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malega 10-19-2010 06:38 PM

I have two grandsons one in. South Africa and one in the U.S. the one in S.A. is twenty and, the one in the U.S is
saventeen.

Rettie V. Grama 10-19-2010 08:32 PM


Originally Posted by SewExtreme
I did quilt a little when I was raising five kids and homeschooling a few long years ago. Now that I am somewhat retired I have had more time to persue the sewing/quilting that I would like to. My hat is off to those very ambious young Mothers/Fathers who quilt and get a lot of them finished instead of being left in the UFO Department.

Just wondered how many Grandparents are out there. Aren't Grandkids the greatest!
:-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D

Oh, forgot to mention I have ten!

I have 13. The last one is just 1 month and 17 days old. Yes, they are. I have one granddaughter that is a Dr. in the science field and works at a science institute in London, England. They are all doing well, but she is the oldest. Puffed up? You betcha'

Gramof6 10-19-2010 08:55 PM

We have 6 grands & love each one like nothing else in the world! Oldest DGS is 19 yrs...2 DGS's are 8 yrs...twin grandgirlies that are 5 yrs & the last DGS will be 5 next month. With the boys all playing ball & the girls in gymnastics & dance, we stay busy! We LOVE it!

Murphy 10-20-2010 06:45 AM

4 legged are my grands!!

Quilter2B 10-20-2010 09:00 AM

The first quilt I finished was for my first grandson. I have one granddaughter and four grandsons, the youngest turns two next January. They have all gotten quilts from Grandma - now my two kids are bugging me for ones for themselves.

SewExtremeSeams 10-20-2010 01:31 PM


Originally Posted by Betty Ruth

Originally Posted by SewExtreme
I did quilt a little when I was raising five kids and homeschooling a few long years ago. Now that I am somewhat retired I have had more time to persue the sewing/quilting that I would like to. My hat is off to those very ambious young Mothers/Fathers who quilt and get a lot of them finished instead of being left in the UFO Department.

Just wondered how many Grandparents are out there. Aren't Grandkids the greatest!
:-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D

Oh, forgot to mention I have ten!

I highlighted just the sentence to which I wished to reply, but it all printed anyway. Anyway, I'm the grandma of 5 natural grandchildren and one grandson in-law. What does one call the husband of your granddaughter? Did I use t he right term?

Betty, how blessed you are. Yes, I believe you would call the husband of your granddaugher your grandson-in-law

:-D

Robinlee 10-20-2010 03:40 PM


Originally Posted by Robinlee
I have 6 grandchildren and 1 step-granddaughter. Picture is of the 6. 2 boys (6 and 5yrs) and 3 girls (4, 2, and 1) and expecting another granddaughter in early Nov. This picture was taken last April 2010.

"If I'd a know that grandchildren were so much fun, I would of had them first." is my motto.

Grandbaby "girl" came about 15 days early today. She is perfect.....Alta Marie - 7lbs. 6oz, 20" and lots of dark hair. I haven't seen pictures yet........but if she looks anything like her mommy...she'll be a cutie.

AlisaQuilts 10-20-2010 05:29 PM

I'm going to be a Nana in May! My first! I homeschooled too! But, because of the economy, I have to go to work full time! yuck! and just when I was really getting into quilting and looking forward to being with my grandchild!

mms61371 10-20-2010 05:47 PM

I have three human grands, 2 boys and a sweet baby girl (see avatar). Then I have a furry grandpuppy, she is 2 1/2 years old.

TN Donna 10-20-2010 08:01 PM


Originally Posted by Robinlee

Originally Posted by Robinlee
I have 6 grandchildren and 1 step-granddaughter. Picture is of the 6. 2 boys (6 and 5yrs) and 3 girls (4, 2, and 1) and expecting another granddaughter in early Nov. This picture was taken last April 2010.

"If I'd a know that grandchildren were so much fun, I would of had them first." is my motto.

