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Title: Its a boy!
Post by: ideasguy on September 05, 2010, 09:38:24 PM
Our third grandchild 8)
Born at 8:59 pm and weighing in at 7lbs 9oz!
I'm delighted to say that Mother and baby doing fine.
Congratulations to Keelin and Simon!

Simon bought a new camera last week so we are expecting a photo soon!
Title: Re: Its a boy!
Post by: NightHawk on September 05, 2010, 10:17:26 PM
Congratulations George.  A proud day for all concerned ;D

Glad to hear everyone is doing okay.

Looking forward to seeing some photos of the little bundle of joy  :D

Laurie.
Title: Re: Its a boy!
Post by: ideasguy on September 05, 2010, 10:25:24 PM
Thanks Laurie! Yes, we are eagerly awaiting those photos!
Title: Re: Its a boy!
Post by: The Gardener on September 06, 2010, 01:22:36 PM
Congratulations, George  :D  Best wishes to Mum, Dad and Baby!
Title: Re: Its a boy!
Post by: ideasguy on September 06, 2010, 07:21:29 PM
Thanks Chrissie!

Just back from visiting at the hospital. Mum, Dad and child are doing fine.
His name is Odhran Patrick (Kelly). Pronunciation here:
http://www.babynamesgarden.com/irish-baby-names.aspx
It will take a little getting used to!

Simon took lots of photos, so will have those soon.

Title: Re: Its a boy!
Post by: roiphil on September 07, 2010, 08:16:04 PM
congratulations george and mum and dad of course, i am missing a lot of comings and goings on the forum at the moment, busy working away from dawn till dusk, finish one project and another one begins, must take photos of my hotbed to show off  ;D
Title: Re: Its a boy!
Post by: ideasguy on September 07, 2010, 10:20:02 PM
Thanks Phil. Its good to be busy! Life can be a bit of a hotbed :D

Heres some photos of

First, the proud Mum and Dad (Keelin and Simon) with baby Odhrán
(http://www.ideasforgardens.com/forumpics/Odhran/IMG_0400.JPG)

Next a close up of Keelin and Odhrán
(http://www.ideasforgardens.com/forumpics/Odhran/IMG_0439.JPG)


Now for a close up of little Odhrán - almost a day old- snuggling up to daddy (my doesnt time fly!)
(http://www.ideasforgardens.com/forumpics/Odhran/IMG_0407.JPG)

Now its time for my better half to nurse our new grandchild:
(http://www.ideasforgardens.com/forumpics/Odhran/IMG_0414.JPG)

and now a photo of the very proud grandparents with the new arrival
(http://www.ideasforgardens.com/forumpics/Odhran/IMG_0416.JPG)

Title: Re: Its a boy!
Post by: NightHawk on September 07, 2010, 11:01:12 PM
Very proud-looking parents and grand-parents there George, and a beautiful baby boy.

Great pictorial record of a special and treasured event.

Please pass on Kathy's and my best wishes to Keelin and Simon.

Laurie.
Title: Re: Its a boy!
Post by: ideasguy on September 07, 2010, 11:33:02 PM
Will do and thanks Kathy and Laurie.

Simon bought a Canon EOS 500D last week so he could take photos indoors without flash. I'm impressed with the quality! It arrived just in time - Odhrán arrived a week early!

 
Title: Re: Its a boy!
Post by: The Gardener on September 08, 2010, 11:05:49 AM
Lovely pictures George.  You all look very proud, and rightly so!
Title: Re: Its a boy!
Post by: ideasguy on September 08, 2010, 12:31:42 PM
Thanks Chrissie. Mother and baby are preparing to go home today. Daddy now has the house gleaming :D
Title: Re: Its a boy!
Post by: peter1925 on September 08, 2010, 11:38:05 PM
Great pictures of the "boy" he will soon have  name hopefully. Congratulations George, long time no see.
Best wishes to all of you!... Peter
Title: Re: Its a boy!
Post by: ideasguy on September 09, 2010, 12:25:01 AM
And very best wishes to you Peter. Please drop in more often. It would be a pleasure to hear from you.
Simon and Keelin have gone for an Irish name for our grandson:
Odhrán Patrick
We've discovered that Odhrán is quite a popular name at present, in its different rhythmic forms - Orin, Orrin etc.
Title: Re: Its a boy!
Post by: Eric Hardy on September 09, 2010, 10:00:49 PM
Congratulations, George and to the whole family. I have only just seen this. Lovely pictures too.

Boys of course is what I always expect, having three sons, six grandsons and one great grandson. I have one granddaughter. I don't know how that happened   ;D. I always tell her she is my favourite granddaughter.
Title: Re: Its a boy!
Post by: ideasguy on September 09, 2010, 10:17:38 PM
Thank you Eric, and I had a good laugh reading your message.

Yes, I have the same joke to play on my only daughter when I write cards etc.
Nowadays that goes in reverse:
Hi Tara, its your favourite daddy.
To which she replies excitedly Ah! Hi Michael ;D ::) :D.

I have two sisters and one bro.
My sister had 2 boys. She expected a girl 3rd time around. Boy ::)
She was resigned to fate 4th time around, which was rather fortunate. Another boy.
Now she has 5 granddaughters, and no grandsons!

Just love them all :)

We've just had a Skype session with Simon, Keelin and Odhrán, a nice surprise.


Title: Re: Its a boy!
Post by: newplantguy on September 09, 2010, 10:41:12 PM
Congratulations to you George enjoy your grandson.
Paul. ;D
Title: Re: Its a boy!
Post by: ideasguy on September 09, 2010, 10:58:50 PM
Thanks Paul
Soon we will have to allocate a new patch for Odhrán's garden!
His big cousin James will gladly help! We have him three days a week after primary school. He's great company in the garden and loves to help.