Madelynn Moments

So far in 2015 we haven't done anything note worthy.  We've most enjoyed each others company, and watching Madelynn go from a preschooler to a soon to be kindergartner.  

Top Row: Madelynn is getting ready for Rupaul's Drag Race to Begin.  Mads is Trying On Angie's Wedding Dress.  The First Bike Ride of the Year.

Bottom Row:  Madelynn Showing Off Her Hair Do.  Mads After Registering for School.  Daddy Playing Maddie Crush.  Madelynn Playing Shy.

 It has been really nice this week. We decided to get some outside time today.  Jeremy played basketball, I jumped around with Madelynn's Frozen rope, and  Mads blew bubbles.  It was a nice change to play while dinner cooked instead of being cooped up in the house.

Bella's 3rd Birthday

Bella and her belly turned three on January 17th.  We love this nugget so much.  Uncle Jeremy is admittedly her favorite Hurst as she often tells him she misses him so much, and is so glad he comes back to her house.  Unfortunately Jeremy was unable to attend,but his absence went unnoticed as Bella was the belle of the ball.  She was so adorable, as were all of her guests.  Madelynn and I were glad for the invite, and had so much fun celebrating the birthday of 'baby' Bella!

Bella and Guests

Bella's 3rd Birthday Party Montage by Elly

 Since it is my blog, here is my adorable daughter.  I wanted a cute photo of her in her pink party dress, but the kid was all over with place with her face.  No matter the expression, this kid crack me up.

Spending Time with Poppa

Madelynn is a very loving child.  She loves hugs, and piggy back rides.  I love yous and games.
Madelynn's maternal grandfather doles all of the foregoing to Madelynn on a daily basis, and as a result Poppa Dave is one of her favorite people.

Every day when she gets home Madelynn has to run downstairs to greet Poppa and ask if he will play a game, read to her or spend time with her.  It doesn't matter the activity as long as Poppa Dave is around.

Madelynn and Poppa Looking Through Poppa's Photo Album

Playing Aggravation on a Board That Has Seen 4 Generations of Bowdens

Saturday Swimming with Poppa and Pooh Bear

Madelynn Learning All About Vinyl and Turntables

Tea Time

To say my child is spoiled is an understatement.  What started out as an imaginary tea party for her teddy bears turned into a real tea party complete with invitations, peppermint tea, outfits and cake.

Madelynn made three costume changes before settling on her purple ball dress and a white sun hat.  Joining her with costumes were Poppa Dave and Angie.

Madelynn was all smiles, and giggles as she sat down to enjoy her after dinner tea with the family.  She even learned from her father how to stick her pinkie finger out while drinking.

I keep assuring her there are perks to being an only child, and this is one of them. There is no doubt how much this child is loved.

Teddy Bears are Gentle Ladies & Men too.

The Invitation and Spread

Ms. Scarlet Hurst

Costume Changes Abound
She settled on the outfit in the top left corner.

 

A Quick Note on Catching Up

I was going to start catching up from November and working forward, but I changed my mind. It will be easier for me to review the most recent photos and go backward from there.  The posts I am catching up on will have the label "Catching Up".  One will be able to review posts by clicking that label, and have all the posts pop up in one spot.

Thank you everyone for your patience!  I hope you enjoy getting up to date with the Hursts.