Madison Turns 5!

On November 29th, Madison turned 5. We had a little family celebration in Ohio then a birthday party planned for December 4th with some girlfriends. We really didn't have any big plans for her actual birthday which was a good thing because in the evening both her and I came down with the stomach bug which Carson and Jason both had the previous 2 days!

Here's a picture of Madison with her matching doll on her birthday...prior to feeling sick!

I opted out of decorating a major cake this year as in years past.....we went with the cupcake option....much easier!

The table all ready with balloons and a pinata!

Madison and Dorothy spend some time coloring while they wait for their friends to arrive.

Madison takes a little break with Mikaella and Faith on the steps.

Not the best birthday video...Madison was acting so shy, but I had to include it.

And some pinata action. Matt had to hold it and put himself in harm's way because we had no place to hang it inside and it was way too cold to be outside. It didn't take long before someone was able to break off the bottom and all the loot fell out.

And in the way of statistics....Madison now weighs 48 pounds (90th percentile) and is 44.5 inches tall (83rd percentile). She had a major growth spurt in the last year....gaining 10 pounds and about 5 inches.