Sweet Caroline

Sweet Caroline

 

On Saturday, January 12, we welcomed

a new generation in the Jetton family, with the arrival of

Caroline Loving Jetton!

Caroline's gender was a surprise, even to her parents.  Chip took two shirts to the hospital, one pink and one blue.  When he emerged from the delivery room to announce her arrival, he was sporting the pink shirt.

Lollie's sister Charlotte and Aunt Sally share their first moment together after Caroline's birth.

 

 

 Caroline's arrival marked a series of firsts:

The first in a new generation of the Jetton family.
The first child for proud parents Chip and Lollie.
The first niece for Charlotte, Lauren and Chris
And my first grandchild!!
From now on, just call me Renny.

I am Caroline's only living grandparent so I will spoil x 4!!  What fun this is going to be!

 

Weighing in at a petite 6 pounds and 13 ounces, she immediately stole our hearts.
Wonder if she will have blonde hair?



Or darker hair like Charlotte's? 


 

Uncle Chris and Aunt Lauren, Renny, Aunt Sally (Renny's sister),
Chip, Lollie and Caroline

 
 

Lollie's family - Uncle Bubba, Aunt Sally, Uncle John and Aunt Charlotte.

 

Yes, she has 2 aunts named Sally!

 

 

 







Check out the bow on the hospital cap.




Chris and Lauren quickly drove from
Durham and we all waited until they arrived to meet Caroline for the first time.



With Chris' sister, Ashley.
`I think they are discussing plans for a shopping trip.

Chris' mom, Rita, drove from
Greensboro to welcome Caroline and brought her first teddy bear - pink, of course.
 

 Chip's beautiful girls, preparing to go  home on Sunday.

 

 

Back at school, this was exam week.  On Thursday, after the last exam was completed, my colleagues surprised me with a "Renny" shower!  Debbie and art teacher Tony organized the event, sent out evites and managed to get one end of our building pinked out without me knowing about it.  I was surprised and touched. 

 

 

Debbie and some of her students covered candy bars with pink and white polka dot gift wrap (could there possibly be any other choice?)  and added the little  announcement card.  Shower guests enjoyed taking these as they returned to their classrooms to finish end of the semester duties.  We are making more for Chip and Lollie to give to friends and relatives when they visit Caroline at home.

 

Caroline's first black and white polka dot outfit.  No wardrobe is complete without those dots!

This has been a week of immeasurable happiness as family and friends have celebrated
 with us.  We are so blessed.

As I reflected upon the events of the week, I was reminded of this quote by
R.A Salvatore:

"Joy multiplies when it is shared among friends...."

 

This week I have felt joy beyond measure. 

Renny