The MacDonald Family: Madison is 5!!!

My big girl turned 5 last week, and we got to do lots of celebrating.

First, she got a card in the mail from Nana, Grandpa Cris, and Christopher with some money. After 3 stores and much deliberation, she chose this lego set.

By the time I got home from work that day, Madison (with help from Daddy) had already put it together. It also made a wagon and picnic table. So cute.

On her actual birthday.

with the new soccer goal that Jared made for her

We let her pick what she wanted for dinner. Not a big surprise - she wanted enchiladas.

After eating, we got to celebrate a little more before our Bible study.

This is one amazing cookie cake. It (more or less) survived a fall from the top of our refrigerator.

On Friday, we had dinner with friends. Our friends John and Robin were in town with their new baby Bryn. We were so excited to get to see them and meet her.

The big kids had fun playing on the baby toys I had pulled out for Bryn.

On Saturday morning, we had Maddie's actual party. She wanted everything pink.

I had gotten up early Saturday morning, gotten ready, and iced the cupcakes. I was thinking we were in good shape for the party when I got a call from the people who were supposed to be bringing the bounce house. They said it was raining at their house and that the forecast did not look good. They were going to have to cancel our reservation. I told Madison that they were not going to bring the bounce house and that I was headed out to find some other activities for all the kids we had invited. I have to brag on my big girl a little here. I couldn't believe it. She didn't cry or even look sad, she just said "ok mommy". I went to Target and picked up a puzzle and some play dough, but wasn't really having much luck. I headed to Hobby Lobby, crossing my fingers that they opened at 9:00 because the party started at 10:00. I was so thankful that they did. I was the first one in. I found some ceramic pieces that the kids could paint and rushed home. Painting seemed to be a hit. It never rained, so we were able to play outside and paint on the back porch.

Painting