Maddy's 1st Birthday!

Madeline turned one year old on Dec. 2, 2009. We celebrated this milestone by having a small party on Sat., Dec 5th at Grandma & Grandpa Escherich's house. Guests enjoyed supper, cake & Maddy opening her presents. The Christmas tree became a birthday tree for one night. Her presents covered the tree skirt. She was very tired for the party because she didn't want to miss a thing so she wouldn't take a nap. You can see a few photos of the "birthday week" below. We say birthday week because she received presents in the mail from Uncle John & Aunt Renee to open. Jerry & Donna gifted her with sleepers, an Elmo outfit, a plush blanket & a beautiful card. She also had a mini celebration Friday, Dec. 4th when Mike & Sue shared supper with us. They brought a cake & a toddler sled for Maddy. Thanks for making Maddy's 1st birthday so special everyone!



The cookies are French tea cakes called, "Madeleines". Debbie made them herself. They bake in special pans and they taste similar to lemon pound cake. Yummy!

Two cakes for the extra special day.

One for Maddy and one for everyone else.

Maddy wouldn't dive in so Debbie helped her eat. So dainty!

So comfortable on Grandma Huseby's lap.

Opening presents from Uncle John & Aunt Renee.

Maddy really likes cards.

Baby up, up Elmo

Cool car! Thanks for the help Uncle Dewey.

Opening Uncle Dewey & Aunt Carmen's gift.

Toddler sled from Mike & Sue.

Salad, lasagna, garlic toast, cake & ice cream were served at Maddy's party. Here's a video of Maddy eating a whole piece of garlic toast!