Today we celebrated Madison's 9th birthday (which is actually Tuesday May 10th).
As lives get busier, it is less challenging to celebrate birthdays on the weekend.
Nana and Papa joined us Saturday afternoon for gifts and lunch.
Madison was thrilled by all of gifts.
Thanks everyone for your thoughtfulness.
New outdoor toys from Mommy and Daddy
Several new books for our avid reader- she was ecstatic
A pamper set to share with a friend
Birthday greetings and wishes
Oh my goodness...
"What is it Sissie?" A meer cat family from Bethan
Lillian was a great helper and made the tough decision about which present for Madison to open next.
Birthday greetings from cousin Loki
Learning to crochet- the perfect summer craft.
What can it be?
Matching birthday outfits.
More birthday greetings and wishes
A pink dress
Summer clothes- perfect.
(The face says it all)
Sister prizes from Aunt Beth:
Oh wow a book!
Oops... Nana mislabeled the packages. Open this book Lillian.
Bear Snores On- an instant hit
With the presents all opened, it was time for a birthday lunch.
Madison requested salami sandwiches and baked beans (with a bit of encouragement she agreed to expand her menu to include other lunch meats- roast beef, ham, turkey, and pepperoni, cole slaw, potato salad and strawberries).
The birthday girl was the first to make her sandwich.
Prepping the bread (mini sub rolls)
Spreading on the mayo.
Now slices of salami
Adding slices of pepperoni
Now time to eat!
After lunch (while Mommy and Nana cleaned up the kitchen), Papa and Daddy went outside to play with the girls. They really enjoyed playing with the new outdoor toys.
Madison's birthday cake-
Homemade ice cream cake with M&M's and chocolate chips.
9 candles to make a wish
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday sweet Madison
Happy birthday to you!
Making a wish (I hope its not for a puppy :)
Happy Birthday sweet Madison! We love you! xoxox
