Sunday, December 9, 2007

I'm going to be a grandma!

The most exciting news ever....we are going to be grandparents for the very first time! We just found out this evening and we could not be any happier or excited, and my daughter is going to be an Auntie. My son and his wife were just beaming when they told us. They are going to be wonderful parents. I'm sure I will drive everyone crazy at work tomorrow! Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Grandma Cheryl......I just love the sound of that :-)! Let the baby quilt making begin.

Then more good news for our family. My mother-in-law is a 11 year breast cancer survivor and she just had her yearly check and she is still cancer free, so some more exciting news!

And then when I check my email tonight I found out that I had won 30's charm squares from Vickie!! I'm starting to think I might want to go buy a lottery ticket or something! This will be a busy fun week. Tuesday I will be doing a happy dance, because I will be spending the day Christmas shopping (might have to do some grandma and auntie shopping) with my daughter and then she got us tickets to see the Nutcracker. I can't wait. Wednesday morning bright and early I will be drawing for the Christmas quilt raffle. I have the names all ready to go, but there is still time to enter.

I have gotten a little more decorating done. Fun to pull out things that you have kind of forgotten about. The box the snowman is sitting on goes with the feather tree...the drawers have cute little primitive ornaments in them and you decorate the tree to count down the days till Christmas, all sitting on top of the quilt Carol gave me.
I am feeling very grateful for all the good news. Life can just change so quickly, and we all have to deal with the ups and downs. Having family and friends to share it all with makes it that much more wonderful! Happy second week of December. Later gators :-)!

23 comments:

Red Geranium Cottage said...

Congratulations Cheryl & John!!! I am sooooooo happy for you all. This is the best news ever. Just what you needed too!! I know how excited you must be. I'm thinking about a baby quilt!! Oh yes I am.

Paula said...

Congratulations!

Auntie Darla said...

Yippeeeee!! Sooo happy for you.... I still haven't started on my newest niece's quilt... Due to arrive January 23 ... but then again her mama hasnt told me what she's wanting... so it might just get to be an auntie picked one :)

antique quilter said...

what exciting news!
Congratulations.
Yes that baby is going to need a few quilts...one for the stroller, one for the car, one for your house...
get busy!
Kathie

Anonymous said...

Oh can I still enter! I've been working out of towen and not reading my fav blogs!

Carol said...

Oh Cheryl congratulations! Being a grandma is just wonderful...It is like a feeling that you just can't even imagine. Enjoy every second of it!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on the new grandbaby! I bet you'll be making all sorts of quilts and things! Love your decorations too!

Mary-Kay said...

Congratulations Grandma!!!!!!!

Leanne said...

Congratulation the mind goes into overdrive when thinking of baby things.

Wendy said...

A new baby...that's exciting news....congrats to you both.

The Christmas decor is wonderfully done.

Nancy Anne in the Finger Lakes said...

Cheryl - Congratulations! A grandbaby is the best kind of baby! I love my 3 to pieces. Since I can still enter for the quilt drawing, please add my name. Fingers crossed - I love that quilt!

PamKittyMorning said...

That is so great!!!

Unknown said...

Congratulations! How exciting to have a coming into the family! I wish you all the best! Bring on the baby quilts!

chook said...

yay congrats a new baby how wonderful
hugs Beth

Kim said...

Congratulations Cheryl.. I know how much fun it is... YOU will make a great grandma!!!!!!!!! Also, best wishes for many more years of cancer free....

Kim in Havasu! :)

atet said...

Congrats on the wonderful news! You are going to be a great grandmother!!! (and oh yeah, may the baby quilts begin!)

Yvonne said...

Congratulations Cheryl....that is just the best news!

Anonymous said...

Congrats to you. There is nothing better than being a grandma... How exciting for you.

Darlene said...

Wonderful, wonderful news to receive during the holiday season! Congratulations to you and yours!

Mar said...

Wow, that's the best new you could get! Congratulations!!!

Carole said...

Felicitation Grandmaman! What great news all around! That is wonderful! Thanks for sharing!

Nan said...

Congratulations to you all!!! Being a grandparent is such a wonderful, wonderful experience! I'm so happy for you, Cheryl!!!
Hooray for your MIL, too! What awesome news!
Congrats on winning a drawing - I think you deserve to, with the wonderful drawing you're having, don't you?
I love your Christmas decorations - so sweet! Love the feather tree - I've always wanted one, but the hubby thinks they're ugly. Ah well, I'll just have to enjoy yours.

Not Lucy said...

Congrats on the grandma thing. I became Grammy two years ago on Saturday (the 22nd) and my little grandson will be a big brother in July so woohoo again! Being a grandma is the best thing ever!!!!!!! Even better news, he will be here on Christmas Eve!