Happy Birthday Madison!

It seems like just yesterday I held you in my arms for the first time.

And gave you your first bath.

You started walking and talking and before I knew it you were 1.

When you were 3 1/2 you accepted the role of big sister, a role I know God planned for you because you are so good at it. You are the perfect big sister as you are a good role model and love and protect that little girl like no other since the day you laid on her
These five years have flown by way too fast. I am so blessed to have such a special daughter. I am honored to have been there to say your first words, take your first steps, to laugh with you and cry with you and to comfort you when needed. I am so honored to be your mother and pray that God will guide you through life as we watch you grow. I can't wait to see what God has in store for you in the years to come.

Happy 5th Birthday my sweet girl!

Beautiful Weather

WOW! Today was gorgeous! It was the best weather, so we decided to take a trip to the science center. While there the zoo keepers were nice enough to get a bunch of anima lout for Madison to pet. She was so excited. This is the first time we have been since Ellie has been walking good, so she had so much fun getting to crawl through the tunnels and walk up to the animals.

We went to McDonalds for lunch ( I had promised Madison she could get an ICarly toy), and even brought it home and ate outside. Ellie took a nap and we went out for more fun on our swing set. We have been couped up in this house for weeks because of snow or sickness. Madison just got over strep, and her tonsils will not go down, so we have to really watch her for sleep apnea. It is very scary. I just hope this weather stays around for a while. I am so sick of the snow!