HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRINCESS!!!

Little Miss Maddie!

MADDIE IS ONE!!!!  

Her party on Saturday was a blast. Over 100 people came to celebrate this ever so special day with us (115 to be exact...but who's counting). The overwhelming turnout was amazing and just another sign to us of how fortunate we are. Thank you to you all!!! It meant the world to us to have you share in our special day, and it is certainly one that will be forever remembered.  Thank you to all of you who helped make this day possible...You know who you are!!  A extra special thank you to our parents.  You amaze us every day!  We Love you! 

We couldn't have asked for anything more. Maddie and our family were surrounded by family & friends that I truly feel in my heart were just as happy for Maddie as we are.

The day started out storming and I clearly remember asking God to shed some sunshine upon us for the day. The very next time I looked outside the sun was shining. He is present...always.

Maddie enjoyed her day...smiling at familiar faces & not so familiar ones. And yes...for those of you who are wondering, I did allow her to have her own little birthday cake! She devowered it, I think had a few tastes, but mainly played in it. 

We had an awesome cake decorator who did the cakes exactly the way we wanted...

It is hard to believe Maddie is one year old already. Time flies, and I know it will continue to do so. So...we are living up every moment, taking in every second of every day, and enjoying life as best we know how.

We put a video together for Maddie for her birthday. Please feel free to watch it if you have a chance. The link is at the top of the blog.

We'd also like to share our birthday wish that we read for her...

A Birthday Wish to our Daughter, Our Sister,

Dear Maddie,

We Wish You Many Year of Laughter, Joy, & Fun

We Wish You Happiness, Love, & Harmony that can Never Be Undone.

We Wish You Many Years of Cheerful Hugs & Kisses

We Wish You Many Years of Great News from All Your Doctor Visits.

We Wish that God's Hand Continues to Guide You as Your Life Begins to Start

We Wish You Wellness, Strength, & Healing With Matters of Your Heart.

We Wish You No Scrapes As You Learn to Walk Your Long First Mile

But Most of All that You Always Remember to show Your Incredibly Beautiful Smile.

We Hope You Feel Deep In Your Heart As Birthdays Come & Go

How Very Much You Mean to Us...Much More than You'll Ever Know!

And Finally Maddie...If there is something Mommy & Daddy can teach you to live by, the way you have taught us to Live. Laugh. Love....It is to HOPE, DREAM, WISH = Infinite Possibility!!!!

We Love You Maddie!

Happy Birthday Priness...Yes...she is our "Princess"

Mommy & Daddy,

Devin & Jacob

"Live. Laugh. Love."