Madelyn Turns 4!

4 years ago today we fell in love with this little face,





 Our little princess turns 4 today!  She wanted to have her first party with friends this year, so yesterday we put together all of her favorite things for the perfect party: dress up, tea party, shopping, dancing, playing games and eating sweets!


First of all I gotta hand it to my party planning partner, M'Lynn.  I am so glad that she was able to help out! Scott had to work, and lets face it, he wouldn't be caught dead at a party like this!

 We converted our living room into a spa, the girls came in and soaked their feet,
 and got a pedicure.
 They read books while waiting for their fancy toes to be done.  We did a little make-up and we were going to do hair-dos but the girls didn't want to, so we moved on to the next activity.


Games!  Pin the bow on Hello Kitty (which was drawn by M'Lynn)

 Limbo
 Dance freeze . . .
 the girls really liked this one

 and the pinata!  They each got to hit it about 6 times, then when it wasn't broken, Rylan busted it for them.

 After each game they played they got some tickets to put in their bag, then they could buy some accessories from the "Fashion Boutique" which was run by Rylan. One ticket for each item.
 Rylan was a very strict store manager.... they could choose from necklaces, bracelets, rings, hair clips, tiaras, and feather boas.
 All dressed up for the tea party

We had apple juice, strawberry filled cookies and jelly beans.

Rylan also served as our waiter. He is such a good sport.


 Then we brought out the cupcakes, and sang to Madelyn.


Madelyn was in heaven serving her "tea" to her friends.  She has never had so many little girls to play tea party with at the same time!


 Then we opened some presents, but I didn't get any pictures but Maddy got some really cute things.  I made her some Barbie clothes, because I am just fed up with trying to find Barbie clothes that don't look like Barbie is a hooker.  Seriously have you tried to buy Barbie clothes lately?  I was able to make 3 dresses, 5 shirts and 5 skirts all out of scrap fabric. 



After the party was over we cleaned up and waited for dad
to take us to our favorite Chicago hot dog place. . .Portillos! 
 Then we went mini golfing, this was Madelyn's first time and she actually beat me, and I was truly playing my best!

Happy Birthday sweet little girl! We love you!

Comments

Keith and Meghan said…
I wanted to come to a party like that! How fun! You are such a fun mom! Way to go M'Lynn ---I might hire you to come throw Kendall's next party :)
September 9, 2012 at 12:10 PM
Lisa Fox said…
That is so cute. I love what you did and so perfect for her. M'lynn you are amazing! What a blessing..and I can I say Rylan you scored some major points in my book..what an awesome big brother.
September 9, 2012 at 2:42 PM
baileyfamily said…
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September 11, 2012 at 2:42 PM
baileyfamily said…
Happy Birthday Maddie!! You are the best MOM ever, looked like an amazing party! Love you guys!
September 11, 2012 at 2:43 PM
Margaret said…
That was such a fun party. Maddy is lucky to have such a fun mom. I can't believe it has been 4 years since I got to hold little Maddy after she was born. I cried harder holding her for the first time than my own babies :) It was for 2 reasons: My baby sister had her very own little baby daughter and I was an emotional wreck at 8 months pregnant. Happy Birthday precious Maddy!!!!
September 13, 2012 at 2:35 PM
Keith and Meghan said…
I was just looking at this again and I think that face Maddy is making just after being born is the same face Scott gives when he is annoyed :)
September 13, 2012 at 5:44 PM
Stephens Family said…
So I thought I'd check out your blog. So cute. I love the party idea and how you made Barbie clothes. You will have to show me how you made those, so awesome!
September 26, 2012 at 9:29 AM
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