Madelyn's 1st Birthday Party

We celebrated Madelyn's 1st birthday on Sat April 14th at our house.  Ryan grilled burgers which were awesome, as always.  Madelyn liked her birthday cake but not as much as her Cousin Bishop did a year ago.  I think Bishop would have eaten the whole cake if we had let him!  Madelyn poked at it and had a couple bites but that was it.  I think she had more in her hair than she actually ate.

It was a gorgeous day so we were able to be outside and the kids could run around.  Madelyn is still not so sure about the grass but she loves being outside.  We are so excited for the summer!!

Madelyn got some great gifts.....even though she didn't care about them at the time.  I think she was more interested in the new can of tennis balls that we found in the garage!  Grandpa Kenny made her a beautiful white bookshelf and Grandma Emily made her a gorgeous quilt.  She also got a play kitchen, golf clubs, ball pit, wooden blocks, clothes, lawn mower, light up duckies for the bath (they are the coolest thing!!), a cd with songs with her name included and books/puzzles.  She is such a lucky girl to be loved by so many people!!!

She was exhausted from her party and slept great that night.  The only bummer part is both Madelyn and I woke up on Sunday with colds.  We are still trying to get back to 100%.

I need to get some pictures from my sister as I don't have any with their family & Madelyn.  I know we took some with their camera so I'll update when I get them.

It was such a fun day!  We are so thankful for our sweet daughter and can't wait to see what's in store for this next year!

Our family

Playing with my new cell phone and having so much fun!

My new lawnmower that I got from Uncle Eric & Uncle Chris

So happy with Nana & Papa

Reading with Nana

Nana & Nora (9 weeks old)

Smiling Nora - she is an absolute doll!
I don't think Nora made a peep the whole party!
She goes with the flow and is so precious!
She'll be running around with Bishop & Madelyn before we know it.

Great Grandpa Ray & Great Grandma Darlene

Uncle Mark & Aunt Jody with Madelyn

Love my grandmas

Big smiles with Grandma Emily

Grandpa Kenny & Grandma Emily with Madelyn.....but we waited too long to get this picture - Madelyn was so tired by this point.  All worn out from the fun weekend!