It's Time for a Party...

A carnival themed party!

Just don't expect any real clowns at this one.

Madelyn Claire, 

can I just say your party was a huge hit.

By both kids and adults.

We had carnival games and a bounce house all set up in the backyard.

It was a bit hot even though we tried our best to provide as much shading as possible,

that's just how it goes with an August birthday in Georgia though.

We probably could have gotten away with just the bounce house,

but then your momma wouldn't have been able to enjoy all the other birthday party shopping and decorating.

Thanks to all of Madelyn's family and friends who were able to come and celebrate our big girl with us!

(and to my sister who helped snap these photos for her birthday!)

(and to the Robbins for coming early to help me get everything set up!)

 

You were a hot mess and exhausted at this point.

 Birthday Doozie Cookies instead of cupcakes made for a special surprise!

Madelyn's friends.

And yes, according to Madelyn it was the Best Day Ever!

First Dentist Visit

You were nervous.

Who wouldn't be.

Random people looking at you, calling your name, looking in your mouth, 

random tools in your mouth, etc...

I'd be nervous too...oh, wait. I still am when I go.

I don't care for the dentist much.

I hope to change that outlook for you.

You cried to hold daddy's hand the whole time which melted my heart.

You loved getting to pick out your own princess toothbrush 

and special surprises for being such a good girl.

You were such a big girl and we are so proud of you for being so brave!

The dentist gave us some great advice for the paci situation...

you still take a paci to go to sleep.

Luckily he said no worries.

 Your mouth looked great and his kids took a paci until they were three.

Phew.

We have a few tips for how to wean you from it and 

we plan on using his advice over the next coming months.

Fingers are crossed!

American Doll Store

For Madelyn's birthday Nana took her to the American Doll Store...

of course I tagged along.

Madelyn was in heaven walking around and feeding all the baby dolls, 

petting all of their puppy friends and trying to find a doll of her own.

She was a little overwhelmed as well.

I was too!

I had never been to the American Doll Store, so 

this was a first for me as well.

We took a break to go take a ride on the carousel and then we returned to

officially pick out which doll you wanted and have afternoon tea at the Bistro.

Thanks Nana and Papa for spoiling our girl rotten!

Legoland 2014

First trip to Legoland for all of us and we had a great time! 

Madelyn is already talking about how she wants to go back. 

The Robbins came with us and the girls had a blast together!

And yes, even us adults had a blast.

Sad sack

Matt was putting M to sleep for the night because we take turns. 

M was having a hard time so he left her to herself for a bit. 

She was quiet and all was well and we thought she was going to fall asleep on her own. 

Next thing we hear through the monitor is this: 'Well, I guess no one wants to sleep with me'. 

Gave us a good chuckle and Matt called her a sad sack.

So yes, I snuck in there and you would have thought I had saved the world.