And so we come (finally) to the main reason for our trip back to the UK… Raymond George Patterson was born on 7th June 2021 – my first grandchild. 😊 Many congratulations to proud parents Sarah and Karl. 🥂🍾

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  1. picpholio Avatar

    Congratulations Mike !!! A real proud grand-dady.

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    1. Alittlebitoutoffocus Avatar

      Yes indeed! 😊 (It was certainly worth quarantining for!)

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  2. Bug Woman Avatar

    Adorable!

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    1. Alittlebitoutoffocus Avatar

      Thanks Viv! 😊

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  3. Selin Avatar
    Selin

    Congratulations!!

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    1. Alittlebitoutoffocus Avatar

      Thanks Selin. He’s a real star!

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  4. Eva Chatterji Avatar

    Congratulations! Perfect joy! I am so happy for you!

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    1. Alittlebitoutoffocus Avatar

      Thank you Eva. He’s certainly brought joy to a lot of people. 😊

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  5. Hanna Avatar

    Wishing you all many congratulations with the beautiful little boy, Mike.
    He looks wonderful ❤
    All the best,
    Hanna

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    1. Alittlebitoutoffocus Avatar

      Thank you Hanna. He’s brought a new dimension to our lives for sure. 😊

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  6. Irene Avatar

    Congratulations! Being grandparents is the best adventure EVER.

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    1. Alittlebitoutoffocus Avatar

      Thanks and, yes, I’m looking forward to it! 😊

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  7. slowtriptonepal Avatar

    He’s absolutely beautiful.. hope you get plenty more cuddles this week..

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    1. Alittlebitoutoffocus Avatar

      Yes, thanks Kate. We’ll certainly be seeing a bit more of him (and Sarah and Karl of course) this week. 😊

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  8. bayphotosbydonna Avatar

    AWESOME!!!! Congratulations, I love the photos! You look so proud, and rightly so, he’s so precious. Now as time goes forward, you’ll understand the staying, “If I’d known grandchildren were so much fun, I’d have had them first!” 😉 Enjoy life as a grandparent!

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    1. Alittlebitoutoffocus Avatar

      Love that saying! Thanks Donna, I’m sure we will enjoy every moment! 😊

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  9. Jet Eliot Avatar

    Oh Mike, he’s just beautiful. Congratulations to you and your family, and many wishes for Raymond’s lifetime of joy and success. So much love in these photos, thanks for sharing them.

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    1. Alittlebitoutoffocus Avatar

      Thank you Jet. We were only there for 2 weeks, but he seemed to be getting bigger and stronger almost before our eyes. We’re now home, but we’re getting regular updates and photos. 😊

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