Oh my goodness! Guess what I got? The most precious grandson EV-AH! He was born just a little more than a week ago. His name is John Holden Greenstone. We will lovingly call him Johnny! He’s my little Johnny Angel!
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After 21 hours of labor, Ashley delivered little Johnny by C-section. She’s a trooper! Mama and baby are doing wonderfully…and Daddy can’t stop grinning from ear to ear!
Is this an angel baby or what?! His daddy couldn’t wait to put the Chargers beanie on his dear little head.
Oh HOney! (I think he needs his Grandmama!)
Ashley is a wonderful mama!
Oh, such kissable lips!
Someday I will be holding these hands as Johnny and I go for a walk.
Someday Johnny is going to call for me…and I know my heart is going to melt!
“Grandmas are the people who take delight in hearing babies breathing into the telephone.” ~author unknown
“Sleep in heavenly peace.”
Look at those long lashes!
He’s got his daddy’s dimples!
Oh HoNeY! (we are saying that a lot these days!)
Becoming a Grandmama is such a blissful thing. I can’t seem to find the right words to express it! Well… how about…pure heaven! He is such a miracle and a precious gift from the Lord. God is so faithful…so merciful…and so gracious! Thinking back, when I was a young wife, there was nothing more that I wanted than to be a mommy. My hubby and I spent three years trying to concieve. It was such a difficult time. All of my friends and cousins were having babies but it just was not happening for me. I would tear up watching Pampers commercials! I decided to write down God’s Promises in his Word. I prayed those promises. It built up my faith. Everytime I started to feel discouraged I read those promises. I finally conceived, but sadly, I miscarried. Thankfully, just a short time after that, I conceived again…and Dusty was born…then Ashley…then J.J….the Summer Rose! Praise the Lord! Now I’ve come full circle! I’m a grandmama! The Lord gave me the desires of my heart…because I delighted in Him…trusted Him…most of all, because He is so gracious and good!
This taught me such a valuable lesson…to trust that the Lord has everything all planned out for us. He sees the big picture, we only see what is in front of us. So when things aren’t working out like we want them to, we need to place our situation in His hands and remember that God is working behind the scenes….and in time our prayers will be answered…and God’s plan will be revealed. The Lord answered my prayers better than I could have imagined. Little did I know God was planning to bless me with Dusty, Kimmy, Ashley, Glen, J.J., Tiffany, Summer and now sweet Johnny! (and more to come I’m sure!) God is good!
I still haven’t decided on my name. I’m trying out Nana right now, but I also like Grammy and Grandmama. Maybe I’ll let Johnny decide!
Little Johnny is truly blessed to have such loving parents! Good job you two….keep ’em comin’!!
Thank you Sugar Pies for stopping by for some Johnny Angel Pie!
Aunt Ruthie
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Congratulations on little Johnny! He is just TOO sweet! A thought about what you should go by… my Mom thought she was going to be “Grammy” until my oldest, Oliver, started talking… Grammy is a hard word to say for a toddler but “Nana” rolls right off his little tongue! Guess what my Mom goes by? ;0)
Just a thought… Enjoy every minute with him!
Hugs,
Christine aka The Stampin’ Ninja
Oh, HoNeY!!!! Congratulations on your beautiful grandson Johnny! He is an angel for sure!
“Every child born into the world is a new thought of God, an ever-fresh and radiant possibility.”
Kate Douglas Wiggin
I wish you and your husband, Ashley, her husband and the rest of your family the best of everything! Johnny is truly a miracle from God!
Blessings,
Jo
Oh, Ruthie, congratulations! Your little Johnny is just so adorable! I share your joy, Dear One, as we just had our first grand baby girl two months ago! Oh, the joy! Oh, the blessings! Thank you, God!
This is just the sweetest time – enjoy it!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
OHHHH honey he is beautiful! Such a blessing! I am not a Grandma yet but I will just love the day when children bless me with their babies. I personally like the name “Mimi”. Have fun with your new treasure!
My Aunt Joy’s grandchildren have always called her Grandy and I thought that was so cute, it’s like being Grandma Candy–which you will be because I know he and all the ones to come are just gonna eat you up (love you bunches). Yes, I think Grandy would suit you well.
Ohhh I am so happy for you!! Congratulations one and all! He’s a beut!
Congratulations Ruthie! I became a first time grandma 1 1/2 years ago to a precious baby girl. Although we live across the country from one another, it still fills my heart with so much love when I think of her or see pictures of her.
My kids called my Mom, Mimi and I decided I would like to be called just plain Gram. :0)
“A baby is God’s way of saying the world should go on.”
Congratulations to your growing family. Johnny is absolutely precious!
Congratulations! I’m so happy for your beautiful and loving family.
Blessings,
Nancy
Oh what a sweetie! Congratulations to all of you. I have a sweet sweet little grandson named Noah, and like you, I can’t even begin to descibe the feeling of being a grandma and the love for the little guy. My Noah is two now and he calls me “Bana”. His word. He made it up and it suits me just fine. I’m sure it will morph and change over the years, but Bana is perfect for now. He has called grandpa “Papa” since he started talking, but suddenly now he’s saying Grandpa instead.
Again, congratulations!!
CONGRATS SWEET SWEET FRIEND!!!!
YOU ARE THE SWEETEST DARN GRAMMY EVAH!!!!
BLESSINGS TO ASH AND BABY JOHNY ANGEL!!!! \
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RUTHANNE….I CAN’T BELIEVE IT! EKKKKKK….
WHAT A WONDERFUL WONDERFUL LIFE MOMENT…YOUR A GRANNY!!!!!
