PAR-TAY!!!

CALLING ALL SUPER READERS, CALLING ALL SUPER READING (AND FABULOUS FAMILY): PLEASE COME PARTY WITH MISS MADISON MAE!!! Madi loves Super Why and the Super Readers from her favorite show on PBS. So we tried to incorporate her best cartoon friends on her big day. We had tons of fabulous family come and celebrate Madi's big one year milestone with us in Logan. We had reserved a pavilion right by 3 of her favorite parks but, alas, the rain spoiled our outdoor plans. But never fear . . . Super Dad had a fabulous back-up plan and had reserved the church for us which turned out even better! Rather than grilling and barbecuing like we had originally planned, we had a fun, stress-free pizza party. Everyone was able to run around, shoot hoops, throw the football/Frisbee, visit, eat, create and perform plays/songs/skits on the stage, and just have a grand old time. Madi pulled the stroller over on forehead and nose just minutes before the festivities began so that she'd be sure to have a good bump/bruise/scratch for any birthday pics. Daddy made a priceless DVD of her first year which we all enjoyed immensely. It was so fun to reflect over her adventuresome first year and watch her grow from a tiny little thing to a big, cheerful, bright, sparkly 1 year-old in pictures right before our eyes! The tender songs left more than a few of us teary eyed. Oh, we love our Madi Mae! Presents, cake/cupcakes, and ice cream were all wonderful as well. Madi had no fear of digging right into that pink cake! She started by dipping her face in, hands-free. Then she poked, mushed, dug, gobbled, and flung cake around like a wild, HAPPY monkey. It was a perfect evening. Madi partied so hard that she feel asleep sitting up as her aunts were talking to her during clean-up. We are so grateful to all our dear loved ones who have helped us along the way this year. It takes a village, or at least a loving family! We were so touched that they would all come celebrate with Madi on her special day (and totally spoil her rotten). That little lass is truly loved!