Madeline's First Birthday Party

We had a wonderful celebration for Madeline's first birthday on Sunday, August 16, 2009. It was filled with family, close friends, yummy food, and delicious ice cream cake.

Madeline made many trips around the house greeting her guests. Grandpa and Aunt Kim were good sports about it!

Posing with Aunt Kim--Aunt Kim never let Madeline's tutu become un-fluffy!
Yummy cake! Madeline was not sure about the cake at first, but once she got a taste, she really enjoyed it! Since it was so hot, I decided to make an oreo ice cream cake. It was pretty tasty and refreshing.

Playing in the yard with Aunt Brittany

Daddy throwing Madeline around...Cousin Drew looking on waiting his turn.

Madeline spent a lot of the party like this checking everything out.

Grandpa McCarthy spent a lot of time with Madeline on her big day.

Pretty birthday girl

Taking some steps to go cozy up with Grandpa.

Resting in Mommy's lap

Getting some snuggles from my very best friend's mom who we refer to as Grandma Connie. Connie was like a second mom to me, so it's only natural that she be an honorary Grandmother to Madeline.

Birthday Girl was tuckered out...one of many yawns!

Heading to Grandma McCarthy's lap for some love.

Madeline had a wonderful day filled with lots of hugs, kisses, presents, laughs, yard games, and most importantly, LOVE! She is one lucky little lady!

***Our friend, Jen, took lots of great photos as our "official photographer" for Madeline's party, but I have not been able to get together with her to retrieve the CD she made for us. At some future date, I will be posting a sampling of her photos. She does AWESOME work!