I make no apology for NOT reading 185 blog posts this week
No apologies for not Twittering, Blotanical visiting, posting or commenting
(Sorry Helen – no “End of the Month View” from me this month)
I have been very busy doing this ….
Yes – this old gardener’s hands have been holding and cherishing my new grandson.
And spending time with my middle son and his wife.
In keeping with my tradition of showing the feet of people I meet …
How lovely are these toes.
I have had a wonderful few days meeting my new grandson.
No2 son and No2 Daughter in law gave birth to a beautiful boy last week which is why I have been away.
They are all doing just fine.
Although I don’t usually put images of friends and family on this blog -
No2 Son is now using the next image all over the web on his social networking site, so I have decided to share it with you.
I am, to say the least very, very happy
Oh, Karen! Flowers are all very well . . . but this . . . and these photos . . . well, can’t think of anything to say except . . . no, can’t think of anything to say except congratulations to everyone and welcome to a new person . . . but that seems so lame! Please add in all the hugs and celebrations if one were to meet you in person.
Esther
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What a stunning photo the second one is. Can tell you are proud as punch. Glad everyone is OK
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Congratulations Nain! He looks wonderful.
Awww…
Congratulations to all of you.
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Congratulations!! .A spring baby is very special(she said as the mother of a spring baby girl!).Good luck health and happiness to you all
XXX
Dear Karen, I can’t believe you are a grandmother! I have you as so much younger in my minds eye!
Congratulations. What a beautiful baby and what stunning photography, I have always had a suspicion that people take the best images when they have real love in their heart and these images really show that.
I hope you all have a wonderful Easter.
Rach xxx
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How wonderful and exciting! Such a beautiful grandson! Such perfect photos and such perfect tiny little feet. As one grandma ( 1st grandchild for us last May) to another….congratulations!
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Congratulations to all – those two pictures sum it all up!
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Oh Karen I am so happy for you – congratulations – they don’t stay like that for long! make the most of it.
How absolutely beautiful that last photo is… and all the rest of the new baby boy! Congratulations!
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Congratulations, Karen. That first shot had me mesmerized, all the matching finger wrinkles, and such teensy adorable fingernails I could kiss them. May you develop a wonderful bond with him as he grows!
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It’s not my grandbaby and I am tearing up! Karen, I am so excited for you and the photo of your beautiful grandson and besotted new Tada. It’s a stunningly wonderful photo…I can’t wait to see photos in May! xxgail
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I’m just trying to remember if I knew number 2 son at the same age. Think it was just number 3 though. That last photo also had me reaching for a tissue! I don’t do babies, but that one got me. Not suprised it is all over the social networking sites. Congrats to all, and a long and healthy life to the new boy.
I am sure that you were transmitting some of your gardening prowess through touch Karen to the new man in your life. Wishing him a long,happy and healthy life. Splendid photos.
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Congratulations. Your images will be a treasure for your family when those little feet become big stompy feet.
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Congratulations! I’m so happy for you. Enjoy this precious time, the blog will still be there in a few months.
Congratulations!
Amazing final photo.
Well, amazing previous ones too!
Best
R
Beautiful pictures and a perfectly acceptable excuse for not blogging! Congratulations!
xxx
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Congratulations … your absence is perfectly understandable. Your photos are simply beautiful … enjoy this precious gift.
How absolutely fantastic. Such beautiful pictures. Congratulations to you all!
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No apology necessary
Beautiful photos! Congratulations to you all. 
Wonderful photos Karen,lovely lovely toes and fingers and new father and son. Springtime joy.Much love.
How wonderful! Congratualtions to all
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Wow, a touching, intense image of No2 and son! the ones of you and he are so amazing also. Celebrate life!
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Wow Karen, I had a feeling something special was happening when you said you’d be away from the computer! You’ve shared the best end of the month views of all here
Warm Congrats to you all Shxo
shirl´s last blog ..End of month views March 2010
Congratulations on the birth of your grand! So sweet! The garden will wait for that.
~~Rhonda
Wonderful photographs, I am feeling all rosey inside now. It is such a lovely feeling being a grandmother so wallow in the sensation for a while.
How very, very sweet! And a lucky boy to have a grandmother like you!
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Stunning photograph. My new grandson is four months old now. It is still astonishing.
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Congratulations! Nothing is cuter than sweet little baby feet! The photo of your son and grandson is exceptional, bound to become a family heirloom!
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The picture of your hand and the baby’s is just beautiful. Enjoy!
Balisha
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Congratulations Karen, to you and all your family. What wonderful photo’s, I’m sure your son will treasure these forever, they capture the moment wonderfully. Thanks for finding time to visit and comment on my blog this week!
how cool
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so so jealous, look like sturdy gardener hands to me. scroll down two years and there will be a little mini me in the garden, copying your every move
This is fantastic, Karen. Congratulations to everyone, and welcome to the world, little one. What a perfect time for new life to come to your family. Happy Spring, happy Easter!
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And well you should be, Karen! This is a moment, as good as it gets … a new life, and so begetting of spring!
joey´s last blog ..‘EASTER BLESSINGS’
Congratulations, Karen — what a perfectly beautiful little man.
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Congratulations, but please can you post up a ‘broodiness alert’ in future, this is not good for my plans to stop at three…
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Hey Congratulations! Beautiful photographs, its too cute for words!
Congratulations! That is some very nice photography too!
Pure delight! Lucky you! These photos are a very special treasure. Thanks for sharing them…and your bliss
Such a wonderful spring gift…one that will stay in your heart forever.
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Congratulations
These are such great shots, and definitely ones to cherish. How lovely to have a new addition to your family. Congratulations to everyone! x
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Very many congratulations to you and the new member of the family. These will be such special memories for you all. Christina
Karen, I am still lagging in my blog reading and commenting so I missed this!!! Congratulations!! and what wonderful photos. Gorgeous beings! Grandmom!! How happy you must be. ;>)
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Oh, the photo is precious! Beautiful!
Well congrat’s are definitely in order. How thrilling for you and your family;-) Enjoy being a gramma!
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