Sunday 23 September 2012

LATE ADDITION

...life loves to be taken by the lapel and told, "I'm with you kid. Let's go!"
- Maya Angelou -
 
 
...hello everyone, I hope this day finds you all in fine fettle :) ...
 
...I have been very absent this past week, from posting, through to visiting the wonderful blogs I follow...some of you may know it was my darling Daughters Birthday last Friday (14th) well on that day her own baby decided to make her entrance into the world!...sadly this was not a smooth journey and Mother & Baby got very poorly, a difficult time for everyone least not Danielle...but the resiliance of the human body made this a short journey for us all...I have now brought my two angels home (as you know my daughter, her hubby & their 3 bengal cats all moved in with me 3months ago when their house purchase fell through)...
 
...here is a piccy of me with my Granddaughter...

 
...she is named after her Great Grandmother Emmie and weighed in at 9lb 6oz...
...I hope to start checking in with you all again this week as life is getting back on an even keel...life is good...
xxx
 

 

 

51 comments:

  1. Oh, congratulations Mel, to you and the whole family! So happy and relieved to hear that all are safely gathered in under your roof again... and Emmie looks just adorable!
    Alison x

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  2. She's a lovely armful!! Many congrats on the arrival of Emmie - fab name. Sorry your daughter had a rough ride, I really hope she's feeling better. How lovely to have a new addition to your family - love and hugs to you all :)
    Hugs, LLJ xxxx

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  3. I adore the post name. It really caught my eye, too.

    I swear, you look more like the MOTHER than the grandmother. You are gorgeous. I suspect you feel a lot better than the mom, though. And of course, Emmie is a real "keeper."

    I'm wishing Danielle a safe and speedy recovery, and a happy belated birthday. Glad to read things are getting back on track, too. Have a great rest of the weekend.

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  4. Congratulations to you Mel and to family. this is a beautiful pic and love the name. Hope mum is doing ok and well done on the new addition
    x catherine

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  5. Oh wow sounds like a huge emotional roller-coaster for you all. Glad both home now and I agree you don't look old enough to be the Grandmother! Take care Zo x

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  6. Oh my sweet Mel


    congratulations my dear friend.

    Wishing the little sunshine and the family
    all the Best.
    xoxo

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  7. Many congratulations Mel to you, your DD and her DH and of course, a big welcome to Emmie, such a beautiful name. Wishing you all the very best! Anne x

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  8. Oh wow Mel, I filled up at this - what an adorable little Emmie and a super photo of you both :) You surely must have been a child bride :)

    Hope life soon settles for your daughter - lucky to have family so close right now.

    A hug to Emmie please, Di xx

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  9. Congratulations to all. She is just perfect. There is nothing sweeter for a grandmothers heart, than holding a brand new baby. That she belongs to your family is just incredibly wonderful too. Enjoy your sweet armful.

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  10. Congrats! How exciting life can be...(:o) Best wishes...xo Elly

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  11. Oooh you are both beautiful!!! Congratulations!
    ... And yes- life is good!
    Hugs to you,
    Monica xoxo

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  12. Many Congratulations, Mel. Emmie is beautiful and such a gorgeous name for her too. I hope her Mum makes a speedy recovery and can start enjoying her little bundle of joy very soon.
    Hugs to you all.
    Lisax

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  13. Congratulations Mel, to you and your family. Emmie is just adorable - love the picture - one proud Grandma!
    Hope your daughter is feeling better. Enjoy this time with them, you're so lucky to have them at home with you. xx

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  14. Many congratulations Mel. Emmie looks absolutely beautiful and your smile is understandably big! Our little grandson had a tough time too, and it is very hard to see your own children going through such a hard time. I hope Danielle is feeling better now she's back home with her husband and Mum.

    Being a granny is the best job in the world! - yes life is good! Enjoy! and best wishes to you all x

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  15. She is beautiful and I am glad you are now all safe and well, now there will be many many moments to treasure for you all, much love Mel , trace x I know this must have been such a difficult time and now you all have time to recover and enjoy,! Xx

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  16. What a lovely picture...Hope your daughter and baby are doing better now. What a worry that must have been for you all.

    So great that they are with you right now...sounds like it is the perfect time for Grandma's helping hands!!!!

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  17. thanks for sharing your beautiful granddaughter with us all...such a stressful time but great news that Mum and baby are both now well...sending special hugs xxx

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  18. So glad to hear that all has ended well and you have got them all at home with you. At least your daughter will be able to rest and you'll be around to give a helping hand.

    I can feel a scrapbook layout coming on incorporating that wonderful photo.

    Sam xxx

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  19. Congratulations to you Mel, and to your daughter and son-in-law, and so glad that all is well now. xx

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  20. So pleased everything is good now, it must have been very worrying! Emmie is beautiful, congratulations to you all!
    Hugs,
    Alison xx

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  21. Hey Mel - your daughter and brand new grand daughter are beautiful! I am so pleased for you both - such joy. I am happy for all of you that things are well now. That is one pretty baby and she was a pretty good weight too!!
    Sandy

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  22. Congratulations to Everyone! Your grand daughter's so beautiful. Hope things are going well now.
    Avril xx

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  23. Oh wow, Congratulations to you and your daughter, Im so happy they are ok now and home safe.
    All the best peeps are september b'days ;) x

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  24. Congratulations Mel on your grand-daughter she is so gorgeous. Hope mother is doing a lot better now and is recovering well. Enjoy all the cuddles. xx

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  25. Yahoooo!! Congratulations everyone and Happy Birthday little Emmie <3 She is simply gorgeous Mel. I hope both Emmie & Danielle continue to thrive and the whole family has a happy and healthy future together :0) x

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  26. Well first I have to say that I am glad mom and daughter are doing well and are back home and she looks adorable, secondly you are waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay toooooooooooo young looking to be a grandma!! Love it! waving hi from the hills of North Carolina :)

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  27. Mahoosive congrats!!! Gorgeous baby...Glad everything went smoothly. I have a bengal too.

