Happy 19th Birthday Maddie!

 Maddie turned 19 on January 17th!

I have been horrible at blogging lately and that's really not like me.

 

 We had a little family party last night so everyone could come over

and wish her a Happy Birthday!

 Emmie was our photographer for most of the night

so we have a lot of pictures with heads cut off...

 Boston in a Barney shirt that used to be Maddie's - about 18 years ago :)

 Megan, Maddie, and Abi

 Logan drove down from Logan (Utah) to help Maddie celebrate

 Dave and Marianne Heaps - soon to be leaving on their mission

to China!  They were called to be Public Relation Missionaries and will be leaving in a month or so.

 Abi and Abe

 Brock, Boston, Dave, and Grandma

We had a great time celebrating Maddie's birthday

Here are 19 things I love about Maddie...

1.  Her smile.  She's beautiful, especially when she smiles.

2.  Her ability to be a good friend to everyone.

3.  Her close relationship with her Grandpa.  She has him wrapped around her finger!

4.  She's a neat freak like her mom (when she wants to be!) and knows how to clean.

5.  She's a great big sister.

6.  All the free hair cuts and colors we are getting from her hair school experience.

7.  Her love of music - especially 80's music.  We are kindred spirits.

8.  Her testimony...it's strong and unwavering!

9.  I love that she considers me a best friend.

10.  I love that she tells me everything - the good and the bad.

11.  She has high standards.

12.  I love that she and Talbie are becoming such good friends.

13.  She's a faithful journal writer.

14.  She's a hard worker

15.  She's a good cook

16.  She sets high goals.

17.  She listens to her parents advice - without too much complaint.

18.  She chooses the right.

19.  She's a joy to our family