Grandbaby "girl" came about 15 days early today. She is perfect.....Alta Marie - 7lbs. 6oz, 20" and lots of dark hair. I haven't seen pictures yet........but if she looks anything like her mommy...she'll be a cutie.

Congratulations to you!

SewExtremeSeams 10-21-2010 06:18 AM


Originally Posted by Robinlee

Originally Posted by Robinlee
I have 6 grandchildren and 1 step-granddaughter. Picture is of the 6. 2 boys (6 and 5yrs) and 3 girls (4, 2, and 1) and expecting another granddaughter in early Nov. This picture was taken last April 2010.

"If I'd a know that grandchildren were so much fun, I would of had them first." is my motto.

Grandbaby "girl" came about 15 days early today. She is perfect.....Alta Marie - 7lbs. 6oz, 20" and lots of dark hair. I haven't seen pictures yet........but if she looks anything like her mommy...she'll be a cutie.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

sewingrams 10-21-2010 05:42 PM

I have 7 grandkids, 3 girls ages 9,6,and 3.
And 4 boys ages 8,7,3 and 2. They keep me young and their parents very busy.The 9,7,3 and 2 year olds belong to my oldest son. the 8,6 and 3(girl) belong to my daughter, life is never dull when they all get together.

Betty Ruth 10-21-2010 06:49 PM

It's nice when cousins can get together to play. I believe it to be especially nice when they are close in age.

I completely missed out on cousin playmates my age as a child. Both my sister who was only 13 months my senior and the female cousin who was my age died as infants. Next cousin in age was a male that I rarely saw. We still have little to say to each other, though we are both senior citizens.

Keepmelaffn 10-21-2010 07:16 PM

I'm one behind you Linda...I have 9 grands ranging from 6 mos. to 18 yrs....only 2 girls in the whole bunch! Spoil 'em and send 'em home...that's my motto! :mrgreen: :thumbup:

quilterj 10-22-2010 04:12 AM

I have 4 grandchildren. Two Boys and two girls. Just love them with everything in me. Mine live in Il. This christmas will be 4 or 5 yrs. since we have seen them and won't be able to make it home this year either. We miss them soooo much. Our oldest 2 will be 14 and 13 in Feb. We have missed out on soo much of their lives. I really regret moving to the south.

mamagee 10-22-2010 04:10 PM

I have 9 grandchildren (oldest is 30 years and the youngest is 3 months), 3 great-grandchildren and another one due in May 2011. My 4 children range in age from 52 down to 28. I'm a proud quilting mimi who is always busy with a crib quilt or a special ordered quilt (Hannah Montana, Camoflage, basketball, school house, etc.) I have so much to do I'll never get it done before I die. I also have several tops pieced by my grandmother when she was in her 90's that I want to quilt to hand down to my children. I'm a slow hand quilter so I quilt every day for as long as I can.

Betty Ruth 10-22-2010 06:10 PM

We didn't move away from our grandchildren; our children moved away from us. Our daughter lives in Missouri with her her husband and the two children they still have at home. Their oldest daughter is a US Marine, stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA. Our son lives just up the road in Austin. However, since he and his wife recently got a divorce, I don't know when we'll get to see his two sons. The youngest lives with his mother, and the older goes to school in southeast Texas.

Dollysquiltingmom 10-22-2010 06:16 PM

I have 2, Gracee 7, Sadee 3.

tmsrich 10-22-2010 06:20 PM

We only have Finley - my avatar and 2 granddogs
All are fun and keep us busy
We would love to have more of the human type - hint hint
But i am thankful for what we have

Quilter Day-by-Day 10-23-2010 08:24 AM

I have to grandsons 9 and 7 but they live in another state so I don't get to see them much.

cindyg19 10-23-2010 08:29 AM

I have three, one girl and two boys. The girl is 6; the boys 3 and 1 1/2. And yes, they are wonderful. I have a plaque in my sewing room that says "grandchildren are our reward for not killing our teenages". And what a wonderful reward they are!!!

