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by gerryb 05 Apr 2014 ( edited Apr 12'14 21:07 )
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Now I can share the greatest news! After a 3 yr journey, this morning the papers were signed, sealed & delivered and we now have a new grand daughter, Carrie Isabella, our son & daughter in law adopted. The blanket she's wrapped in was made over 18 yrs ago by my mom for her 1st great grand...but she died before she finished the quilting. When the 1st grand was on the way, I got it out & was able to finish the hand quilting (with her voice in my head telling me how) and now all 4 of the grands have come home "wrapped in Granny Hatcher's love." We rejoice in this little angel..and I will TRY not to bore you all with too many pictures!!

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by asterixsew 05 Apr 2014
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Congratulations to all your family on this very special little girl. How lovely to have such a treasured family blanket to wrap her in. Best wishes to all of you
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by snowbird42 05 Apr 2014
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how wonderful there is nothing like the joy of a new baby and I am sure she may be very spoiled with love...soozie
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by shirley124 05 Apr 2014
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What a sweet little angel. Congratulations to the parents and Grandparents. Great to have her wrapped with love in that special blanket. Hugs Shirley
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by jrob 05 Apr 2014
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Takes my breath away! She's beautiful and on behalf of all the proud grandmothers here...........you can't bore us with these pictures!
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by dragonflyer 05 Apr 2014
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So very happy for all...it can be a long arduous journey, but it sounds as if all of your prayers have been answered...such a beautiful little darling...hugs and smiles to all!
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by dailylaundry 05 Apr 2014
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Oh how precious!!! What a sweet blessing for all!! And I love the story about your Mom's blanket!!! Please, keep the pics coming!!!! Hugs, Laura*
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by ssampsel 05 Apr 2014
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i am so happy for your family!
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by raels011 06 Apr 2014
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What a great tradition. Very happy for you and yours
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by dennis999 06 Apr 2014
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My heartfelt congratulations to the proud gran and grandad, and to your son and daughter-in-law on the new addition to the family. Also, a wonderful story of your Mum's blanket...............which must have brought a loving and memorable tear to your eye
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by darlingwife 06 Apr 2014
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Oh Gerry, I am so happy for all of you! This baby is just beautiful. I also wanted to tell you that Hatcher is my maiden name... how funny is that?
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by gerryb 06 Apr 2014
Linda, that is really unreal!! But I bet you aren't from Tenn!
by darlingwife 06 Apr 2014
We have alot of family there... Tennessee, Kentucky oklahoma lol
by gerryb 06 Apr 2014
Good grief! We could be "cousins!" Have you seen the Hatcher website? if not, let me know & I'll send you the link.
by darlingwife 06 Apr 2014
I am going to PM you with my family history (short version) lol. We probably related somewhere down the road...
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by graceandham 06 Apr 2014
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What a blessing. I'm so happy for all of you. I'm sure she is the answer to many prayers. Upload all the pictures you want - you're three years behind, so let's see her! Did you get to hold her yet?
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by gerryb 06 Apr 2014
Sadly, she is still in Fla. BUT soon as all the papers are done in both the TN & FL courts, they will be coming home & they live about 20 mins away! We have their fur baby, Cooper!! Who is rotten!
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by sewmom 06 Apr 2014
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She's beautiful. Congratulations!
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by Leaha 06 Apr 2014
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The first picture, she is so perplexed looking 'Hey let me out of here, enough of this not moving stuff!' :P The second is more peaceful. Such a beauty, love the blanket and the story and her little outfit. Enjoy and Congrats to all.
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by gerryb 06 Apr 2014
I think she was trying to figure out just who that was talking as it's my DIL holding her. Remember, she hadn't heard their voices invitro! But I think she has them imprinted on her brain now! Not sure they have quit talking to her!!!
by Leaha 06 Apr 2014
Thought it was babies that need an off button...not the parents! She is adorable, lucky and blessed baby. :)
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by rescuer 06 Apr 2014
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Beautiful! Wonderful! Blessed!
