Then there is the joy of holding a new grandchild for the first time. In July, we welcomed our second granddaughter. Even though Lily spent five days in NICU and was hooked up to so many monitors that it took a lot of caution and help to get her into your arms--WOW it was worth it. Can't you tell I was thrilled?
Yes, I can honestly say that one of my favorite joys/blessings is being a grandmother. One of my favorite memories this summer was when Ally wanted to help me embroider the label I was making for her quilt. I was dubious that a 3-year old would be much help--but she was actually very good at pulling the needle and thread after I had poked it through the material. She cheered and clapped every time!! She turned a routine task into a celebration!!
Cooking was also a lot more fun with her help. Even when she kept sneaking nibbles of the cobbler dough.
Then when the rest of my children arrived to meet the newest member of the family...and play with Ally. Every day brought happy joys and lovely memories. Ahhh, such happy memories.
I loved talking "quilts" with Natalie. She did a beautiful job on the quilt she made for Lilly.
I loved watching Nathan tenderly hold Lily.
I loved the hair bows Debbie made... and seeing both their smiles.
Here's Matthew, president and founder of the "naughty" uncle's club. They all delight in spoiling their nieces.
Adam would hold Lily or play airplane or scary monster with Ally.
And even when Grandpa is exhausted, he still loves to hold his granddaughters. (We have an identical photo of him holding Ally when she was a newborn.)
3 comments:
We love these pictures!!
The simple joys are the ones that count! Your granddaughters are beautiful! I love my granddaughters and the family's adoration of them, too! My next 2 grandkids are going to live in Houston, so I may be down there more often!
So much fun! It's great to get the whole clan together.
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