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Sunday, July 18, 2010

3 Years Old!!

Oh my goodness... HOW did that happen... I'm so not ready.... 3 is the end of babyhood... full on preschooler....While I let go of one phase of her life, I so enjoy this new one... the things she comes up with each day make me laugh... she's getting into pretend play which I just love... playing with her baby dolls, her kitchen, or pouring tea.

Yesterday we celebrated with a "Cinawrelly" party... her 2 neighbors came in their princess gowns too with jewelry, heels, and crowns... Madalynn served them lemonade, and was a mostly gracious hostess...

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The only time she had her crown on all day... she's not big on having things on her head....

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Our annual picture with Pooh bear...

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A new outdoor set from Ga-Ga & Grandpa

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A Cinawrelly cake...  I had ALWAYS wanted one of these cakes when I was little... I remember my grandmother who made cakes as a side business used to make them.  This was one of the easiest cakes I've ever made (even though Cindarella is a bit crooked)...

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I wish I had gotten more pictures, but I got so busy with everything else I kept forgetting to grab my camera...

This morning has been wonderful watching her play & discover all her new toys... the big hit were the "Toy Story" characters from her Aunty, Uncle & cousins, and particularly the Rex & Woody set her cousin Adam bought for her with his own money... I say it all the time but he is my favorite little guy...

She wanted waffles for breakfast (her favorite)... so we had waffles (had to run to Aunty & Uncle's to borrow an egg)...

Of course, this time leading up to & on her birthday her birthmom is never far from my thoughts... this morning I gave Madalynn an extra hug & kiss from her.  I just pray she knows somewhere in her heart how surrounded by love her baby girl is!!

Happy Birthday sweet Madalynn Vanesa!!!

4 comments:

KSL64 said...

HAPPY THIRD BIRTHDAY MADALYNN!!!! I know Sophia is not far behind. She keeps telling me she wants a camera and an I-phone for her birthday. Great job on the birthday cake. Terri, you are so creative.

It seems like yesterday that I was seeing photos on the FTC site of your visit trips with baby Madalynn. Boy do they ever grow fast. I know what you mean about seeing pretend play. I enjoy watching Sophia with her babies, talking to them, giving them time outs and covering them for bed. Little girls are the best!

Mackinac-opoly said...

She is just adorable! Great job on the party & the cake! I agree - you are very creative!
Beth

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Sweet Madalynn!!!!

Esther said...

Happy Belated Birthday Pricesa! I love the table deco and her dress was perfect for the occasion! You must come to Charleston so we can go to the beach!! Love you guys, Esther and Avaree