And then he was 13

I love our basketball playing, baseball loving, guitar strumming, easy going Madsen.  Here is a look at his 13th birthday family festivities (he and his buddies "hung out" after school).

 He requested  his cake to be bottom half cherry chip and top half vanilla with white icing....the cherry chip part made dad and Emma so happy!

With Stockton's help, Maleck made Madsen a Happy Birthday poster complete with portraits of he and Madsen together.  Maleck said that Mrs. Bergstrom taught him how to draw people- not stick people mind you...

 We had birthday dinner with all of his faves!  Yummy! And miraculously we all were around the table together.

 Madsen requested that dad grill steak and not just any steak- thick juicy steak.  Thanks Costco- thank "Rigby."

The crew

Never to old to sit on your mama's lap!

 His favorite treats from his brothers and the Gerber knife from Emma.

 After dinner, the boys shot hoops.  I love seeing them all play together!

 And there was a beautiful sunset that made the evening spectacular!

 Madsen, 
I hope your wish comes true.  I love being your mom.  It is one of my greatest treasures.  You have grown and matured so much this past year and you have done it all while keeping your integrity in place.  That is its own reward.  The future holds great and wonderful blessings for you and amazing adventures.  I sure do love you "Mad Dog!"
Happy 13th birthday!

Christina made it home just in time for cake and ice cream and Grandma and Grandpa Weaver joined us as well as Clyde.  We definitely need more "porch time"