I'm A Grandfather

[Speed]

No joke. Yes, I know I'm too young. But my son got married in January, and on Tuesday, his wife had a son. His name is Ryan Alex and Dawn is practically glowing over being a grandmother.

Here are a few photo's.

My son before the C-Section.
Ryan.
My son, Ryan, and my daughter-in-law.
The proud grandmother with Ryan.
The reluctant grandfather with Ryan.

[Liz]

Congratulations Grandpa!!!!! and Grandma!!!!!

The pictures are great - all of them. Wow....a brand new beautiful baby boy.........thanks for sharing him with everyone here. Does he have a name yet? I'll look forward to seeing more photos.

Liz

[Speed]

The pictures are great - all of them. Wow....a brand new beautiful baby boy.........thanks for sharing him with everyone here. Does he have a name yet? I'll look forward to seeing more photos.

Liz

Thank you for the comments Liz. They named him Ryan.

We are going to see him again tomorrow, so there will be more photo's.

I only took 173 the day he was born! I'm still trying to go through them and process them. Ah, the joys of digital.

;-)

[Frog]

:thumbsup: Congratulations! First one is aIways special but I have two with a third coming in June which I'm just as excited about as the first!

[Speed]

:thumbsup: Congratulations! First one is aIways special but I have two with a third coming in June which I'm just as excited about as the first!

Thank you for the congrats. I'm finally settling in with the idea of being a grand-dad.

And congratulations to you on your third!

[Old Timer]

Welcome to the club Speed!!!! My third was born less than two weeks ago and I'm here to tell you there is nothing like it. I love being a grandparent and I know it's an experience that you are going to treasure as well. Keep those pictures coming and keep us up on Ryan's progress as he discovers what it's like to be a member of the human race with parents and grandparents that think he is the center of the universe.

[Speed]

Welcome to the club Speed!!!! My third was born less than two weeks ago and I'm here to tell you there is nothing like it. I love being a grandparent and I know it's an experience that you are going to treasure as well. Keep those pictures coming and keep us up on Ryan's progress as he discovers what it's like to be a member of the human race with parents and grandparents that think he is the center of the universe.

Grandma already does!

I'm getting used to the idea, but I still say I'm too young!
;-)

Congratulations on your third!

[I_Fly]

Dude! That's awesome!! I have to laugh because we're pretty close in age and here you are a Grandpa and I'm just getting started with Gus!

Your son certainly looks calm in the first shot. Not to be nosey but was the c-section planned? I know I didn't look that calm when I was waiting!

I'm assuming, since you didn't say, that everyone is doing good and there were no problems. Little Ryan is certainly cute!

Look at Dawn beam! And it's obvious that you're pretty proud of the newest addition too. Only 173 shots? Too busy holding him or queing up for grandpa holding time to take photos? ;)

I, for one, am looking forward to seeing more photos.

Pass on my congratulations to your son and daughter-in-law. And to you and Dawn!

[Speed]

I have to laugh because we're pretty close in age and here you are a Grandpa and I'm just getting started with Gus!

Your son certainly looks calm in the first shot. Not to be nosey but was the c-section planned? I know I didn't look that calm when I was waiting!

I'm assuming, since you didn't say, that everyone is doing good and there were no problems. Little Ryan is certainly cute!

Look at Dawn beam! And it's obvious that you're pretty proud of the newest addition too. Only 173 shots? Too busy holding him or queing up for grandpa holding time to take photos? ;)

I, for one, am looking forward to seeing more photos.

Pass on my congratulations to your son and daughter-in-law. And to you and Dawn!

Yes it is. And you are a little TOO enthused my friend! ;-)

Yes, we are close in age. The difference is, you get woke up and have to change diapers. I don't. Hehehe. (Just kidding with you buddy!)

Yes, he was very relaxed. That's the "ignorance is bliss" look. And yes, it was a planned C-section.

My son is learning the hard way, that this is no longer playing house. When we ask him how he's doing, his answer is "Tired". To which I answer, "That's parenthood!"

:-D

Ryan had to go under the lights for high billyreuben (sp?), but he's doing fine now. Mom and dad are also doing well, except for lack of sleep.

Dawn has been excited over the idea of being a grandparent for years. I'm not sure what's wrong with her! She's even more excited now that Ryan is here. That I understand.

"Only 173 shots?"

Yes. I didn't see the point of going completely overboard.

;-)

I've already passed on your congratulations, and I forwarded your email to Dawn. She was very appreciative.

More photo's will follow. I'm pushing the 300 mark now. It's a lot quicker and easier to take the photo's than it is to process them.

[Rocket_Scientist]

Congratulations! My first will be later this month. I'm sure I'll have photos.

[photophorous]

Congratulations to everyone, Speed! I'm sure you'll enjoy watching your grandson torment your son in the same ways he tormented you.

Paul

[Speed]

Now Paul.

Really!

How do you know us that well?!!!

:-D

We are taking entirely too much delight in hearing Rob's complaints about how tired he is, and how the baby eats, sleeps, and cries. Hehehe.

And we tell him, "Welcome to parenthood!"

Thanks for the comments buddy!

[Speed]

Congratulations to you too!

Tell me your kid is older than 19...

"I'm sure I'll have photos."

We'll be looking forward to seeing them.

Thanks for the comments!

[walterick]

Naw, she's too young to be a grandmother

CONGRATS BUDDY!!

[Speed]

You are right! She was 15 when Rob was born. Poor girl wouldn't meet the true love of her life for another 8 years. But, when she married me, she loved my children as if they were her own. And she's as excited about being a grandmother as anyone could be.

Thank you for the comments my friend!

[villenadecorte]

awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.
Congrats Grampa Speedo.
Too sweet.

No joke. Yes, I know I'm too young. But my son got married in January, and on Tuesday, his wife had a son. His name is Ryan Alex and Dawn is practically glowing over being a grandmother.

Here are a few photo's.

My son before the C-Section.
Ryan.
My son, Ryan, and my daughter-in-law.
The proud grandmother with Ryan.
The reluctant grandfather with Ryan.

[Speed]

awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.
Congrats Grampa Speedo.
Too sweet.

Thank you, thank you!

[Janie]

Awwww!!! Congratulations! The photos are so cute!!!

[Axle]

Congrats there Speed and Family.

Ryan Alex, excellent name, especially the Alex part

[natatbeach]

That doesn't look like a proud garndma---that looks like the gleem of "i want another one" gleem...LOL

CONGRATULATIONS----I think it's awesome that you guys are "young" --- you'll be able to relate to your grandkids as they get older and enjoy them... I'm happy for all of you!!

[mjs1973]

Congratulations Speed!

[adina]

Well, Grandpa Speed has a nice ring to it.

Congrats!

[pyxel]

Congrats to both you and your son, it is a beautiful baby and surely he will make a great model -- not like he'll have a choice

[ladybugamanda]

Congrats! Isn't it an awesome experience? My first grandbaby was born in Feb '05 and I was there. I had my little point and shoot in my pocket and as soon as that baby was out so was the camera! I got some great candid shots. My second grandbaby will be here in May. I keep telling people that Shawna is getting me a baby for Mother's day. They just look at me like I'm a crack pot!

[Asylum Steve]

Hmmm, well ok, I suppose you look old enough, Speed, but your wife? NO WAY!...

Congrats, GRAMPS!