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  28. Gongrats Mel and enjoy the little one.
    She s LOVELEY!!!!!
    Greetz Patricia

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  29. Fabulous photograph of the proud Grandma and cute Baby Emmie she is adorable.. Ist pic of the scrapbook methinks... so glad you have your wonderful family home with you! Hugs May x x x

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  30. Congratulations. So pleased all was well in the end and the photograph is beautiful.

    Thank you for sharing the happy event with us

    Love Chrissie xx

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  31. I thought that was a photo of the proud Mum and baby! How can you possibly be old enough to be a Grandma?

    I'm glad everybody is now back home safe and sound.

    Take care and enjoy xx

    Jakix

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  32. Congratulations - just a little sweetie :)

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  33. Oh Mel, so pleased that Emmie and Danielle are all home safe and sound. xx Now you can kind of relax and enjoy the watching Emmie go from strength to strength. Really pleased for you all. Michelle xx

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  34. Just seen this Mel. How absolutely gorgeous your little Emmie is and I'm delighted for you all. I do hope your daughter Danielle is recovering and able to start enjoying her little girl. Best wishes to you all. More piccies please as and when you can!
    Juliaxx

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  35. Many, many congratulations to you - what a beautiful picture - Emmie is simply adorable and I am so glad your family are safe and well, and back home with you.
    Enjoy your new role in life!

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  36. Sorry things didn't go well at the start but congratulations to your daughter & her husband on the birth of such a beautiful little girl with a gorgeous name.
    You look as proud as punch!

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  37. Many congratulations to all - glad things have turned out well for your daughter - I can well imagine that she had trouble parting with Emmie - my 2nd was 9lb 8oz and I thought he would never make an appearance - I was threatened with forceps - but didn't need them in the end... congrats also at her arriving on her mummy's birthday. My first born was born on my birthday - he was late and it happened naturally - it was meant to be! Each generation of my family (females) have had a baby on their own birthday. Weird huh?

    You don't look old enough to be a nana - looking well on it! She's adorable and has a lovely name too. Well done to all.

    Paula x x x

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  38. Awwww, congratulations Mel, to you and the whole family! Emmie looks soooo adorable!...love the name....and I agree...you look far to young to be a gran!!...x

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  39. A lovely photo - what beauties - both girls. Congrats to all!!! x Jo

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  40. What a wonderful birthday present and I hope your daughter is ok! Huge congrats to you all...you definitely look too young to be a gran but Emmie is absolutely beautiful and I'm sure you are so proud of both your girls!!
    Hugs, Emma xxx

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  41. Just catching up and saw your wonderful post. Massive congratulations to you all. She is just beautiful and you must be thrilled silly to have them with you at this time. Love and best wishes to you all Mel. Hugs, Buttons x

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  42. Aww Congratulations Mel....Glad all is well. What a fabulous photo.
    Hugs Debbie x

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  43. Such lovely news, Emmie looks so sweet. Best wishes to the whole family. Helen

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  44. I am so happy all ended up well for your girls! Beautiful!! mom and baby you are blessed. Been there done that with having kids and grandkids move in it turned out to be a blessed time for us as I'm sure it will for all of you. have a blessed day !!!

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  45. She's absolutely gorgeous Mel. This a beautiful photo of you with her. Congratulations, you definately look too young to be a gran. I'm glad everything turned out well for mum and baby Emmie (lovely name). Being a grandparent is fabulous, I didn't realise this until my grandson captured my heart last August. Enjoy the time with your family and new baby granddaughter, hugs Alexandra xx

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  46. Hi Mel, hope you guys are all well and things are good with the bub.
    I hope you don't mind but I nominated you for a child's shoe blog award. details are on my blog. xx

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  47. Congratulations to you all Mel, what a beautiful little girl Emmie is and born into such a lovely family. Happy days ahead.
    Love Lynn and the Doodly Birds x x x

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  48. Hi Mel

    Many, many congratulations to everyone!!!

    Sorry everything wasn't as easy as it could be but hopefully everything is back on track now and Mum and Baby are doing well.

    What a lovely name .. .. Emmie! Beautiful just like her.

    Lucky you having a new born baby to cuddle. I love newborns with their floppy little necks! LOL!!

    Wishing you all lots of happy times together .. .. making lots of happy memories.

    Take care.

    Love Jules xx

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  49. Hi Mel, Congratulations on that beautiful grandaughter of yours :) Looking forward to working with you on Fussy and Fancy

    Hugs,
    Mary

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  50. Yay Mel! That is brilliant news! Glad everyone is home now and welcome to the new member of the family! Kim

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...thank you so much for taking the time to drop by my blog...Mel :)