SUGAR…I LOVE YA…I KNOW YOU ARE ENJOYIN’ EVERY STINKIN’ MOMENT…KISSES!!! CAT …SMOOCHES!
HEY DOLL..ONE MORE THING…YOU KNOW ME AND THE CHARGERS…WELL EVEN IN HIS CHARGER GARB HE IS THE SWEETEST MOST ADORABLE DARN THING EVAH!!! HE LOOKS JUST LIKE SWEET SUMMER & ASHLEY!
You have that Grandma Glint in your eyes….It is the most happy we can be! Like you, all I ever wanted to be was a mommie…it took me 12 1/2 years of trying everything. Finally God spoke to me through a blessing and said that when the time was right, the Lord would prepare my body and I would conceive naturally. My whole life my periods had been 35-40 day cycles…finally, one day they went to 28 days and in 6 months I was pregnant. There is a plan, before I got pregnant, I adopted 3 children. They are all mine, I am their Mom. Bow I have 20 grands and one great. There is nothing sweeter than grand children. During my recent surgery, my little 2 year old grandson would call me on the cell phone and say, “Grammy, do you feel better today?” It would make me cry and it helped me get better!
God bless you in your mothering and grand mothering…your family are so blessed to have you and you them. Aren’t families the way to go through this life?! God is so smart and so kind! This little baby is so handsome and sweet….God bless his mommie and daddy to raise to be him to be a strong and wonderful man. Come say hi :D
Awwww, I’m tearing up! You are, indeed, blessed. Like you, I always wanted to be a mama, and after a miscarriage God gave me three precious children–then one more by adoption :) Now I’m fostering two babies, so much fun!! Thanks for sharing your news!
Oh Aunt Ruthie,
What a precious little grandbaby the Lord has blessed you with. Congratulations to your entire family!
What a cutey pie. I love babies…and it’s clear that you love him to bits :) :) I really enjoyed reading about your story and how you learned to trust God even during difficult times. The best part was that you leaned on the promises given to you in His Word :) :)
I”m still single and never been married..yet anyway :) :) :)..All of my friends are now married and sometimes it’s hard to watch that and see them having children..but I do have to remember that God is in control and he has my best interests at heart :) :)
Oh do you have a fan page on Facebook? I”d join and share it with my friends, too :) :) This is such a nice website…more should know about it :) Hugs and sunshine from Oregon :)
he is beautiful! congratulations!!!! and can i put in a vote for “granny”?? that’s what i call my grandmother and she is just amazing..i love her so!
Congratulations!
What a darling, handsome , and sweet blessing in your lives !!
May the Lord continue to bless you and your sweet family.
One thing is for sure….little Johnny will grow up surrounded by a loving family :)
Oh Congratulations! He is absolutely adorable … and as far as what to call yourself? I was blessed with two WONDERFUL grandmothers – both of whom I miss terribly right now. It wouldn’t matter what we had called them – it happened to be Nonna on my Italian side and Grandma on my English side – but what we called them really didn’t matter because they defined the names for us so “Nonna” and “Grandma” both came to mean something so wonderful and and irreplaceable each in their own unique way. I’m sure that Johnny will feel the same way about you as he grows up, blessed to have you in his life, regardless of what name you go by. :)
I really don’t like these modern names for Grandma—such as nana,
etc but Grandy sounds really cute and fits you. It seems so more natural—not like you are trying to get out of being a grandmother.
Just my thoughts.
Awww such a cutie pie… So pleased for you all.
S x
I am going to be a grandma for the first time very soon! The due date is June 10th!
I can’t wait!
We had a Great-Grandma that we all called “Mama-Gran” and I have such lovely memories of her…I think you could totally be a Mama-Gran! And when the babies are old enough you could convince them that in actuality you’re “Mama-GRAND!” :o)
Meanwhile, you stinker, you look like YOU could be that beautiful baby’s mama! You look so young!!!! :o)
The whole family is gorgeous! Congratulations!
PRECIOUS! Oh my, thank you so much for sharing your precious little Johnny Angel with us. Congrats to you and all your family! Enjoy! :)
Congrats! He is sooooooo sweet, enjoy!
Congratulations! {I love “Nana”!)
What a wonderful surprise to finally see this little angel! He is just gorgeous Aunt Ruthie. :)
Oh, congratulations! Aren’t grandchildren just the best? I love the picture of his sweet lips. I know you are proud and I am so glad that Mom (and Dad) and baby are doing well.
hi saw your blog. cong. on being a grandmo. i have one grandchild and its heartwarming. plan to follow your blog. drop in sometime to check my blog. have a good day.
Oh Ruthann! He’s so precious! Congratulations on the newest little blessing in your family! Ashley and Glenn did good! LOL
May the Lord bless and keep you all!
Congrats again…and lots of hugs!
Blessings,
Amy O./picketfencemom
Congratulations!!! How wonderful!! He is fearfully and wonderfully made!!
I am Grammie, but my Bella , almost two now, calls me “me”. I LOVE it!
Enjoy your little guy, he is adorable….
xoxo
Congratulations!! Oh, how he is such a beautiful little baby! Though I’m not surprised ~ your daughter and her husband are gorgeous!!
Oh. My. Gosh. The cutest baby EVAH! I am rejoicing with you, Aunt Ruthie. Kind of sweeps away any other concerns of life, doesn’t it? I’m so happy for your whole, beautiful family. What a blessing!!
