Meet the Grandparents (26/27.10.06)

A flying visit to Northampton on Thursday 26 October witnessed a quintet of Craigs gathering for the first introduction of the new arrival to the Grandparents.

It was Isabel's first journey outside of Cheshire and she took the 250 mile return journey in her (small) stride sleeping for 99% of the day trip.

Below, the newly titled Grandad and Grandma Craig meet Isabel for the first time.



A parting shot of the five Craigs before heading back up north.



Special thanks to Jacqui and Jim Bean of Wellingborough for supplying Isabel's wardrobe for this outing.

Next day, it was the turn of Granny Schmit's inaugural meeting with granddaughter.

Isabel was done with travelling for the time being so hosted this introduction. Granny Schmit travelled north from Farnham and as it was their first meeting, Isabel made a sign to show at Macclesfield train station. Luckily there were no other granny-granddaughter meetings on platform one to greet the Reading train, so a potential chaotic mix-up was avoided.



Granny and granddaughter maintain an air of formality with a handshake.



Isabel's attire for this meet was supplied by Mary & Jason Erb of Cheadle Hulme. Thank you Mr & Mrs Erb.