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it is with great pleasure to introduce my new GD

13 years ago

Rosa

Born 5/5/11

weight 7 lbs 3 oz

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Marilyn Sue McClintock
12 years ago
Congratulations to you and the parents. She is sure a cute little one and will be so much fun.

Sue
liz
12 years ago
what a little dollbaby...Enjoy the daylights outta her!!
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joann23456
12 years ago
Oh, she's beautiful - congratulations!
juellie1962
12 years ago
Awwww....she is so beautiful! Enjoy her!!! I wish they could stay like that for a while longer than they do!
hallngarden
12 years ago
beautiful bundle of joy,.......congratulations
phyllis__mn
12 years ago
Darling little girl.
luckygardnr
12 years ago
How beautiful! If you haven't been a Gramma yet, you're gonna love it! It's the best thing in the world! Congratulations!
gadgets
12 years ago
What a precious little girl!! I hope you live close enough to get to hug her often.

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rosepetal2
Original Author
12 years ago
Thanks for all the nice comments, she's my first grandchild, her Mom is my stepdaughter. We think she's pretty special and only lives an hour away.
Diane
vannie
12 years ago
Cute, cute, cute. She will change your life!! We're driving 4 1/2 hrs. today to go to a t-ball game--you've got lots of recitals, etc etc ahead of you--not to mention the babysitting!!

My son's BD is May 5--it was a good day for babies. Congratulations.
glenda_al
12 years ago
A mighty precious bundle of joy!
cheri2008
12 years ago
I agree being a grammy is the BEST... just enjoy every moment you can, as they grow SO fast. I thought my children grew up fast, but the grandkids seem to grow up at lightning speed!
She is beautiful! Congrats !!!
patti43
12 years ago
She's so sweet and looks so peaceful. I'd sure love to kiss those little baby cheeks and smell that wonderful new baby smell. Enjoy--know you will!! Rosa's a pretty name.
Toni S
12 years ago
congratulations grandma! Love the cheeks and soft baby skin. I can tell your lovin it.
lydia1959
12 years ago
Beautiful... and I love her name too! Congrats!!
lindyluwho
12 years ago
Beautiful baby. Congratulations.

Linda
Marcia Thornley
12 years ago
Beautiful baby!!! Congratulations to all!
ruthieg__tx
12 years ago
Adorable, Congrats!
alisande
12 years ago
How lovely!! Congratulations to all!!
minnie_tx
12 years ago
Congrats and only an hour away!!!
kacram
12 years ago
congratulations, Rosepetal! sHe is a beauty!
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rosepetal2
Original Author
12 years ago
thanks everyone, we're planning to go see her (them) Thurs. She still has her days and nights mixed up so we'll be "forced" to care for her in the evening so mommy and daddy can get some much needed sleep.

Diane
sleeperblues
12 years ago
Aww, precious. Congrats!
fran1523
12 years ago
Sweet Rosa shares my birthday. May she have a long and happy life.
jel48
12 years ago
She is beautiful, Rosepetal!
chisue
12 years ago
Congratulations! I'm glad you are close by. Wonderful for the new parents to have your help, and great for you, too. Heck, after reading that Vannie is traveling across country for a T-Ball game...I feel much closer! We only have a half-hour trip to see our DGS (6) -- and DGD (11 weeks, and TWELVE pounds). Saturday is T-Ball for us, too! DS is following in his father's steps and is coaching this year.
Granlan_TX
12 years ago
She's as pretty as her name! Congratulations Diane! :)
socks
12 years ago
Perfection! Congratulations and best wishes for many, many happy times with Rosa.
dibby
12 years ago
She's a beauty, you will enjoy every moment of being "Grandma".

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