First day of 1st Grade

August 10, 2011

Favorite Subject- Math

Favorite Color- Blue & Pink

Favorite Song- Safety Song at Crestwood Elementary

Favorite Friends- 2 Allie's, Hannah, Emily, Maya, Carrie, Alexa, Alissa, Kara, & Maddy

Favorite TV Show- Good Luck Charlie

Favorite Movie- Beauty and the Beast

Favorite thing to do- Ride her bike

Madalyn is loving school, the only thing she doesn't like about it is getting up so dang early! I pretty much get her dressed while she's still sleeping :) She has lost 7 teeth already, 2 have grown in but she's got 5 empty spaces, 3 on top and 2 on the bottom! She is reading so well, I'm always impressed listening to her read big words!

I'll be headed to AZ in November for mini-sessions!

For details head on over to my blog!

I have been so mad at myself for my lack of keeping up with my blog.

Life is just passing me by, my goal of printing this out as our family journal is becoming less of a reality which makes me super sad so I'm going to try and catch up. So much has gone on this past year and I don't want to forget it.

One thing that has been on my mind a lot lately is my grandfather's passing. He passed away in January of this year. He was a good man, and an amazing grandpa. He's come into my mind during times that I wouldn't expect him to. During one of my long runs this past week a song came on and just triggered something inside of me, I instantly thought of him and I just started crying...and couldn't stop. It was a good cry though. Also, in church every Sunday something is said that makes me think of him instantly.

The day of his passing is a day I will never forget. I had some extremely special experiences that I will cherish forever. He meant so much to me and I hope he knew that. I still feel him in my life even though he's gone. When I went back to AZ for a few weeks this summer I stayed with my grandma. It was nice to be there and constantly be reminded of him. Everything was still in it's place.

His funeral was so neat. He served in the Air Force for 27 years and retired as a Master Sergeant. I can't even really put into words what it was like to witness those men carry my grandpa's casket with the flag over it. So incredible, touching, and emotional. I feel so lucky to have been there and be with my family on that day. Love you Grandpa.