Maddie's 3rd Birthday Blowout Extravaganza!!!

Say hello to the newest and cutest 3 year old around! Maddie's birthday was on the 31st and we took the whole weekend to celebrate. Maddie's day was packed with tons of super fun activities so we began bright and early.

We started the day off the way any one would if given the choice...a sprinkle donut with candles! It is Maddie's favorite and has become a Saturday tradition in our home. (Minus the candles of course)

The next activity on the agend was a game of goofy-golf Maddie style. This is the way Maddie plays golf: 1. Hit ball off of starting tee 2. Pick ball up and carry it to the hole 3. Place ball 6 inches away from hole 4. Hit ball into hole It is a very fast and effective way to play. You don't have to be in the sweltering heat so long and she always makes par.

Next we met up with the Hubert clan at the best place where a kid can be a kid... Chuck E Cheese! There's no better way to celebrate than with fun games, an almost supply of tokens endless tokens and cheesy pizza. Maddie is terrified of the mechanical mouse that sings and dances by the stage. She isn't fond of the person in the mouse costume either. She will however watch and wave from very, very far away.

When our bellies were full and all the tokens were gone, we headed over to the Hubert's for some fun in the sun. It was such a beautiful day and swimming in the pool was the best way to enjoy it. Everyone had such a good time splashing and playing. Thanks again Bonnie and Sketter for inviting us over. It sure was a blast.

And of course there was cake! Tons of chocolate and oodles of SPRINKLES! Maddie was in heaven. The rest of us weren't doing to bad either. It was just enough sugar to give us the energy to keep going. After cake Maddie opened her presents! She had so much fun opening one after another and discovering the treasures hidden inside all the wrapping. Soon after presents we headed over to "Uncle" Israel's house to watch the BYU game. Maddie cheered, "Go Cougars!!" (Steve was so proud. He spent half the morning teaching her to say that.)

We are so thankful to everyone, near and far, who helped us celebrate Maddie's Big Day. She is loved by many and we make sure she knows that everyday. What a way to age...

Cuddle Bear

Amelia absolutely loooves bathtime!!! From the moment she gets into her tub until she is cozy in her jammies she is just darling. She coos and smiles and is so animated. I couldn't help myself the other day. I grabbed the camera and snapped shot after shot of her. She really is a doll. I must confess, I love her bathtime too!