December 11, 2014

pink - the very best kind


Back when I first shared about my battle with breast cancer, I eased into breaking the news by making you play a guessing game.

"Pink" was the first clue, and I knew some of you would initially think a baby girl was joining our family, instead of thinking that breast cancer was joining our family.

But, guess what.


Almost exactly a year after I finished my last chemo treatment, our first grandchild arrived, and our lives have once again been totally taken over by pink.

It is the Best Thing Ever.

Ever, ever.


She is beautiful and perfect, smushy and sweet, squeaky and snuggly, and just the most precious thing ever.

I love her.


I've been known to stand watching at the window when she's coming for a visit.

She's just starting to smile, and her smile melts my heart into a puddle.

In fact, every single thing about her melts all of us into a puddle.

My son and daughter-in-law are wonderful parents, just as I knew they'd be.

Her uncles are smitten.

My hubby and I are wearing the Papa and Grandma badges with pride.


Oh, what a difference a year makes.

62 comments:

  1. Oh, she is adorable. And smushy and sweet looking! Congratulations!

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  2. What a way to mark an anniversary! She is just precious. I know that melting feeling 9x2, and x3 in a couple of weeks). Enjoy every minute with her.

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  3. Awwww she's perfect! Congrats to you and your family.
    Lots of hugs and blessings to your family this Christmas!

    xo,
    M :)

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  4. She's so beautiful! Congratulations to your and your family. She's so lucky to be surrounded by so much love.

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  5. Oh my goodness she is adorable!! Congratulations, I've heard being a gram is wonderful but I have yet to experience it yet. I can't imagine the amount of photos you have taken of her so far. What fun!! Merry Christmas to you and yours!!

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  6. Congratulations, what a special treat! Our daughter just left an hour ago to deliver her second child. We do not know if it is going to be a boy or girl but which ever, it will be loved and cherished all through it's life. The love of a grandchild is so precious especially as we approach our golden years in life. I am so excited but nervous at the same time.
    Take care of your granddaughter, hold her tight and fight the fight..Think Pink.

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  7. So cute! I was so glad I got to meet her this week!!

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  8. Isn't it the best?! Our 1st grandbabies arrived almost 2 years ago, boy/girl twins! There is something remarkably healing about it :)

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  9. Congratulations! Loving this pink. I am so happy for you and your family. Happy Holidays!

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  10. She's beautiful! Glad your year is improved. Have a great holiday!

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  11. She's beautiful! Congratulations.

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  12. Congratulations!!! Your granddaughter is beautiful! Being a grandma is the best!

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  13. oh this just makes my heart so happy for you...
    Kari

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  14. That is the cutest little girl. Aren't they so much fun. Glad you are doing ok.

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  15. Oh goodness me, I read this twice and then made my husband come over and we read it twice together. That baby is darling and precious and CONGRATULATIONS. What a difference a year makes, indeed.

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  16. Congratulations on your new bundle of granddaughter joy, Teresa! She is absolutely beautiful and I know you are going to enjoy your new role as Grandma!

    I'm glad you're feeling good and you've finished your treatment. What a difference a year makes, indeed! Thanks for sharing your gorgeous photos!
    xo, Vickie

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  17. What wonderful news! She is beautiful, and I know you're having a ball being her Gramma!

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  18. Oh my goodness! She is perfect in every way! Lucky family and...
    *C*O*N*G*R*A*T*U*L*A*T*I*O*N*S*!* to you all!

    *********************************************
    *H*A*P*P*Y* * *H*O*L*I*D*A*Y*S*!*!*!*
    *********************************************

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  19. That is one beautiful baby! I'm so happy for you!
    Happy Holidays!
    Erica :)

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  20. She is a gorgeous baby! How proud you must be.

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  21. I am tickled pink for you all! She is so peaceful, so beautiful! Definitely a blessing!! Welcome to the grandparent club T... sounds like you have all the wonderful symptoms! It's going to be a Merry Christmas for sure in Meadowbrook Farm! Love you and miss you!!!! Julie

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  22. Hooray for all of you! She is completely precious in every way! I look forward to all kinds of fun photo shoots in the upcoming years! Enjoy this special time!

