::{Madi is 9}::

I wish I had more time to write down all the details of my sweet Madi's 9th birthday, but I've already spent so much time here making this collage that I think my rear is going to be numb all evening LOL

I just wanted to say this:  Madi - you are the child that made Clint and I parents.  You're the one I had the blessing of carrying and giving a body to.  At one time in your life, we were one person and I love seeing pieces of me come out in your personality.  I love seeing my hands in yours, Dad's nose in yours, W and E curls in your hair and every other tidbit you picked up from all of us who love you.  You are amazing.  You are sweet, tender hearted, responsible, fierce, a natural leader, creative, observant, quirky, sassy, funny, moody, hopeful, imaginative, beautiful and full of Christ's light.  I see good and kindness in you.  You were our first miracle, the one who took us from a couple of crazy kids to a family.  Thank you for that.  Thank you for all you've taught me and for all you've let me teach you.  I love you, Madison.  Dad loves you.  Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ love you.  Happy Birthday!!