Autumn Has Arrived

No, I'm not talking about the season in this post, but the very happy arrival of our great niece, Autumn Rose. Her name is appropriate to the season. Fall will be a special season for this family as her parents recently celebrated their wedding anniversary this month.

Autumn made her debut in NJ late Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 7 lb. 2 oz. She has a full head of dark hair (like her parents) and, from what we heard a great set of vocals too. 

These photos were sent by her mom, Julie, who was exhausted after many hours of labor (more photos to come later). New dad, Michael, and daughter are in the photo below.

She's too young to know that her middle name, Rose, was chosen in memory of her late grandmother, my mom, who had the same middle name, and was named Clara Rose. 

Autumn Rose is our first grand niece, and also the first grandchild on both sides of the family. Below are her maternal grandparents (left) and paternal grandparents (right).

Coincidentally, her cousin, Savannah Marie, is due to arrive later this month when Julie's sister, Jamie, gives birth. My brother and SIL will become grandparents for the second time in the same month and we will have a second grand niece to celebrate.

Grenville and I will meet this newest family member in less than 6 weeks when family gathers in Lancaster, PA to celebrate Thanksgiving together.

Welcome to the family, Autumn Rose 💜