My fourth grandchild was born around 1:00 this morning and she and mommy are doing fine. I had talked to my daughter, Jory, earlier in the day and we knew the arrival would be soon. She definitely was ready.
Violet Des Jardins Markman came into this world at 8 lbs. 1 1/2 oz. and 20 1/2". She has a good amount of hair. My daughter thought about calling me around 3:00 AM with the news, but decided against it. She didn't want to wake me. Really? If ever there was a time to call and wake me for something....this would be it. Crazy girl. So I got the call around 7:30 this morning....and even then she was afraid she'd wake me. OH MY GOD!
We're all very excited to see more pics...and possibly some videos of sweet Violet. Big sister Olive will be going to the hospital a little later today to see her new baby sister. I REALLY want to see pics of that.
I'd say that finally Jory and Jess will be able to get a little sleep, but we all know that's not going to happen. I'm so thrilled....and relieved. Love to everyone... ~Joy xo
Welcome to the world sweet Violet! Congrats to her mom and dad, and whole family.
Posted by: Tara R. | August 29, 2012 at 10:38 AM
I am so excited. Yay Jory! Yay Violet!
Posted by: Tarrant | August 29, 2012 at 10:55 AM
Congratulations! Now you have four grandkids, just like me!
Posted by: Hattie | August 29, 2012 at 12:27 PM
She is so adorable, I'm thrilled for all of you. (Now when are you going to visit...?)
Posted by: Denise | August 29, 2012 at 01:39 PM
Welcome, sweet Violet of the Garden Markham! You couldn't have a better welcoming committee. We all hope to see more pix of you and your big sister together soon.
Posted by: Isabel Ahlgren | August 29, 2012 at 03:50 PM
Congratulations!!!
Nothing like a new grandchild to brighten your day. I hope you get to see her soon. And till then, hope you get many many pictures.
Congratulations to Olive and the rest of Violet's family as well.
Posted by: [email protected] | August 30, 2012 at 08:42 AM
Congratulations and best wishes to Baby Violet (What a sweet name)..
Mommy,Daddy and big sister,Olive, must be so happy.
Not to mention Granny,who I'm sure is over the Moon...
Posted by: Nancy | August 30, 2012 at 04:58 PM
That's lovely news! Congratulations Joy! You are one lucky Nana! Beautiful little girl and a beautiful name!
Posted by: Peggy | August 31, 2012 at 04:25 PM
Hearty congratulations to Jory, Jess, and Joy.
(I'm sure that Violet was named after my mother. No?)
I am so happy for your whole family!
Posted by: Cop Car | September 01, 2012 at 08:13 PM
Yay. Congratulations all.
Posted by: jen | September 02, 2012 at 11:35 PM
Congrats, Grandma and all! What wonderful pictures and "Big Sister's" facial expressions are precious.
Didn't want to wake you! What's wrong with that girl? ;-)
Posted by: Joared | September 07, 2012 at 01:55 PM
Congrats, Granny!!!!! Love the photos!!!! Both Jory and dad have to be soooooooooo proud!!!!!
Posted by: Kay Dennison | September 08, 2012 at 09:40 PM