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  1. 03-29-2017, 3:49 AM #1
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    I am Opa!

    I became grandpa at 2:53 am today when Victoria (Tori) Rose Kelly was born.

    We chose Oma and Opa as our names for the little girl to call us. We just liked the sound of the German names.

    Take Care and Enjoy Life...
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  3. 03-29-2017, 6:40 AM #2
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    Congratulations Raymond!
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    “If you want to know what a man's like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.”
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    Grand babies are the best. That old saying rings true; "If I'd known that grandkids were so much fun, I would have had them first".
    Love my grands!
    BTW, Congratulations.
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  5. 03-29-2017, 7:58 AM #4
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    You may have chosen your names, but it's a rite of passage for first born grand child to name their grand parents. We're Nana and Papa. The reason grand kids and grand parents get along so well, is they have a common enemy.
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    Congrats Raymond! You'll both love being grandparents!!
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    Congratulations I second what Steve said
    Thanks John
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    Raymond, all of the above x2! Hope mom and baby are both doing well.
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  9. 03-29-2017, 1:20 PM #8
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    Congrats Opa! I hope it's the first of many! You can never have too may grandchildren - I have 7!
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  10. 03-29-2017, 2:59 PM #9
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    Congrats there Opa. I had to wait until I became a GREAT grandfather before my better half would allow Opa & Oma to be used. From now on "tears of joy" are welcomed! Trust me it just keeps getting better. Blessings to your whole crew. Justin
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    Congratulations!
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    Congratulations Opa!
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    High Five Opa! I am Papi to two boys, 6 and almost 2! So much wonderfulness awaits you. There is already a tea party invitation with your name on it scheduled for sometime in 2021...
    Dress appropriately and don't forget to tip the piggy bank handsomely. (Leading up to the event, make sure there is a piggy bank)

    Now learn this phrase and repeat it often : "Opa don't do diapers"
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  14. 03-29-2017, 10:54 PM #13
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    Thanks everyone. I met her this morning and what a little 7 lb cutie.
    Sometimes decisions from the heart are better than decisions from the brain.

    Enjoy Life...
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    Congratulations! Grandchildren are a lot of fun.
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    I'm still waiting on pictures.
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