Annya 10-25-2010 02:15 AM

I have 3 grandchildren-- 2 girls and a boy. None wants to quilt yet.

FortMyers 10-25-2010 03:47 AM

I have one Grandaughter who is 6 years old, and a grandson on the way He is due November 26th, black Friday and his Mommy is not happy. lol

katesnanna 10-25-2010 03:50 AM

We have 4 Grandsons 1 adored granddaughter and 2 surrogates, 1 boy 1 girl. Half siblings of eldest grandson. (Parents never married) Love them all equally.
DH say we should bypass kids and go straight to grandkids, I said "NO, who would we send them home to"

Karolewak 10-25-2010 04:13 AM

I am a new Grandmother to a 6 week old little boy Evan Joseph.

mommamac 10-25-2010 04:23 AM

I have 3 granddaughters & 1 grandson (who would love another boy added to the mix) August is their time together for 'summer at grammie's in Maine' & I love every second.

NinaK 10-25-2010 05:08 AM

With every child that's born, so is a Grandmother...

FortMyers 10-25-2010 06:43 AM


Originally Posted by wvdek
Proud grannie of 1 dog and 13 cats that live with me and 1 cat in Colorado.

Love the dog, what breed?

TN Donna 10-25-2010 01:22 PM


Originally Posted by katesnanna
We have 4 Grandsons 1 adored granddaughter and 2 surrogates, 1 boy 1 girl. Half siblings of eldest grandson. (Parents never married) Love them all equally.
DH say we should bypass kids and go straight to grandkids, I said "NO, who would we send them home to"

That is so cute.

mrs theo 10-25-2010 02:22 PM

I have 4, three girls and one boy...grandkids are the greatest!

JeanDal 10-26-2010 07:44 AM

I have 15 with 16 and 17 on the way. Have quite a few quilts to go and make.

Antdebby1 10-26-2010 12:26 PM

I am a step-gramma to a precious 16 month old boy, Paxton. He will become a big brother to our granddaughter in February.

SewExtremeSeams 10-27-2010 03:59 PM

Thank you to every Grandparent, Great Grandparent and animal Grandparents who have posted. It has been wonderful reading each and everyone's count and story and humor.

Happy quilting! :-D

pennyswings 10-28-2010 04:35 AM

I have 3, all boys and I love them so much they really are the greatest!!!

GrammyX3 10-28-2010 05:05 AM

I have three 2-boys and 1-girl. All three of them are under 3years of age.LOL They are the best!

hsquiltingmom 10-28-2010 06:10 AM

I have 1 granddaughter, 4 months old, and I still have 3 children at home. My daughter is attending a local college, and I homeschool my boys ages 15 and 12. I don't get as much time as I would like, but I try to fit in a small portion of time each day. I am currently learning handpiecing.

cosyquilter 11-02-2010 10:41 AM


Originally Posted by cosyquilter
I have 17: 5 girls, 10 boys. No greats yet, the oldest is 15, so I'm hoping at least 10 years...or 5 years more realistically... before I see a great grand child. Every one wants a quilt for Christmas! But I think only the 2 youngest this year. The youngest is only 1 month old! If I had known how fun grandkids are, I would have had them first!

that doesn't add up: try 12 boys, 5 girls. The oldest , my gs is living with us.

cassiemae 11-02-2010 10:46 AM

I only have 1 Grandchild. I wish I had more. :D

KarenS 11-02-2010 10:49 AM

I have three of my own, with one more due in January. My new husband has 5, so together we will have 9 in a couple months! They are wonderful!

Central Ohio Quilter 11-02-2010 11:15 AM

I have two granddaughters, two step-granddaughters, and one grandbaby on the way. Gender is TBD.

Having my granddaughters is the main reason that I started sewing and quilting again. What I make for my grandchildren will almost certainly outlive me, and be a lifelong reminder to my grandchildren of their grandmother who loved them enough to make a quilt for them.


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