Happy 2nd Birthday Madeline!

We stayed in Washington long enough to be able to celebrate Madeline's 2nd birthday with our friends and family, which was great since we missed out on that last year for her first birthday. It is wonderful to have family and friends who are so willing and ready to help, and they were able to get Decoursey Park in Puyallup reserved for the evening of the 4th (which was her actual birthday - I know I am like a month behind). We had a bbq, a yummy Costco cake, and lots of fun letting the kids play and the adults socialize. Madeline loved her presents, but she wasn't all that into opening them. She was pretty much content with just the first couple she opened, but then of course every new present after that she loved just as much. I think her favorites were the blue sparkle sandals, the book Fancy Nancy, and the Disney Princess stuff. She used to be really into Dora (not that she has ever even seen the show, but how can you miss the obscene amounts of Dora paraphernalia everywhere) but now she has completely forgotten about Dora and is strictly focused on princesses. It is pretty cute though; last Sunday we put on her church dress and she immediately pointed to herself and said, "Princess!" Did I mention she is ALL girl? Thanks to everyone for coming and celebrating with us! And a special shout out to Poppa Falcon for providing the pics:

Cousins Natalie and Walter with Madeline

This girl has lung power!

Still excited about opening the gifts...

Thanks Nana!

Cousin Ethan sitting by Madeline.