MORE QUILT SQUARES!

I received a package in the mail today and in it was this letter. It is from Kelly Thompson, my cousin Anne Marie's sister in law. I don't know her but she has been following my journey to adopt Ava after getting my blog address from Anne Marie. After reading this letter it brought tears to my eyes to see just how many people care for Ava and want to be part of her quilt.
Thank you so much Kelly and family for taking the time to help with Ava's quilt, it was very thoughtful of you all.

QUILT SQUARE # 72

This Canadian Maple Leaf fabric square was donated by Cullen, Kelly's son. His wish for Ava is:

" I hope your life in Canada is spectacular"

QUILT SQUARE # 73

This fabric square was sent by Ernest, Kelly's husband. His wish for Ava is : "A bad day fishing

beats a good day at work" "May you always know the peace and serenity of the nature that surrounds you"

QUILT SQUARE # 74

This Bob the Builder fabric square was sent by Connal, Kelly's son. His wish for Ava is: "May you always have the right tools for the job and good friends to help you"

QUILT SQUARE # 75

This colourful butterfly quilt fabric was sent by Kelly. Her wish for Ava is: "Just when the caterpillar thought it's life was over, it became a butterfly. Fly free like a butterfly."

QUILT SQUARE # 71

QUILT SQUARE # 71

This quilt square was donated by Claude C. a neighbour of mine while growing up and still a very good friend of my Mom's. Her wish for Ava is: Love all that is good
Always look for the truth
And above all strive to do your best
May God watch over you.

With Love, Claude

AVA'S FIRST SWIM!!!

This past Saturday we were invited for a swim and barbecue at my friend Sherri's house. Sherri is one of the friends who travelled to China with me. I think she was having a little bit of "Ava withdrawal" and needed a visit! As far as I know this was Ava's first experience in a swimming pool...and I think she liked it...even though she wouldn't let go of my bathing suit straps!!
After dinner we walked down to the creek near their property to feed the ducks.
Thanks for a great afternoon and evening Sherri and family.

VISITORS AND GIFTS FOR AVA

My friend Jan and her daughter Shannon came over yesterday morning for a visit and bearing gifts for Ava.



Ava having fun playing with Shannon


Having fun being pulled in her wagon by Shannon



Beautiful painting that Shannon made for Ava

Music CD for Ava and a dress and fish puzzle all the way from Mexico!
Thanks Jan and Shannon!

MY LITTLE BOOK WORM!!

PRESENTS FOR AVA!!

My aunt Janet and her daughter, my cousin, Anne-Marie sent these cute PJ's and two beautiful dresses for Ava. She sure will be one of the best dressed toddlers in town!
Thank you Janet and Anne-Marie.

AVA'S BIRTHDAY PARTY PICS!

Ava having fun with Shauna and Paulina!

Ava climbing her slide


Hanging with the girls!

Having a driving lesson!

More fun on the slide



"I'm getting pretty good at this"

All the presents!!

Ava and her bud, Paulina!




Time to eat!!

Mary and her clan!





The girls helping Ava with her presents.

Now I'm getting the hang of it!






Everyone waiting in anticipation to see what the next present is!









"Boy this is sure alot of fun!"

Gettin some help from Mom









Ava's Birthday Cake.









Ava trying to step in her cake! She looks like a dainty little thing...but I think she's going to be a rough and tumble "tom boy"!











Ava, Mom and Ava's cake











Checking out this "Birthday Cake " thing!













This sure tastes good!














"Finger Lick'n Good!"














There's my happy girl!
















Loot bags for the Kids

Look at all my presents!!