Wednesday, December 2, 2009

"Breath of Heaven"

As most of you know I have been working on a tree for the festival of trees this past year. We have been doing this tree in honor of my daughter Alexa who was delivered on October 8, 2003. I also had a friend that had a daughter still born last March so I asked her if she wanted to do it with me. I can't even tell what this experience meant to me. The tree turned out perfect- I've had a vision in my head of what I wanted it to be and it turned out even better. The experience was surreal. The people we met and the feeling on decorating day was so amazing. Everyone has a story behind their tree and they all want to share it with others who have stories of loved ones they have lost. Thank you to all of you who helped make this so perfect! Especially to my amazing mom and sister, Steph. I really couldn't have done this without them! Go and see the tree- it is on row B entitled "Breath of Heaven." Our tree was on KSL last night too!!!




20 comments:

Thomas Family said...

It turned out so cute! Good job Brit!

Jess said...

A.M.A.Z.I.N.G!!! Seriously I love it and can't wait to see it in real life!!!!

rachel june* said...

Everything you guys have done is amazing!! It is really beautiful. I'm going Friday and can't wait to see it up close.

The Greenwoods said...

wow!!!It is truly AMAZING!!! I want to see it in real life!! GOOD JOB!!

Katie Corbridge said...

Okay, seriously got chills looking at your tree. Okay, I admit it... I even got teary eyed. What a beautiful and sweet tree. Truly, a "breath of heaven". That's one of the cutest and sweetest trees I've seen there. You are so talented and darling, Brit! I'm volunteering as a hostess tomorrow at the Festival of Trees and can't wait to see it in person!

Mackay Family said...

AMAZING! Words can't even come close to describing how beautiful everything turned out. You are SO talented!

Kristen said...

Oh Britt it turned out so beautiful! Tears are in my eyes! I can't wait to see it in person tomorrow! Love you!

candicetheresa said...

Wow! Amazing! We'll be seeing it Saturday. Good job.

Kristin Morgan said...

How neat! It looks beautiful!

Todd and Jenn said...

It turned out perfect! It's even more amazing in person. I almost lost it telling our kids that the tree was for Logan's older sister. Everyone that walked by it would just stop and comment on how beautiful it is. Amazing!

Amanda said...

It is absolutely beautiful! I can't wait to go and see it. You amaze me each and everyday with the love and strength you have.

anya said...

Seriously AMAZING! Can't wait to see it tomorrow morning in person! I love LOVE the colors that you chose... the whole thing looks just perfect!

Lisa and Oliver said...

Just got back from there and WOW is your entire set up gorgeous!! Seriously people were stopping to take pictures of it :) Every detail was so planned out and so darling. Great job! It really was amazing!

Shawna Wilson said...

Britney I love your tree! My friend and I took the kids tonight and I remember seeing it. (Our girls loved any tree with little girl stuff) It was so sweet and perfect in every way. Thanks for being my friend...even though we haven't seen each other in awhile, I still feel included with you gals I love so much! I'm thinking next year maybe my sisters and I will do a tree for my Dad! Going there tonight made me realize how many people have suffered the loss of a loved one. Anyway, again loved the tree!!! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas!!

The Buckley's said...

Oh my gosh. I went to the festival last night and immediatly went over to your tree. I had no idea it was yours and I was just dying over how amazing it was. The girl standing there asked me if I wanted to read the story and I just started crying. I couldn't believe it. Good job. You are such an amazing mom!

Mike and Trina said...

Brit you are so sweet!!! What an amazing mom you are. The tree is BEAUTIFUL!!!!

Vernos said...

I'm so glad that it was everything and more than you hoped, it was amazing!! BTW, you are still looking so great as a little brunette, Love it!

Whitney said...

Oh Britt! It's beautiful. I am so impressed! I love the color scheme. You did such a wonderful job. You should be an interior decorator!

smallfry21 said...

WOW! I am speachless! It is beautiful Britt! This post brought tears to my eyes. What a special spirit you have waiting for you in heaven! Love you girl!

Danielle and Chase said...

What a beautiful tree! You truly are amazing Brit!! It is absolutely perfect! You inspire me!

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