Mia's 111th Quilt Square: Lake Wylie, South Carolina

This is from Scott and Natalie Ward of Lake Wylie, South Carolina. Natalie contacted me after finding this quilt blog. She commented on how much she liked the way I documented all of these wonderful squares and wishes for Mia. They're adopting a daughter from China and were logged in 9-8-06. Natalie is just starting on the quilt square collecting. She asked if she could reference this blog as an example when she sent out her requests. Of course, I told her to go for it. I remember when I first started this and tried to explain it to others that had never heard of the idea before. It was so much easier to show them instead of explaining it. So I borrowed other blogs, too. She sent the sweetest letter thanking me. You're very welcome, Natalie.

Her card reads "Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential and fight for your dreams. You are the center of your universe and you can make anything happen." Their wish for Mia is to "reach her full potential in life. Have fun and enjoy even the smallest things."

Thanks Scott and Natalie!

Mia's 110th Quilt Square: Chula Vista, California

This came from fellow blogger, Leda, and her family in Chula Vista, California. She just left yesterday for China to finally meet her daughter, Kaylee! I'm so excited for her.

She sent along a beautiful princess fabric in my favorite colors... pink and green, of course. Included are the lyrics to the Lee Ann Womack song "I Hope You Dance". I love the message in that song. Her wish for Mia is "In your life, we hope you always choose to dance!" She even included a tiny photo of her sweet Kaylee on the card.

Thanks Leda! Congratulations on your new daughter!

Mia's 109th Quilt Square: Australia

This came from fellow blogger and China waiting mom, Lee-Anne, who is all the way over in Australia. She's waiting for her daughter-to-be who she'll be naming Bella. I love that she included a square of fabric with a penguin on it for me. And that she included the one with the koala for her. It'll always remind me of her since you can't think "koala" without thinking "Australia". She also sent along a cute little wish card that simply says "Destiny".

I love it. Thanks Lee-Anne!