introducing the new grandparents.

With all the excitement going on in our lives, we wanted to take a moment to introduce you to the ones who are sharing the excitement with us.. the ones who many years ago had this same excitement when we came into the world. Our parents.. the new grandparents.

Again, we will start with the last name connection and move forward.

This is "Pop". The world knows him as Ted Smith, Jared's father. He really thought there were not enough Smith's in the world, so he has had 6 Smith boys. It was a true joy to see his eyes light up when he first held our Little Lady - a little Smith lady. It was something really special.

This is "Ebba". The world knows her as Evelyn Smith, Jared's step-mother. She has two little guys of her own, who just became some of the world's youngest uncles. You'll meet them later probably. She had to be out of town with business when the Little Lady arrived, but she is planning on making sure she makes up for every bit of the lost time with her.

This is "Honey". The world knows her as Kris Moore, Jared's mother. Aubrey gets her middle name, Adair, from Honey's maiden name. She raised four incredible boys -- if I do say so myself -- and never got to shop for pink or girlie baby things.. she gets to all she wants now!!

This is "Bear-Bear". The world knows him as Barry Moore, Jared's step-father. Bear-Bear goes with Honey. He says that Aubrey captured his heart as soon as he laid eyes on her -- if you look at all the photos, he really cannot stop looking at her. We never got to experience Barry with his two little ones, so it is a blessing to see that pure delight in his eyes with our little one in his arms.

This is "Daddy-O", or "Diddy-O" as a florist recently put it. The world knows him as Wallace Justice, Meredith's father. He was the first of his family to bring the next generation onto the family tree, and is now the first grandparent of all those on his generation. He was so ready for our Little Lady to get here, he would send us text messages days before we induced that just said, "Well???," as if we wouldn't tell him if something were happening. Well, now she is here and I don't think his smile could get any bigger. He is a proud grandfather, and should be.

This is "________________". The world knows her as Sandi Justice, Meredith's mother. Aubrey is named after her father. She is holding out to let Aubrey decide what she wants to call her. In a family with amazing "Nana's" and "Mimi's," she is wanting to find that name which is just right for her granddaughter to call her. When I see Meredith interacting and loving on Aubrey, I know exactly where she got it from; because I imagine it being just the way Sandi was with her. I can't wait to hear the name that Aubrey chooses for her. I am certain it will be something special.

So there they are. Each of the new grandparents. I'm glad you have gotten to meet them, because I'm pretty sure you will be hearing a lot about each of them. Meredith and I are truly blessed to have each of them in our lives.. and each of them as a loving grandparent to our Little Lady. We are thankful for their love.

** So you have meet them, how about you? What do you want your "Grandparent" name to be??