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Swede

(39,411 posts) Thu Mar 19, 2026, 11:35 PM Thursday

My brother just became a first time grandfather. [View all]

Little Annie is my new grandniece.

It was a long hard labor. My niece had a favorite aunt, Annie. She started saying "Come on Annie, we can do this. Come on.' And here is Annie. (and Annie's proud grampa)

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My brother just became a first time grandfather. [View all] Swede Thursday OP

Welcome to precious Annie democrank Thursday #1

So sweet. Was Annie grandpa's sister..what's the relationship to little Annie's mom? Just curious, lovely story Deuxcents Thursday #2

The new mom is my brother's daughter in law. Swede Friday #3

I understand and did not mean to be so snoopy..just a beautiful gesture and much love involved so I'll mind my business Deuxcents Friday #6

There was no offense taken. Swede Friday #7

Thank you and I'm relieved because I thought I had offended. 🌺 Deuxcents Friday #8

Precious KT2000 Friday #4

Awww. What a precious little Annie. LoisB Friday #5

Tell him that I said "Having children was the best thing I ever did, but having grandchildren may be more fun." FadedMullet Friday #9

Another version goes, "If I had known that grandkids were such fun, I niyad Friday #12

I think I see a family resemblance. 3catwoman3 Friday #10

Little cutie, handsome grandpa! niyad Friday #11

Awww! What a beautiful baby! A great pic with her proud grandfather! Rhiannon12866 Friday #13

That picture tells me on thing from your brother's face and that is love. Botany Friday #14