Grandpa!!!

Congratulations to all!!! What a cutie and look at all that gorgeous dark hair! Being a grandparent is soooo great-welcome to the club and be sure to spoil her rotten!!!

Welcome to Julia Rose and congratulations to the parents and grand-parents!
She is adorable!

Welcome to the world, Julia Rose!

She's so beautiful. My one and only has just turned six, but I still remember the wealth of emotions and joy the day he was born.

Welcome to the Grandma & Grandpa club, Bob & MaryAnn!

Judy

Congratulations, Gramps!

Adorable! Grandchildren are so much fun and you can return them if they ae bad! Love her name.

Oh yes, and the hair. She has more than my two did at a year old!

I could take a really big cheap shot at this point at say that Bob gave up his head of hair so that Julia would have plenty, but I won't...

MaryAnn did share with me this tentative schedule Bob has planned for their new grandchild. Being a new grandparent, Bob wanted to be sure to introduce Julia to all of his interests:

Sunday: Keep Julia at home to spoil her
Monday: Take Julia to one of my baseball games so she can see the game played
Tuesday: Take Julia to a Yankees game so she can see how the rich folks play the game
Wednesday: Take Julia back to one of my games, have her sit with me in dugout to get that perspective of game.
Thursday: Let Rob and Heather spend time with Julia.
Friday: Time to start Julia on lighthouses. Visit Montauk today.
Saturday: Take Julia with me as I play a round of golf.
Sunday: repeat above schedule

I don't know about Thursday Dave? The whole day?
I usually play baseball on Sunday and golf during the week but you pretty much have it down.

Julia 2 1/2 Days Old - Julia's On A Pitch Count

Julia's Mom & Dad are avid Yankee fans who went to about 1/2 dozens games in the bleachers together so far this year(so she's already been to Yankee Stadium). I expect that Julia may be at opening day next year as her Dad, Rob attended the 1st 3 home games this year.

Julia has light eyebrows and may soon lose all this dark hair and become a blonde. Dark blue eyes so far which will also change.

Julia's Aunts were very good baseball players, and competed in boy's leagues (before there were separate softball leagues for girls) as all stars so she has a large group of mentors(pitcher/shortstop & catcher).

Congrats to all of you!! She's darling! Michael was 7lb, 15 oz, and 19 inches, although they measured him at 21 inches at his one week checkup...

Julia was 1 month old Sunday, and celebrated in her Yankee cheerleading dress.

Julia was born the night before the Yankees' 5 game series sweep in August which ended the season for the Red Sox.
-GrandPa

You will be playing catch with her before long, Bob.. Isn't being a Grandpa Great!!!

Is she a pitcher Bob? The Yanks can use all the help they can get. Could have used her in the 9th last night...

My son Rob rubs her head for good luck while they're watching the games Sue, so she's making her pitch often.
Paul, the good news is we'll(MaryAnn) will be watching the baby when Heather goes back to work so GrandPa will be having a lot of input soon. lol
Great doesn't describe it!

Bob, she's a little darling. Soo cute. Congratulations, I know that you will spoil her with lots and lots of love.
Judy

What a sweetheart! It will be so rewarding watching her while Mom's at work! You get to see all the cute and new things that she does instead of just hearing about it. Plus...you get to hug and smooch her whenever you want!!! (Great photo ops too.)

JuliaRose Christmas 4 months old

She is just beautiful...those eyes and her puckered lips are just darling. What a charmer.

Very cute in her darling outfit! She sure has grown!! Where does the time go?

She is cute, cute, cute! Look how fast they change.

Bob and MaryAnn,

She is adorable.....and she has been changing in looks quickly.

It that look on her Christmas picture from her not receiving her first Harbour Light to put on the shelf in her room?

Mary and Jeff

She is adorable and I know you are so proud.

Julia Rose is a beautiful little girl!

Time flies! Almost 6 months already?

It would be even nicer to see her....Bob?

Well Bob, from this most recent picture, looks like your prediction about becoming blonde is holding true.

