Monday, January 6, 2014

Maddy is 5 years old!

On Dec. 2, 2008 at 9:15 pm, a perfect 7 lb 6 ounce little girl was born to two extremely proud parents.  It is now 5 years later.  Our "little" girl is close to 44 inches tall and weighs 50 pounds.  Both parents and child are still smiling and embracing our daily joy as a family.  It seemed only fitting to celebrate!

On Dec. 1. 2013 Maddy had her first birthday party where she could invite friends her age.  We hosted the party at our local community center where there is a huge indoor playground.  We also added an inflatable slide so we could send all the parents home with smiles on their faces because their children were exhausted.  An hour on the slide, followed by a hot dog lunch, and then another hour in the playground equals one happy birthday girl.  After her party, she was able to use the community center's pool and water slide.  Supper that night was at a local pizza joint to complete a spectacular day.

The day after Maddy's party on her actual birthday, Dec. 2, 2013, we had an ice cream cake and opened family presents.  She received a trampoline from Grandma Escherich.  It is already well used.  During the winter months here in Minnesota, physical activity to fight cabin fever is a must so the trampoline is so appreciated.  All Maddy could say during her birthday celebrations is how lucky she was.  We feel the very same way!  Happy 5th Birthday Madeline Eva!



She's so happy to be 5 years old!

My Little Pony balloon bouquet

Inflatable slide


Look out below!

Loving it



Maddy smiled as we sang "Happy Birthday to You"


Opening gifts


Indoor play yard ~ A.K.A. a McDonald's playland on steroids

Another view of The Backyard



The Backyard has 6 levels and 5 slides.

Opening presents on her actual birthday

Dairy Queen ice cream cake for her actual birthday

Sneaking up on the presents


You know you're getting older when the facial hair starts to show.

Opening presents from Uncle John, Aunt Renee & BlakeLynn

Playing with her presents from Jerry & Donna


PS - There was supposed to be a video of kids going down the inflatable slide right below this comment, but after repeated attempts of trying to upload the video I quit trying.  Hopefully, after I contact blogger.com support I will try again and succeed.





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