He is so precious! I am expecting a new grandson in July! Just a little hint Ruthie, they call you what they decide! I wanted to be called Granmama and my first little darling somehow started calling me Nana(naynay). It stuck and now that is what they all call me and it is fine by me. My friend’s grands call her honey and I love that also! Enjoy such a wonderful blessing, they are so very special.
Lorri
Congratulations!! Little Johhny is truly an angel!!
When my daughter-in-law got pregnant, I had my name all figured out, i was going to be Nana Sugar. Years ago I had seen this cute little grandma on QVC selling jelly and her grandchildren called her Nana Sugar. BUT, it was not to me, my family vetoed it, so I’m Grammie instead.
But maybe you’ve got a shot at it, it’s a great name, Nana Sugar… Darling baby, and love your haircut, btw…..
Blessings to you and sweet Johnny & Momma & Daddy!!! What a special gift from the Lord! :) I know you’ll be a wonderful “Grand” & will always have a special bond with your precious little one! Enjoy!
Congratulations! What a precious angel he is. So cute!
Congratulations to you all!! He is just adorable. :) I want to just hold him and smell that yummy baby smell that only they have!! Simply precious!!
Hugs,
Teresa
xx
Beautiful couple….precious little angel. Congratulations! Grandmama! Johnny is a lucky little boy having you for his grandmama! He is absolutely beautiful!
♥ Toni
Such a cute baby!!
Congratulations!!!! Our first grandchild is due July 9th, and I…can’t…WAIT! Oh, this has made me even more anxious to hold my own little grand-punkin’. :)
oh my sweet baby love! He is just an angel indeed! Give the happy parents a hug for me and one to lil Johnny and one to Grandma!
Congrats to all of you! He is GORGEOUS! You’re post was very touching and inspiring to me. I’m a young wife and mommy to an angel. I gave birth to my son, Noah, in 2007 and he passed away at 2 weeks old. My dr’s all advised me not to become pregnant again b/c of an hereditary blood clotting dissorder. At first I was so mad at God and every pregnant woman and new mom I saw. I grieved and I healed. I still miss Noah so so much and every baby reminds me of him all though he would be 3 now, I still see him as my precious little perfect baby. I know as you did that God has a plan for me. My hubby and I have talked about adopting and our def. pregnant in our hearts and we know God will open those doors when it’s time. Just recently my brother’s way announced that she was preg. for the 1st time and I had some issues dealing with that b/c she’s a year younger than me and I felt that it was unfair, but I’ve dealt with those feelings and now I’m ready to be an aunt again. I’ll stop rambling now and again congrats to you, he is PERFECT.
Congratulations grandma! Johnny is adorable :)
xo,
rue
Little Johnny is precious! You are going to love being a Nana! I’m called Nana, and can’t wait until I hear my 15 month old grandson, Ethan, call me by that name!
Keep the pictures coming! Enjoy this wonderful time!
Smiles,
Carol
Hugs and blessings, Ruthann on that sweet little bundle of joy, He’s absolutely darling. And what a cute couple mom and dad are! I know you will be having the MOST fun!
Debra
Being a gramma just gets better and better. Congratulations to everyone!
He may have his daddy’s dimples.. but he sure looks like his mommy and “aunt” Summer Rose for sure! He is indeed a gift from God. Congrats Grandmama!
I am new to your blog but I had to say, he’s just beautiful!! Congratulations Grandmama!!!
Oh he is so precious. As I await our first biological blessing straight from God in just a few weeks my heart just melted over this post.
You are truly blessed!
I would like to share on of my favorite verses from God regarding my children. I found it not long after we became foster parents and before we adopted our five children.
Psa 113:9 He maketh the barren woman to keep house, [and to be] a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD.
PRAISE the LORD indeed. He does hear our cries. It was 9 long years before I saw two pink lines, but he’d already blessed my life so tremendously through my adopted darlings!
I so enjoy your blog. You inspire me to be even more than I already am! Thank you Mrs. Ruth and congratulations! Your going to be a fantastic Grandma!
Congratulations! He’s absolutely gorgeous!!
Precious! Precious! He is adorable! Congratulations! And may the good Lord bless you with many more and many happy days ahead!
I have a friend whose grandchildren call her “Honey”. Granddad calls her ‘Honey” so the grandkids took up that name for her.
He is just absolutely BEAUTIFUL..
Congratulations! My daughter is overdue with #5 right now, we are all waiting for “the phone call”…
It is wonderful being a grandmother. I look at those kids and thank God all the time, even though they live 1,000 miles away.
Our daughter chose to call me Grammie and my husband Granddad.
I just became a grandma for the very first time too!!! There are no words to discibe it. Just thanking the Lord for this great blessing. Our little Isaac was born last Friday. My heart wants to burst with the love and joy I’m feeling.
God’s Blessing on your new little one ;-)
Kathy
Congratulations, Dear Aunt Ruthie! Johnny is simply gorgeous. How beautiful. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!
Oh, my eyes are tearing up! Congratulations! Enjoy your new role in life… and your new title (whatever you decide it will be).
what a beautiful baby. congrats to your entire family!
Congratulations Aunt Ruthie. What a” BLESSING”.Johnny is just precious!!
I am a Granmama to 8 beautiful grandchildren. 8 girls and 1 boy. They all call me Granmama and my husband is Papa.
congratulations! i just became a grandmother myself 8 weeks ago to a beautiful granddaughter-Lila Jade. i am with you ,when you can;t describe the joy she brings to my and her granddaddys heart. sadly her daddy and momma are moving to wyoming (we are in Overland Park, ks.) and will be a 12hr. drive to Douglas. Our hearts are breaking as a dream of being a hands on grandma is dying,bu like you say to keep claiming Gods promises and we focus on Him alone.He is our comforter and our peace. Praise you Father.
becky
He is so precious and beautiful, you are Blessed!!!! I have 4 grandsons ( all under the age of 5 ) and you are going to have a ball with this little Johnny ( love the song too)
Congratulations to all.
