What it is like to be FIVE

So, I said I would be better at blogging, and then my computer broke. I think I am now able to write, but can't include pictures at the moment.

This post is dedicated to my Sassy Cassie, who turned 5 years old.

Q: What is your favorite food?
A: Cinnamon Roll

Q: What is your favorite meal that mom cooks?
A: Waffle

Q: What is your favorite toy?
A: Barbie

Q: What was your favorite birthday gift?
A: An Geo car from Madi

Q: What is something you love to do?
A: Play

Q: What is something new you want to learn while you are five?
A: To do math

Q: What is your favorite color?
A: Purple

Q: What is your favorite animal?
A: Puppy

Q: Who is your best friend?
A: Madi

Q: What is something you like about yourself?
A: That I like to play

Q: What is your best memory this year?
A: A trip to the zoo (in Oklahoma City)

Q: What is your favorite movie?
A: Cinderella 3

Q: What is your favorite TV show?
A: UmiZumi and Yo Gabba Gabba

Q: What is your favorite book?
A: Any princess book

Q: What do you want to be when you grow up?
A: A "Kid Rock Star"

To my sweet and silly Cassidy. You are more of a blessing than you will ever know.
God has used you to teach me some very important lessons. The most important lesson I have learned from you is that God indeed has a purpose and His plans and His timing may not be what we want, but they are perfect. You have taught me patience for sure. You have a personality all your own, and I love your spunky nature. You are strong willed and you stand up for what you think is right even at your very young age. Many people think that you do not know how to talk, but at home you are a funny and witty little girl that keeps us on our toes. You wear your heart on your sleeve. You do not like to talk when you are upset. You can definitely give the silent treatment. I thank God for placing you in our family. You have been a perfect addition. Happy birthday sweet girl. "You are my best friend, and I love you so much."

Turning NINE...

So obviously I took a year off from blogging. I am making a committment to getting back into blogging. After looking back at the blogs I had written, I reminded myself that this was a neat way to record our family's activities. I am kicking off with Madelyn turning 9.


Here is the interview I did with newly NINE YEAR OLD, Madelyn:


Favorite food: Ice Cream


Favorite meal mom makes: Mac and cheese


Favorite toy: Little LaLaLoopsy dolls


Favorite birthday gift this year: Meridia doll from The Brave Movie


Something you love to do: Spend time with my family


A goal you have while you are 9 years old: Going to a swimming place


Favorite color: Pink


Favorite animal: Our new dog, Molly


Best Friend: Katie


Something you like about yourself: Being a big sister


Some things you learned to do while you were 8: muliplication, a cartwheel, and tricks on the trampoline


Best memory: Going to Disneyworld and getting soaking wet on Splash Mountain. Also, getting Baptized on Easter Sunday.


Favorite movie: Tangled in 3D


Favorite show: Good Luck Charlie


Favorite book: The Bible


What do you want to be when you grow up?: A teacher


What I have to say about Madelyn on her birthday:


A sweet baby girl born at 8:21pm on 5/12/03. There is no better gift on Mother's Day weekend than to celebrate this sweet life...the one who made me a mother for the first time. I wish everyone had the chance to witness her beautiful spirit. She is one whose love knows no bounds. She is affectionate and sweet, and she desires to be a missionary or a chef. So thankful for the nine years I have been able to teach, guide, laugh with, and learn from my Madelyn Grace. Happy Birthday, sweet girl. It has been amazing to watch you grow and mature. It is bittersweet to think you are halfway to adulthood. I can't wait to see what God has in store for you. So thankful He chose me to be an integral part of your journey. I love you.