Well today and more to the point Thursday were very happy days for me. My husband and I became grandparents for the fifth and sixth times as our twin grandchildren were born on Thursday. It is always such a thrill and a miracle to welcome a baby into the family, but to welcome two was beautiful and a gift from God. The babies, a boy Miles, and a girl, Madison, came into this world weighing five pounds and five pounds eleven ounces. They are beautiful children so welcomed by not only us but the entire family and friends. Mother, Father, brother, and the grandparents are all doing well. One often forgets, because time passes so quickly, the joy of holding a newborn child in your arms, and now I have that feeling times two. I want to hold onto that for as long as I can.
The other event in my life, not quite as memorable as our twins of course, was the fact that I have been blogging for a year. I was inspired by my dear friend, Jennifer, another Southern girl, who started blogging a bit before me. She encouraged me to take a chance and I have so enjoyed the experience not to mention the wonderful people I have “met” along the way. Add to that, I have a wonderful reading partner, Jan, who, even though we live miles apart, is a fantastic sounding board not only for all things book related, but also as a dear confidant. (plus also being grandmothers to recently born twins). I have certainly come out a winner in all of this.
So thank you dear friends for the happiness of not only seeing your reviews, but the ability to share something we all love to do…reading books!
yaya_reads (Marialyce) 
Marialyce, congratulations to you and your precious family! And welcome to the world Madison and Miles 💕 What lucky babies to have such a wonderful family and awesome grandparents!
I’m thrilled we are both grandparents to twins: a double blessing!
Congrats on your one year blogging anniversary. I love having you as a reading buddy…. what wonderful books we’ve read and discussed. I look forward to many more!
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Absolutely right, Jan! We are super fortunate to have these wonderful families that continue to give us love and happiness. And the double births we both have had is truly a blessing from God.
We have read some really good books and not so good, but it has been a wonderful experience sharing not only our love for reading but also our family and our thoughts. Here’s to many more years of friendship and reading!
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Absolutely to everything you said! 🥰
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Oh, Marialyce, so much good news💜 Grandchildren are such a blessing and I know they love their YaYa!
Congratulations on your one year anniversary🎉🎉🎉 I’ve loved reading your posts and adding Jan just puts icing on an already tasty dessert. Here’s to many, many more!
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Thank you, Jonetta! We are over the top happy about the new babies in the family. Busy days ahead for us!
It’s been such a pleasure for me to both read your wonderful reviews but also get to know you a bit as a fellow blogger and friend, and yes, here’s to many more blogging years.
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Congratulations to you and your family Marialyce. What a double blessing Madison and Miles will be. What a nice size they are too. Congrats on your 1 year blogosversary as well. I have enjoyed reading your posts, even though I found your blog relatively recently. What an amazing week. 🤗💖
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Thanks, Carla! It has been truly an amazing week and thank you so much for your lovely words.
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Marialyce, that is wonderful.
Congratulations 🎉 on both. Yes, keep holding those babies, time goes by too fast.
Wishing you and your family the best 🙂
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I intend to never let the babies go, Scarlett. They are truly a blessing and I can’t wait until they are home from the hospital and we can all hold then and care for them. Thank you for your lovey comments
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Yay, Marialyce! Welcome to Miles and Madison! How exciting! I thought you had been a touch quiet in recent days, and now I know why! All best wishes always for the sweet little babies and their parents! And you! ♥️
Congrats on your blogiversary too! I’m so happy we took the plunge at the same time, and we are still here, blogging away! I love reading your reviews and seeing what you are reading!
Enjoy your time with your new grandbabies! Xoxoxo
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Thanks so much, Jennifer! Yes,my reading and book blogging has diminished recently, but all for a wonderful reason. Hard for me to believe, but there have been days where I didn’t read a single word.
As I said you have been my inspiration about starting a blog. I might be somewhat remiss on responding, but know I do read all of the blogs and so appreciate all the books I am looking forward to reading because of you.
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Aww thats wonderful Marialyce! So much happiness in your life. ❤ Twins, oh my!! I know Jan has some recent twins too. We have one set in my family on my hubby's side. Cute and Busy!
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We are quite busy, Holly. I am staying with my daughter to lend a hand or two. Thanks for you good wishes.
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Congrats again on the twins, Marialyce! I love the names Miles and Madison. I know your family is just overjoyed. And congrats on your one year blog birthday; I know that is just a wonderful feeling. I hope you have many years of blogging ahead. It’s been wonderful talking books with you!
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Thanks, Stephanie! Looking forward to another year of fun talking books with you!
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You’re welcome, Marialyce! I am looking forward to it. 🙂
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