Happy Birthday Madi!

Friday my Madison turned 5. Five seems so significant - no more toddler or preschool - she is now a little girl. And it is strange how all of a sudden she is growing in her abilities and interests - as if the age 5 was a step for her into a whole new era.

I love tis kid so much. She is very tender hearted, she will be the first to offer kisses and hugs when she feels comfortable with you. Her imagination is through the roof. She loves to laugh and play and brings me so much joy. Her name means "Gift from God" - and she has been one of the best gifts I ever could receive.

Friday was a bit unusual of a birthday for her - usually on a birthday we will spend the day celebrating that person - but with it being a school day, and then having to head 2 hours north to the farm for the wedding rehearsal (she was a flower girl) and with all the hustle and bustle of a wedding - well... it wasn't a typical birthday. But she was a trooper and so happy with the smallest celebrations and now this week we will do her party which should be a lot of fun! Watch for pictures from that later this week!

Here is my darling girl who I love sooo much heading to school on her birthday (yes, she wore the crown all day) with the horses she bought with money from GG (Great Grandma). She is on a huge horse kick right now!



And that night the girls shared a bed at the farm - this is how I found them cuddling - Eden has her thumb in Madi's mouth! Too funny!