Monday, January 2, 2012

New Granddaughter, New Year

The highlight of our New Year's week was seeing our new granddaughter, Miyo Alice, who was born in Brooklyn on August 29th, just as Hurricane Irene made its way through New York City.

We brought Miyo (pronounced Mee-oh) a doll but, in this photo, I think she looks like a little doll herself.


 Miyo's first name is Japanese to honor her mother's heritage and her middle name is after my mother, her great-grandmother, Alice.


This is a photo that was taken of my mother as a baby in England in 1921. She is 90 now and thrilled to have Miyo Alice named for her.

Miyo with her mother, Tomomi...

 And her Dad, my son, Rob.

Miyo joins her oldest brother, Takanori, who, at age 7, loves Chess...

And subway trains...

And her 4 year old brother, Toshinori, who loves Thomas the Train...

Going to the playground...

And being with his new little sister.

We had a wonderful three days in Brooklyn and feel very blessed to have a healthy new granddaughter.

Happy New Year to all!

12 comments:

Vickie @ Ranger 911 said...

How exciting for you! What a beautiful little family they are. And little Miyo really does look like a porcelain doll!

Pamela Gordon said...

Congratulations on your beautiful granddaughter. She does look like a little doll. How nice she has 2 big brothers to love her too. Happy New Year! Blessings, Pamela

Doll in the Looking Glass said...

Your grandchildren are beautiful! Hope you are able to visit with your family often during 2012. Have a great New Year!

Debra

Susan said...

Cheryl your new granddaughter is precious.

Linda @ A La Carte said...

Cheryl what beautiful Grandchildren you have and Miyo does look like a little doll! So glad you got a great visit in with them. Happy New Year! Hugs, Linda

Sandy said...

Beautiful grandchildren.! Happy New Year to you and Hank.

Grandma Barb's This and That said...

Congratulations on your new granddaughter. She is a little doll! She has some good looking brother too.
Happy New Year to you and your family.
Barb

Tracey said...

What a wonderful way to spend the first part of the new year cuddling with your precious grandchildren. How lucky you are! All the best in 2012!

Claudia said...

Congratulations on the new addition to your family. She is just beautiful! And she has 2 handsome brothers, as well!

xo
Claudia

Tomo said...

Hi Mom,Thank you very much again for visiting us! We had a "great" time with you! Miyo is sleeping with the little cute doll you gave to her now...she looks so comfortable. Taka and Toshi already missed you.(Taka cried after you left..) Can't wait to see you again soon! Tomomi

Bargain Hunting Treasure Seeker said...

You have a beautiful family! So glad you got to visit with them!!! Happy New Year!!

MeMeSue said...

Oh how exciting for you!! She is BeAuTiFuL!! My youngest grandson was born on the 28th of July!! So happy for your little family!

Sue