Story of Jillian Grace: 10 months

Saturday, May 15, 2010

10 months

I got a special package in the mail a few weeks ago from a good friend of mine, it was a nice card, with some packets of flower seeds(4 packs, 1 for each of our girls!) I got the idea to let Ellie and Malia plant them for Jillian. So yesterday, I picked up a couple small pots for each of them, we planted the seeds, and then each girl got to decorate their pots with stickers and markers and as soon as the flowers start to go, we will take them out to Jillian! The girls had a fun time planting and decorating---and thanks to my friend Amy for always being so thoughtful!!!

Here are a few pictures of the girls:

I know Jillian was smiling down on us while we were doing this for her! We try to incorporate her in most things we do, because she is a part of our family, no matter what. We are also very excited to add her little sister to the family in just 10 days! I also know she will be watching over us to make sure everything goes just fine!!

And I can't post without a picture of our beautiful little girl with her beautiful big sisters!!

WE LOVE AND MISS YOU BABY JILLIAN!!!!!!!

8 comments:

Amy Walter said...: Happy to see you got them planted. I hope they grow to be as beautiful as your girls are!; May 15, 2010 at 1:41 PM
Grandpa and Grandma said...: What a great idea.....Baby Jillian will love the flowers...how thoughtful of Amy......we think of our little angel everyday.....and smile!! XXOO; May 15, 2010 at 2:48 PM
Lori said...: What a great idea! Way to go Amy! I was planning on doing something similar when I come....we will do something cool too. I just love how many people think of our little Jillian. She is surely an Angel in Heaven...no doubt about it.
Love you guys....and think about our baby every day.; May 15, 2010 at 10:53 PM
Jamie said...: That was such a sweet idea!! Miss Jillian is a BIG part of our everyday life as well!! She is a beautiful angel watching over us:); May 15, 2010 at 11:02 PM
Holly said...: How sweet! I love the idea of the seeds. Happy 10 month birthday Jillian!; May 17, 2010 at 4:32 PM
Connie said...: What a sweet idea! She is going to be with you guys the day your little one is born and she will be a proud big sister smiling down from above.; May 18, 2010 at 4:21 PM
Unknown said...: What a very thoughtful gift! You have a beautiful family. Happy 10 month birthday Jillian and congratulations on becoming a big sister!

love and prayers
elena; May 18, 2010 at 7:45 PM
Bonita said...: Im sure sweet baby Jillian is watching over you today. I bet she is proud to be a big sister :); May 25, 2010 at 8:23 PM

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