Birthday Girl!

Madeline Rose turns TWO!

 Madeline turned two years old on Thursday, April 25, 2013.  Madeline went to school for part of the day and received lots of birthday good wishes, then I picked her up early and we spent the afternoon together at the zoo.  We had a nice family dinner and kept everything low key until her big birthday party on Sunday, May 5, 2013.  We closed on our new home on April 15 and moved in April 27.  We figured Maddy would understand a little postponement of her party so we could celebrate at the new house!

We had a "Dora the Explorer" themed birthday party and Madeline LOVED it!  Dora is the only show Maddy watches (and very sparingly) so needless to say, she's a big fan.  I think she was a pretty happy girl when she woke up from her nap and * surprise * the dining room was transformed into a Dora extravaganza!

Lots of friends came to celebrate Madeline's birthday with us, and a great time was had by all. The weather was gorgeous and it was so nice to relax and hang out in our new back yard! 

 

We also reached a milestone during the celebration: Madeline gave her pacifiers to her little friend Luella.  We had been gearing up for this for about six months (...when you turn two, Madeline, you'll be a big girl and you won't need your pacifiers anymore. It will be time to give them to Luella...) It went very well and no tears were shed - Hooray!!  We were so proud of our little girl.

Giving away "Padtai" (her pacifiers) to Luella!

Sidewalk chalk fun in the back yard

 

Swimsuit that matches Jana's!

Our gift to Madeline - play kitchen!