Madi is Four!

Okay, so I realize that I am a month late with this update.  But late is better than never and I don't want you to think that I forgot about you.  You are impossible to forget and you make sure of it.   Life has just be a little crazy these last few weeks.

Madi, 
You are truly one of a kind.  You might appear shy at first, but that quickly changes once you have warmed up.  You are not one to just blend in and it's very rare to see you following the crowd. You are a definite leader and I love this about you. 

You still have a vivid imagination and can make almost everything fun.  I love watching you build scenes your with Barbies, Calico Critters, cars, or Frozen toys and listening to your pretend conversations.  You love being outside, whether it be in your Barbie Jeep (you are always the driver), riding your bike, or swinging in the backyard.  You also love to sing and dance.  You frequently ask me to turn on the Christmas music so you can show off your skills.

You are the sweetest little girl when you want to be, but can also be very headstrong.  You know what you want and it can be very difficult to change your mind.  These last couple months have been a trying time for you.  So much has changed that you have had no control over.  I am glad that all of our major changes are over for now and that we can establish our new normal.  

During these three months, you have become an awesome big sister (and little sister).  You constantly trying to take care of Jack (sometimes a little too much).  If he's crying, you are right there trying calm him down.  I'm sure that you will be the best on of friends once he is a little older.  You have a special bond with Kaitlyn (when you aren't fighting) and I'm sure you will with Jack too.

This year your birthday occurred during one of the busiest times of our lives, but we didn't let that stop us from celebrating.  You spent the last two days as a three year old being spoiled by your grandparents.  Then you came home and we celebrated your birthday at home with a cookie cake. 

You had to pretend to blow out your candle since we couldn't find the lighter.

Watching the solar eclipse.   Pretty cool birthday present.

We waited until the following weekend to celebrate with friends and family.  You really wanted to have your party at Mercury Gymnastics (You called it the nastics place.), but it just didn't work out.  Instead, we had our first party at our new house.  

You enjoyed playing on our water slide with friends and family.  Followed by a cook out, a Princess Poppy birthday cake, and presents. 

Happy 4th Birthday, Madelyn Rose!!  You are so loved!