Maddie's 6th Birthday

Maddie had a very fun filled birthday. Schools not out yet, so she got to spend most the day in school. After lunch I brought her class Popsicles for a birthday treat as Maddie requested. The kids loved it-I think they get a lot of cupcakes, so they enjoyed the change.

After school daddy brought home flowers for the little birthday girl and then we let her open her presents.

Next we headed to the school carnival. Maddie had a blast running from the jump house to the blow up slide, to the obstacle course with her friends. With Maddie's last tickets she ended up hurting her ankle on the slide. I think its a sprain. It hurt her to walk, but she still wanted to carry on with the days plans.

At 6pm we dropped Sophie off at the babysitter and went swimming. Our neighbors Zoe and Melissa came with. We had a great time and we warmed up in the hot tub afterwards.

After swimming we still hadn't eaten dinner, so Maddie picked McDonald's. The kids had happy meals and then we got ice cream sundaes to share after.

We got home about 9pm and Maddie's ankle was a bit swollen and bruised. She went to school today but called home at noon because it was hurting her to bad. Hopefully she'll rest it enough today so she can go to her last day of school tomorrow!

Garen picked Maddie a slinky to give her, it is Maddie favorite! I should have got all her presents from the dollar store!-

Maddie loves games so we her got Disney scene it-

new markers, paints, and glitter-

A Hannah Montana mirror for her bedroom-


She had requested the Bee Movie-

a tank top and loom from Mandy and Sara-

flowers from dad-

a new scripture bag made by Alisha-



At the Carnival-

At McDonalds-

I went to take a picture of her eating her ice cream, but she dipped her finger in ketchup right then. Silly ketchup girl!-

And the fun's not over yet! Friday is her friend party and Saturday is our family party. I believe in Birthweeks, not birthdays!

There's no way she can be 6 already!

I love my Maddie girl more than I can express. She came to me at the unprepared age of 19. She taught me how to forget myself and truly care for another. She taught me true happiness and joy. She taught me patience and forgiveness. I couldn't have asked for anything greater to happen to my life at that time.

Maddie was an amazing baby, sleeping through the night at 2 weeks old and rarely being seen without a smile on her face. She was great with change as she got passed around while I finished school and we moved 4 times. Maddie just adjusted with each change and enjoyed every minute of it.

Maddie is my little social butterfly; talking to strangers, running up to stray dogs to pet them, and being the center of attention.

She is a wonderful big sister and is so kind with her younger brother and sister, always teaching them something new.

She is the toughest little girl around. I've seen her fall from tops of trees and monkey bars without a tear. She's ran into parked trucks with her bike and skinned her knees and hands, then just hoped up and continued to ride.

Maddie loves to try new things and be busy all the time. When there is a point in the day where she is not in school, girl scouts, gymnastics, swimming, playing with a friend, etc-she is wanting to know what's next and how long she has to wait to do it.

Happy Birthday to my little girl who is no longer little! We love you!!!

Here's a random look back of the 6 years that went by way to quickly!

Here are a few questions I asked Maddie on her 6th birthday:

*What is your favorite color? green (that was a surprise to me)

*Why do you like your brother? He plays with me

*Why do you like Sophie? She is so cute and she talks to me

*Why do you like dad? He plays games with me

*Why do you like mom? She makes me dinner

*What is your favorite thing to do? Ride my bike

*What is your favorite toy? My giant pink bunny

*What is your favorite food? Spaghetti

*What is your favorite thing to do at school? Recess

*Who is your best friend? Alyx

*What is your favorite craft to make? snowflakes

*What do you want to be when you grow up? A gymnast

*What is your favorite TV show? Tom and Jerry

*What is your favorite Move? The Grinch Who Stole Christmas-not the animated one

*What is your favorite game to play? Clue Jr.

*What is your favorite sport? Basketball

*How many teeth do you think you will loose while you are 6? 2

*What was your favorite thing you did while you were 5? jump rope

*What is something you want to do this Summer? Ride my bike to the park

*Where is your favorite place to play in our house? The basement

*What is your favorite thing about church? coloring pictures

*Why do you like Mrs. Magnuson (Kindergarten Teacher)? She helps me when I get mixed up on my papers

*What is your favorite book? There's a Dragon in My Backpack.

*What do you want to teach your younger siblings? cartwheels

*How many brothers and sisters do you want? 3 brothers and 3 sisters (I'm afraid that's not going to happen :I)

Kindergarten Fun Day

Today was Kindergarten fun day. There were dancing ribbons, relay races, parachutes, bubbles, and lots of fun! I didn't get to stay the whole time because Andy had to get to work. But it was so fun to watch Maddie eat up every minute of fun. This girl loves games and she loves winning!

Alyx, Elizabeth, Maddie-

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A weekend with friends

One of my best friends, Brenda, and her kids, Jacob and Danny came out to visit us this weekend! They got here Friday night and stayed till Sunday night. It was so fun to spend that time with Brenda. And Maddie and Garen loved playing with the boys. And let me tell you, it was nonstop playing.

We went to two parks, spent hours in the basement, spent hours outside, watched movies, played games, had birthday ice cream to celebrate Maddie's birthday early. Brenda and I stayed up late talking and watching TV.

The first night the kids were way to excited to go to bed. I'd go upstairs and catch Maddie on her tummy with her head in her hands whispering down the hall to the two boys doing the same thing.

They all got to come to church with us and Maddie was more than pleased to have Jacob with her in Primary.

My friends at church would ask, is that your sister here today. I would tell them it was my friend and they were very jealous because none of their friends make the trip to Rock Springs to visit.

I am very lucky to have such a wonderful friend! Thanks for coming Brenda. We miss you guys already!