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Madeline's 1st Birthday!!

Madeline turned one on May 23rd.

We still can't believe that our baby is no longer

a baby.

She had such a fun day. It started out with a

package from Grandma Terri.

Madeline was so excited to pull Teddy out of

the jar. She loves stuffed animals, so needless

to say she was excited to see Teddy.

We didn't really have a theme like a lot of people do

for first birthdays and other birthdays. I had a hard time

finding what I wanted so at the last minute I decided to

make her a hula bear cake.

I think it turned out so cute.

We were lucky enough to have family in town

to celebrate with us.

Grandma Becky and Grandpa Larry were there...

Aunt Nat even made an appearance...

We ate lots of pizza...

opened lots and lots of presents...

Daddy got carried away with all of the excitement...

He couldn't wait to try out Madeline's new

swimming pool...

and of course there was cake...

I thought for sure Madeline would dive right in and

get super messy but she was so dainty and

clean about the whole thing.

The only reason she really got messy at all was

because Nat helped her out a little bit.

What's a party without a little

cake on your face, right?

Happy Birthday sweet girl. We love you.

At one year Madeline is doing the following:

Running around the house. She is constantly

on the go. This girl doesn't stop for anything.

She has 8 teeth and four molars coming in.

She loves animals. She loves to cuddle with

them and give them pats on the back

and kisses on the nose.

Recently her favorites are the puppies and

birds of any kind.

Her way of falling asleep has gotten funny.

She loves to roll around for a LOOONG time

all over the bed before she falls asleep.

She loves to play games. Especially games

that involve putting lids on things or putting things

in things.

She is a climber. She will attempt to climb just

about anything.

She still loves books.

She still loves to dance.

She is getting really good at imitating us.

She's a good eater....most of the time.

She is still a water baby. She loves the sand and the ocean.

Even more, she loves to drink water out

of the dogs water bowl.

She is obsessed with her bellybutton and

the ones belonging to anyone else. She will come and

lift up your shirt to make sure you have one...no matter

where you might be.

She loves to blow raspberries on mommy's tummy, arm,

neck and pretty much anywhere she can.

She loves to give kisses and hugs. She is pretty

aggressive about her kisses. She wants to plant a big

slobbery one right on your mouth and if you try to dodge it

she will keep trying until she gets you.

She is as curious as ever. It amazes me how

smart she is and how quickly she learns and remembers things.

She loves to wave and will wave at anyone and

everyone.

She weighs 18lbs 8 oz. and is 30 inches tall.

She's a skinny minny and tall.

She is so much fun and we love watching her grow

and discover new things.

Happy Birthday big girl!

Rick

Our friend Rick has been living with us for a few months and he just got transferred to Washington D.C. We have really enjoyed having him and are going to miss his face around our house. Madeline and the puppies have really gotten attached and are going to miss him spoiling them. For some reason I can't find pictures...I will look harder and add them later.

Family Pictures in Hawaii

As many of you know I have an extremely talented

little sister and not only that, but I am lucky

to have her staying with me.

Needless to say I can take full advantage of

her creativity.

Natalie took us out for some family pictures and

I think they turned out absolutely

beautiful.

Just a little note for those of you who live here

and want pictures taken, she is doing a

special so check out her blogspot and

contact her if you are interested.

simplereflectionsphotography.blogspot.com