Maddy Loves Pink

As Maddy turned three, we were thrilled to have a birthday party at our house for the first time. Maddy has been asking for a pink birthday party for months so it was easy to get started and decorate for a pink splash party in the front yard. (I blurred out the latter half of the invitation.)


Our day started with Maddy getting a haircut and getting a special birthday braid hairdo.



Next we found an indoor play area to burn some energy and time before the party. We let Maddy wear whatever she wanted since it was a special day and she played and played.

After nap time we started decorating until everyone arrived. Jane and Tim helped me capture these great pictures of the party. I was too crazy running around getting things going to take many so I was so thankful for their great shots!


She specifically requested pink cupcakes.


These sweet girls helped celebrate with Maddy. They swam, opened presents, ate cake and swam some more. It truly blessed my soul to see Maddy with good friends. I know she's only three and she may not keep these friends forever, but it's just nice to know your kid has friends especially since all of Maddy's cousins are so far away.


The boys played with Maddy's new toddler-sized Tennessee basketball and the play basketball hoop in the street as the party wound down.


We were tired and hot, but I made sure we snagged a family photo before the party was over. It was a great evening and perfectly pink in every way. Thanks to everyone who came out and celebrated with us. It is such a blessing to have you in our lives and in Maddy's life. Your friendship, love, guidance, and support makes us better parents so thank you, thank you, thank you.

Maddy is still talking about her birthday party and I think will for a while. She is loving her presents and plays with all of her pink goodies and new dolls everyday!