Happy 17th Birthday Maddie!

Happy Birthday Maddie!

I can't believe you are 17 years old!
We love you so much and here are 17
pictures of you to help me tell you why...

You're so sweet! I must admit
that you haven't always been "sweet" but over
the years you have become one of my best friends!

You're a beautiful dancer...

I love watching you every single time you perform!You are a true friend. This is Maddie with her
best friend, Maddie at one of their first
dance recitals together...

This is them now :)

You're always willing to help me out
(Even if it means coming to Girl's Camp
with me this year now that I'm back in
Young Women's...Right??)

I love your sense of style. You look good no matter
what you're wearing...even when it's an old dress
you found at Savers...

...or a silly little top hat :)

The Gospel is important to you and you
strive hard to do what is right

(Baptism day with dad in 2001)
(Receiving your Young Women's Recognition Award last summer)
You're a great big sister and you show your brother
and sisters how much you love them everyday!

(Maddie with baby Emmie iin 2002)
You love to dress up - but you're not afraid to
get dirty too :)You used to HATE having your picture taken and
would make a scowly face most of the time...

(Our wonderful "Pioneer Trek Family" 2006)
Jake B, Irv, Allie, Dave, Me, Maddie, and Kailyn)

Not anymore!

You're a good sport! You will get your
picture taken doing just about anything - from wearing
pirate hats to seeing Santa!

Our family wouldn't be the same without you!

Happy Birthday, Maddie. Hope it's a wonderful year!