Madeleine - 11 years

Madeleine turned 11 in February and I finally got around to taking her out to get her "birthday" photos.  The thought of taking them in February was cold, snowy/wet and not easy with a newborn.  Now that the weather is improving, and colors are out  - the timing of spring break meant I didn't need to rush a photo shoot. 

We spent Wednesday afternoon downtown at Liberty Park & then dinner with Bryson at work.  After that, Madeleine changed and we drove down to Temple Square to walk around and take photos.  The sun was just beginning to set and it cast a gorgeous glow on the grounds.  Madeleine has always been photogenic, and usually a great model willing to let me take her pictures.  Tonight was a fun evening & I won't be able to wait a full year when she turns 12 to do another photo shoot!

Madeleine's 'Singin' in the Rain' pose - she went to see the play at Olympus High School with Nana, Grammy & Becca last week.  She thought it was wonderful & when she saw the light post she wanted to reenact part of the play!

 This action shot makes me smile - I love her feet skipping along the bricks!...such a happy picture :)

 Jumping for joy that spring is here!

  Such a great big sister to Emilia!  This little gal had just woken up & had a little grumpy face.  Madeleine cuddled and held her close, until we got a few smiles out of her.

A little interview of Madeleine at age 11 ~

My favorite food: lasagna  

My favorite thing to do: read and write  

The greatest person in the world (universe): Heavenly Father

My best subjects in school: language arts, writing, and history

I'm really great at: school and music

If I could change my name, I would choose: Emma or Amy

My favorite color: green

When I grow up I want to be: an artist, teacher, or fashion designer

My parents are too strict about: rules  

My favorite song: 'That's What Makes You Beautiful' (One Direction) & Twenty-Two (Taylor Swift)  

My favorite book: any book by Shannon Hale (Princess Academy)
Words that describe me: talented, lovable, full of smiles  

When I was little: I used to act like a princess

My favorite scripture story is: when Jesus was born and crucified  

My favorite primary song is: Heavenly Father Loves Me 
My favorite seasons are: spring and fall

My favorite snack is: graham crackers & milk
The food I don't like: salad
My best friends are: Rebecca Hinckley, Ella Larson, and Emma Marchant
If I had one wish it would be: that I could move from house to house freely - because I want to live in different places
The best thing that has happened to me this year is: my sister Emilia was born & that I could go skiing with Trieste & Lilly
One thing I want to learn to do this year is: how to surf (when we're in Hawaii)  
The most important lesson I've learned this year is: spending time with someone else is more fun that spending time by yourself