Party Hearty

Here are a few photos from Madelyn's Doll Tea Birthday Party with a few of her friends on Saturday morning.  This was the first time we did a "friend" birthday party, and we all had a ton of fun.  This is a lovely group of girls, and we are so grateful that Maddie has such fun, sweet, thoughtful friends!

 

 Henry and I brought cupcakes to Madelyn's preschool class on her birthday, per her very specific request ("princess cupcakes with princess rings on top").  "As you wish!"

 At long last, Kit arrived just in time for Madelyn's actual birthday!  About 3 months ago, she decided that she desperately needed an American Girl doll, Kit to be specific.  Given my own history with my precious Kirsten, I supported this plan.  But, like my parents told me, we told her she had to earn half the money herself.  So she has spent this whole summer saving every penny of her allowance and doing extra chores (and a lemonade/cookie stand) to earn the $50 for Kit.  She did it.  We placed the order for Kit two days before her birthday (as far as she knows), and Kit literally showed up on our doorstep first thing on the morning of the 10th.  She has pretty much gone everywhere with Madelyn since then.  Pretty great.

 Celebrating Madelyn's birthday with the Rankertyintzsted's (our group of friends).  We get together every second Sunday of the month and celebrate all birthdays in the month.  Maddie's is the only one in September.  Look at how much she loves these people.  We love them too.