Being from San Diego I especially like the charger beanie! :)
Congratulations! I just had my second grandbaby girl, and there is nothing God blesses us with that is more fabulous than grandchildren. xoxo Lidy
ps. I just noticed that you and I have very, very similar posts about questions and answers…a love for Emilie Barnes is something we share. I love Emilie and her wisdom and books are what guided me through my first years as a wife and mama, too. xo
How blessed you are with such a GORGEOUS, NO HANDSOME!!! child of God’s. Johnny is just as sweet as can be. There is nothing better than being a Mimi/Mini … your heart melts!
Enjoy & blessings to all!
Have a beautiful week.
TTFN ~ Hugs, Marydon
Oh honey but that is the best q t pie ever! God bless Johnny angel and all the family. I wanted to be called Grand Diva but my two little grand boys call me Nanny which is fine with me. Who ever thought being a grand could be so wonderful! Hug and Kiss that baby doll for me.
Joyce
OH my stars and bars! He’s beautiful!! He looks just like his momma!! Please tell her I said so… ;o) Oh, there ain’t nothin’ sweeter’n a baby! It’s like that Waylon song says….”…Ladies touch babies like a banker touches gold…” He sure is right! Praise God for his beautiful, beautiful blessings, for Baby John, and his family. Watch over him and lead him every moment of his life! Fill his hands with Your work, his heart with Your love, and his mouth with your truths! Amen & Amen!
Wonderful… Blessings to you all… He sure is a sweetie pie, cuddlebug, scrumptious little baby boy!
Congratulations! The photos are just wonderful!!
You look like a sweet ‘grammy’ to me, but you’re right, little Johnny will pick out something to call you from his happy heart.
Your thoughts regarding your own difficulty to conceive and being faithful to our Lord are so inspiring. We often forget to listen to God and instead grumble and complain about our lot in life–I know I do that far too often! Thank you for being faithful and sharing your blessings with us–your posts truly make my day!!
Well congrats to you! He truly is a Johnny Angel …loved the music. Nothing better than being a grandma!!! I know from experience! Blessing to this beautiful new baby boy.
CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS Grandmama~Grammy! Your little Jonny Angel is beautiful in everyway! There is nothing like becoming a Grandmother. You will be blessed over and over again! How proud you must be of his Mommy & Daddy!
Welcome to earth precious Johnny! Fresh from heaven!
Hugs,
Maryjane
xox
Hi Aunt Ruthie!
Congratulations! My mom says there is nothing like being a grandma!!
I think you should consider being called “Mimi” We started out by calling my mom “Grammy” and as Macy, my oldest began to talk all she would say is “Mimi” and it stuck… My mom is way too cool to be called Grandma, and everyone has a grandma but not many have a Mimi!!
Be Blessed and enjoy!
Beth Robertson
Congrats to the whole family!!!!!He is ever so precious!!1I ;ove those lips!!!Theres nothing like being a gramma its the best !!My kids always say to me well we couldnt do that and I tell them gramma angels get whatever they dream!!!!Go visit your grammie today if you can your her happiness!!!! Blessings Donna
Johnny is one precious baby! God bless you all!
Congratulations from one Granny to another!! I have a 15 month old grandson and it IS heaven. What an absolute gift from God that child is. He is at the talking, walking, running..funny stage. He is the delight of his Gramps and Grams heart. Being a Grandmother is such a bonus gift from Heaven. I wish you as much joy with your little Johnny as we have with our little Riley.
Congratulations again to everyone!
What an adorable baby!! Everything about him is as sweet as can be. I am so very happy for you and your family! Your little Johnny has been born into a loving family and is a lucky little one indeed!!
Blessings to all,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
Congratulations on Little Johnny’s arrival! Lovely family with such a sweet baby boy!
Congrats!! He is simply precious!! Enjoy every minute of being his Grandmama. That’s what my kids call my mom, but when they were little they just called her G-mama! :o)
Congratulations from one Grammy to another! : ) We were blessed with our granddaughter three months ago and it has been quite a journey of emotions! Enjoy it! Just wait until that lil one gives you the biggest smile!!!!! You will be pure mush I tell you!!!!
He is a cutie pie….congratulations!
I am soooooo happy for you and your family!!! What a sweet blessing the Lord has given y’all!!!! Congratulations!!
His,
Mrs. U
Congrats Ruthie, yes he is an angel. God bless him and his family.
JOHNNY SWEET BOY
Johnny sweet boy
with dimples so deep
Such a joy to his family
While angels watch him sleep.
His heavenly smile
Melts for all to see
This treasure of life
God has given to thee.
So parents and grandparents
Enjoy sweet Johnny boy
All angels are watching
As they celebrate in your joy.
By Paulette My baby gift to John Holden Greenstone
Congratulations Ruthann. Congratulate Gary for me also and Gr. Gradma Ruth. Enjoy your time with him .
Congratulations Ruthie! I know you already love being a grandmom.
There is nothing more wonderful than the first time you hear them call you. I love when they come bouncing through the backdoor and say, “Mimi, where are you, I’ve come over” What a delight they are and each one is different. May God’s blessing abound upon you and your family!
hugs,
Denise
I am a first time Grandma also. I have a granddaughter.
