#111 Yeah! Finally one from my mom! ( I will get the other one later) She always loved Corrie ten Boom's writings and included a portion from one of her books. - okay now I will work on my dad!


#110 This pretty angelic print was sent with a sweet saying on it. "God sends His love and joy to earth with every newborn baby's birth" Thank you Patty (another MN relative) for thinking of us!




#109 Who would have ever thought that this print would be the most popular one given? I guess we should name our little girl Sunshine since so many have been impressed to pick out this fabric - including 3 family members! This is from another cousin of my MIL Dianne who also lives in the chilly northern state where they have "pop" instead of Coke!

#108 This is a neat little print featuring the state birds of Minnesota which FYI is the Common Loon and the Showy Lady Slipper! It is from my MIL's cousins the Lovaas'. Once again, this was a great little thought of a family's representation.

#107 This pretty rose print is from (great) Aunt Rosie. I have only seen her a few times since Erik and I have been married. But, I am convinced she has made the best cinnamon rolls in the world!!

#106 This was the first in a package of sqaures from Erik's family in Minnesota. This was done in honor of Erik's grandmother Laura that loved cats. One of these looks like the pretty calico she had named Missy.

#105 My college friends are on the ball lately!! Especially the Ludwig family in AL who sent this piece of material with Samford bulldogs all over it (our alma mater). I think she sent this on the way to the hospital to deliver her son. I got the news of the birth like the next day!

#104 All I can say about this is "this is awesome". I am totally not a Gator's fan. It fact we pull for Miami. But, I love that the Randles - the Gator loving family in FL sent this as representing themselves. It's a good thing Erik doesn't get to discard any squares. I think this might be the first one to go!! Both of the Randles were also college friends of mine.

#103 I was so relieved to finally get this one in the mail. We think it took the long way around the world in a boat! It is from my sister and family who lives in Holland. They have a cute little picture of them on their card little did they know at the time there were 2 more little ones on the way for them!! Katy searched long and hard for her "perfect" fabric in a world without Joanne's and such - Thanks for your contribution for your niece and cousin. We love it!!

#102 This was from more college friends in AL (and a former Mariettian herself). Cute little hopping frogs from the Miller family including their 2 little boys.

#101 - From my old college roomie and birthday buddy- Sunny. This fabric was very appropriate from her. Thanks roomie!

#100 WE DID IT!!!!!
We reached 100 squares!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!!!!!!!
Of course since I am the one putting it all together, I as her mommy get to place my square as the 100th! It reminds me of the beautiful impressionists paintings I love. My wish is that our daughter will always be patient on the Master's hand as He paints a beautiful creation in her.


#99 We are rounding the official finish with a little square from Caleb. Of course mommy and Alexia picked it out for him -but it reminds us of Caleb because when he was little we called him puppy dog. I don't recall why of course. But he does love dogs of all shapes and sizes.



#98 - Yeah for Daddy!! He made it in under 100 with a wish to boot! He picked out this fabric of woods and trails since he likes hiking and being outdoors enjoying God's creation so much.

#97 the wish is getting finalized but the cute little print is from some totally awesome friends of ours that now live in west GA (yeah!! as opposed to former homes of NJ and TX). We enjoy getting together with Mark and Amy and their little one so much - an hour and half of travel isn't that bad sometimes.

#96 is from our very sweet next door neighbor Gloria. She always enjoys having the children over for a visit and sipping some lemonade or sharing an ice cream cone with them. Alexia loves drawing pictures for her or showing her her latest tricks!

#95 Is from a very very special person. Erik's step-grandmother (grandma Judy) gave this to represent her love of ballroom dancing. She was dancing well into her 80's and still enjoys going out when she visits her hometown in FL. She is a great lady who even became a nurse later in life. She adopted two children and has very different stories to tell - so she is excited for us.



#94 Is from a fellow adopting mom Nina in CA It is a very cute feminine bug pattern with a quote from the song "My Wish" by Rascal Flats. I have enjoyed having Nina in one of my "cyber support groups!"


#93 Is such a sweet little square given by some college friends David and Stacy in AL. It was a from some material they decorated their little girl Anna's room in. I remember she was so excited for a girl to be able to decorate in green and purple! They are a very sweet family and I am blessed to know them.

#92 Is a pretty Asian print given by my aunt Judy and uncle Tony. I have been waiting for someone to include this verse. "Do not be afraid for I am with you. I will bring your children from the EAST and gather you from the WEST" -I love it!

#91 Is a very cool butterfly print given by my fun friend Michelle and family. It's a very cute quote (that I have since used elsewhere) by Calvin from Calvin and Hobbes. It says "I think we dream so we don't have to be apart so long. if we are in each other's dreams, we can be together all the time."

#90 Is from some old dear friends that now live in coastal South Carolina. They quoted the scripture "Every good a perfect gift is from above" This family, the Ricks were good to us when they GAVE us their car when we returned from the states with nothing to our name! We will never forget you!!