Valentino Stephen

On Monday March 19, beaming with joy and pride
following nine months of nurturing her little baby inside,
Your Mum announced the news, delighting everyone
Her third adorable child is born, another healthy son.

Our Valentino Stephen with heaps of soft black hair,
perfectly cute and content, like a cuddly teddy bear.
I'm filled with heavenly love, a joy I can't disguise,
looking for the first time into your sweet angelic eyes.

Yes our little newcomer, your life has just begun
and blessed am I to hold and cherish you little one.
Your cheeky smiles and antics will fill our world with love
more valuable than gold, a true gift from above.

A third darling grandchild, a unique and wonderful treasure,
noisily filling a loving home with laughs and endless pleasure.
So many things for you to learn in a world so big and new,
you'll laugh and play with sister Lyla, brother Rocco too.

My three precious cherubs, watching you grow and play,
will fill my life with happiness and brighten up my day.
Getting up to monkey business and always on the run,
forever up to mischief, exploring and having fun.

God Bless you little one

Love always
Nanny xox

First written: 19th March 2012
Julie Annette

Rocco Jay

Born on 22nd March 2010

Hey! My dear Grandson, I’m spreading the news around

Our little angel is here, perfectly safe and sound

My precious little lamb you still don’t know as yet

How happy and excited your Nanna can really get!

Monday, March twenty second, the day you were born

Perth was severely hit by an unexpected storm

So welcome "Rocco Jay” to this big exciting world

Your Mum and Dad are thrilled to now have a boy and girl

Big sister Lyla adores you - she thinks you’re such a hoot

Watching her cuddle and kiss you – is all so sweet and cute

Lyla will teach you to dance and sing, on that you can depend

Making you laugh and giggle, she’ll be your very best friend

Everyone loves you little man, you’re a very lucky boy!

Your life will be full of fun and your learning will bring us joy

Soon you’ll discover your hands and running on those feet

Entertaining us with your antics and irresistible cheek

Nanna’s little lamb, I love you more than you know

You’ll fill my life with contentment as I watch you grow

God bless and protect you always, I’m thankful you’ve come along

I know you’ll grow up to be happy, virtuous and strong

Grandchildren are blessings - I’m fortunate to now have two

It’s wonderful being a Nanna and I treasure both of you

You’re forever in my heart and always on my mind

I have pictures of you everywhere to reflect on all the time

Love forever and always

Nanna Julie xox

First Written: 22nd March 2010
Julie Annette

Lyla Alexandra

Lyla: 25th August 2008

When you came into this world, undoubtedly in no hurry,

My anxious prayers were answered, no more need to worry,

Daddy was a little shocked, as he was sure you’d be a “he”

Mummy couldn’t believe you weighed a healthy eight pound three!

On that warm winter Monday, sun shining with skies so blue,

I felt blessed to have a granddaughter as beautiful as you.

My “Lyla Alexandra” your life has just begun

A little ray of sunshine and so loved by everyone.

From the first time I held you, cradled in my arms so sweet,

You stole my heart away and have made my life complete.

A perfect little granddaughter, a gift from heaven above,

My eyes just fill with tears and my heart so full of love.

You were only three days old when I was giving you a bath,

I was a little clumsy as your Mummy looked on and laughed.

Though during those precious moments turning to look my way,

You were so intent on listening to all I had to say.

I think of you every minute and although we are miles apart,

Your picture on my computer sure does melt my heart.

With the face of a little angel, so pretty with soft dark hair,

Every night before I close my eyes, I say a little prayer.

We’ll have fun times together, little holidays as such,

I’ll always want to cuddle you and feel your gentle touch.

I want to tell you stories and teach you everything,

Hear your laughs and giggles whilst dancing as we sing.

I have everything I’ve hoped for and will never want for more,

I treasure my beautiful family and forever love you all.

As a Nanna and a granddaughter, our journey has only begun,

My heart is yours forever, God Bless you little one.

Love always

Nanna Julie xox

My Nephews

Steven Joseph

It's April twenty seventh and a little boy is born

at twelve minutes to four on a Wednesday morn.

Steven Joseph, weighing seven pound eight,

came earlier than expected, he just couldn't wait.

To Robert and Debbie and Jodi-lee -

how proud and excited, you all must be.

My first little nephew, God Bless you little man,

I can't wait to meet you and clasp your little hand.

First written: 27th April 1988

(after my brother Rob rang me

with the good news)

Julie Annette

Matthew Robert
Born: Wednesday 4th of October 1989

On the fourth of October, Matthew Robert was born,
Like his brother and sister, on a Wednesday at dawn

Having waited so patiently for this baby to arrive,
this morning he came into our world around five.

Weighing eight pound one, perfectly healthy boy
and precious little fellow for everyone to enjoy.

My second darling nephew - welcome to our clan
God bless you and your family, we love you little man.

First Written: October 1989
Julie Annette

Bradley Philip

Born: Tuesday 19th of February 1985

It's a Boy!

In an afternoon of February, nineteen eighty five

at nine minutes past four, our baby arrived

Bradley Philip King, a hefty beautiful boy,

weighed nine pound five, we cried tears of joy.

With eyes dark blue and soft brown hair,

a brother for Danielle and Lisa to share.

An unforgettable imprint on this warm summer day

when our delightful gift from heaven came our way.

First Written: February 1985

Julie Annette

Lisa Marie

Born: Tuesday 1st June 1982 @ 12.14am
- weight 7lb 5oz

Lisa Marie

Here's the news - how excited are we,

about the arrival of Lisa Marie

Quietly content, perfect and small

Blue eyes, though not much hair at all.

Another little girl to enjoy and keep

and sure to have me running off my feet

Handfuls of happiness to grow with and love

Adorable cherubs, blessings from above

knowing our guardian angel is there - 

brother Stephen, to respond to their prayer.

Poem first written: June 1982

Julie Annette

Danielle Jayne and Lisa Marie