With my first one I was in Labor for 36 hours then a
C-section. Thank goodness the Doctors dont let you
suffer in pain that long anymore.
I know what a miracle feeling it is to hold your
first grandbaby in your arms. Knowing that child
is part of you.
Pamela
NE OH
Congratulations and all good wishes to you and your family. I have been living this adventure right along with you since your first post last fall. You see, my first grandson was born April 30, so our precious ones are just two weeks or so apart! I have chosen to go by Nana, and his name is Carter. God is so good and always faithful. He has given me the desire of my heart once again.
Blessings on all!!!
Congratulations! He is absolutely perfectly beautiful. I pray that God will always watch over him and his family, that he brings joy to those around him and that he has a beautiful, blessed life.
Since you like to say OH HONEY, maybe YOU could be “Honey”???!!!!! I know you are for sure sweet as honey! CONGRATULATIONS to you and all your family on this wonderful new blessing. He is adorable!!!! Thanks so much for sharing your happiness! XO, Pinky
He’s a doll–and a keeper! Kiss his sweet little cheek for me! :)
OK… Now I’m going to have that song in my head the rest of the day…LOL!!
You have an adorable little fella ! Grandkids truly are a blessing.
I have three of them. I thank God that they all live close by and I can enjoy them as much as I do.
Your daughter and her Hubby make a cute couple too!
Enjoy!!!
Judy
What a darling boy ! Congratulations !
He’s so precious! Congratulations to you and your family! What a blessing!! I love baby sighs, baby yawns, baby sneezes, baby kisses…aw heck, I love baby everything! : )
I have tears in my eyes reading this post. SIGH…..
“This taught me such a valuable lesson…to trust that the Lord has everything all planned out for us. He sees the big picture, we only see what is in front of us. So when things aren’t working out like we want them to, we need to place our situation in His hands and remember that God is working behind the scenes….and in time our prayers will be answered…and God’s plan will be revealed. The Lord answered my prayers better than I could have imagined.”
amen amen amen dear sister. I think of Jeremiah 29:11 and Ephesians 3:20 when I read this above statement of yours.
May God be gracious to precious little Johnny and bless him and make His face shine upon him now and always. amen amen amen
Congratulations !!! He is a beautifull boy! In Brazil have a popular verse : Grandmother is a sugar mother…rs God bless your family.
I can’t find any other words to say other than what a precious and truly beautiful baby… and isn’t God great!!!
Sweet, sweet baby! Congratulations on such a WONDERFUL blessing! Go Chargers (sorry, I was raised in San Diego and couldn’t help myself, lol). Enjoy that sweetie!
Blessings!
Gail @ Faithfulness Farm
Congratulations Ruth Ann! He’s beautiful! Thank you also for your encouragement. As mama to two wonderful boys, we also were brokenhearted to go through 3 miscarriages. But now we are expecting again! And God, in His infinite wisdom, has the right plan in mind for us. Only He can see the big picture and what is best!
Enjoy that grandbaby!
Aunt Ruthie, What an angel! I expect your next book will be “Those cute things our grandchildren say”, because they do say the sweetest things. I really like bluegrass music and my guitar is named Glitter. When my little sweet thing Brianna was born her parents named me Granny Glitter. Such a long name for a little girl to say so we shortened it to GG! And I love it! Your little Johnny will love whatever name you choose, because he will come to know that name to mean “someone who loves me dearly”! And doesn’t that say it all? Kiss him for me. :)
Becky Ransom(GG)
Hi Aunt Ruthie! I was so excited to hear about the arrival of your grandson. Back when you announced your daughter was expecting, I shared in a comment that I, too, was expecting and was looking forward to finally being a stay at home wife and mom. Our little sweetheart arrived a little over three weeks ago, and it’s been heaven ever since. :)
I just wanted to take a minute to say I appreciated both your story and your daughters… I was married for nearly six years before my first pregnancy, which I prayed and prayed for, and it too ended in miscarriage. But before the year was out, I was pregnant again, and this time the Lord blessed us with a perfectly healthy baby girl and we are so greatful. I was in labor for about 24 hours and was finally delivered via C-Section, so I can relate to your daughter in that way! Im sure she feels the way I do, which is whatever it took to bring us our little angels! I pray she is recovering from her surgery well.
Thanks again for the lovely blog, I always read your posts even though I don’t have much time for blogging these days as they are always such good inspiration to stay motivated to be the best mom and wife I can be. If you have a second click over to my blog to see my little angel, and be blessed to know you and your blog are part of keeping moms like me inspired to do our best.
God Bless!
Nicole
Congratulations on the birth of your most adorable grandson. I have to say his name caught my eye! There is many an Australian who would approve of the name Holden as ‘Holden’ cars, the main opposition to Ford, have iconic status here! Then I saw Greenstone which is a precious stone from New Zealand used for carving. Did you know you can buy greenstone jewelry? My husband is from NZ and sometimes wears his carved greenstone pendant. Oh and you can buy here toy Holdens and models of vintage Holden cars – an idea for a future present from ‘nana’ perhaps!
Oh my that is one beautiful baby boy! You are one lucky Nana, or grandma…grammy? Either one, what a blessing! From a single momma to 3, thank you for inspiring and bringing me joy with your words of motherly wisdom!
He is beautiful ! Thank you so much for sharing all the awesome pictures. I know you have a lifetime full of special blessings before you in your new role as a grandmother.
Congratulations.
Vickie
My grandbabies call me “MiMi”. I chose this name because I knew then they started saying Ma Ma and Da Da it wouldn’t be long till they could make the pronounciation of Mi Mi. I was right on because my 1st granddaughter started calling me that right after she said her first words. Congrats! Enjoy every minute cause they are fleeting.
