Maddie Turns 3

This was the first year that Maddie had her own birthday party. Ellie opted to have a friend party--so this one was all about Maddie. There is always so much work that goes into a party for both Bob and I (more for him than me). The entire garage must be cleaned and mopped. This is something that takes so long to complete, but so worth seeing the garage so clean and spacious. We love having the opportunity to catch up with all of our family. 

                                                

Some pre-party cuddles

                                               

Maddie wanted a minion cake like her big sis.

Maddie has a baby doll that she really took up sometime this year. The doll is old. It was something that Ellie got, never really played with, and landed in the bottom of a toy box. Maddie found it and pulled it out, named it Poor Baby, and now carries it everywhere. A few months ago she started asking for a Poor Baby brother. That really was the only thing she had asked for for her birthday. If you have ever looked for a baby boy doll, you would know how hard that they are to find. Tricia bought her a doll like poor baby and tried to doctor it up and play it off as a boy. That did not work and was much wiser than we thought. So we continue our search for Poor Baby's brother. 

Every time she would open up a present that had clothes in it, she would say "it's clooothesss" is a mono voice. It was so funny. She does not like being the center of attention, and each time she would say that everyone would laugh. She would become bashful.

The Browns and Nanny

Gina, Mom, and Annette

Memaw, Papaw, Tyler, and Nick

The Gorbandts

Jeanne and Jerry

Grandma and Papaw

Matt and Meg

She was so tired, but so love our little family

Maddie Moo

* You are so independent but yet so willing to let Mommy and Daddy help.

* You are starting to get a little more picky with what you eat, but still love your vegetables.

* You are strong willed and it is your way or no way (or so you attempt).

* Your hair is so curly and you hate having it pulled up (but we negotiate suckers for ponytails).

* You are a sleeper. You can sleep anywhere and anytime in which you are tired. We can move you from the car, into house and pjs and into bed without you ever waking up.

* You love to drink (milk, water, juice)--we have to limit your drinking when it is dinner time.

* You get "scared" easily with things on TV, you "hide" but always have your eyes peeking out continuing to watch.

* You love to play outside (especially in the garage with Daddy).

* You have just recently started to play really well with Ellie. What used to only last a few minutes before fighting began, now play time can go on for an hour or longer. 

* You love playing with little peoples, Barbie, Doc McStuffins, and your favorite babies.

* Your smile is contagious, but your tempter is frustrating. You can go from lovable to hateful in seconds, but we love each mood and temper.