* this post was actually completed yesterday - well, not this one exactly, but one just like it. It took me several hours to gather pictures, load and title the pictures, and write a paragraph about our Birthday girl. However, somehow I lost it all just before publishing. You can't (unless it has happened to you) imagine how infuriating it is! I just about cried, I was so disappointed and furious! Sweet Madi, she came up to me and gave me a big hug and told me it was okay, but I hated that I didn't get a post out ON her actual Birthday.
So anyway, just pretend (for the sake of reading this) that today is Madi's Birthday - February 23rd and here is the post that should've been...
It's hard for Jack and I to believe, but today our little girl is officially a teen! Madi is now 13 years old and is starting a new and challenging (no doubt) chapter in her life. And though we are shocked at how fast time has gone by, we are excited to see what the teen years have in store for our bright young lady. I know that there will be some rough patches along the way, but I have confidence that Madi is going to continue to shine through it all! I know that she will tackle the teen years with grace and a smile and that she will continue to be the sweet, loving and cheerful girl she is today!
I remember writing a post last year after Madi's 12th Birthday titled, 350 days and counting. At the time, I was half joking about how she would be 13 years old in just 350 days, but I never expected those 350 days to go by as quickly as they did!
Where did the last year go? Here are some Madi-highlights from the past year...
So anyway, just pretend (for the sake of reading this) that today is Madi's Birthday - February 23rd and here is the post that should've been...
It's hard for Jack and I to believe, but today our little girl is officially a teen! Madi is now 13 years old and is starting a new and challenging (no doubt) chapter in her life. And though we are shocked at how fast time has gone by, we are excited to see what the teen years have in store for our bright young lady. I know that there will be some rough patches along the way, but I have confidence that Madi is going to continue to shine through it all! I know that she will tackle the teen years with grace and a smile and that she will continue to be the sweet, loving and cheerful girl she is today!
I remember writing a post last year after Madi's 12th Birthday titled, 350 days and counting. At the time, I was half joking about how she would be 13 years old in just 350 days, but I never expected those 350 days to go by as quickly as they did!
Where did the last year go? Here are some Madi-highlights from the past year...
Feb. 23, 2010 ~ Madi's 12th Birthday
March 2010 ~ Spring Break
April 2010 ~ Easter
April 2010 ~ Family Bluebonnet drive
May 2010 ~ Jason's Tennis Tournament
May 2010 ~ given the "Sprit of Choir" award.
May 2010 ~ Memorial Day
June 2010 ~ First day in June and the Memorial Day weekend.
June 2010 ~ Last day of 6th grade
June 2010 ~ Family Baptisim
June 2010 ~ 1st day of Aggie Swim Camp 2010
June 2010 ~ Last day of Aggie Swim Camp 2010
June 2010 ~ Our first time at a Round Round Express Baseball game
June 2010 ~ Celebrating Cami's 60th Birthday at Crystal Lake
4th of July, 2010 ~ tubing at Lake Stillhouse
July 2010 ~ Junior Olympics
August 2010 ~ Jason's 14th Birthday celebration
August 2010 ~ 1st Day of 7th grade
September 2010 ~ 7th grade class picture
September 2010 ~ Round Rock Unclassified Swim Meet
Round Rock, Texas
September 2010 ~ after Round Rock Meet
October 2010 ~ Her first Middle School Swim Team Swim Meet
October 2010 ~ Halloween
November 2010 ~ Thanksgiving
October 2010 ~ Rock Climbing with her Swim Belton teamates
November 2010 ~ 2nd Middle School Swim Meet
December 2010 ~ Christmas Choir Concert
December 2010 ~ Christmas morning
January 2011 ~ Watching Papa and Jack toast to a New Year. Not a good picture, but unfortunately it's best I got for Jan.! :(
February 2011~ all dolled up for a friends Birthday party/dance
February 2011 ~ Valentine's Day
And TODAY
February 23, 2011 ~ Madi's 13th Birthday!
Happy 13th Birthday, Madi! We are so proud of you and feel so totally blessed to have a daughter whose light shines so brightly! YOU are the best thing that has EVER happened to us! We love you!
*Since Madi's Birthday was on a weekday, we will be actually celebrating Madi's Birthday on Saturday, Feb. 26th. So, look for a Birthday wrap-up next week!
I know she is such a huge blessing to you guys! Happy birthday Madi! I hope it has been the best one yet and keep your head up. Your teen years, as with all things, will pass both too quickly and not quickly enough. Have fun and live smart...I have a feeling you will come thru them just fine!
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