He’s adorable Ruthie! Just so precious! He’s lucky to have all of you :)
Please say Congrats to the parents for me.
He is just precious! Congratulations to all.
Jane
Oh Ruthie ~ I SO understand exactly the words of your heart as only another Grandma could. Your sweet Little One is beautiful; most definitely a Johnny Angel – my congratulations from a distance Ruthie — there are no boundaries between we Grandma/Nana’s!! :o)
God’s Continued Blessings over your Little Nest.
Barbra.
Ruthie…. You have just given away your heart (again) . Being a gramma is just the best! Get ready for the greatest ride of your life. He is AdORabLE!!! My 2 1/2 year old grandson told me the other day that “he loves me to the moon”! Doesn’t get any better than that. God bless you all.
Congratulations!
Being a mama is the best feeling in the world!
Enjoy
Peggy
I was tied up all weekend, and missed congratulating you properly!
This baby is by far the third most adorable one I’ve personally ever seen… after my own two or course :) You are going to be the best grandmother ever! Blessings to your entire precious family.
Sasha
Ruthann,
How wonderful! I’m the twin mom (plus one dear daughter) who e-mailed you recently… That little boy is sweet and beautiful, and looks so much like your youngest daughter (and his mom). Since I, too, had a bought with infertility before conceiving my twins, I understand it when you said “God has a plan.” He definitely had a plan for me, and it’s true that “good things come to those who wait.”
I personally vote for “Grammy” as a nickname. That’s what I called my grandmother, and now that’s my eldest daughter calls my own mother (my father is “Grampy”). God bless your angel and enjoy every moment!
He is adorable! Thanks for sharing your joy and best of everything to your family!
You’re smitten alright!!! May he grow to be a godly man someday (slowly, of course, so you can get lots of kisses in) ;o)
He is so sweet!! Congratulations!
Congratulations on becoming a grandma! Johnny is absolutely precious! I’ve been looking forward to seeing these precious first pictures and they were worth the wait. Enjoy that new little one!
Blessings to you and your family! Such wonderful news :)
Smiles, DianeM
Congratulations on the birth of your precious grandson, John…love the name!! Of course, I’m a little partial since that is the name of my own sweet husband.
he’s gorgeous! only God can give great gifts like that! I have 3 and one on the way…
So beautiful! Congratulations to you and your sweet family!
Congratulations!! Aren’t grandkids just the best. Your Johnny is adorable, no wonder , look at his parents. Love the beautiful smiles.
I have 2 grandsons and another due in Aug. I am Mamaw , that is pretty easy to say. I am blessed to take care of my two. Their Mom is a teacher, so I come to their house and care for them.
I know how you felt longing to have a baby. It took me 8 yrs to conceive. She has been such a blessing and then 11 yrs later Surprise I conceived again. LOL God has got a sense of humor. Enjoy that precious gift you have received.
Oh My…. Congrats for the bottom of my heart…
I know the wonder feeling so well and I am so happy for you…
I new the exactly what I wanted my grandson to call me .. Grannie… what ever Grannie has been called in my mothers side for generations so that was easy … I love Nana! But when he calls me Grannie and his other Grandma I know he knows who he is talking about and Ohhhh how wonderful!
All Blessing to you and your family!
Just A Gal…
Congratulations! I now have 4 beautiful little angel babies to love. Two 3 year olds and two 1 year olds….I’m in baby heaven. The best part is that they love me sooooo much….it’s awe inspiring to be loved so much. Like you said…God has truly blessed me. Enjoy that darling baby. It’s a wonderful dessert becoming a grandmom. They’re delicious.
Congratulations Ruthann, on becoming a grandma, Baby Johnny is beautiful and so are his parents, and congratulations to them as well, and you are right.. they did good. Your expressions tell it all, may your home be filled with many beautiful memories as mine has been with our children and grandchildren. God is so gracious, and great all the time! Thank you for sharing this most precious moment. Blessings,
Sue
Being a grandmother is absolutely the best thing ever. Seeing your new grandson makes me so excited to see our newest one due in July. I can’t wait to hold him, kiss on him, feel that precious little breath. They are truly angels from God. Whatever he calls you, and right now I am Nana until our first one decides to start talking, it will be so special. Congratulations!
He’s absolutely perfect! Congratulations Gram-something!
Oh..such precious goodness! Adorable…
Congrats Nana, he is a perfect gift from God.
enjoy your Johnny Angel Pie.
Grandchildren are a true blessing from God. My first grandbaby(by blood,I have stepgrandchildren That I love dearly) was born last Sept.There is nothing in this world that compares . Now I find out that my daughter is expecting latter this year.I am sooooo excited.By the way I am Nana too.At least right now. Only God knows what the Little Ones will end up calling me.But whatever they call me I will love it and it will be perfect.Enjoy that sweet Johnny.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! What a precious, precious babe!
Congratulations! Now you are Nana Ruthie! Baby Johnny is adorable.
I am spending time with my grandson this week. He’s 18 monthsold and beginning to talk and he is becoming a little man. It is such a thrill to watch them grow!
Many blessings to you and your family!
