A misty late November night and Joseph was making his entrance into the world.

As quickly as we could we set off to Preston and the hospital where he had been born, meeting up with his paternal grandparents who had travelled up from the South of England.

Our new grandson was ' delicious '  all you wanted to do was cuddle him.

Since that day Alan and I (plus Katie the dog ) have made regular visits seeing him grow and being part of his life, which is so special to us.

Sarah and Jim now live at Brightons and we are regularly on the train from Darlington (our home) and we see Joseph as often as we can.

What fun it is being part of his growing up and what a personality he has - but then I suppose you could say we are slightly prejudiced.

Life for us is very dull and quiet when we return home.  And we don't have Lego either just the TV!!!!

One of the pleasure of being grandparents is that you are allowed to spoil them a little and many a white chocolate button has been shared on our afternoon walks. - please don't tell mum!

Soon Joseph will be 2 years old and how fast time has gone.  Not only is he so chatty (no swearing allowed in the house now, just in case ) he is also in training for the next Olympic Games so fast does he race around the house.

Well, it won't be too long, I hope, before we are on the train once again ( we should get discount from GNER ) and then we will spy that blonde curly head and that cheeky smile - believe me being grandparents is fun.