Maddy's first birthday

The second birthday party was for Baby Madeline and she's turning 1!  

What's up, pouty birthday girl!  What's on your mind??

Ali LOVES animals, but she is usually too much of a chicken to get close to them.  This is as close as it gets!  She still talks about doggie Jake a week after we went to Maddy's birthday party.

Maddy has a swing set in her backyard.  I guess because of that, Ali kept on calling her backyard a "park".  She usually doesn't like swings too much, but she was having a blast that day.  Sorry that the video is oriented the wrong way.

Ali gave the birthday girl a big kiss on her cheek!  Happy birthday Maddy!!!

Everyone gathered around the little one after dinner.  Maddy was not particularly thrilled about this part, although all the adults were drooling over the desserts.  Wanna know why?

Because Aunt Jackie made all these wonderful cakes!!!  She even made the chocolate one in front!  Isn't that gorgeous!!!  It looks like a wedding cake!  Maddy is such a lucky girl!