Sunday Smiles from Utah

Dear Blog Friends,

This has been a wonderful week full of smiles that I am

anxious to share with you.....But, I can't limit

this post to only six...so today it will be my Sunday 8 smiles.

I am smiling that Grampy John was willing for me to fly
to Utah to meet our new little granddaughter and help Erin.

Ellie and Cal met me at the airport
I am smiling that we had the means for me to make this trip
and that Erin and Patrick wanted me to come.

As soon as I arrived I gave Ellie the crazy quilt I'd made for her.
She told me that she liked it. That made me smile.

I also gave her the pretty dress that my friend Bonnie had crocheted for her.
Bonnie found out about us getting Ellie last Tuesday evening.

She went home and worked night and day making this little dress in time for me to bring it to Utah. You make me smile Bonnie. Thank you.

Ellie will have to grow a little but she will look beautiful in your dress.

Little Calan makes me smile.

We had fun going on a walk together.
He is only 16 months old. Taking on the role of "Big Brother" is a big step for him,
but he is doing well.

Open adoptions make me smile.

Brooke, Ellie's birth mom came to visit her and meet me last night.

How I wish that there had been open adoption when I was born.

I wish that I could have known my dear birth mother.

How I admire and love this lovely girl.

It is obvious how much she loves this baby...her love radiates from her.

Giving up Ellie is the hardest thing she has ever done.
Because she loves her so much, she wants Ellie to have all the things that she can't give her right now.
Please pray for Brooke and her family.

They are happy that Ellie has been adopted into a loving family but this is very hard for them at the same time.

My heart goes out to them.
Brooke's love and courage makes me smile.
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Ellie's first day at church made me smile.

Wake up Ellie, it is time to get ready for church.

Let Mommy wash your hair.

Put your pretty dress on.

Now smile for the camera so Grammy can show you off on my blog.
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These are some of my smiles for this week.

I hope that you have had a good week too.

I am sending you all hugs.