Grandma Patsy's Precious Pink Layette

Grandma Patsy spent countless hours knitting this priceless collection for baby Madison Mae. I know she will treasure it always. From the blanket, to the jacket, to the booties, and the bonnet, every stitch sings the song of Grandma's love. Everything fits perfectly now so we had to pack it all along yesterday on one of our long stroller rides. When we got to the Logan temple, we did a quick wardrobe change and set her up next to the perfectly manicured flower beds. Madi drew quite the crowd. One sweet lady watched the whole shoot and kept lamenting her grandchild-less state. She just couldn't get enough of this pretty in pink babydoll. A newly married couple in full wedding regalia came by to peak at Madi, too. Their photographer said, "Give it a few years and then we'll be doing your baby's pictures." I had a tiny "Lion King-Circle of Life" moment. At the temple, time--past, present, and future--melts together. I thought about Madi growing to be a wonderful woman and getting married in the temple. I thought of her having beautiful babies, being a momma, and passing down this precious Grandma Patsy collection to her little girl. And then I snapped back to reality when Madi erupted in a giant squeal, gooing and smiling at me. I'm so glad this little tot is only four months old and wish she could be little forever. But with each passing day, she gets more and more fun so I guess I will permit her to keep growing. And I'll just keep treasuring every moment with my baby girl.