15!!!

I can't believe it, but last Monday Madison turned 15! We are only one year away from quadruple car insurance rates! She had a nice mellow birthday. At lunch, I took a bunch of balloons to her school and had one of her friends take it to her in the lunch room. Madison texted me a minute later and asked how I could embarrass her so much, but I think she secretly liked it.

That evening, we had pizza for dinner (Madison's choice)

and presents.

GG came over for cake and ice cream.

Then it was homework as usual and off to bed. Madison thought it was over. But....on Saturday, Madison's friends threw her a surprise party! They called me on Thursday and asked if they could have a party for Madison. Of course I said yes. They told me to have Maddie out of the house by 11:30 so they could decorate, and then bring her back around 12:00. Well, I had to wake Maddie up and make her get dressed to go "Christmas shopping" as my way of getting her out of the house. We barely left by 11:00 and Maddie complained (just a little) about not getting to sleep in! When we got back, there was a note on the front door that started her on a scavenger hunt. It ended in her room with five friends yelling "Surprise!"

Maddie and her cute friends.

After talking and laughing for a while, I took them to Cici's pizza for lunch.

Then they came home and played at the park, played games at home, and had a really great time. The party lasted for five hours! When it was over, I asked Maddie if she was still sad that I made her wake up. As expected, the answer was no! She said she was really surprised.

I still can't believe how the time has flown! Madison is such a sweet girl. I enjoy being with her so much. We love to go shopping together and I love when she tells me about all the drama that goes on at school (some things never change :o)). She is smart and funny and a good friend. And (not that I'm biased or anything) I think she is beautiful! Happy Birthday sweetie. I hope this next year goes by slowly. Love you!