Madison Turns "19"

Up next...Madison!  Today he turned 19. 

 

 

Even though he is considered an adult because of his age, he still gets excited about his birthday.  Just like when he was little.

 

I never tell him what he's getting.  He will give me ideas but he has no idea until he opens the gifts what they will be.  This year one of his gifts was Microsoft Office for his Mac.  He also got clothes and gift cards.

 

He was especially happy that Kaitlyn came down to stay and celebrate with him!  They had a big date night planned for the next night.

 

I am amazed with each birthday what a fine young man my son is becoming.  He began life as a 4 pound preeemie and is  finishing up his 1st semester of college with a 4.0 GPA.  He works two jobs, finds time for Kaitlyn, playing with his little sister and attends church regularly.  He is also a good friend to all his buddies.   His dad and I could not be prouder of him!  My friends tell me all the time how lucky I am to have such a great kid.  I don't feel lucky.  I feel blessed. 

 

Happy 19th Birthday Madison!!!

Sophie Turns "5"

I cannot believe my sweet girl turned 5 today.  

 She was so excited but daddy and I were sad.  She is getting so big and we just want her stay our baby.  

Sophie's best friend Lydia joined us for the party.

 These girls love each other and have the best time dressing up and giggling about everything.

 Sophie and I made cupcakes.  

 She loved all her presents!

 Especially the sparkly stickers.  She decided to make "toe embellishments" out of them.

 Sophie is growing into a beautiful young lady.  She loves school, her friends and anything to do with creating artwork.  Daddy and I are so proud of the sweet, caring little girl she has become.  

Happy Birthday Sophie!

Happy 18th Birthday Madison!

Today, November 30th, was Madison's 18th Birthday.  I cannot believe how fast it has gone by.  Even though I'm a little sad and some days it's hard to let him be "grown up", his Dad and I are very proud of the man he has come to be.


This year we didn't do any big parties because we wanted to be able to celebrate Madison's "in Style" since it was a big one so on Sophie's birthday we invited the grandparents over and they each had a cake and got presents from them.

It was a nice night and he was thrilled with the gifts and love they showered on him.

 After he got home from school we started the festivities by opening presents.  Daddy had been to Lexington on business this morning and couldn't help but stop by the bookstore to pick up a few extra goodies.  He surprised Madison with a new shirt and a Sports Illustrated.

After the presents, we had him change and told him we were taking him out to dinner but didn't tell him where.   He was surprised when we pulled up in front of Ruth's Chris and told him he is now a man and we wanted to take him to do something "grown up" and every grown up should experience fine dining.

After dinner they brought him a plate with "Happy Birthday" written on it and a special dessert.  He whispered, "mom, how did they know it was my birthday, even the lady at the front desk wished me Happy Birthday?"

  

After dinner, Sophie of course needed to use the restroom.  The boys got worried because it was taking us so long.  What they didn't realize is that in a "fancy bathroom" they have items like lotion, mouthwash and fancy soap.  Sophie had to do it all.

Sophie sitting on the bathroom counter at Ruth's Chris sampling all the goodies.

On our way home, Madison had us stop so that he could do one more thing he is now old enough to do (thank goodness he didn't want a tattoo!)  It was lottery tickets!  He purchased a whole $3 worth.

After we got home and settled in, he got out of bed twice to come hug me and tell me thanks for the wonderful birthday and that night I went to bed thanking God for allowing me the privilege to raise this young man.

Happy Birthday Madison!  We love you.

Happy 4th Birthday Sophie

Today my baby turned 4.  I have told her all year that she absolutely was not allowed to turn 4, she had to stay 3 but she did not listen to me.  She grew up bigger and more beautiful this year.  Tonight we had Mamoo, Pappy, JoJo and Butch over to celebrate.  Sophie's best friend Lydia also came to join in the fun. I cooked Sophie's favorite meal "frimp", that's shrimp for you and me.   She also requested a pink cake with pink icing.  

 Every time JoJo comes over, she immediately sits down and begins playing with Sophie.  She will play anything Sophie asks, babies, doll house, art work....you name it and JoJo will play it.

 Aiden had been left at Aunt D's house on Thanksgiving.  It was tragic.  JoJo stopped by and picked her up for Sophie on the way to our house.  Sophie was so excited to have her back.  The little blonde doll was a gift from her cousin Lila.  You press her tummy and she sings Jesus Loves Me.  Sophie thinks she is fabulous and I was starting to get a little worried that Aiden was getting tossed aside but no, now she just has to have them both together at all times.  It's so cute.

Sophie is so precious.  When you sing happy birthday to her, she covers her mouth and giggles the entire time.  I love it!

She received so many nice presents but she and Lydia were just happy to be together.

After snapping a few pics with the grandparents Sophie and Lydia put on their matching shirts and gave me the privilege of a photo shoot.  Little girls are so much fun!  I'm so glad Sophie has Lydia and I hope they are BFF's forever!

Happy 4th Birthday Sophie Fu, we sure do love you!