The kids played 'pin the candle on the cupcake', and guessed the number of Cheerios in a jar (874). They were able to decorate their own cupcakes and enjoy bubbles and sidewalk chalk outside. We had Wiggles and other kid's favorites on the iPod and everyone seemed to enjoy the ginormous cupcakes, and croissant sandwiches.
Maddie was in a wonderful mood after taking nap and looked oh so adorable in her cupcake birthday dress. We were so excited to see her little friends make it and they all played on the floor together.. chowing down on Gerber Puffs. Even her BFF Isabella was in attendance despite having to get ready for her own birthday party later that afternoon!
It was a whirlwind two hours that both went by very fast, and seemed to last much longer all at the same time. We didn't open gifts with everyone in attendance but spent Sunday afternoon doing so. Everyone was so generous! She received beautiful clothes, and some pretty amazing toys and books. It's a bit ridiculous how many toys we have in our living room. Thankfully Papa Dimino and Grandma Lena bought her a toy box to store some of her new loot.
We enjoyed visiting with them this week as they, along with Maddie's Uncle Erik and Auntie Sarah left a snowstorm in Denver and flew into town for the celebration. Here are some photos from our pumpkin season, party details and a few photos from their trip. It was a bit like planning my wedding all over again. What will I ever do with all my free time now?
I know Maddie won't remember it, but it's one I'll never forget. It's bittersweet as our little one grows up. We want her to grow big and start walking but those sleepless nights I never thought would end are now fading from my memory and it makes me sad to think she won't ever sleep across my stomach or nurse for hours on end.. ok, maybe I won't miss that much but you get the idea! Our cheeky monkey will always be our baby, whether she likes it or not! :)
Here are the photos you've all been waiting for. Unfortunately I forgot my camera at home (DUH) when we went to Auntie Pam and Alyx's house for trick or treating. I'm waiting for photos from Uncle Erik and then I'll post. She made a cute monkey and if you ask her what a monkey says (on a good day) she'll respond with "hee hee hee" and curl her arms into her armpit. What a cutie!
There's Something About Maddie... Is that Hair Gel? This is a few days before her birthday and she woke up with this awesome Bob's Big Boy curl
A gift arrived during the week for Maddie from Grandma Doris and Grandpa Frank. A new walker to get around the house.
The weekend before we went to Pete's Pumpkin Patch to get Maddie's first pumpkin
She LOVED the wagon!
This is the pumpkin we carved and were going to bring it to the party but it became rotten within 12 hours... just can't get a pumpkin to keep like you used to!
My MOMS club went back to Pete's Pumpkin Patch the Wednesday before her birthday. All the kids played in the pumpkins and had a great time despite the wind and cold weather that morning. Maddie had fun collecting pumpkins on her lap
Maddie got another pumpkin the Friday before her birthday at the First Five Fall Festival
Party details
This is the invitation I designed and printed.. it's showing up funky..it's actually dark brown and pink like the signs I made. I used elements from her room and I think they turned out pretty cute.
Gift Bag for the kids and her guestbook
Table with photo slideshow
A cake as big as her head.. no cake smash.. just a tasting of the frosting is all
Maddie and her Daddy
The winner of Pin the Candle on the Cupcake.. he may have peeked a little
Cupcake decorating
Shane enjoying his cupcake
Party People
We thought of betting on the baby races but then decided against it....I think baby Peighton won
Gift Table
Maddie's BFF Isabella (aka the other birthday girl!)
Babies enjoying snacks on the floor
Crista and Hannah
Just before all the guests arrived
Maddie opening her gifts the next afternoon
A girl and her pony... a gift from Auntie Alyx and Pam. So cool, it interacts with the TV like Wii for babies!
Monday, November 2nd (Happy 80th to my Grandma B!)
Rebel yell at the Janss Marketplace
Not so happy to ride in the ice cream truck
Vocabulary update- soon I won't be able to do this because she'll be talking too much.. she's now signing and saying "more". So we're up to: baby, kitty, mama, dada, uh-oh, balloon, more and she whispered papa and sang "meow-meow". Baby and Dada are still her all-time favorite words. Even though she signs "all done" and "more" she only does it after you say the word and not because she is all done or wants more. :) Give us a week, you never know these days what's going to happen. WHEW!
Are you as tired reading this long post as I am writing it? After such a whirlwind weekend, Miss Maddie now has a little cold and isn't sleeping well. Here's to hoping all our friends and family that are under the weather get better soon!
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