Hi cousin! He’s a doll! Thank you for your blog post about trusting God, praying His promises & delighting in Him…I tear up at wedding advertisements like you teared up at Pampers commercials (& I work at a floral design company!)…but I know He’s faithful, wants me to trust Him & to STAND ON HIS WORD! Thank you for your faith & for sharing it! Congrats on this beautiful baby…God answered your prayers, in His time, SUPER-ABUNDANTLY! (Eph. 3:2-21) :-)
love,
Nina Ruth
Congratulations to all, little johnny is sooo precious Heaven smiled the day he was born!!!!!!!!! what a Blessing. Enjoy nana Ruthie just beautiful. Trish xox ;)
Congratulations!!! There is nothing like being a grandmother in the whole world! I am “Grana” to four wonderful little people and love every minute! Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!
Congratulations! I just recently became a Mimi to a wonderful little girl so I understand your lack of words to describe how you really feel! I hope you enjoy every moment just as I am.
Your new grandson is so precious! You will adore that little guy for the rest of your life. My husband and I are expecting grandbaby #13 this fall. We had five boys in row, then seven girls in a row. I was hoping for another girl but looks like we will be getting another boy. Most of all we just want a healthy baby. Enjoy him because he will grow up way too fast!
Congradulations to yoy on Little Johnny, he is precious and such a luck boy to have you all as his family. You will so enjoy him!!
Hi,
CONGRATULATIONS !!!!! What a beautiful little boy. I can understand you are so very proud, as a mama, but also as a grandmama !!!
I hope he will be a very happy boy. All the luck in the world to you all !!!
God bless !!
He is absolutely beautiful!!!! Congratulations!!! :)
What joy this little one will bring into your life! A true blessing from God!!! Have fun buying out the stores for cute clothes and enjoy every minute that you hold little Johnny in your arms! They grow fast, I can’t believe mine are 7 and 8!!!! Where did the years go?
Congratulations!!! He is adorable!! Blessings to you and your precious grandson and family!
What a precious addition to your wonderful family! Isn’t God wonderful?
Also, I am looking for your beautiful sister’s blog/products and can’t find them, could you help with that?
Congrats ..I bet you are enjoying every moment of that precious little guy. What a Joy of Joys !!!
God continues to bless your family ever so much ..It’s a joy to see his blessings bestowed on you.
I’m so happy for you and your family …!!!
Hugs and Blessings ..Sara
Oh I am soooo thrilled for you! Congratulations to your whole family! Grandbabies are the best…even better than your own kids! And they grow soooo fast. Bella’s first birthday was Sunday with a big party and all. And she is going to be a big sis to a baby sister in October so we’ve got #2 in the oven! It just keeps getting better and better! God is so good! You are going to have so much fun being a grandmother! And wait till he smiles at you and makes a noise to get your attention and puts his arms up so you will pick him up…..oooohhhh girl it doesn’t get much better than that! Have fun and many blessings to ya’ll!
Hugs!
Patti
CONGRATULATIONS!!! PRECIOUS!!
I will be “Nana” to THREE this week on the SAME DAY! Twins being born by c-sec and another grandchild induced ….3,ooo miles apart. Maybe even the same hour!
Giving me 13 Grandchildren!
Being a “Nana” is indeed HEAVENLY!!
ENJOY EVERY MOMENT!!
Many congratulations to you and your family! What precious photos of those chubby grandbaby lips!
congratulations to you and your whole family! he is a beautiful boy. God bless you all,
aimee
Congratulations Grandmama Ruthie! You certainly ARE blessed and what a happy time for you and your family!! Those pictures are precious and so is Johnny. God Bless You All! XO Ann
Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’ve been waiting to your new grandbaby. Thanks for sharing your joy:) I just love his name!!
Holly
Congratulations! He is precious and I love the name.
Ruthie, Congratulations! He’s adorable. There is no feeling like being a grandmother. I’m posting thru tears as your pictures and words are so touching…I especially loved the little hands and “Someday I will be holding these hands as Johnny and I go for a walk” and “someday he will call for me and my heart will melt….” Oh my….how true that is. You go for lots of those walks and hold those little hands; you will not believe how precious he will become to you.
When I was expecting my first grandchild, my daughter asked me what I wanted to be called and I chose Nana. Now my 3 grandchildren call me that – you never tire of hearing it and will turn when out in public when you hear “Nana….”. LOL My grands are growing up now (6, 10 and 11) I miss those young years so much…they go by so quickly!
Congratulations to you and all your family. May you continue to be blessed as you bless all of us here at your blog.
Oh such a wonderful joy! I have such mixed emotions when I see babies — I wish my children were that tiny again, but yet look so forward to grandchildren. Babies are the light of this world. God bless you all as you begin this beautiful journey!
Ruthie, Congratulations on becoming a grandmother. As a grandmother of 6 (4 boys 2 girls), ages 14, 13, 11, 7, 3 & 2; I can tell you that the thrill, pride, gratitude to God and the overwhelming love that you are feeling will never diminish. And the love you feel is nothing to the love that you will receive from you grandchild. It is so unconditional, so awesome. Such a blessing. I am so very happy for you, and so happy for this dear little one to have been born into a loving family, with such a wonderful woman for a Grammy! God bless little Johnny and all of you.
Elaine
Congratulations to all of you! Little Johnny is absolutely beautiful. God bless your little Johnny Angel! ((Hugs and Best Wishes!)) ~tina
Congratulations. He is beautiful.
Welcome to Grandmotherhood…. We are up to 14 grandbabies now and we are more are sure to come. You are blessed by these precious little ones. I know YOU and your family will cherish this baby boy.
Betty in Oklahoma
(Professional Grandma)
Congratulations! How beautiful that little one is. I am so pleased for you and your family. And how lucky for that little baby to be born in such a wonderful, loving and generous family.
