WOOO HOOO IN MICHIGAN...

WOOOO HOOOO!!! My turn! What a day we had yesterday! First, we had to go pick up our new "blow-up" pool so Papa and Abbey could get that filled with air and water. THEN Ashley called and they were on their way to the hospital! FINALLY!!!

We gave them a chance to get checked in and situated before we took off. (Abbey had to have at least one swim!) Found their car and took this picture in the expecting parent's parking lot.

We had quite a wait for everything to get going. Kim and Chad were there with us and Abbey brought some books to read to everyone. It got later and later and later, so Papa took Abbey to our house so she could get some rest. (They even had a little swim before bedtime.) At last Tony came down the hall and said she was here!

Introducing Lucianna (Lucy) Kimberly Surre. She is 8 lb. 15 oz, 21 1/2" long and has RED hair!!!

What a little dolly!

I could hardly wait to get my hands on her and snuggle her right up! There is truly no feeling in the world like it - my own little granddaughter (again).

Ashley will hate me for this picture, but I think she looks beautiful for having a baby only one hour before. She is such a great mom and Lucy is a lucky little girl.

Aunt Kim (guess where the Kimberly part came from) had to get a few snuggles too. She didn't know Ashley was going to name her after her until last night. Pretty emotional time.

Proud Uncle Chad finally got his turn. (Then he took LOTS of pictures.) Abbey and Lucy are both SO lucky to have these two for an aunt and uncle! They taught Abbey to ski at 2 years old - now it will be Lucy's turn!

I just had to get another turn so I could look her all over. I'll never get enough!

This morning Abbey was READY TO ROLL with her new t-shirt and all. Time to go meet her new sister.

It was love at first sight! She has already helped change a diaper and wants to hold her by the hour.

Great-grandma loves to rock babies more than anything else. It was so late last night that she had to wait until this morning. Sure do wish Dad could have been there too.

Tony, the proud dad, is fascinated by his new daughter. He did a great job helping Ashley get through labor and delivery and his new journey is also about to begin.

Congratulations to Ashley, Tony and Abbey! (And thanks for another beautiful granddaughter.)
Tonight is Dick's turn to see Lucy. I felt so bad that he had to leave last night, but he didn't mind taking Abbey with him - they are so close.

So Linda (Behind My Red Door), maybe these little girls with such similar names will have a chance to meet one day! (and the Grammy's too!)

Don't forget to sign up for my giveaway. Again, the drawing will be on Friday! Have a great evening - I sure will!

Until next time...