Funny Face

Wed, Nov 11, 2009

Heather, Love

Every so often a child comes along who has so much life and so much sparkle that you needn’t ever meet them to fall completely in love. Madeline Alice Spohr was one of those children.

Today, November 11, is her second birthday.

She was sweet. She was funny. She was loving. She was goofy. She made people smile.

She came by it honestly.

She’s not here to celebrate her second birthday. But she will continue to make us smile.

Happy Birthday, Maddie. We love you. We miss you.

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In honor of Maddie’s birthday, and in celebration of her on this day, please consider making a donation to Friends of Maddie.

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jenbshaw, author of 19 post(s) on Aiming Low.

Jen is a stay at home mom who doesn't cook or clean. She has two children, her newborn Chase and her husband Ryan. She has a graphic design degree that she doesn't use. When she isn't talking about herself in the third person she is prowling around her house in her pj's drinking Diet Coke and eating cold cereal. Jen also enjoys nothing more than being on her computer, other than a good trashy romance novel that is.

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34 Responses to “Funny Face”

  1. JenniferG Says:

    What a little doll. Such a tragic story and yet, I see amazing friendships and camaraderie that have emerged as a result. Apparently, she united many.
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  2. BethP Says:

    What amazing memories you must have of that sweet, sweet face. Happy 2nd birthday to that beautiful girl who I’m sure is watching you celebrate.

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  3. MommyMelee Says:

    Will always smile at her face. Love you, Maddie.
    MommyMelee´s last blog ..love today, and always, Maddie My ComLuv Profile

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  4. Jen @ lifelovenwine Says:

    Happy birthday Maddie. Our hearts are with the Spohrs today.
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  5. ali Says:

    just looking at that face will always make me smile. ALWAYS.
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  6. tena Says:

    The animation in her face- I adore it! Love to all of you on this day!
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  7. Michelle Says:

    What a beautiful little girl. xoxo
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  8. Shauna Says:

    That sweet face melts my heart every time. Love you, Maddie.
    Shauna´s last blog ..What do you call a post that’s about nothing? I guess you call it Tuesday. My ComLuv Profile

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  9. kimmad Says:

    and now I’m crying. at work. That little girl is beautiful.
    Much love to the Spohrs.

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  10. kootnygirl Says:

    Every so often a story crosses the internet that makes you smile and weep at the same time.

    Happy birthday Maddie. How fitting that today is Remembrance Day.

    Wishing strength and peace to the Spohr family.

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  11. Angie [A Whole Lot of Nothing] Says:

    Adorable.

    Many hugs and thoughts to Heather, Mike, and Binky.
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  12. Scary Mommy Says:

    Oh, that sweet face. What an amazing legacy Maddie left. Thinking of all the Spohrs today. And always.

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  13. katie ~ motherbumper Says:

    That girl will always make me smile. ALWAYS.
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  14. Angelique Says:

    Love to Heather, Mike, and Binky today, and to all of us who have fallen in love with this sweet girl.

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  15. Angi Says:

    What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful little girl and the most amazing little family.
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  16. Secret Agent Mishi Says:

    Happy Birthday Maddie!

    Mike, Heather: I wish you peace on your darling’s birthday. And, love always!
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  17. IzzyMom Says:

    I never got to meet Maddie in person but I will always remember that it was because of Maddie’s inimitable smile that I met you on Twitter. Happy birthday, sweet girl.
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  18. Stacy Says:

    What a beautiful angel.

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  19. mel Says:

    I love her funny faces. I can never not smile at the pictures of Maddie

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  20. AmazingGreis Says:

    Maddie will hold a piece of my heart FOREVER! She will never be forgotten!

    Happy Birthday sweet baby girl! We miss you! XOXO
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  21. Jennifer Says:

    I will never again celebrate my 11/11 birthday without thinking of sweet Maddie. I gave myself the best present ever by donating to Friends of Maddie in her honor. Hoping everyone I know does the same!

    Big hugs to the Spohrs today.

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  22. feefifoto Says:

    What a dynamic, interesting person she must have been. Such a great loss.
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  23. Maya Says:

    Love you little girl. Now and always.
    Love,
    Your Aunty

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  24. Grumble Girl Says:

    Lovely pic of a real beauty… that last one with the hoods just cracks me up! Sending best wishes to her family, far and wide today. And love.
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  25. Anissa Says:

    I came to TSAM for the eyelashes, I stayed for the stories, I love you for who you are.

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  26. AngelaAtHP Says:

    Sweet wishes for a little angel, and a big hug to mom and dad.

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  27. Janie Says:

    love to all…she is beautiful and always will be so.
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  28. dysfunctional mom Says:

    Much love to the Spohrs. I just LOVE that 3rd picture of Maddie.

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  29. Jeanette Says:

    She was such a beaitiful child. My thoughts are with the Spohrs.
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  30. Boy Crazy (@claritychaos) Says:

    I hadn’t yet entered the blogosphere when you lost your daughter, but I learned of her quickly. I am so sorry for your loss, truly. These pictures are darling – what a little goofball she must have been. The one of the two of you cracks me up the most – love it.

    Love to you and your family.
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