I'm In Love...

Well...life has changed since I wrote last, about six weeks ago. My husband went out of town on business and I fell in love with someone else. It's true. I asked him not to leave... he knew this was a possibility and yet he doesn't seem too bothered by my behavior. In fact... he hasn't even complained that I've neglected things at home...or him, to spend so much time with this new love interest. I think actually... he is smitten as well... I guess it's our new position as grandparents that is creating all the stir!!!!!!

Yes, we are rejoicing over the safe and healthy arrival of our first grandchild:

Liam Joseph

Born April 22, 2008

8 lbs, 10 oz

21" long

Proud Parents: Erin & Micah

(our eldest daughter and son-in-love)

Liam is sporting the little knitted hat I made for him to wear after birth to keep his head warm. He is also wrapped in a handmade blanket we received from Brad's grandmother upon the birth of our first child, Erin

I now understand the reality of what my friends have been saying all along...
Being a "Grandma" is the BEST! The love you have for your grandchild is very special... your children's children!! Amazing! I pray we have the opportunity as grandparents to make a meaningful difference in the life of each of our grandchildren.

And what an honor and a blessing to be asked by Erin to attend the birth of their first child. I am so incredibly thankful that I could witness Liam's birth and the wonderful job Erin (and Micah) did in bringing him into this world. We are all rejoicing at the safe delivery, the blessing of a good midwife and, a good birthing experience for Erin & Micah. Along with the job of being an encouragement (hopefully!) and support to Erin, as well as being the official smoothie maker... I had the privilege of taking pictures throughout the whole event. Yes, Liam will believe his Nana has a camera permanently growing out of her face...I'm sure! Here's just a few pics from the first few days of Liam's life.

Welcome Liam...we've been waiting for you!

The midwife did an awesome job...here she is checking him all out after birth.

Isn't he beautiful?? :-)

The new family...

A sleepy little boy...tuckered out after birth!

We're sure he probably sucked his thumb, even in the womb. :-)

Looking forward to playing... "this little piggy...." with these toes!

Liam wore this on this first outing out to the Doctor's office one day after birth. This white outfit was purchased in 1982 in anticipation of the birth of our first child. Back then we didn't have an ultrasound and we didn't know whether we would be having a boy or a girl. So...we purchased two "going home" outfits...one for a boy and one for a girl. Since Erin used the girl's going home outfit... we thought it would be fitting for her to receive the outfit intended for her had she been a boy. I gave it to her at a recent baby shower given by the ladies at our church. It was neat to now see her own son wearing it on his first outing. Also, the receiving blanket is one I made for him.

Erin went into labor two weeks early...and yes, Brad was out of town. I felt so bad for him to miss out on being nearby for the birth. We were both thankful that I hadn't planned to go with him and could be there to help out for Erin and Micah. Megan got to come into town a few days after Liam was born to meet her new nephew. It was hard for her to return back to work and school...leaving behind such a special little boy! We are sad that Ashley has to wait a few more weeks before she can meet her new nephew. I'm really looking forward to her visit!

Is it really possible that I haven't written for six weeks!!?? I've sure missed my blogging friends. Hopefully I can be a little more faithful in writing here at my neglected blog... bless anyone that is still checking and dropping by for a visit! Blessings, Nana (also known as Diane)