Jamie was born at 8.40am - 2.8kgs. Sunny is fine, Kerry is ecstatic and we are very proud grandparents.
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Making ginger beer from scratch
We had a nice supply of ginger beer going over Christmas. It's a delicious soft drink for young and old, although there is an alcoholic version that can be made with a slight variation on the recipe. Ginger beer is a naturally fermented drink that is easy to make - with ginger beer you make a starter called a ginger beer plant and after it has fermented, you add that to sweet water and lemon juice. Like sourdough, it must ferment to give it that sharp fizz. To make a ginger beer plant you'll need ginger - either the powdered dry variety or fresh ginger, sugar, rainwater or tap water that has stood for 24 hours to allow the chlorine to evaporate off. You'll also need clean plastic bottles that have been scrubbed with soap, hot water and a bottle brush and then rinsed with hot water. I never sterilise my bottles and I haven't had any problems. If you intend to keep the ginger beer for a long time, I'd suggest you sterilise your bottles. MAKING THE STARTER In a...
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247 Comments
Congratulations!! That is so exciting...glad everyone is healthy and happy! xoxo
ReplyDeleteOh Congratualtions to you and the happy parents. The smile will be hard to get of your face for a while, it is a week and I am still smiling. It is such a special time for all of you.Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Mema! I'm so happy for your beautiful family.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your entire family! What a blessing!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on becoming grandparents to a beautiful little bub. Hope mum and bub are well. :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! Blessings on all of you.
ReplyDeleteyahooooo!! we are all cheering with you. Congratulations to your newly expanded family.
ReplyDeleteWonderful news. Congratulations to all XX
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS FROM BETTY IN VIRGINIA!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all of the happy family.
ReplyDeleteWarm regards from Nebraska
Biggest warmest Congratulations to Sunny and Kerry and of course to you too Grandma and Granpa - I don't know what you decided on being called ;)
ReplyDeletecongratulations! now the fun begins xoxo it is the best thing being grandma.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! A new wee bundle to cuddle and love! Precious
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you all! What joyous days and years you will have with your new little grandson!
ReplyDeleteKristina
Congratulations Sunny & Kerry on the birth of your first son! and congratulations to you both Rhonda and Hanno. This is going to be one very loved little man!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful news! Happy to hear baby and Mom are well. My mom always said one of the rewards of having children is being a grandparent. It is so true. You and Hanno are about to embark on a most wonderful journey. Blessings to all of you-Karen from CT
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the new mum and dad and all the grandparents. Beautiful name. Let the fun begin.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Kerry and Sunny on the arrival of Jamie. Wonderful news.
ReplyDeleteWishing you and Hanno all the best.
Lexie
Congratulations to you all. Now the fun begins. Enjoy.
ReplyDeletecheers Kate
Congratulations!! How very exciting for you and your family:)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! I'm glad everyone is doing good. Being a grandma is one of the best joys of life!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting~!
ReplyDeleteSquishy hugs
Kimmie
x
Wonderful, wonderful news!!! he will change your life in so many ways, what a joy!!! Jen.
ReplyDeleteThe wait is over - now you can hold your precious grandson close in your arms as well as your heart.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the privilege of sharing in your joy!
Rebecca.
How wonderful for all of you! Congrats to Sunny and Kerry on becoming parents. And congrats to you and Hanno - grandparents!!! Woo hooo!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Such wonderful news! My best to the whole family. Children are such blessings.
ReplyDeletePat (Tricia)in New Hampshire
That's wonderful Rhonda, I am so happy for you and Hanno to be proud grandparents....What a blessing for the whole family....So happy that all went well. Take care, and enjoy that little bundle of Jamie.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Rhonda and family, happy days ahead...xx Suzanne
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Rhonda. Wonderful news for all of us. I love his name.
ReplyDeleteAh! wonderful news! Congratulations to you and the new parents, and welcome to the babe. What a special time for you all, cocooned in that lovely, dreamy baby bliss place.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Rhonda and Hanno, there is nothing quite like being a Grandparent....the thrill of seeing that dear little bundle for the very first time is so delightful.
ReplyDeleteCongratultions to all!!! Cherrie
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!!!!! So glad everyone is fine :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I love new babies!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! Congratulations!! What wonderful news. Looking forward to seeing some happy snaps. (Will you be known as 'Oma'?) :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Being a GrandMother is the BEST job in the world--yes, I'm speaking from experience. Blessings to you and your expanding family
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the whole family!
ReplyDeleteLove Lusi x
how lovely, blessings all around xx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations from Canada...
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing sweeter then a grandma's love.
Blessings to all of you.
