Matt, Michelle, Sarah and Benjamin

Michael's brother Matt and his family sent 3 cute squares. I love what Matt and Michelle wrote! I'm so glad our baby will have an adopted buddy in the family.

Eric, Natalie, Savannah and Olivia

I got two fabric squares in the mail from my cousin Eric and his family a couple of days ago. They live in Utah. They have two daughters so their house is definitely girly.

They chose a pink and a purple square for the quilt.

Uncle Ken, Aunt Gloria and Gang

I got a cute square from my dad's sister and her family.

My favorite memory with them is staying on a house boat at Lake Powell a couple summer's ago.

The Captain

The Crew

Dad

Gloria


They sent a quote and a scripture to go with the square.

"We can do not great things; only small things with great love."
- Mother Teresa

"Above all things, clothe yourselves with the bond of charity, as with a mantle, which is the bond of perfectness and peace."
- Doctrine and Covenants 88:125

Grandma Mc Crea

I went shopping with Michael's mom and grandma a little while ago and helped Grandma choose her squares. She wrote a sweet poem to go with it.

Mommy loves you very much -
From your head down to your toes,
She made this blanket just for you
To keep you warm if a cool breeze blows.
With patches from loving friends and kin
This special blanket she did begin.
As Daddy watched her make some stitches
He added his love and hugs and kisses.

Isn't that too cute!

Arlon-Glen, Allison, Hayden, Sydney and Aulora

Our friends AG and Allison sent us a couple of squares to choose from. They recently moved to Texas from Florida.

They selected fabric that they thought represented our faith and strength over the past few years. I was really touched to receive these.

Michael, Missy and the boys

One of my dear friends from the chat group sent me a square this week.


I love that she chose a fabric that depicts how we feel about living in a free country.

My dad was born in Cuba and lived there for a time during the beginning of Castro's communist reign. He has instilled in all of his children a love and respect for the United States and a caution that we must always vote and pay attention to what is going on in our country because history repeats itself.

My dad returned to Cuba for the first time 3 years ago. He hadn't been there in nearly 40 years. He enjoyed his trip with his mom, sisters and brother. They were able to see my Great Grandma for the last time, she passed away several weeks after my dad returned home.

Here he is with my great grandma - Mama Yoya, my grandma - Mama, and my great aunt - Tia Chiki during their trip.


Isn't he cute?

Scott and Katherine Lewis

I got a square in the mail from my cousin Kat last week. She worked on it with the help of her mother-in-law.


My favorite memory with Katherine is when she and her hubby came to Florida for a visit. I remember eating chicken wings at Gator's Dockside with them and my brother and sisters.

We miss you guys and hope to see you soon!