Ethan's Birthday Party / The Fun Bus

Two weeks ago, we attended the birthday of party of Madelyn's best bud, Ethan.  His mother mentioned his birthday party to me in late Summer and said she had reserved this thing called the "Fun Bus."  Griff laughed when I told him this because whenever we get together with Ethan's family, we have to schedule two months in advance.

At any rate, here it is!

The Fun Bus!



A little stretching before all the fun really gets started.  The Fun Bus provides an hour of instructor-led playtime while the parents wait on the curb peaking in through the windows.

Here comes Madelyn through the tunnel and down the slide. She also jumped on the trampoline (a lot), swung on the high bar, played basketball, and made music with all her friends.  Everyone, including the instructor, told me she was the superstar of the party and participated in EVERYTHING.

Here I come!

And the finale - sliding out the back of the bus.  Of course, she got down and said, "More? More?" So, she got one more turn before heading back inside the house.

Like all good birthday celebrations, cupcakes were included.  Daycare has trained these children to sit at the table and wait patiently when they want their food!
(Clockwise from left - Ethan, Amelia, Madelyn, and Emerson)

 

Mmm...cupcakes.  Happy 2nd birthday, Ethan!  Thanks for inviting us to your Fun Bus party!

Team Anderson - 2010 Turkey Trot

This is Team Anderson at the 2010 Turkey Trot.

Some of you may already know, but for those who don't, the 2011 team will have an additional member.  Madelyn is going to be a big sister!

Her little brother or sister is due to arrive on June 2.

First Haircut

Taking the airplane out for a little spin.  The pink airplane wasn't available when we got started so Madelyn had to settle for the black and yellow airplane instead.

One last "before" shot with all the hair.

Sprayed and ready to get started.  Also, staring longingly at the pink airplane.

Snip, snip!  I showed Madelyn's hair stylist the section of hair I wanted to keep -- the mullet section in the back!  It's always been there since day one.

Stylish hair in progress.  As the shaggy hair was cut off, a new layer of curls emerged!

Almost done!

Trimmed and styled.  She even got to pick the pink ribbon that was tied into her hair!  And, driving the airplane once again.

SO happy!

Catching up

Halloween - The picture's a month late in being posted but who doesn't like a duck enjoying a Kit Kat bar or two?  By the way, she has her father's sweet tooth and likes lollipops and chocolate.

Thanksgiving - All of Mommy's family spent Thanksgiving at Honey and Poppie's house.  We spent lots of good time with Uncle Jerky, Aunt Sandi, Emery, Camden, and Bailey the dog as wel as Auntie Kate and Aunt Trish.  Madelyn partook in her first Turkey Trot and enjoyed sweet potatoes, apples, bread, milk, and fruit cup for the big feast.  The next day we cheered our Huskers on to victory while watching on Poppie's new 46" TV.

Cousins - As Grammy put it, Madelyn hit for the cousin cycle when the last of all the expected babies arrived.  Within one week, Kate (Lindsey and Alasdair Reid), Jack (Katie and John Olenberger), and FINALLY Ben (Kate and Tim Gilbert) all arrived in good health.  We haven't met any of our new relatives but are so excited for their arrivals.