I am nearly a full month late with this post (and a bunch of other posts from the summer). Madelynn Amber Hurst, our modern day miracle, turned five on September 21st.
A huge accomplishment for our child this year was potty training. Madelynn has Sensory Dysfunction Disorder, which means she cannot feel thing the way 'normal' individuals do. It takes a lot for her to feel pain, and feeling pressure in her bladder or bowel was not taking place. We had been working on increasing her sensory diet, essentially overstimulating her. While daycare was on vacation for a week, her brain and senses connected the pressure with the need to use to restroom and she hasn't looked back. It was truly amazing.
On September 27th friends and family gathered to celebrate Madelynn's birthday. Poppa Dave and Angie were gracious enough to allow us to use their home as all the guests were from Utah County. The grandparents Jones, Darren, Elly, Matthew and Bella rounded out the family members in attendance. My friend Erin, her husband Mike and their boys Brent, Draegan & Xander came out for the fun. Angie's sister, Stephanie, her husband Mark and their two boys Joseph and Benjamin made the party complete. While most of her friends n attendance were boys, they made sure Madelynn had a perfect princess birthday. We are truly lucky to have the individuals in our life that we do.
The decorations.
The presents
All Madelynn wanted was a purple bike. The look on her face when I brought it out is what makes this whole parent thing worth while.
Even though it was pouring rain the kids bounced to their hearts' content in the Princess Bounce House. It was so much fun watching these kids.
A family gather post isn't complete without a Bella Collage! (Added 10.15.14)
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