Welcome to the world little Jamie! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all.
Congratulations!! My mother thanks me nearly every day for making her a grandmother :) I have truly never seen her happier! Enjoy!!
ReplyDeleteErin in USA
Congratulations!!! How wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteYou will be such a wonderful Grandmother to the little guy.
YAY! Congrats Grandma! (and everyone else too! Lol)
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
kristin
Wonderful news! Welcome, Jamie.....And congratulations to all the new parents and grandparents. These are the best days!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Sunny and Kerry, Rhonda and Hanno, Uncle Shane and Auntie Sarndra.
ReplyDeleteHurrah!
ReplyDeleteHooray and congratulations! We have all been eagerly anticipating his arrival and so glad to hear that baby Jamie is finally here.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you Rhonda,Hans Sunny & Kerry. A beautiful blessing for you all.
ReplyDeleteCongrats Ms. Rhonda!!! So happy for you!
ReplyDeleteBlessings
sara
Congratulations to you all. I am so glad all is happy & healthy. I bet your heart is bursting today, happiness for today and everyday as you embark on making new family memories.
ReplyDeleteCaroline
Congratulations from Kellie in Tasmania x
ReplyDeleteHow lovely,congratulations Rhonda and Hanno.
ReplyDeleteBlessings Gail
Congratulations! wonderful news Rhonda :-)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all in the family. The shortest but happiest and most satisfying blog post yet for you I suspect? Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!
ReplyDeleteWONDERFUL news! Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteYAAHHHHOOOOOOOOO!!!!! wonderful news!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the new parents and grand parents. A tiny bundle of joy to spread love and light to you all.
ReplyDeleteWonderful! Congratulations to parents and grandparents!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you all, but most of all to Jamie, who had the wisdom to be born into such a loving and supportive family! :)
ReplyDeleteSo exciting and congratulations to the parents. Well done. So much joy. The smell of a newborn is something special.
ReplyDeletexx Jill
CONGRATULATIONS!! so happy that all is well and you have a lovely little baby to cuddle now.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! Congrats to the new parents, and to the new grandparents as well! :)
ReplyDeleteYeah!! How wonderful!! My best to all of you! Darlene
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, I wish you much joy with the new addidtion to your family. :o)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you all!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Now we must have pictures of wee Jamie.
ReplyDeleteAlison
Congratulations to all. The 1st cuddle, the smell , the best looking most intelligient child you have ever seen. OH sorry that was our little girl- well maybe there is 2 of them born this month. Ahh - busy days ahead.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Rhonda and Hanno! Now the fun begins! :)
ReplyDeleteKathy, Sydney NSW.
Awwww...Congratulations to you all!! May God Bless you all!
ReplyDeleteAw how wonderful. A big welcome to wee Jamie.
ReplyDeleteWonderful news. Congratulations to all, especially your son and daughter in law.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! To Grandma And Grandpa and, the new Mum and Dad. Let the spoilen begin!!! Lol.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Granny or is it Nana. It is a wonderful time in your life, and wonderful for your children.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! So good to hear that everyone is doing well! Enjoy being a grandma.....it really is one of the best things in life! : )
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your happy news! Enjoy your new grandson, Rhonda & Hanno!
ReplyDeleteCheers - Joolz
Welcome, Jamie!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYea!!!!! Congratulations!!!!! :) Sarah
ReplyDeleteWonderful! Congratulations to you all, Grandma!
ReplyDeleteThat is great news!!
ReplyDeleteHi Rhonda - that's great news!
ReplyDeleteWooHoo! I'm so happy for you all, congratulations.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!!! And welcome to the wonderful role of being Gramma!! Best wishes to all!!
ReplyDeleteCheryl
Congratulations on God's amazing gift to your family!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations from Michigan! Happy to hear the Joyful News and everyone is fine!! As others have said "don't expect the smiles to go away to soon" :) LOL
ReplyDelete~~SWEET~~
Welcome to the Nanna Club. A new chapter in your life. Congratulations to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteWonderful, Grandma!
ReplyDeleteSo happy that all went well, and that he is here and healthy!
Enjoy him! I know you will!
Congratulations to all on the safe and happy arrival of little Jamie.
ReplyDeletexxx Ree
Congratulations Grandma!! So glad all went well!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Rhonda and Hanno on your first grandbaby!! Much love:)
ReplyDeleteHow very special for you! Congratulations!
ReplyDeletePraise God and Welcome to the world little Jamie! love Becca from Cape Town
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! How thrilling! So glad Mama and baby Jamie are doing great.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful news, you must be so pleased. I wish you all the happiness there is and for the proud and parents too of course. For Jamie, what a wonderful family you have been born into :) xx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations ! What a wonderful blessing it is to become a gran !
