Best Big Brudder EVER!

Sophie loves her Big Brudder!!!  

Has from the moment she met him in China.

 You can't blame her.  

 He is pretty amazing!   

Today he did whatever it was she wanted him to do.  At this moment it was cuddling on the couch together watching Batman & Superman cartoons.

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!!!

It's Party Time!

I had so much fun planning Madison's Graduation Party.  Camden and I worked so hard to get everything ready and set up for the big day.  

We tried to have some fun things planned that would appeal to lots of people.  One of those things was a Texas Holdem Tournament with half the winnings going to the graduate.

 There was a "Guess The Grade Game" where everyone could try and figure out which picture went with which grade and try to win a prize.  

 There was a photo booth set up with props if you wanted a little "photography fun"!

Madison had a yummy chocolate cake made by Aunt Betty.

All the kids and teens enjoyed the pool.  It was a beautiful day for it too!

JoJo was so sweet and offered to help me with food.  She made lasagna and it was so good.

Madison really enjoyed his party.  Graduation is such an exciting time to celebrate and we loved giving him a party.  It was a great day with lots of good times and good memories.

May 2012 - Graduation Day Is Here!

Graduation Day began early and my kiddos were not ready to get up.  

 It was a beautiful day and once he got up and got to moving the excitement kicked in!

 He was really excited that Kaitlyn came in for the ceremony.

 The graduate dressed in the parking lot of the fairgrounds and complained the whole time about the heat. 

 Sophie came well prepared with snacks and things to play with.  Madison's Senior class was very large and we knew it would be a really long ceremony, especially for a four year old. 

Two of the people Madison loves the most, Kaitlyn and Wes.

My two handsome boys.  

 This is one of my favorite pictures of Madison.  It was him just being silly.

Here we go!  Time for the moment we've all been waiting for!

I love the following photos.  They are of Madison on his cell phone.  It is so typical of a teenager.  He had to check in with all his friends, find out where they were and where they were going to meet up.

 The tassel was worth the hassle, now bring on the diploma!

Eagerly awaiting his name to be called.

Madison receiving his diploma from Mr. Johnson, the principle.

This is such an important day in a child's life.  One that you look forward to for so long.

Madison was so happy to have his family there to cheer him on.  It meant so much to him.

My niece Victoria graduated with Madison.  It was fun to share this with her too.

Sophie loves her big brother so much.  She thought this whole 

"gag e a tion" thing was pretty cool.

 Class of 2012

Madison, we love you and are so proud of you.