THINGS ARE CHANGING

After another 2 month blogging strike, Madelyn has decided she no longer wants to be the author of this blog.  She is just entirely too busy!  So, she has turned her blog back over to me (her mommy) in hopes that I can keep up with it better than she could.

This is a big weekend for us!  Madelyn turns 1 YEAR OLD tomorrow!  I can't believe how fast this year has gone by and how much she has learned in such a small amount of time.  The entire family is coming down to help celebrate the big day! 

Madelyn- I am amazed by you everyday and am so blessed that the Lord chose ME to have the privilege of being your Mommy!  This is a picture of you 1 year ago....

And this is a picture of you now...

What a difference a year makes! 

-You weigh somewhere around 22 pounds

-You wear size 4 diapers

-You wear size 18-24 month clothes & size 4 or 5 shoes

You are extremely active!  You keep your daddy and I chasing you around all the time...especially now that you are a PRO at walking!  You love to get in the kitchen drawers, take everything out and then just sit in the drawer.   You enjoy opening every door in the entire house, which makes mommy worry all day long that you are going to escape someday!

You love ALL food (except bananas!), but you especially LOOOOVE guacamole and cheese! 

You would much rather be outside than anywhere else!  You love to go on walks with Mommy and Daddy, and go for bike rides in your new bike buggy, but your FAVORITE outdoor activity is swimming.  You are like a little fish...I really think you would live in the pool if I would let you.

You love to sleep, but only if someone is sleeping with you which means Mommy or Daddy always take a nap with you.  You HATE being by yourself...which mommy thinks is a good thing!  I love that you always want to be with me.  I hope it stays that way forever!

 You are such a funny, sweet, loving, angelic little girl and I am so proud of you!  Thank you for bringing so much joy to me and showing me my purpose in life...to be your Mother!!! 

 I thank God for you everyday!

You are growing WAY TO FAST though!!!!  SLOW DOWN!!!

I love you!

-Mommy