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by rescuer 06 Apr 2014
...and flowers!
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by basketkase 06 Apr 2014
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Big congrats to all, Gerry.......she is gorgeous!!
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by drro 06 Apr 2014
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Congratulations to all of you! She is beautiful!!
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by eyeztodiefor10 06 Apr 2014
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Congratulations on your new family addition!! How wonderful for everyone! I promise never to be bored with your pics of your grandchildren as long as I can bore you with pics of mine!! lol I have always believed that adopting a child is one of the greatest gifts in the world for both the child and parents. That was before I became a Grandma and now I must include grandparents in that thought! My Mother once (at least) told me that love is the only thing that gets bigger the more you give it away so your whole family must be bursting with love about now! Thank you for sharing your wonderful news! It made my day so much brighter!
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What a beautiful baby..Congratulations
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by pennifold 06 Apr 2014
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Dear Gerry, such wonderful news. I bet you all can't wait to have
Carrie in your arms and living so close by. Congratulations to your son and daughter in law, such a long wait, but oh! how wonderful. Love Chris
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by airyfairy 06 Apr 2014
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She is so beautiful and as far as I am concerned you can bore us all you like!!!! Would love to see more pictures of this very precious bundle.
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by avalon 06 Apr 2014
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So very happy for all of you.Babies are always very special however they come into the family. Truly blessed. Enjoy. xox
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by anitapatch 06 Apr 2014
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Babies brings happiness to a family. So many things to discover
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by christracey 06 Apr 2014
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She is a little darling, congratulations to all. Babys are a true blessing.
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by rosakent 06 Apr 2014
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What a beautiful baby, and a lovely tradition. Thank you for telling us and bore as much as you like.
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by aussiequilter 06 Apr 2014
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what wonderful news ,Carrie is very beautiful and blessed little girl
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by athenamiller 06 Apr 2014
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Love all babies. When they are yours it's even better. Enjoy, she'll be in college in a few years. Time flies by.
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by icana 06 Apr 2014
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She is beautiful. I never tire of baby pictures or animal pictures,
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by crosses 06 Apr 2014
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Congratulations!
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by columbus 06 Apr 2014
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congratulations to your grandchild - I love your photos and I wonder if I ever will have any grandbaby - still waiting for!
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by shozo1271 06 Apr 2014
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aww, she is precious! Congrats to your whole family! *flowers to all*
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by highlandermom 06 Apr 2014
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Congrats she is beautiful. I love answered prayer. Oh you won't bore me sharing you joy!
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by sewilso 06 Apr 2014
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How sweet! Pretty little girl, congratulations!!!! She is so precious!
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by jen15957 06 Apr 2014
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Congratulations, She is adorable.
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by pldc 06 Apr 2014
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Congratulations to all of you, she is beautiful! I am so happy for you & your family she is a blessing that was worth the wait & now she is home right where she is meant to be. ~hugs~
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by lique 06 Apr 2014
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What a happy day this must be for you and your son and daughter in law. Congratulations!
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by kanny 06 Apr 2014
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Oh isn't she precious well worth the wait ENJOY :)
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by grandmamek 06 Apr 2014
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Congratulations to all. She is so sweet. What an adorable baby!!
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by cfidl 06 Apr 2014
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Congratulations to the happy family. She is adorable and I'm sure will grow in love. Love is thicker than blood.
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by gerryvb 06 Apr 2014
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isn't it great the special blanket can hold this lovely new granddaughter ! congratulations. She's adorable.
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by zoefzoef 06 Apr 2014
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What a nice baby ! Contratulations to the whole family .. So what are you waiting for...sewing, sewing...sewing..
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by edithfarminer 06 Apr 2014
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She looks beautiful Gerry and how lucky she is to be adopted by such a loving family. Good luck to all
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by sewtired 06 Apr 2014
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Congratulations! What a sweet addition to your family.
