I decided to get everyone in the family in on it, so we could all send a balloon up for Kelly's birthday, from our different parts of the country, and all of us, on the same day, could watch our wishes, prayers, and love go up and away to God in Heaven for little Kelly.
I got pictures from Kelly's Nanna in Texas, her Nonnie in San Diego, and her cousins (and Auntie, of course!) in Colorado.
I'm still waiting on pictures from her Great Aunt in Texas, and her Grammie in Missouri. I'll post them when I get them, but I wanted everyone to see what I have so far.
Big Thanks to my family, for sharing in this special symbolic celebration of Kelly's first birthday. It meant so much to me to know you all took time out of your busy schedules to do something to honor our sweet little girl's first birthday. Thank you Nanna, for the wonderful idea. What a special memory we will carry with us forever.
Thank you for your love and prayers for her, each and every one of you reading this. Even though you may not have taken part in the balloon launch, I know so many of you are thinking of her, praying for her, and sending love and wishes for a very happy birthday for Kelly. I cherish each and every one of you and every prayers you send up on her behalf. They are not in vain!
Okay, without any further delay.... here are the pictures!
Grammie's balloon for Kelly going up, up, and away!
Here is Nonnie in San Diego, CA, about to launch her balloon for Kelly.
Nonnie's birthday wishes for Kelly written on her birthday balloon!
San Diego birthday balloon launch- successful! 
Nanna's birthday balloon for Kelly, preparing for launch from Victoria, Texas, with a picture and a prayer attached for Kelly- and of course, directions to China! 
And off Nanna's birthday balloon for Kelly goes!
Up, Up, and Away! Nanna sends all her love to her Bebe Boo!
Colorado Balloon Launch- successful! Off it goes!!!
Waiting for daddy to get home from work before Visalia lift-off!
Yeah!! Daddy's home! Time to prepare to launch! (Oh look- what's that daddy's wearing??? Could it be a plain white t-shirt?! Argh!!!)
Caleb and Camryn- preparing to send off our birthday balloon with our prayers for Kelly attached. We love you so much, mei mei.
Visalia Launch- successful!!!
Bye-Bye birthday balloon! You can barely see it in the picture- it is that tiny speck above the left branch of the left palm tree.
3 comments:
Wow! What a very touching tribute to your daughter. What a neat way to recognize her on her special day even though she is miles away. I know she can feel the love and hugs from all of her dear family and friends. Come home soon, Kelly Elise. We look forward to the day that we get to meet you!
Love,
The Blomquist's
I raced home last night and 1st had to charge the camera battery and then had to wait till practically dark to have the picture taken of "the launch from MO"!! UGH...I promise to get the pictures loaded when I get home tonite. Just one problem though, I know it's going to be hard to believe but.....I'm wearing a..are you ready?... A WHITE T-SHIRT!!! HA HA HA!!! It was so wonderful to be a part of Kelly's birthday celebration in this way.
LOL!
A WHITE T-SHIRT?!?!
(Picture me saying it like "Mommy Dearest" said "A WIRE HANGER?!!")
LOL!
Nah- it's okay! You fit RIGHT in with your white t-shirt, Mom!
Shoot- maybe I'll just get it over with and go and get me some! You know what they say- if you can't beat 'em, join em! I'm looking forward to seeing your pictures. Thank you for taking part!
Love you!
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