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Monday, 24 March 2014

Introducing My Grandson



I've been waiting for what feels like sooooo long to share the news with you, I just want to shout it from the roof tops 




My eldest son Jack and his partner Ana are having a baby and some time around 11 September 2014 my grandson will be taking his first breath.  He's a first grandchild for the grandparents on both sides so there's that extra buzz and thrill for us all.


Here's a pic of Jack and Ana in their pre-baby days


I love that photo - I took it last June when I visited them at their home in Seville, Spain.


We're all very excited and I've already been buying maternity clothes for Ana, wool, knitting patterns, fabrics and baby clothes, books and presents.  I might be thousands of miles away but I still want to play my part!




I'm sure I'll have lots of projects to share with you over the coming months but right now I'm just walking round with a big smile on my face :D




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63 comments:

  1. Sil24 March 2014 at 19:11

    Congratulations Grandma!!!! :))))

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  2. Celtic Thistle24 March 2014 at 19:31

    How exciting Chrissie this boy is going to be the best kitted out in town :) I am already looking forward to seeing what you make over the coming months.

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  3. Rosemary Dickinson24 March 2014 at 20:15

    Congratulations! Keep us updated! Can't wait to see what you're going to make!

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    1. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD28 March 2014 at 19:56

      thanks Rosemary, I don't think I'll be able to contain myself!!! :D

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  4. SuzyMcQ24 March 2014 at 20:55

    A BIG congratulations, Crissie! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful news! Can't wait to see what wonderfulness you produce for your grandson!!

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    1. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD28 March 2014 at 20:00

      Thanks Suzy, we're so happy and I was so eager to be able to share, don't know what to make first! :D

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  5. Kati from Kati's Quilting24 March 2014 at 21:25

    Wow! I got goosebumps, and tears in my eyes! The warmest congratulations are in order along with big hugs! How exciting! Gramma Chrissie, yaaay! :))))

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    1. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD28 March 2014 at 20:01

      Thank you, thank you, thank you Kati, just can't believe it!!! :D

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  6. Susan at TheBoredZombie.com24 March 2014 at 21:54

    Thats awesome! Congrats!!

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    1. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD28 March 2014 at 20:01

      Thanks Susan, we're so delighted you wouldn't believe it :D

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  7. Vicki25 March 2014 at 02:26

    Oh Chrissie...I am soooo thrilled for you! Congratulations! Enjoy this time, it is very special.

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    1. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD28 March 2014 at 20:03

      I knew you would be Vicki, one grandma to another!!! I was looking forward to being able to share with you for some time, and I've been super loving your posts about Charlotte :D

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  8. the running hare25 March 2014 at 02:40

    How exciting! Congratulations to the happy couple and the doting grandparents to be !

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    1. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD28 March 2014 at 20:04

      Doting - what an accurate description that is, ha, and I'll pass your congrats on to Jack and Ana too :D

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  9. Catherine25 March 2014 at 03:04

    Congratulations and how exciting! Enjoy every moment of this wonderful time for the family

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    1. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD28 March 2014 at 20:07

      We're super excited, I'm sure you can imagine. Fast learning the beauty of being a grandparent - you know how fleeting each moment is and as you're not on the front line you can enjoy it so much more! :D

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  10. Lin25 March 2014 at 03:06

    Great news Chrissie - I look forward to following his progress. xx

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    1. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD28 March 2014 at 20:08

      Thanks so much Lin, I'm sure there'll be many progress report posts along the way!!! x

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  11. Maggie25 March 2014 at 04:13

    Congratulations! Such exciting news. Chris's daughter is expecting her first baby in July making Chris a grandad so we know the feeling! X

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    1. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD28 March 2014 at 20:09

      Oh you know exactly how we're feeling then Maggie. Good luck and congrats to you and yours too :D

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  12. Annabellouise25 March 2014 at 04:55

    How lovely. Congratulations.

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    1. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD28 March 2014 at 20:10

      Thank you for your good wishes, it's wonderful to have everyone wishing us well :D

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  13. Nat at Made in Home25 March 2014 at 06:29

    Congratulations!!! Amazing news! I heard that being grandparents is the best thing in the world - so says my Mum!

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    1. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD28 March 2014 at 20:11

      I've heard that too Nat, I'll let you know. Wish I could be nearer but that's not to be but at least technology allows us to be as close as possible as everything is happening which is just wonderful :D

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  14. Erin Quinn25 March 2014 at 07:26

    What an exciting time for you all! No wonder you're all smiley :-D
    E xx

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    1. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD28 March 2014 at 20:13

      I sure am Erin and it especially means so much to me to have your best wishes at this time, thank you xxx

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  15. Kelly Vetch25 March 2014 at 09:05

    How exciting!!!! That's always the best news you can receive :)


    P.S. I'm offering my first giveaway, and if you would like to enter for a chance here is a link: http://learningcurvecrafts.blogspot.com/2014/03/facebook-giveaway.html

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    1. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD28 March 2014 at 20:28

      It absolutely is Kelly, we are indeed very, very excited!!! :D

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  16. Tiffany25 March 2014 at 09:39

    Aw. Congratulations. Babies are the best!

