Happy 1st Birthday Madelyn

A year ago today the most beautiful girl was born--Madelyn Michelle! I was so sad to not be there for her birth--so sad I was crying in my hotel room in New York....tears of joy and tears of sadness--yes, I was feeling a little sorry for myself. My sister was there for me when I needed her most (she always has been), but she was there as I lay in the hospital bed by myself because they took my baby boy to the special care nursery and I knew it was more important for Luke to be with our baby. Shelly went and bought me McDonald's, which was just what I needed.  I digress..........

A year ago today, Madelyn Michelle forever changed our lives--she is the happiest little girl I know. I am such a proud Auntie and Godmother! Her giggle makes me laugh and she makes me smile everyday! I love how happy she is to see Bishop and no matter what he's doing, she laughs (they make a perfect pair--he LOVES the attention)!

Madelyn I am so excited to celebrate YOU tomorrow and I can't wait to see what you have in store for this world. Your smile lights up so many lives! We LOVE you bigger than the sky!!

You are such a good cousin to Nora!

I love this picture of Madelyn--she was cruising around at Easter!! Such a honey!