Friday, January 22, 2010

Our Hearts Are Full

Early this morning (4:05 to be exact) we got the call that it was time. I threw on some clothes and rushed over to stay with Little Po031lka Dot. So exciting and nervous all rolled up together, but with my DIL’s mom keeping me informed it was just a matter of waiting! Well at 8:30 a.m. our sweet baby Caleb Joshua was born. Baby, mom, and dad are all doing fine! Here he is sleeping so sweetly on his mama. Those chubby little baby cheeks, so sweet and we hear there is a possible sighting of TWO dimples. He just had to outdo his big brother. He chowed down right away…so he definitely is one of us!!

Papa, Little Polka Dot and myself had to go have a look see in person, but not before we took care of some very important business. You probably have heard we are having some wild weather here in California, and our wild weather turned to snow early this morning. So Papa and L025ittle Polka Dot had some fun in the snow. So sweet, when he saw the snow out the window he said oooooooooooooooo! He was so excited and had his rain boots on .

Off to the hospital we went. Little Polka Dot had to stay in the waiting area with his other grandma…….no little visitors anymore because of the Swine Flu. There was our sweet family, I was just overcome with emotion and we are so grateful that all went well. Mom and dad were just beaming and little Caleb was sleeping so snug on his mom. His mama looked beautiful and hard to believe she just had a baby! The nurse came to bathe him, and wouldn’t you know it, but it was a quilting friend. She was so gentle with him, answering all our questions, and of course getting a bit of quilt talk in!!!

Life is good………..and you know more pictures to follow!!!

36 comments:

Red Geranium Cottage said...

OMG you made me cry. Your sweet little family. I could not be happier for you Cheryl. Honestly, I am beyond thrilled!!! The new little guy is adorable. Just like the first polka dot. Love the picture of Luke in the snow with his papa. Life truly is good for you.
Hugs!!!!!!!!

Paula said...

Congratulations!!!! A new baby is best thing in the world. So glad to hear mommy and baby are doing well!

Unknown said...

Congratulations to the whole family, and what a beautiful name

Kris said...

Congratulations! He is sooooo sweet! We are waiting for our second grandchild too. She is due in 5 weeks. Have a wonderful time enjoying your family!

Cardygirl said...

How wonderful for you all! Congratulations & a warm welcome to your newest family member!

Quilter Going Bananas said...

I'm thrilled for you beyond words. Welcome to the world Caleb :^)

jillybee said...

What a cutie!!! Another little one to spoil with love.

Congrats, but details, details. Size does matter. LOl

Blessings to all,
Jilly

paulette said...

I got tears in my eyes reading that!! Congratulations to all!! I would love a grand baby...but with only one daughter married it won't be any time soon!! Take care and enjoy!!
Paulette

Kris said...

Congratulations Cheryl!!! How exciting!! He is one handsome little guy!!! Blessings on all.

Susan said...

Congratulations. This is the best news of the day. I am so happy for you Cheryl. Welcome Caleb!

Thimbleanna said...

Tell Sharon to pass the kleenex! Ohmygosh -- Congratulations to the whole Polka Dot family. And how super exciting to share the first show with big boy polkadot!

Jocelyn said...

Oh my Cheryl, congratulations to each and everyone of you!!! He is beautiful :-)

Janet said...

Oh my gosh Cheryl! He is adorable! Just like his big brother! Isn't it amazing how less than two years ago there were no grandbabies for us and now how our families have grown! The new little polka dot is so lucky to have his Grandma Cheryl!

Dandelion Quilts said...

Congratulations...I bet you were just thrilled. Nothing better than a new baby and having everyone healthy and happy. I bet you loved the snow, too...what a special day. You'll always remember it snowed the day he was born.

Anonymous said...

Tear filled eye blessings...congrats!!

Allie said...

Congratulations and WELCOME to Caleb Joshua! Oh what a doll he is! Too funny that the nurse was a quilting buddy - that's almost as good as having a nurse in the family, ol. LPD looks like he's having a blast in that snow. Congratulations to you all!

Annelies said...

How wonderful.....and congrats to the WHOLE family. Now I can't wait for MY turn (G)!!! XXX

Lorraine said...

Oh Cheryl....wonderful news....congratulations to you and all your family......Little PD2 is cute as a button...and the pic of Little Polka Dot in the snow is priceless....have you come back to earth yet? So happy for you!

Chookyblue...... said...

congrats to all on the new edition I nicknamed Little Rick Rac.........

QuiltSue said...

Many congratulations to all of you.

Carol said...

Oh Cheryl...big happy tears for you and your family...he is just beautiful. Love the picture of Big Brother Polka Dot in the snow with Papa...what a fun day for him. Enjoy every minute of it!

Darlene said...

Congratulations to the entire Polka Dot family. :-)

Marla said...

Congratulations! Another reason for you to crate little quilts as adorable as your family!

PunkiePie (Jen) said...

Congratulations Cheryl and to your whole family! Caleb is beautiful! Big hugs!

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

Congratulations Cheryl - he is so adorable! And Caleb is one of my favorite names!!

Joyful Quilter said...

Congratulations! Such a sweet baby and those cheeks are too cute.

Anonymous said...

I am so happy for you and your family. What a blessing, Congratulations!

Anne Heidi said...

Congratulations Cheryl! Caleb is just adorable, I can't wait for more pictures :-)

Anonymous said...

Oh what a special blessing and how sweet your little darlings are. Congrats, Gramma!

PamKittyMorning said...

CONGRATULATIONS! Welcome Little Baby Dot!

Kim said...

Made me cry too!
Congratulations!
Its my son's 34th birthday today!

That is a nice big happy baby.....oh you are gonna have so much fun loving up on him!

Congrats and Happy sewing

Nanette Merrill said...

Aw Cheryl. How sweet for you! Congrats. Babies are wonderful.

Brooke said...

Nothing beats a sweet little one to sniff and snuggle....and make quilts for!

Congratulations!

Jantine said...

Congratulations grandma! He looks lovely and well filled ;-). Wasn't his dad there when he was born or did he come home to pick you guys up?
I understand about the Swine Flu but it is a shame little polka dot wasn't to see his brother. Does he understand?

julieQ said...

I am so happy for you...what a darling, and a blessing!

Carrie P. said...

How awesome, congratulations to you all.