Tuesday 27 November 2012

Reasons to Celebrate

Morning Everyone,

Well, my week has started off with a bang and here's the reason why.


My first great-grandson, Brodie, was born at 2.18pm yesterday, 26th November, weighing in at 6lb 8oz. Isn't he a right wee stotter (Scots for 'something special')!!!  Right now he looks the image of his grandfather, my son-in-law.


And here his big sister, Rhian, delighted to have a wee brother, is giving him a kiss ... sweet :)

Last week we were given another reason to celebrate. Our youngest grandson,12 year old Alun, an incredibly keen and dedicated footballer whose ambition is to play the game for a living, has been spotted and selected to play for the local youth team, Ardrossan Winton Rovers. Here he is proudly modelling the away strip.


I'm chuffed for him ... he's on the first step to realising his ambition and I wish him every success in reaching his ultimate goal. He plays his first game on Sunday.

All-in-all, it has been a great week. I turn 65 on Thursday, a birthday that I wasn't particularly looking forward too ... how did I get so old!!! But these two events have cheered me up no end :))

Hope you are all having an equally splendid week.

Take care and happy crafting,

13 comments:

lisa said...

What a week, Elizabeth. Congratulations on your gorgeous Great Grandson, he's just perfect.
Your Grandosn looks very handsome in his new strip too, you must be very proud.
And last but not least a very Happy Birthday for Thursday. I hope you are doing something really special, you deserve to be spoilt rotten.
Have a wonderful day.
hugs Lisax

Hettie said...

Congratulations Elizabeth. Great Grandmother ey. Well, age doesn't matter when you can give out cuddles!Doesn't he look content?
Good luck to your Grandson too.
Hugs and Happy Birthday.
xx

Rita said...

What a gorgeous Great-Grandson you have Elizabeth. That's you one step in front of me x. Good Luck to Alun and I hope he achieves his ambition in life. As regards to your birthday, you certainly do not look 65. I hope you have a lovely day on Thursday. Take Care. Hugs Rita xx

Unknown said...

Greta news!! How adorable is Brodie!

Twiglet said...

What a beautiful baby! AND what an exciting week. Enjoy every minute and happy birthday for Thursday - funny how the years sneak up on you isn't it. x Jo

Annie said...

What a gorgeous post Elizabeth. Firstly a huge welcome to the world to little Brodie. Huge congrats to all concerned.
Secondly congrats to Alun on a brilliant achievement...really hope he reaches his goals in life [and puts a few balls into the back of a few too on the way :-) ].
And of course thirdly and by no means lest a wonderful birthday to you for Thursday.
So much to celebrate for you all.
Hugs,
A x

scrappymo! said...

What an adorable photo of sweet little great grandson! You are having a great week. Anew little one to love, an older one so proud of his dreams and a birthday to boot! What more could a girl want!!!

CraftygasheadZo said...

Ah wow what a week indeed. Many congratulations on both counts. Take care Zo xx

Sandra H said...

Hi Elizabeth, Oh big congratulations to you and the family for your new grandson, he's so cute looking, his sister looks so content with her new baby brother too and more congratulations to Alun with his football hopefully all his wishes will come true and develope that football career you sound so proud! xx

Jules said...

Hi Elizabeth

Oh .. .. what a lovely post.

How nice to read good news!!!

So many reasons to be proud and happy :-)

Plus a birthday coming up too. I am sure it will be a super happy one.

Love Jules xx

Jackie said...

Congratulations on the birth of such a gorgeous little Gt. Grandson. Congratulations also to your Grandson :o)
Jackie xx

Helen said...

What a great start to the week, wee Brodie is gorgeous, and his sister obviously is smitten!

Craftychris said...

What a week, so much good news - you must be so proud! Thank you for sharing with us - its nice to have such happy news! xx