~ QUILT OF LOVE ~

Mia was given a very special gift yesterday ~ the gift was from Meaghan Grace and it was her 100 Good Wishes Quilt (I call it a quilt of love). At my shower last August, Meggie's mommy sent out a letter to our family and friends (unbeknowst to me) asking for a quilt square and a good wish note for Mia. She collected all the squares and notes and put them in a gorgeous scrapbook for Mia. It was a labor of love which Michelle's Aunt Sue continued: Aunt Sue has been sewing and crafting Mia's quilt over this past year and presented it to Michelle a few days ago while they were on vacation.

Michelle and her family came by yesterday for a BBQ and they presented Mia with her quilt. I am having a hard time putting into words the feelings I had when we opened the quilt. I was amazed at the details and then I started recongizing the squares. "Oh, that is from my grandfathers bathrobe that my grandma made him!", "and that, that is a piece from an apron I made my mom when I was little" and so on. . .

First off, Mia was given a smaller quilt for her to use and carry around. Aunt Sue crafted a kitty cat out of Mia's first dress - I am still amazed, how did Aunt Sue know Mia loves cats!? Oh boy, did Mia love this carry around quilt!! She hugged it and loved it ~ she really appreciated it!!

The dark brown on the cat is from the underskirt

of Mia's first dress. The butterflies are made from the dress itself.

"Kitty, I love you!"

She hugs the kitty!
One side has hearts with strips of the fabrics.

The hearts have lace trim and intricate details!

This side has each quilt square we were sent!

Yes, Mia has wrapped herself in her small quilt!

Can you tell she loves it?!

Mia points out the panda bears!

Michelle shows me Aunt Sue's "plans"

Mia's 1st dress,with a piece from the belt on it!

Making herself comfortable

It was so nice to spend some time with our friends, as they have been on vacation the past 2 weeks. The kids enjoyed the pool and each others company ~ they all get along so well. What a blessing!

Itsy bitsy flowery bikini

Mia & Meg floating

The big boys had a ball swimming and playing sports.

The little boys get along so well also.

Here, they watch their big brothers!

They loved getting filthy together too!

The first of many nights

Mia is wrapped in the love of her quilt :)

*We will treasure this gift of love always ~ we have been blessed in so many ways, one of which is with the friendship our girls created; even before they came home. Thank you all !