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  23. Congratulations Grandma!! Enjoy every moment with your beautiful little granddaughter xoxo

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  24. Welcome to the grandparent's club! We "joined" last May with the arrival of our granddaugher, "Miss Bee".... enjoy your new status.

    ~Chris
    PS And too have been known to stand at the window ;)

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  25. A huge congratulations to everyone in your family! She's beautiful! I wait at the window also watching for my grandsons to arrive. : ) You just can't help it.

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  26. YES, best kind of pink ever!!! Congrats to all of you. Love to follow you and your beautiful pictures and your blessed life. :)

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  27. I am smiling at my computer screen. What a beautiful blessing. Now, would you get back to blogging more? Please?

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  28. She is beautiful! And what a lovely way to celebrate pink!

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  29. Congratulations Grandma! She's a beauty!

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  30. You are a grandma!!!!!!! Congratulations. It is an amazing thing what the passage of time can do in a life. So much happens and I am so happy that yours has turned a beautiful corner.

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  31. Congratulations! She's adorable.

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  32. I'm so glad pink means baby girl this time! how perfectly and wonderfully made she is! Congratulations and enjoy watching her grow. Happy to see you still posting, I enjoy reading here.

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  33. Talk about "Making My Day!"
    You just did . . . I am thrilled for you gran and gramps . . .
    Adorable she is . . .

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  34. Congratulations! She is proof that every perfect gift is from above! Happy Holidays!

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  35. My heart swells with happiness for you! Being a grandparent is absolutely the very best part of life. Your beautiful message and sweet pictures brought tears to my eyes. Merry Christmas!

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  36. She is oh so cute. Congratulations to you all.

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  37. Congratulations on the birth of your adorable granddaughter!

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  38. How wonderful for all of you! :) Congratulations!!!!

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  39. So incredibly happy for you! Isn't life wonderful after cancer? You appreciate every little and big thing! PS. How's the hair coming along? Mine is at the really weird grow out stage, but oh the difference 1 year makes!

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  40. Congratulations! Our first two grandkids were born in the past year, and we too wear our Nana and Papa badges with pride :) Friends kept telling us how wonderful it was to be grandparents but we didn't "get" it until Simon, and then Adalyn were born. It's not just wonderful, it's the BEST! We were able to meet Simon in person in the Spring, and we hope to make another trip to the states next March so we can meet Miss Adalyn. Meanwhile Skype and facebook are our lifeline! Enjoy your precious little granddaughter! Christmas just got a whole lot more fun, didn't it?! :)

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  41. Congratulations Teresa! She is just precious! Thank you so much for sharing pictures of her with us. What a wonderful Christmas you will have!

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  42. Darling. Enjoy that little one...babies are the best!

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  43. Congrats Teresa! You will be an awesome grandma.

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  44. This is wonderful! Congratulations to all of the Meadowbrook family. She is beautiful.

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  45. oh my gosh !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THE BEST THING ever (in addition to your good health), I have 5 grandchildren and I don't know what I would do without them !!!!!!!!! A blessing from God !! So glad to see a post from, I was getting worried.....but, this post had me smiling from ear to ear....so HAPPY for you and all your family.....what a MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  46. How wonderful!Pink will definitely be your happy color! Merry Christmas to you and your precious family.

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  47. OH Congratulations on the newest arrival at your house!!!!! Hope you had an awesome Christmas! Grandkids are the BEST! I have 7 of them and love each one dearly!!!!

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  48. What a darling new family member (and gorgeous photo model)!!! Can't wait to see more pics as the year (and celebrations) continue!
    Love n hugs to you all!
    Leslie

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  49. Ok. I already knew all of this. I've already seen that adorable picture of her. I already know how besotted you are with her. So why in the world did I get goosebumpy and teary reading this?! You know I couldn't be happier for you and your whole family!

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  50. How wonderful!!! She is so beautiful and precious! What a blessing!! So happy for your family!

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  51. This made me tear up a bit, congratulations to your whole family :)

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  52. Oh she is BEAUTIFUL! Congratulations!!!!

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  53. Teresa - Catching up with your life and extended family! Congratulations on so many things. You've documents so wonderfully for those of us a few states and years away! Lori Emmerton

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