We now have a teenager

Madison turned 13 today. Wow a teenager. When did this happen? I remember the day that she was born and it hard to believe that it has been 13 years. She is such an amazing daughter. I am so blessed to have her as my daughter. Today was an unusual day so I switched up a few of the things we usually do. Madison had basketball practice and we felt like she really needed to go so we had to move her dinner to tomorrow. I still wanted it to be a special day so I surprised her at school with pizza and cupcakes.
When she got home from school I ask her if it was a good surprise or embarrassing. She told me that all of her friends thought I was a cool mom. They wished that their mom would do the same. I guess it was a good surprise.
For dinner since we couldn't go out, I ask her what she would like. She picked her favorite Olive Garden food at home. I am so glad that we found these recipes. Everyone loves this meal. After dinner Madison headed off to basketball practice and we prepared for the next part of her birthday. We wrapped presents and got her cake ready.


Madison had a great day. I love making her birthday special and showing her what a special part of our family she is. Madison is also very understanding about her presents. I wanted to surprise her with a quilt for her bed. I ran out of time and didn't get the whole thing finished.
She loved it and hopefully it will be finished very soon.