Easter 2015

On April 5th, we all gathered in our backyard to do a BBQ, Easter Egg Hunt & dye Easter Eggs.  Unfortunately Mom was sick so she and John stayed home.  Angela did come to visit, and it was quite the pleasant day.

It is such a joy to watch the children interact with one another.  Elly watches Madelynn for us, but I rarely get the opportunity to see all of them together.  They fight of course, but for the most part they are so kind to one another.  I am relieved by how close they are since Madelynn is an only child.  Matthew and Bella act as pseudo siblings, and give her that connection she may not have otherwise had.

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.