In Memory of Madilyn Bourque

Madilyn Alyese Bourque
May 8, 2007-August 27, 2008

On Wednesday, August 27, our friend's 15 month old girl died unexpectedly. That night at the hospital seemed like a nightmare that we never woke up from. I can't even imagine what our friends are going through. They also have a 3 year old whose name is Kylie Jo. The visitation was today and the funeral is tomorrow. This is just the beginning of the hard days for them and their family. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Jesus Said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." Matthew 19:14 NIV

Birthdays

Kylee 's 3rd birthday was on August 5th. She has been really into the Backyardigans, so she wanted a Uniqua cake. When it was finished, Kylee told me that it looked like Uniqua, so I gues I did an ok job! The silver platter had been my grandmothers and when Kylee saw it, she wanted her cake on it!!

Her hair was getting a little to close to the candles!

Joshua's parents, his sister, and my parents were all here. So, along with them, Gracie and her family also came over for Kylee's birthday dinner.

Kylee and Gracie are enjoying two of Kylee's birthday gifts (Table & Chair set and Playdoh).

My birthday came 3 days later on the 8th. Kylee was actually very excited that I was having a birthday too. Guess she just loves birthdays, regardless if it's hers or not. Oh, and Kylee only wanted to put 3 candles on my cake and she arranged them herself!

My strawberry shortcake that Joshua made for me (with some help from his mom and dad). Yummy!


Kylee helping me open my gifts. I couldn't open them fast enough to her liking. :-)


And....with help from Nana (Josh's mom), Kylee gave me an adorable card and a pair of cute shoes that I had been looking at earlier that day. It was so very sweet because she was extremely excited about her surprise for me.

NYR

Last week, we were at NYR (Nationwide Youth Roundup) in Colorado. It was a great week with many inspiring and convicting sermons, classes, and music. We saw some friends that we hadn't seen in awhile (some since last year). We went to Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak, and swimming in the river during the week. Here are a lot of pictures from our week. There's a lot!!

Garden of the gods

Near the base of Pikes Peak

Sara, Kylee, & Scott

At Nationwide

Kylee & Dianna

Kylee & Cambell

Kylee & Cambell - This is a little girl that is 6 weeks younger than Kylee. They have played together for the last couple years.

Jared & Kylee - He was at our church camp with us this year and also rode part of the way with us to NYR. She was extremely excited about that because she likes him a whole lot!