Have a lovely day,
Jade
What a beautiful little boy – and the pics are adorable too… Congratulations!
How wonderful! Johnny is a little angel! Congratulations to you and your family!! I’m not a grandmother yet, but I can tell you I am looking forward to it! Thank you for sharing the photos of the newest family member. God bless him!
That is one sweet little boy who is absolutely adorable. He has the most precious lips!! AND he has one beautiful gramma!! You really do NOT look old enough to have a grandbaby. I can tell you are extremely proud, excited and bursting with a new love in your life. Keep those pics coming …. and can’t wait to hear more from SugarPieFarmHouse!!! Love love love your blog!!!
Heart felt congratulations from your friends here at Anchor Hocking! How tremendously exciting and emotional! Our best wishes to you and your family!
What a blessing he is! Congratulations to you and your beautiful family. Nothing like a new baby to bring the palpable joy covers the whole family!! Enjoy your bliss!!
Such a precious little feller!!!! Beautiful lips, hands, etc….
Whatever he calls you, you will LOVE!!!!! I didn’t choose Mam( I thought Marmie in Little Women would be just right) it just came and I’ve only heard of one other Mam. There are millions of Nana’s, Mimi’s, Grans, etc….but I also know one: Yappy, Duh, The Bird, Nan-nah, Gin-naw, GiGi….
Blessings from your Southern Sista….Betty
Dear Ruthie-Congratulations!!! I’d say he was the cutest grandson in the world except that my daughter just had our new grandbaby a few months ago, and well he’s mighty precious too! Love your blog-still can’t hear the nifty music that I loved on your old website-and I did try and refresh! God Bless-Nancy Morgan
What a blessing, R.A.! Aren’t grandbabies just the absolute best?! I am thankful to have mine back in town, and I spend as much time as possible with them. We just went to Burger King yesterday to the children’s gym and had so much fun. Oh, they are so wonderful!
Blessings to you. :0)
Congratulations! I just became a grandma one month ago today — also a little grandson named Eli. I’m leaning toward Grandmama!
OH, I’m a little late saying congrats! What a cutie pie Johnny angel you have there! My first Grandbaby Madison is now 14 months old and my life has never been as blessed as when she entered it! She lights up the room for all of us in the family! You’ll be the best Grammie ever! Suzie
Congratulations on your little Johnny Angel – your fun is just beginning! I am looking forward to seeing the joy and just plain fun this little guy will bring to your life {and your blog:-) }
God is good.
Congratulations on your new grandson. What a cutie-patootie! I know you are walking on air now.
Johnny Angel I think will make the decision for you on what you will be called. My mom, who is southern, did not want to be called mamaw like other grandmas are called in her neck of the woods. She said that it would make her feel “old”. So it was Grandma. But as soon as my son started saying his first words, one day, out of the blue, he looked at my mom and said, “Mamaw”. So, guess what she is still called 14 years later?;-)
Keep posting pics of your precious new grandbaby. I *heart* babies!:-)
Awwww! What a sweet angel! Congrats to you and your family on your lil bundle of joy! I loved how you captured all his details, they grow so quickly it is so nice to be able to look back things like sweet baby fingers and toes one day! I can’t wait to hear more about your sweet grandbaby.
Dee (aka. Farmhousecountrygirl)
I just posted the button with the link to your website on my blog :) :) :) So excited :) :) Anyway, I didn’t know where else to let you know…except here :) :) Congratulations again on the new grandbaby :) :) :)
precious.
Awww…Ruthann, he IS wonderful!!! Congratulations to you and your family. The photo’s are just precious. What a special blessing.
xx
Karen
“Every child begins the world again…” Henry David Thoreau
Many many congrats…What a precious angel Johnny is. There is nothing like being a grandparent. I am “meme” to 4 and Im so lucky to be able to see them every day.
Congratulations! Jonny is a beautiful baby!! Oh my goodness, he’s cute. :)
Oh my stars !! Wonderful!! I have been a little mia with end of the year kids stuff and ordering school curriculum ~ I missed this special news! Congratulations!! He is the sweetest baby I have seen in a while!! =)
Your daughter and son in law look over the moon! brings back those beautiful memories! becoming a mommy for the first time is blissful too! Blessings! Love your words about delighting in God ~ so true ~ delight yourself in the Lord and (your desires become His desires) He will give you the desires of your heart!! Amen! =)
Congratulations! What a beautiful addition to an already beautiful family! Grace xoxo
What a precious little peanut! Congratulations! There is just NOTHING better than a baby.
Congratulations!!! He is adorable! I am waiting on grandbaby #13 so I know all the wonder you have in store for you.
Oh, he looks just like a baby doll he’s so pretty! Enjoy sweetie!
Congratulations Grandmama, Nana, Grammy or whatever! To Grandpa too. My dear cousin you are truly blessed. Such a beautiful baby boy! Tell Ashley I say congrats and she has a very beautiful family! Love to all of you!
Great post. Congratulations on your beautiful Grandson! I believe every word you posted. My husband and i were told we could not have children (either of us) after visiting a fertility doctor. We had tried for a few years. Well after years of being together, i found out i was pregnant…WHAT A SURPRISE! THEN ANOTHER RIGHT AFTER! Although they should be around 28 and 29 now, theyre only 18 and 19….there is a reason for everything..the wait was well worth it.
What a beautiful baby!! You are so blessed. He is so adorable. I’m so very happy for you.
Music won’t come on until you scroll down to it. I moved my music to the top or near the top so that it comes on when people have scrolled far enough to it. I hope this helps. Your song is cute and I love your blog. Kathi
Hes so precious