Last time I checked...

Last time I checked I was primping with Maddison's hair.

Unrolling the pink sponge curlers that she had slept on.

Last time I checked I was adding a little flip to her hair.

So that the black velvet hat sat just so.

Last time I checked I was straightening her already straight hair.

This time she added the sparkling barrette and shell necklace.

Last time I checked we were shopping together for her baptismal dress.

This time she picked out the one with the petite flowers at the waist band.

Last time I checked she was a babe in my arms.

The little girl I prayed we would have but dared not say because I knew how much Brent wanted a boy.

Last time I checked Maddison won him over.

And over and over : )

But somewhere between the last time I checked and now,

she celebrated turning 16!

Maddison and Miranda share a birthday just two days apart so we had a SWEET 16 party for two!

A big thank you to our friend Wylene for making the darling cake.  The girls picked rice krispy treat for the bottom layer and vanilla cake for the top two layers.  We added sparklers instead of candles and then the crowd of friends sang a loud and heartfelt HAPPY BIRTHDAY song to them.

Between the swimming, the cotton candy machine, the popcorn machine, the outdoor movie on the big screen and other snacks galore, I think the party was lots of fun. 

Of course thanking the fabulous Patti and Warren for turning over their home for the event can never be expressed with just words.  They are two of the best people I know.  Being friends with them is a blessing : ) 

Happy 16th Maddie Joy!

Last time I checked I loved you 17 : )

Still do!