ReplyDeleteTwan Renwick Hilton KZN South Africa
Yay!!! Congratulations :)
ReplyDeleteWONDERFUL!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all of you!
Congratulations!!! Get ready for one of the sweetest relationships you will ever experience :-)
ReplyDeleteNow you are in for the most delightful time of your life. Congratulations to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you all :) Many special memories to come for you all xx
ReplyDeleteSami Jae.
Congratulations to all of you, but especially Sunny and Jamie! :-)
ReplyDeleteCongratulation's Nana!!how lovely!!what a wonderful happy time for you and your Family,my very best wishes to everyone,xx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all. lookig forward to the pictures
ReplyDeleteMazal Tov
Congratulations! I bet there are a lot of big, big smiles in Qld right now!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to you all
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all of you! xx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the new parents and grandparents!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you and to the proud parents from Colorado, USA!
ReplyDeleteGrandchildren are such blessings.
Candace
Jamie is the best name(says the mother of a boy Jamie now 31);-)
A new little life, a new start - best wishes to both sets of parents (new and old) :-)
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the World little Jamie~
ReplyDeleteMuch love to your family as you enjoy this precious new Life.
♥XOXO
Big Congratulations to you all! And welcome to the world Jamie xx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all - and welcome to the wonderful world of grandparents!
ReplyDeleteLove from Sweden
Ramona K
Uppsala
Sweden
How wonderful - Huge congratulations to all of you!!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the world little Jamie.
x
Congratulations to all of you!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all of you from the Netherlands!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy, enjoy, enjoy!
Sunny, take your time to relax with all these loving and caring people around you.
Congratulations! What wonderful news and glad they are all doing well. A very lucky baby to have such great grandparents. Michelle xxx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the new Oma and Opa and to the new parents!
ReplyDeleteBlessings to all!
Greetings from Germany, Bettina
Oh Rhonda I am so please not only for you and Hanno but for Kerry sunny with Jamie, May he know love peace and chalenges harvesting the skills tought him to meet life with passion.
ReplyDeleteall the best
Rachel
What an exciting time for you. Much joy, good health and happiness to you all. Miki
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the proud new parents, the very happy grandparents and a big welcome to Jamie. May he have a blessed life.
ReplyDeleteMaa xoxo
Congratulations to Kerry, Sunny, Hanno and you! So many decisions now, Grandma, Nana, Oma, Granny, Nanny??? Hmm, decisions decisions! Enjoy your new bundle of joy!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations from me too. What a lovely name. I can't wait to see photos! I bet you and Hanno (and the proud parents) can't stop grinning!!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely thrilled for you all!
ReplyDeletexox
Diana
Congratulations. May he bring lots of joy to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Please pass on my best to Sunny and Kerry.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all of you! Good times ahead for your family!
ReplyDeleteB.
PS: Isn't it weird that I get exited about these news from a family on the other side of the world who I never met? But through your words it feels like I know you. And I am really happy for you becoming grandparents.
Congratulations all of you! How very excited you must all be :) xx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! :) being a grandparent is awesome!
ReplyDeleteMany congratulations to you and all your family! He's a very lucky little chap to have grandparents like you and Hanno! All your 'simple' ways will rub off and you'll hopefully start a new generation of Down to Earth-ers.
ReplyDeleteTeresa x
how precious and what a wonderful blessing to you all.. Jamie is going to have the greatest Nana and Granddad.. Blessing to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the world of grandparenting!
ReplyDeleteO well done to sunny..congratulations to them both..enjoy being a grandma..next to being a mum its the best thing in the world..
ReplyDeletelove to you and yours
sara
Congratulations to the parents and grandparents!!! Enjoy this blessed time with your precious blessing!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Rhonda! So pleased for you! :) We have another 7 weeks to go until our first grandchild makes an appearance, so excited!
ReplyDeleteYippee! Wonderful! Congratulations to all of you. Welcome to the world Jamie! Have fun being a doting grandma.
ReplyDeleteAM of the Bread
Congratulations to you Rhonda and your family. I hope you have lots of fun getting to know your newest family member xx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all of you. I can feel your joy and excitement through this post. Looking forward to pictures.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy this new experience.
FlowerLady
Hi Rhonda,
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS !!!!!! to you and Hanno. You must be so very proud.
He has a good weight !!
I love the name. One of my son's friends is also called Jamie ; )We live on the other side of the world though; )
Have a fantastic day and enjoy !!!!
Hugs from The Netherlands.
Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I hope you are able to hold him soon.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the new parents and grandparents! :D I have to admit I've been checking your blog constantly for updates over the past few days! Best wishes from Canada!
ReplyDeleteGreat, congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations - good to know they are both safe and well.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongrats :) So happy for you and your family. Can't wait to see a picture!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Rhonda, we became great aunt and uncle again today too!! our turn for grandparenting is coming in May, can't wait.xx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! What an exciting time for you! Enjoy :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on entering the next chapter in your lives! Enjoy holding your Grandson. As you know they grow so fast and the first days are so precious!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!! What an exciting time in your life and in the lives of the new parents!
ReplyDeleteMuch love,
Colleen
Congratulations Grandma! :) Wonderful news! Cute name!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to receive the news that little baby boy is safely here and Mama and Daddy are doing well. Anxious to here more news as time permits.
ReplyDeleteDiane in North Carolina
I am new to your blog, but I had to stop by and say congratulations!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! Congratulations to all of you! x
ReplyDeleteExcellent news and congrats to you and your family! There is nothing sweeter than a baby. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteA new grandchild is such a joy! So glad everything went well. I know that you will have lots of fun with the little guy.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteMary Ellen
The Working Home Keeper
Congratulations grandma and Opa!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! How exciting for you!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all...being a grandparent is one of life's greatest blessings.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful news, congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!! More joy added to your life!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and best wishes to the whole family.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Love to the new parents, grandparents and the wee babe!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Blessings on your family!
ReplyDelete♥Congratulations to all of you! Welcome to Jamie:)♥
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Can't wait to see photos!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the parents and the Grandparents. Now comes the fun part. B
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the proud parents and grandparents! What an exciting time this must be for everyone!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the world baby Jamie and congratulations to you Rhonda and the parents as well.
ReplyDeleteVictoria
I'm ever so happy for you all! Congratulations! Rhonda Jean, you are going to love being a grandma. Can't wait to hear all about Jamie. Blessings, Charlene
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Rhonda! We are so happy for you all! Can't wait for pictures! :)
ReplyDeleteJust the news I needed to hear today!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you and your beautiful family, Rhonda Jean!
Oh how wonderful! So glad everyone is doing good. Little Jamie is a popular guy; he has a world wide following.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all,
Hugs
Yvette
Congrats to you all(baby Jamie is soo blessed:)-just beautiful!
ReplyDeletexoxox
Hooray!
ReplyDeletecongratulations!! What an exciting time for your family! Glad to hear everyone is ok :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you and your family. So happy for you all; what a wonderful gift of a gorgeous baby boy.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! So great to hear some good news today! Blessings on you all as you get to know your special new family member! xxx
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS! Can't wait to see some photos!
ReplyDeleteBlessings from Ohio/USA...Kim<><
Congratulations on the happy arrival! What a special time for you all!
ReplyDeleteKathy
How wonderful! Congratulations to you both, and to the new parents, too! I have not stopped thinking of you over the last 24 hours. Grandparenting is wonderful!! Mary in Nebraska
ReplyDeleteSo happy for all of you. You have wonderful times ahead of you. Happy
ReplyDeleteGrandparenting from one Grandma to another.
Congratulations to the proud grand parents and warm regards to all of you! Gerry from France
ReplyDeleteHow lovely. Congratulations to you all.
ReplyDeleteStella
Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteYAY! Congrats to you all. Oh, the joys of new baby..i'm very jealous :)
ReplyDeleteWell done! Congratulations and blessings to the wee one :)
ReplyDeleteVicki
Trinidad & Tobago
Congratulations Hanno and Rhonda, it is so special to be grandparents. Congratulations to Kerry and Sunny too. And now we wait to find out little Mr Hetzel's name!
ReplyDeleteClara
Congratulations on becoming Grandma and Grandpa, Rhonda and Hanno. Congrats to the happy parents too. Welcome to the big, wide world little Jamie!
ReplyDeleteJo-Anne in Canada
Congratulations Grandma. You must just be beaming.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! x x
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS!!!
ReplyDeleteWe welcomed our first neice a few hours earlier.
Congratulations Rhonda and Hanno and family!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, and welcome Jamie :-)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! So pleased for you all.
ReplyDeleteSo pleased to hear your news, and that everyone is well. Enjoy being grandparents, and congratulate your son & daughter in law - I wish them many happy, sleep filled nights!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for you all!! The new chapter of your lives begins!!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the world baby Jamie~you're a blessed little boy.
((HUGS))
Debbie
Central Illinois
And how proud he shall be of you too.
ReplyDeleteWonderful news! I`m so pleased that he arrived safely. Wishing him a long, happy and healthy life!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all of you.
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