Thursday, December 20, 2018

Maggie Turns Twelve!

Our oldest granddaughter, Maggie Lyn, turned 12 years old today.  For a tiny, little premature baby, she has grown into a tall and willowy, brainy beauty.  True to her loving nature, she opted to  celebrated her birthday with family at a Madeline Hatter themed sleep-over/swim party at a local La Quinta Inn and Suites.



Aunt Jamie made Maggie's Madeline Hatter cake. It had a chocolate layer and a strawberry layer. Mags loved the strawberry!


The number of candles created quite a flame once they were all lit! 


Uncle Scott sent his traditional bag of money; one dollar for every year.


Opening presents with the cousins watching closely...


family looking on...


enjoying Chipotle for lunch...


wearing silly hats...



jumping on beds, having balloon fights...


swimming...

silly cousins wearing goggles...

goofy sister, and a Beluga ring toss game.

The party day was followed by several important milestones. During Primary, the young women of her ward went into sharing time and kidnapped Maggie. She is now officially in the teenage girls' group instead of the children's primary. Her middle school choir had their Christmas performance at the performing arts center in Saginaw. And, Maggie was able to attend her first Young Women's meeting. Lucky for her it was a progressive Christmas Dinner. She had a wonderful birthday week.
We love you, Maggie, and are so thankful to have you in our family!