How did my baby get to be four years old??? What a wonderful day we had celebrating her birthday. We had pancakes for breakfast, Jason's Deli for lunch, Randy's pizza for dinner, and a birthday party in between with a special visit from Grandpa Wells and Grandma Pat. And we discovered something cute. . .Madeline LOVES having "Happy Birthday" sung to her. She beams from ear to ear. It is so sweet to see. Mommy and Daddy love you so much sweet girl. You are truly a blessing from the Lord. We love watching your grow into a young lady. You have such a sweet, caring and tender heart. You are very sensitive to people around you. You play so well with your friends, almost always being willing to share. You are a truly remarkable little girl! Oh. . .almost forgot. When we first told you that it was your birthday, you cried because you did not want to be four. We have been talking about not sucking your thumb when you turn four, so you cried when you realized you were four because you thought it was the end of thumb sucking. One day you will look back at this and laugh. . .I hope. :)
Here's Madeline at her birthday party eating cake. Actually, she did not eat any cake. She ate the frosting off the barbie doll that was stuck into the cake.
What a sweet picture. This morning (the day after the birthday), we played a few rounds of pin the tail on the donkey. Silly Ryan LOVED being blindfolded.
Madeline at her birthday party with her friend Jenna.
The first picture of the birthday girl on the morning of her birthday. Can you tell that we just sang "Happy Birthday" to her?
Madeline posing with her favorite gift, given to her by Ryan. It is Princess Belle that turns around to the tune of a Christmas song.
Maddie's Birthday Cake
The birthday room. Of course, this is prior to the birthday party, which I shall describe as contained chaos. I thought it would be a breeze since I teach the preschoolers at church. What I did not count on was the sugar high that resulted from the cake, ice cream, and juice. I NOW know why cake is served at the very end of parties!!!
Here's Madeline at her birthday party eating cake. Actually, she did not eat any cake. She ate the frosting off the barbie doll that was stuck into the cake.
What a sweet picture. This morning (the day after the birthday), we played a few rounds of pin the tail on the donkey. Silly Ryan LOVED being blindfolded.
Madeline at her birthday party with her friend Jenna.
The first picture of the birthday girl on the morning of her birthday. Can you tell that we just sang "Happy Birthday" to her?
Madeline posing with her favorite gift, given to her by Ryan. It is Princess Belle that turns around to the tune of a Christmas song. 
Maddie's Birthday Cake
The birthday room. Of course, this is prior to the birthday party, which I shall describe as contained chaos. I thought it would be a breeze since I teach the preschoolers at church. What I did not count on was the sugar high that resulted from the cake, ice cream, and juice. I NOW know why cake is served at the very end of parties!!!
