Glad Tidings....

Our new grandson Finn Michael Knowles was born at 12.35pm NZ time & weighed in at 6.14oz

They rang up & I could hear him crying which was lovely....apparently he is the image of Max.
Can't wait to see him in February.

I have resisted putting it on FB as they want to announce it properly to all friends they don't see so often in the UK & also put a photo up.

Thank you all for being so interested & wondering how things were going.

Had a really hectic day so not been at the computer all day plus B&B in tonight who like to have a talk so will be commenting later in fits & starts!

Three good things:
1. A lovely new grandson....
2. I like the name!!
3. Lydia is coming for her tea.

[Jane Pittenger]

Congratulations on Finn. What a lovely photo to announce your delight!

[🐞Lucy Dolittle]

Congratulations, wonderful news, what a lovely Christmas present. This shot is just beautiful. Fav

[Beryl Lloyd]

Congratulations, on Finn !! super news --an early Christmas Present and an excuse for extra celebrations !! Lovely shot of a delightful bauble

[Rob Wareham]

Congratulations on your news and a lovely golden photo to welcome him.

[Pat Knowles]

@jgpittenger @lucypics @beryl @barrowlane
Thank you all we are so,pleased for them. I bought this decoration in Dublin last weekend...I always try to get a new one when we go away at this time of the year.

[Alison Tomlin]

A perfect time of year to celebrate! Congratulations and loving your golden moment here.

[Claire]

What fabulous news, so many congratulations. Lovely name, bet February can not come quickly enough. I will try to look for a photo, when adhocly looking in. :0)

[Maggiemae]

The name sounds Irish and is a good one to carry through his life! So important! What is this golden object? It's very pretty and shiny! Another Christmas birthday!

[Sue Wilde]

Congratulations Grandma!!! A gorgeous golden shot to celebrate with

[Judith Greenwood]

Oh congratulations to one and all! And I think it's a great name. February will come round soon!! Lovely shot btw.

[Jo]

Congratulations, how exciting. I like your decoration, a lot.

[Gillian]

Many congrats to you all! May he be a bundle of joy for many years to come!

[Peggy Sirk]

Congratulations, Grandmother Pat!!!!!! Glad tidings indeed!!! I can't wait to see Master Finn! I know young Max will be a fabulous big brother. So thrilled for your entire family!!! Love this beautiful photo and joyful announcement!!

[Rick Schies]

Oh that is so cool, just a few more days and hew would have been a Christmas baby. Congrats to everyone all around

[Boxplayer]

This is very pretty. Congratulations on the new arrival!

[James Verdi]

Very nice shot. Congratulations on the new *grand*. Being a grandparent is the best job in the world.

[Vicki Dixon]

what joy!!!! great news and a great shot too!

[Judith Johnson]

I've missed out on your pre-baby excitement, but glad to hear he is safely delivered and what a great name! Congratulations.

[Andrea]

How exciting. I love that name too. My niece had a baby today to in Whangarei though. Little girl 3 weeks early called Eden. Lovely Christmas babies 😍

[dh (delena)]

Congratulations! It must be hard being so far away.

[Sean O'Neill]

What lovely news Pat. Congratulations to all your family.

[Anne Mary]

Glad tidings indeed! Congratulations, Gran

[Barbara Paquette]

Oh congrats!!! Praying for good health and an easy adjustment for the baby, a smooth and uneventful recovery for his mom, excitement for Max, and sleep for the dad!!!

[Pat Knowles]

@bpaquette I second that Barbara!! Thank you.

[👑 AnaZad]

Beautiful capture. Congratulations on the happy arrival of your grandson. Happy news.

[Tamzin]

Congratulations - what a wonderful Christmas present! One of my favourite names too. And I do like this decoration

[Phil Howcroft]

a wonderful shot patricia to share your happy news

[Phil Howcroft]

....oooh err...i just called you Patricia ...Pat !!!!!

[JH]

Ah many congrats to your family! Welcome to the world, Finn.

[Pat Knowles]

@phil_howcroft I like Patricia!

[Phil Howcroft]

@happypat ahhh patricia ....i never knew that :)

[Wendy]

Welcome to the workd, Finn and congratulations, Pat!
Children are such a treasure and you used a picture of a beautiful treasure to announce it with.

[Maggiemae]

Jack just sent me here and I'm glad I did!

[Pat Knowles]

@maggiemae Hi Maggie...yes I just woke up to his post .....didn’t post last night ..was tired & no new photo. Not too fit at the moment!! Xxxx