It can't be TRUE

Madalyn turned 14 this last weekend and I still can't wrap my brain around it. I can't believe how fast time flies by. I really mean that. Each day happens so quickly and I realize more and more how fast children grow up. When Madalyn was little, I felt like each day went by so slowly. I wondered if I would ever make it through the next 18 years. Not because Madalyn wasn't a wonderful child, I was not secure with my mothering skills, so I spent most of my time worrying about everything. Now, I realize how precious each day is. I only have my kids for a very short time and I want to do the best job I can and make every day count. Madalyn is such a wonderful person. We love her so much and are grateful for what a great daughter she is. Happy 14th Madalyn!!

For breakfast Madalyn wanted her dad's breakfast burrito. When I grabbed the camera she said," Oh mom, I look so bad. Do you need to take pictures?" Why yes I do!!

A kiss from Dad.

Ok, now I can take a picture!

For her birthday, Madalyn wanted to have her friends over for the night. She then wanted to go shopping at the mall the next day with her birthday money. This is a picture of Madalyn and her friend Grace.

Jill putting up decorations.

Jill, Madalyn and Grace.

Hanging out in Madalyn's bedroom.

Birthday money from grandma and grandpa Newell.

Acting like she didn't know that she was getting Michael Buble CD from Matt and I.

Madalyn's friends.

Singing Happy Birthday!!

Blowing out her candles!

Her cousins Taylor and Hannah met us at the mall on Saturday and came to the house and stayed the night. Madalyn loved her birthday!