Madi is 3!!

Three years ago today I became a mama for the second time.  We weren't planning on having another baby  yet, but God knew we needed you.  I am so grateful that He chose me to be your mama.  You were (and are) the best surprise ever.

You have changed so much this year.  You are no longer a toddler who needs my help with everything.  You have become very independent when you want to be, but let us know that you still need your mama and daddy.  You have the biggest imagination and can almost always find a way to have fun.  You can be so sweet, but also have a bit of a temper.  Kaitlyn is your best friend and I love how close you are with her.  You two have so much fun playing together and have had some pretty amazing fights.  I hope that you two remain this close forever.     

I have enjoyed watching you become the smart, silly, lovable, inquisitive, imaginative, and independent little big girl you are and can't wait to see what the next year will bring.

This year we celebrated your birthday with pink donuts from Lamars for breakfast, which of course was your choice. You were very excited to have candles and fire.

We ended our day with one of your favorite meals, shrimp with noodles and tomatoes, a homemade chocolate chip cookie cake, and  presents.

Kaitlyn was mad that she didn't get to open any.

You were so excited to have your own kite.

Next weekend, we will celebrate again with a low key party at our house with family and friends.  You have requested an Ariel cake, a pinata, and your waterslide.

First Year

Second Year

Third Year

Happy 3rd Birthday, Madelyn Rose!!  I love you!
Mama