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    1. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD28 March 2014 at 20:28

      It's a very long time since we had a baby in the family, it's wonderful to be starting a new generation :D

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  17. Michele25 March 2014 at 10:12

    Whoo hoo! That is fantastic news. Now all the money you earn from City Quilter will end up buying more baby things instead of more fabric.

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    1. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD28 March 2014 at 20:33

      Isn't it just the best news Michele? I'm loving going in baby shops - something I haven't done in what feels like a lifetime!!! :D

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  18. Kymberly25 March 2014 at 10:32

    Congratulations Grandma! What great news.

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    1. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD28 March 2014 at 20:33

      Thank you, we're all so happy you just wouldn't believe! :D

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  19. Connie Kresin Campbell25 March 2014 at 11:17

    Congratulations Grandma Chrissie and I can see lots and lots of baby quilts! Thanks for sharing.
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    1. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD28 March 2014 at 20:35

      Ha, I love being called Grandma, it still feels a bit strange - after all my Mum's been 'Grandma' for 26 years and we're all having to move up one level now but it's so much fun! :D

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  20. Amy, a redeemed sheep25 March 2014 at 11:28

    Congratulations!!!

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  21. Donna25 March 2014 at 11:56

    What wonderful news! Congratulations to you and your family.

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    1. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD28 March 2014 at 20:35

      Thanks Donna, everyone's being so fabulous, your congrats are much appreciated :D

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  22. Unknown25 March 2014 at 12:06

    Favourite post ever. I am so glad my son is going to have such a wonderful grandma. xxx

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    1. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD28 March 2014 at 20:36

      Hi my grandbaby mamma, so much love to you and thank you for bringing all this joy into our lives xxx

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  23. Seams Sew Together26 March 2014 at 08:17

    Congratulations!!! You are going to love being a Grandma, there is so many things you can make, I love being a nana. Have Fun.

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    1. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD28 March 2014 at 20:37

      Thank you, I hear being a grandparent is the best fun ever, I'm delighted to be joining your club!!! :D

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  24. Lorna McMahon26 March 2014 at 18:01

    Oh, how exciting, Chrissie! So happy for you and your family. What a wondrous event! Congratulations!!!

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    1. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD28 March 2014 at 20:38

      It's just the best Lorna, can't tell you how happy I am :D

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  25. Anna @ charmed Liebling26 March 2014 at 22:06

    Congrats! That's fabulous news!! I bet you are going to do LOTS of sewing in the next couple of months :)

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    1. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD28 March 2014 at 20:39

      Thanks Anna, there's not enough hours in a day to make everything I've got in mind, I guess I've got years to come though to make things!!! :D

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  26. grapes and hearts27 March 2014 at 06:03

    Wonderful news! I am looking forward to many lovely baby projects, as I am sure you will sew up lovely things for the little man!

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    1. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD28 March 2014 at 20:46

      I don't know where to start, I've got so many plans. I'm going to just have to start making something instead of all this procrastinating! :D

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  27. Wonky Patchwork27 March 2014 at 18:09

    Couldn't resist coming over on NTT to read about a new baby! Congratulations, that's lovely news.

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    1. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD28 March 2014 at 20:52

      Thanks for dropping by I'm so glad you did and for leaving your lovely comment. We are all totally delighted and can't wait his arrival!!! :D

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  28. Gertie Pye27 March 2014 at 19:52

    Congratulations Chrissie! You must be so excited xxx

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    1. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD28 March 2014 at 20:54

      Can't tell you how excited Gertie, it's the best feeling - all the excitement and none of the morning sickness and sleepless nights to come, how great's that?!!! :D

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  29. Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation28 March 2014 at 16:41

    whoop! that is so exciting!!

    Thanks so much for sharing at Needle and Thread Thursday!

    :) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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    1. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD28 March 2014 at 20:54

      Thanks Kelly, it really is a whoop, whoop isn't it, we're totally thrilled :D

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  30. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD28 March 2014 at 20:02

    What news eh Ann?!!! Very exciting :D

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  31. Vicki30 March 2014 at 20:14

    How awesome Congrats! We have #14 due 9/12/14 and #15 due 9/20/14! And they are just as exciting from #1 to #15, and such a joy to spoil, and sometimes hand back over to the parents. : )

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    1. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD4 April 2014 at 23:18

      Wow Vicki having #1 on the way it's hard to imagine #15 - congrats to you too :D

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  32. Quiltstory1 April 2014 at 09:05

    Congrats!!! So exciting!!!

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    1. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD4 April 2014 at 23:16

      Thanks girls, so looking forward to having a new family member :D

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