Monday, March 4, 2019

Weekend Facetime with Madelyn - She Is 9

I have to do my Monday post explaining that I spent another weekend cleaning and and chilling with my fur babies!

It was wonderful!!! It is so nice to chill at home every now and then...but now the fun starts up again!

Next weekend my sisters girls start their dance competitions!!!! I am hair and makeup so I will bring you the updates next weekend for Columbus! Yippee!!!

So, like I said, this weekend was spent chilling and cleaning. 

MOST IMPORTANTLY - I made a mandatory Facetime call on Saturday morning at 9:12 AM to my niece Madelyn! She turned 9 this year?!?!? At promptly 9:12AM (she explained to me that she was born at 9:12 AM because she saw it on Facebook! HA!  How is it even possible that it's been nine years?!?! Wow!!!

She is the sweetest and most loving child!! She almost always has a smile on her face - she gives the BEST hugs in the world and she is genuinely so happy!!!! She loves ice skating, soccer, basketball and cats (especially her cats Kenyon and Baxter).














A skating preview (she is the one in the pink coat)...






What a sweetie!!!! I love you sweet child - this family would not be the same without you in it! Hugs and kisses for a fantastic 9th year!!!

Aunt Annie loves you so many bunches Madelyn!!!!

XOXO


38 comments:

  1. I loved ice skating as a Kid. My Mom made me the cutest skating dress, and I loved my pretty white skates. I felt so free when I was on the ice. One of my first dates was to meet at the ice rink and skate.
    Madelyn is a treasure!

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    1. Nice Maribeth! That is wonderful!! I woudl love to see that skating dress! How wonderful that your mother made it for you!!! Ice dancing looks so elegant when done by someone like you that has practiced!! I love watching but definitely am not skilled enough to even skate forward - HA! Have a wonderful day! Hugs

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  2. I love birthdays even if I'm not 9. :-)
    I have never ice skated can you believe it? Too late now, I'd break a hip. HA HA

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    1. I love birthdays also!!! I think I am right there with you Margaret! I tried last year and my ankles hurt after one lap! HA HA!~Have a fantastic day!!

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  3. How fun you get to do her hair and makeup. Some of the best weekends are spend at home getting stuff done.

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    1. Yes Adrienne, I think my sister just humors me because she handles it fine without me but I just love being involved!! I could watch them perform all day! love every second of being with them!!!! Have a wonderful week!

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  4. Happy birthday to beautiful Madelyn!!

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    1. Awwwwww! Thank you Terri!!! Have a fantastic week! Hugs

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  5. Aw, she's adorable. I have a 8 year old great granddaughter that's just as delightful. They are most fun.

    Have a fabulous day and week. ♥

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    1. That's wonderful Sandee! It is a precious age!!! I hope you have a fabulous week also!

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    1. Thank you so very much - that is so sweet of you. Yes, she is a sweet and special girl! Have a wonderful day!

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  7. Children are such a blessing.....Ann, are y'all competing against the ALDC or is it even in business anymore?

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    1. Children really are a blessing - no doubt! They do not compete against the ALDC Arlene...they live in Columbus so they compete most often in and around Columbus. I am not sure if the ALDC still exists since she went to jail? I will have to look into that??? Have a great day!

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  8. Sounds like a good weekend. Oh my, that should be fun at the dance competitions. It is really nice how we can do face time now. Big difference compared to just a phone call. Love the photos and the videos.

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    1. Facetime makes all the difference in the world!!! It is really cool to be able to see and chat with family and friends for that matter! Have a wonderful week Debby!!!!

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  9. Ah, I've found you! You left a comment on my blog (Codlinsandcream2) recently, and it got deleted by mistake when I was getting rid of the spam. Please forgive me and come and post a comment again and I promise I'll not send you to oblivion next time!

    What a beautiful niece you have (I was an only child so have none of them!) You sound like the perfect auntie anyway.

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    1. I will definitely be back - I am following you so no biggie - I totally understand! Goodness knows I have done the same thing once or twice! HA! HA! Have a wonderful week!!! Hugs

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    1. Thanks Cloudia!!! I hope you have a lovely week!!! Thanks for coming by!!! hugs

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  11. Everyone needs someone in the lives that gives the best hugs!!

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    1. Right Tabor?!?!? She is a clinger and it is awesome!!! I hope yo have a wonderful week! Hugs to you!!!!

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  12. Happy Birthday to Madelyn.

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    1. Awwwwww...thank you Ann! You is really a sweetie! Thanks for coming by and have a fantastic week!!!! Hugs

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  13. What a cutie, happy birthday to her!

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    1. Thank you Julie - she is really special! I hope you are having a great week and all is well!!!! Hugs

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  14. A very sweet child. My niece is of a similar age.

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    1. Very cool Andrew!!! Aren't nieces the best?!? This age is so perfect - it is so fun to see their little personalities starting to cement! Adorable! Have a wonderful week!

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  15. I love being an aunt and going places with my nieces.

    And the best thing is, at the end of the day, you can give them back!

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    1. I am so totally with you! Being an aunt is the best and although there are many days I wish I could keep them; you are right! There are just as many days that I am glad that I get the best parts of them and their parents deal with the discipline aspects - HA HA!

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  16. Happy birthday to your niece! She's at such a great age and you are right, her smile is wonderful!

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    1. Aw thank you Stacy! That is so sweet of you to say! I hope you have a fantastic day!!! Hugs

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  17. Happy Birthday to your sweet niece!
    Nine is fun!
    My baby is nine and adorable!!!

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    1. Thank you - yes, nine is a very fun age! So cool that your baby is also nine - it is fun to watch the personalities as they grow up! Have a wonderful day Billie Jo!

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  18. No ice skating for me... I would fall and break something! Love all the pics..

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    1. I am with you Jodi - I am so awkward on skates and my ankles hurt after one lap around the rink!! HA! HA! Have a wonderful day!

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  19. Nine is such a special age...I love her smile! Thanks for linking up with Hello Monday! Tanya - The Other Side of the Road

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    1. Thanks for hosting Tanya!!! She definitely has an amazing smile - hugs!

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