Saturday, August 10, 2013

A New Title

Time sure has flown since twenty-six years ago on August 11th when we added a new member to the family.
 Here is our brand new daughter Elaine with her big brother Nick (who was not quite two himself). After a difficult early pregnancy for me due to hyperemesis, Elaine was born healthy and vigorous at just over 7 lbs.

This is my beloved Grandma, who came to stay with us when each of our babies were born.  Elaine was her first great-granddaughter and she loved on her a lot whenever she could. 

Elaine with the love of her life, Chris, on Mother's Day 2009...

...and on the day in February 2011 that they announced they were engaged.

 
 Just after Father's Day Elaine and Chris came over to give Grant a belated Father's Day gift box....

..with a special surprise note inside the indicating a new title for him, and, naturally, for me!!  I have finally been given permission to announce our impending grandparenthood in February 2014.  What an anniversary present that will be!  We are all beyond excited and happy for the new parents-to-be, and rejoice in our new titles.  Happy Birthday, Elaine!  You're going to be a wonderful mommy.

12 comments:

Abby and Stephanie said...

Congratulations! Now you can start sewing adorable baby quilts and things! Love those blonde curls.

The Quilted Finish said...

Congratulations!! What a great post, I love the baby photos and then on to the beautiful, grown up ones. You are a lucky Mama and soon to be Grand mama!

Janet O. said...

What great news! Congrats!!
Your daughter is a very pretty gal!

loulee said...

Congratulations.

Anonymous said...

How wonderful!!!!!!!

Chantal said...

Congrats to the new parents-to-be and to the grandparents-to-be. You will be such a wonderful grandmother. Cheers!

Sarah said...

Congratulations Annie! Oh you are going to be sooo in love and have a little one to make quilts for too. Does Elaine live close to you? Your little boy's curls are gorgeous.

Quilter Kathy said...

How exciting! I am totally jealous!!
Now...about that baby quilt you need to make......

Shay said...

Congratulations to you all ! You guys are going to be such awesomely cool grandparents!

Dogwood Lane Rambles said...

Oh my goodness, you have no idea the wild joy in store for you! I'm so happy for you and for the new parents to be. Congratulations are very much in order.

Dawn said...

Congratulations. Very exciting event to look forward to!!

Karendianne said...

What a beautiful post! Congratulations. :)

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