On Friday (Madi's actual birthday) we didn't do anything special except prep for her party and receive out of town guests. But on Saturday we had an all day party (of sorts). In the morning we all went swimming at the Y and enjoyed seeing how comfortable both the girls (Madi and Kaili) are in the water. Then we brought the girls home for a good nap to prep for the next portion of the afternoon. After naps we headed to Meridian for a Skeen cousin's birthday party and enjoyed seeing the local family that we certainly don't see enough of. Next was a short Madi nap and final party prep.
Most of the local family was able to join us that evening for a delicious dinner and fun in Papa and Tutu's backyard. All of the food was excellent (thank you to all those that helped!!!) and the company was superb. The only real birthday thing we did was the traditional cake destruction, but that was entertaining enou
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We sang to Madi and the minute the cake was in front of her she went for the burning candle. Luckily I barely beat her to it so we didn't have any injuries :o) Madi was a little hesitant at first but that only lasted a moment before she dug both hands in and enjoyed the cake.
She really didn't eat much of it until the cousins put some in her face and she realized it was tasty...really tasty. None of it would have been nearly as fun if it weren't for the cousins "helping" her enjoy the cake.
Madi also got to open some presents and she was ready to play with everything immediately. Thank you so much for the kind gifts everyone! Really, everything was perfect, she either plays with, wears or "reads" everything she was given. I'm so grateful for all the other moms who know what a 1 year old wants and needs...you are all so wonderful!
All in all we had a great party. Madi won't remember it, but she must have had a good time because she was sure tired by the end. It's always fun to have an excuse to celebrate!
Oh, and as if that were not enough, the next day we headed to Nyssa, Oregon for a baby blessing and more incredibly delicious food to follow. Madi got to eat some dirt out of a wheel barrow and ride on a tractor, so it was another great day!
Thank you again to all of those who made sacrificed to be with us, sent birthday wishes, worked for hours in their yard for our sake, helped prep food late into the night, made a last minute Costco run for me, spared me the hassle of making cupcakes in the roaster oven, and all of you who have been so kind as to read this novel of a post went you didn't even get to party with use. We appreciate all of you!
