Square # 30 - Judge Joe Esquirol and Thayer

Square # 29 and Square # 30 come from Joe and Thayer. They picked these fabrics to go along with the books "The Runaway Bunny" and "The Little Engine that Could", and sent copies of the books along too.
Here is the sweet reason why:

These enclosed swatches represent the favorite children's books in our family. They come with love and all our best wishes to you both and Olivia.

Square # 29 - Judge Joe Esquirol and Thayer

Square # 28 - Pat

Thank you Pat for this beautiful, Asian inspired, butterfly fabric for Olivia's quilt.
Pat's wish for Olivia is:

Wishing you a lifetime of sunshine and happiness! Welcome to your loving new world.

Square # 27 - Grandpa Kelsch

Thank you Grandpa for sending this cute ladybug fabric. You can never have too many ladybigs for good luck!
Grandpa's second wish for Olivia is:

May you grow to have a deep love for sunshine, for flowers and for all the bright and happy things in nature.

Square # 26 - Grandpa Kelsch

My Dad, Olivia's Grandpa sent this ballerina fabric for her quilt.
His wish for Olivia is:

May you have the grace, confidence and humor of your Mother who so loved to dance and perform as a child and young woman.

Square # 25 - Tracy Petrushkewich

Thank you to Tracy, Pauly's friend from High School, for sending the adorable cherry fabric that says "Life is just a bowl of cherries". We love it!
Tracy's wish for Olivia is:

Remember the moments, the laughter, the happiness and good times.

Square # 24 - The Minton's January/February LID Group

Another adorable piece of Chinese themed fabric, but this time it comes from the Minton's in Mississippi. They said "this fabric is to remind you of all your "cousins" scattered around the world, and to help us remember that our families are connected by a red thread of good wishes."

Here is their wish for Olivia:
May you remember your whole life long the first time you go barefoot outside in the evening to chase fireflies, the way your parents lovingly tuck you in at might, the joys of Saturdays, and the love of your family and friends.

Square # 23 - Amy & Rich January/February LID Group

Thank you Amy and Rich for the beautiful butterfly fabric sent for Olivia's quilt.
Here is the wish that was sent:

May the wisdom of the ages guide you and protect you through your life's journey. May your heart be pure, your voice be kind, and your life be filled with love and joy.

Square # 22 - The Cercopely's January/February LID Group

Hugh, Patricia, Sage and Piper sent Olivia this lovely Chinese fabric for her quilt.
Here is their wish for Olivia:

A contented heart...

Joy in everything you do may these gifts be yours.

Square # 21 - The Christensen's January/February LID Group

Thank you Epin, Scott and Hana for this beautiful Chinese fabric for Olivia's quilt. The Christensen's also sent this poem by Bigvai Volcy:

Don't wait for time. Make it.
Don't wait for love. Feel it.
Don't wait for money. Earn it.
Don't wait for the path. Find it.
Don't wait for the opportunity. Create it.
Don't go for less. Get the best.
Don't compare. Be unique.
Don't fight your misfortune. Transform it.
Don't avoid failure. Use it.
Don't dwell on mistakes. Learn from them.
Don't back down. Go around.
Don't close your eyes. Open your mind.
Don't run from life. Embrace it.

They also sent this wish for Olivia:
We wish for you a lifetime of happiness, good health, love, and prosperity.

Square # 20 - The McNally's January/February LID Group

The McNally's sent an adorable fabric with ballerinas on it.
Along with the square was the Chinese Proverb:

A child's life is like a piece of paper on which every person leaves a mark.

They also sent this wish for Olivia:

Our wish for you is to grow up healthy and strong, with loving friends and family. May there always be love, happiness and prosperity in your life.

Square # 19 - Julie & Greg January/February LID Group

Thank you Greg and Julie for the beautiful butterfly square.
Here is their wish for Olivia:

To accomplish great things
we must not only act, but also dream,
not only plan, but also believe.

Squuare # 18 - Olivia's Mommy

Now at last I hold you
Now all is said and done
The search has come full circle
Our destinies are one.
~Survivor