Farewell baby girl!!!

Our sweet baby girl Emma was laid to rest yesterday in American Fork. In the morning we went to the mortuary together as a family to prepare Emma in her casket. I was able to have some quiet time with her as I put her in her booties and bonnet. Then Andy brought the boys in to meet their sister. I then let Andy have some alone time with her. We then gathered together and placed her in her casket. (On Monday before we went into the hospital we bought a white blanket. Throughout the week we have cuddled with this blanket and filled it with our love.) Andy's mom cut this blanket down so that we could put a piece in the casket with Emma. Each of us also have a piece of "Emma blanket." Alex also bought her a little white dog that we placed in with her. We then closed her casket and said a family prayer. That is the hardest thing I have ever had to do as a mom.
We then gathered with our extended family at 3:30 at the American Fork cemetery. Alex wanted to be the one to carry Emma to the grave side. He was a very protective big brother. We had a simple service. We sang "Families can be Together Forever" along with Andy and I bearing our testimonies. Andy then dedicated the grave. After that as a family we placed Emma in her final resting place. Emma was buried with my Grandpa Wootton who I know will take great care of her. We then as a family closed her grave. We know this is not a goodbye. This is just a temporary separation and that through the atonement of Christ we may hold our Emma girl again. Until we meet again sweet Emma. We love you!!!