Julia is too precious for words! Aren't you and MaryAnn lucky grandparents!

Great photo Bob!
Her hair has really gotten alot more blonde since the last time we saw her. She is beautiful!
Thanks for sharing and keeping us updated as she grows!!

Oh, she's going to be a heart breaker. She's just getting prettier and prettier.

Judy

Nice to see one of the next generation of lighthousers.

My, how time flies...by the looks of her shoes-she's walking or starting to?
She is such a gorgeous little girl! Julia Rose has such beautiful eyes!
Thanks for the great picture of her and if you have a few more...feel free, Bob!

Julia stands, dances, struts with and without help. She has not convinced herself to let go BUT when she does she'll be runing. Walking has not officially happened but it's up to her. I let her do whatever she wants, ready to catch a misstep. She likes to explore and look at everything indoors and out. Yesterday I pulled her in her radio flyer red wagon. Much better than the stroller! And she was in her pool last week. She hasn't made her mind up about grass. Somedays it's sticky, other days it's fun to pick.

Sounds like you enjoy her immensely!
It's fun to watch them when they get into grass for the first few times. It definitely depends on the day as to whether they like it or not.
My youngest grandson, Koleton, loved to sit on my lap and play with the grass. The first time he walked barefoot on it...it was like he was walking on hot coals! Now, you can't keep shoes on the boy.

Wow...look how fast she has changed over the past few months. I guess she's not too spoiled or anything else by grandpa Bob! :rolleyes:

I guess that will do until she can wear a 3T size of this outfit ... Chloe has hers for this season..

In the caption, I was talking about the trick pitch that Julia was throwing Paul.
That is a pretty neat cheerleading outfit. I'll be happy when Julia fits in her first pinstripe uniform.

hey ... do the Yankees have a girl-team?
Looks like she is trying for it already!

From A Yankee fan who grow up on Long Island in the 1950's I have a grand daughter name Julia Rose living in Iowa. Yours is as beautiful as mine.

Couldn't get a better compliment 'A'.
Your granddaughter must be a real beauty? And such a beautiful name! And living in 'the Field of Dreams' area.
thanks,
Bob

What a beautiful girl Bob! And what does she have on her head?...hmmmm!
I didn't tell you that my dad grew up in Da Bronx!
Still loves the Yankees even today!

I think "Julia, Julia, Julia" is too cute for words. Thanks for sharing your latest photos.
The Birthday Girl

She is absolutely beautiful, Bob! That smile just melts your heart. Hard to believe that she is already 13 months old! Time sure flies, doesn't it?
Thanks for sharing this great photo and showing us how she's grown!

Wow! How quickly time passes.........a newborn one day and waving to mommy and daddy the next. God Bless to all! It is such a joy to share such warm wonderful moments with our lighthouse friends and aquaintences, thanks for posting the pics Bob....she is beautiful.
Kat and Larry

How precious and what fun! It is neat to see all the changes in such a short time. Thanks for sharing.
Judy

Adorable picture! Such a little flirt! She's sure going to give the boys a hard time.
It' been suchfun watching her grow up. Thanks for sharing with us.

"Gung Hay Fat Choy, Grandpa!"

Julia is approaching 18 months





Is it SUMMER yet?

WOW! She certainly has grown. Great photos Bob...love the chopstick & teacup accessories!
Thanks for sharing her with us!!!

What a beauty, Grandpa! Doesn't the time speed by, just yesterday they are tiny little bundles that can't even sit up by themselves.

I'm collecting Harbour Lights!

I bet she wrapped Grandpa around her little finger on your visit, Bob! What a cutie!

Have you taken her to any of the LI lights?

Great new picture of Julia Rose...I can't believe how more grown up she looks.

What a cutie-patootee!

This was her first one Huntington Harbor!
Julia's 1st Lighthouse at Huntington Harbor


Julia & Joyous Friend (Can this child make me smile???)


Julia & Mom

Grandpa's American Beauty