Sunday, July 23, 2006

Camping and Wish Quilt
Madison went on her first camping trip and loved it. She did really well without the comforts of home. She enjoyed meeting more aunts, uncles and cousins. She played with her cousin Joshua, who is 13 days younger than Madison. Madison is not as advanced as Joshua yet. But she is certainly getting there. Madison says about five words now, eats most food offered, except cold food, and is getting close to walking.

Enjoying a nap with Daddy during the camping trip.

Playing with her cousin Joshua.


During the wait for Madison, other families waiting for their daughters participated in a ritual called the "One Hundred Wishes Quilt." Each person exchanges a quilt square, a wish and a post card of where they are from. A wonderful friend, Cathy, took all of the squares and made Madisons' quilt. I received the quilt this week. The quilt is absolutely fantastic and will be a wonderful heirloom for Madison to hand down to her daugher one day. Cathy, thank you for putting so much time and love into Madisons' quilt. I never expected it to be so beautiful.

Madison admiring her quilt.


Madison and her quilt.


Donna and Madison with her quilt.