35 Years

Good Morning Monday…I wasn’t ready for you to come, but you’re here, nonetheless…so, Good Morning.



Happy Anniversary to my parents, who have been married 35 years today…Congrats, you guys! I love you both!!




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Haircut time! Mason cheered on Maddie as she got her first haircut, and then he showed her how a “big boy” does it…sooo funny! They both did great.

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during...




after...




and big brother...





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Another busy week...but YAY! Michele is back in town! Madison was so glad to see her! Oh, how we missed our PT! And Mason, being out of school, is more than happy to help entertain Maddie while she does the treadmill.


there's really no caption that can explain this picture...



But, Maddie seemed to love it.




and now, for some fun with Mommy's hat...










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So we are in full on party planning mode…almost all of the invitations have been sent, and I have been busy with one project after another. I love planning parties...And there is nothing more fun than parties for my little people, and of course, since this is Miss Maddiebug's first birthday, it will be over the top, and it will be perfect!





The tutu is finished…it was really easy to make, and I think it turned out pretty cute, for my first try. I learned how to make it from this tutorial. Really quick, simple, and it cost about $4.00 to make.





The birthday banner is in the works…I found these cute felt sheets at Hobby Lobby, cut them into flags, and glued them to the string…Voila! Ladybug party banner!





We also made these cute cupcake toppers to match our invites…It’s amazing how far a tiny bit of Photoshop knowledge can take you. Mason has loved all the craft time going on these days...He’s helped with everything from the goodie bags to the cupcake toppers.






We are so excited about celebrating Madison’s first year! This has been such a wild year for all of us, so this party is more than a birthday party…It’s a celebration for everyone who has been a part of this year…It’s a huge exhale moment, just knowing we made it through the first year...through all the changes, all the newborn stuff, all the shunt stuff, all the therapy. We’ve come through the first year in pretty good shape, and we are hoping to be old pros by her second birthday. :) So, it’s going to be a great day filled with fun, laughter, family, friends, tutus, and lots of ladybugs!! I can’t wait…