Maddie's 7th Birthday Party

I am pretty sure that I have never seen a happier face on any other child as I did on my little Maddie on her 7th birthday. She was the most genuinely happy kid that I have ever seen. She was as thrilled about her cake as she was for the Kung Fu Panda. Also for the paper on the outside. My mom gave her a box of microwave popcorn and she shouted hooray!! Her cousin Dexter said to his mom, "I sure hope that no one gives me popcorn for my birthday." It was so funny. Amazing to me is that she truly is thrilled for all that she gets. She was actually the happiest just to have the whole family (and then some) over. She loves attention. My brother told me after the party was over that it was the best birthday party he had ever been too. He wished that all kids were that excited about every single gift and thing that they receive as Maddie had been. It really made us all think about how she doesn't take anything for granted and is truly happy. She makes us all want to be happier and appreciate the little things more. I hope you enjoy these pictures as much as we did. She has a sparkle to her that the pictures may or may not have captured, but she is a huge joy to all of her family. We love her so much and are so happy to have her in our family.

Opening Kung Fu Panda

Blowing out the candles with a little help from Seth

Her own mp3 player from Grandma and Grandpa Johnson

Home made pillow from Belle.

Earlier that day opening them with just the immediate family.

Her very own white Christmas tree.

Oh my Gosh!

Hooray!!

I did it!

I wanted the cake to say happy birthday "Maddie Princess" since thats what she calls herself, but the cake lady decided that I had written it wrong and she put "Princess Maddie". Oh well.

My three loves sitting on Santa's lap at the UDSF Christmas party! It was so much fun.

Our New House

We found a house only a mile away from the last one and so the kids are able to stay in the same schools. The sad part was that we had to move into a new ward, but at least we are in the same area. We can still see them all. Moving is the pits! I hated every minute of it, but at least now we are done with all the drama and crap that was going on with the last place. It is a great new neighborhood with lots of kids to play with. I am so glad to have a place and that it is all done. Come and see me anytime!!!