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by mariahail 06 Apr 2014
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Congratulations, she is beautiful!!!!!!!!!
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by noah 06 Apr 2014
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Congrats all God is So good you are truly blessed hugs Carolyn
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by clintonmiss22 06 Apr 2014
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Oh, she is beautiful! Congratulations to all. I have three adopted grands and I thought my heart would burst each time I saw and held them for the first time. Have fun spoiling her.
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by grossfamilie 06 Apr 2014
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In honour of your new little precious spring flower I gave flowers to the long list of happy cuties congratulating you and also I would like to
say Congratulations to you and your sweet family. Enjoy!! Life is sweet and children are the best gift to us human beings.
You will celebrate a very Happy Easter and be busy sewing and embroidering for this little sweet lady :-)
Maria
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by kezza2sew 07 Apr 2014
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Congratulations to all your beautiful people, she is adorable....
love goes all round to you and your family, hugs Kerry
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by katydid 07 Apr 2014
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I look at the face , beautiful, and I know she will be a serious child. Love those eye brows!!! I have had experience. Kay
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by hightechgrammy 07 Apr 2014
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Such a beautiful baby who will be loved beyond imagination! I am so happy for your whole family and love the story of the special quilt. God has blessed you so much! Every good and perfect gift is from above :-)
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by hightechgrammy 07 Apr 2014
OH, you know we never, ever get bored with grandbaby pictures or stories! We understand!
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by lynlaing 07 Apr 2014
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Congratulations and best wishes to the new parents.She is beautiful.
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by sdrise 07 Apr 2014
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Congratulations!! How precious! Beautiful baby. Suzanne
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by sissibrode 07 Apr 2014
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Congratulations ! She's so lovely ! โ™ฅ
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by camylow 07 Apr 2014
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Bore us away...CONGRATS...Very Happy for your family...
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by sewdoctor 10 Apr 2014
Absolutely! Who doesn't love pictures of babies?
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by aaltje1910 07 Apr 2014
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Congrats on the family!
Pictures from happy people and happy babies...... every day I like them, also number 1.000.000...
With love to the little one,
Aaltje-Anne
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by haleymax 07 Apr 2014
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Congratulations on the new addition to the family.<br /><br />
In Dec 2003, my eldest son married and in January of 2004 he presented us with 2 grandsons. Our first grandchildren, we were not able to get pictures of their homecoming in the suit that he had worn home from the hospital. My son adopted her 2 boys. One weighed 200 pounds and one weighed 120 pounds. Such joy to come into our lives. They were almost grown when he adopted them. We now have 3 boys and 3 girls as grandchildren. May you and your family have joy and blessings from this wonderful event.
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by seaislandmist 07 Apr 2014
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Congratulations on the new grandbaby. Just another reason to sew. May you have very happy memories.
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by clawton 07 Apr 2014
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Congratulations! She sure is cute.
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by clawton 07 Apr 2014
PS. What a wonderful gift of the blanket.
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by crafter2243 08 Apr 2014
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Such a great event in your families life. She is a cutie
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by lindaavolio 08 Apr 2014
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Congrats on your new addition to the family. She is BEAUTIFUL !
Have fun sewing and embroidering for her.
Hugs
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by draco 09 Apr 2014
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Congratulations. She is so Beautiful and precious !!
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by Shisha 09 Apr 2014
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Congratulations! What a sweetheart! I can see u doing lots of quilting for her in between cuddles!
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by hoplessnz 09 Apr 2014
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What a beautiful child , how could Mum bear to part with her . i am glad that she has gone to a loving home I am sure you will have lots of happy days and memories .Welcome to our world little one ..
Unfortunately most of the time we only hear of the ones that go wrong .
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by sewdoctor 10 Apr 2014
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Congrats to your family, she is beautiful...she was worth the wait!
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by gerryb 10 Apr 2014
Amen!
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by castelyn 12 Apr 2014
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Congratulations, she is lovely. Hugs Yvonne