September 22, 2016

And what happened then?...


Well in Omi-ville they say...her heart grew three sizes that day.  (disclaimer:  I think it was more!)


Aveline (a-vah-leen) Lillian
nickname:  Lila
aka: Grand #1
8 lb. 11 oz.
August 29, 2016
Cincinnati, Ohio


And then the true meaning of "grandparent-hood" came through.   And the Omi found the love of ten Omi's, plus two!





"And then they were three"
Cincinnati, Ohio


Even tho Thing #2 wanted me to be present at the birth...logistics always taunted me with the possibility I wouldn't make it.  That's what happens when Omi lives in Philly and Grand #1's parents live in Cincy. If we could just eliminate western Pennsylvania (apologies to the 'burgh)  and Eastern Ohio I'd be a much happier Omi.   Luckily, I made it in time!  And took photographs, just to prove it.



"My girls"
Cincinnati, Ohio









"I'm a girl"
Cincinnati, Ohio





(major props to Thing #2.1 who endured sleeping on a hospital bed directly under the air conditioning vent for the duration.  BRRRR!)











Of course I had an impromptu "photo shoot" before Grand#1 left the hospital.  Lucky for me, Thing #2 packed her hospital bag with a few wardrobe changes. She is operating under the mantra "the bigger the bow, the better the mama".





Grand #1, all packed up and ready to head home.  I hope her parents are ready, 'cause I think she's gonna be a heartbreaker.



"Homeward Bound"
Cincinnati, Ohio


So here's the thing.  It's not like I've never participated in childbirth before.  Afterall, I have three of my own.  Full disclosure, I must have had my eyes shut the entire time because I never saw a thing!  I want to thank Thing #2 and #2.1 for asking me to be there at the birth of my Grand #1.  To truly SEE a miracle entering my life was the best gift I've ever been given.  BUT...that doesn't mean the rest of my family needs to give up trying.  Just sayin'.






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20 comments:

  1. These are fantastic!! Thanks so much for sharing all this JOY! That first, tender b/w of her gazing at her girl is, I think, my fave. But they can all be faves, right?! Hugs!

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  2. She sure is a pretty little thing.

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  3. She's beautiful! Congratulations, all!
    Thanks for linking up at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2016/09/the-man-in-moon.html

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  4. Stunning photos of a precious child.

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  5. What a wonderful honor to be there for the birth of beautiful Bandy Lila. Love the big bow and impromptu photo shoot.

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  6. So wonderful. Your photos seem to have a nice sheen to them, or soft focus. Lovely!

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  7. She is gorgeous, they both are! Congratulations! <3

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  8. Beautiful! Not sure I have ever seen a more beautiful new mother! Congratulations.

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  9. These are absolutely wonderful! Such a wonderful moment and beautiful blessing! Absolutely lovely!

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  10. Amazing moments! MAde me wish for another baby haha! #photofriday

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  11. Haha, you last line made me chuckle. Oh and the picture of the big yawn is just adorable. Interesting you say the name differently in the USA compared to here as that would be a-vah-line here in the UK

    Mollyxxx

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    1. Yes, I have to admit that I have a hard time NOT saying A-vah-line myself :)

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  12. What a precious little bundle of joy! It is absolutely wonderful being a grammy! I have 10 and would be happy with 10 more. lol! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  13. Those eyelashes! The tiny feet! She is so such a beautiful little girl.What an incredible blessing to be there at the moment of her birth. I wish her all the best in the world and her parents not too many sleepless nights.

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  14. Congratulations, Kathy, to becoming an Omi! And being right there - that's something you'll never forget. Your pictures are gorgeous. Maybe you will now become a newborn photographer :)

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    1. Thank you but NOOOOOOOO! I have a new found respect and admiration for those who do newborn photography!

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  15. Most precious moments and your captures are just perfect Kathy!

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  16. How could you not fall in love. Isn't being a grandma WONDERFUL!!??

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