Madi's baptism

This is Madi and Reilly helping each other out to the car. They are so cute together and Reilly is so thoughtful toward Madi. We were so glad the Harris' family could be here for the baptism.


Right after Madi got baptized and came into the changing room, she burst into tears. I thought it was because she was letting go of the anxieties, but she said she couldn't stop the tears because she felt Heavenly Father and knows that he loves her. She told me she was so glad she chose to get baptized. She just sobbed of happiness after her baptism and all through her confirmation. Her confirmation was beautiful. I feel so blessed to have a husband so "in tune" with the spirit. Madi is such a strong spirit, we feel so lucky to have her as our child on earth.

The following Sunday, Madi got up in church, all on her own and expressed that she knew her Heavely Father loves her and her family loves her. It was such a beautiful, spiritual experience for me too. It was such a great testimony strenthener!


Joel and Madi coming out of the dressing rooms.


Right before the baptism.


This was on Madi's birthday. She chose to go to Texas Roadhouse....Yummy! So the waiters/waitresses sang to her as she was sitting on a saddle. She loved it of course (being the center of attention).

November-December

Happy Birthday Madi!!

We woke her up by singing to her and giving her cake for breakfast and a bunch of gifts.


Our Madi...always up to something!
Madi won Reflections for her age group in the Literature Category... We are so proud of her!


Yeah, I know we are huge Star Wars nerds, but we went to the coolest Concert ever! They had a whole orchestra playing John Williams Star Wars music to scenes from the different movies. They had real Star Wars costumes and guns that they used in the movies. I think we got pics with all the characters that dressed up, but this one scared me the most...the emperor acted like the real one...he acted so evil. Oh, and Darth Vader kept teasing Jordan by saying "you have a sister??". We had tons of fun!


Madi and I joined up with Kelly and Reilly to go see the witches at Gardner Village. It was a fun day with the girls.


Awwww....


First time ever that Hudson had a sucker, it made him so happy! I love that smile... it makes me giggle!

October

Halloween 2009

Madi made an adorable, fashionable witch. She was so funny, she would walk around casting spells on everyone! Then, when she didn't know what else to say...she would say "shall we move on?" She was hilarious!


So, Jordan is usually a football player, but as we were decorating pumpkins, and my pumpkin turned out looking like the Joker, it gave Jordan an idea...very last minute, to be the Joker. So off to DI and the costume store. So some parties he would show up as a football player, and some he would be the Joker.


Football Season! Wow! Joel coached again this year, but unfortunately Jordan spent a lot of the season on the sidelines due to Tendinitis in his leg. He was so disappointed and frustrated. He did play a few games, and he totally rocked! He played as quarterback, safety, and defensive end.