8 Is GreAT!!

Maddie Moo turned 8 years old today. I can't believe it!! Where has the time gone??? It seems like just yesterday she was a chunky newborn with tons of black hair. We are so glad that Maddie is part of our family. She keeps us on our toes and is so full of energy. WE LOVE YOU MADDIE!!!

Maddie then

Madddie now

Maddie started her day off with breakfast

in bed. Yes, her bunk bed is about 3 feet

from the ceiling. She LOVES it!!

We wanted Maddie's 8th birthday to be extra

memorable so we headed to Los Angeles

and went to the American Girl Doll Store.

It was so great. I don't know who had more

fun......Maddie or me. This is the gang on the

elevator ride.....can't you feel the excitement?

Walking hand in hand with fabulous Aunt Jill

What cute girlies!!

Finally, we made it to the store

Maddie is finding her "Just Like Me" doll

PERCECT!! Light skin, brown hair,

blue eyes and freckles.

Welcome to the family Sophie Allred

Sophie is getting her hair done

What a great family picture

The gang at "The Grove"

After shopping for dolls we headed to

the Cheesecake Factory for lunch.

It was YUMMY and Maddie

loved her free birthday dessert!!

Two Handsome Boys

Jill and Lauren waiting for their lunch

The kids loved watching the fountain

I love pictures from behind......CUTE!!

One last family photo before we had to leave

Maddie and Sophie....great friends!!

Tank of gas - $56.00

American Girl Doll - $104.00

Outfits - $25 X many

Glasses - $8.00

Hair Do - $10.00

Lunch - $100.00

Spending the day with family and watching

Maddie's excitement - PRICELESS!!!

We had an absolute perfect weekend!! Thanks to Grandma and Jill for coming to spend it with us. We also had a great time with Kevin and Sam. It is great to be with family and laughing till it hurts. Thanks to EVERYONE who contributed to making Maddie's day the best it could be. We love you all and don't worry Farrell........it's Sunday. (ha, ha, ha)