Maddy is two years old!
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There are lots of people coming in town to celebrate Maddy's birthday! On the 12th, Maddy got her gift from mommy and daddy; On the 18th, there is a cupcake celebration at school; Ah-goon and Ah-ma also came in on the 18th with lots of gifts; Maddy got two packages from grandma and grandpa Junneck; One package from uncle Andy; Yeh-yeh/Nai-nai and auntie Betty came on the 19th, just in time for Maddy's Birthday Party on Sat.
She celebrated her birthday with families and very close friends. Thank you all for making her day special for her!
| Can you say SPOILED! But she's not a brat.. she's our very lovely TWO-YEAR-OLD girl!! | |
 We used Maddy as the excuse to get rid of more ugly Chen lawn.. replaced by this redwood playset |
 Maddy trying to swing like a big girl.. she is examing the red rubber mulch, which makes our lawn looks 'greener' than it really is |
 Taking a break and sharing her blueberries with Brownie |
 Our new pass time activity in the early evening |
| Little cupcake time at school | |
 Kids sang Happy Birthday to Maddy during afternoon snack time @ table one |
 Kids @ table two; Abraham the smiling boy is Maddy's best friend at school now |
| Ah-ma and Ah-goon came with lots of gifts; They are very thoughtful.. Something to keep her athletic; something to keep her pretty; and somethings to keep her studious! | |
 what a pretty bike! |
 Maddy always wanted a bike and now she's got her very own! |
 Mommy can't believe ah-ma went to a fancy kid store and bought outfits at full price when ah-ma never bought anything nice for herself and never go for anything not on sale |
 More fancy outfit from ah-ma |
 Still has to study hard :) |
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| Gifts came in by mail | |
 Maddy had a blast opening her first gift coming in by mail from grandma and granpa Junneck; She carried the little light keychain everywhere with her |
 Another package from grandma and grandpa Junneck. Maddy liked the sticker but didn't care for the red bag. Daddy liked the red bag! |
 Uncle Andy sent Maddy a pretty sweater for the coming winter |
 And a pretty dress for now from uncle Andy |
| Yeh-Yeh and Nai-Nai visiting from Rochester, NY | |
 Yeh-Yeh/Nai-Nai came all the way from Rochester, NY |
 Maddy loves this art easal and did not care for anything else for a while |
 And cute outfit from Nai-Nai, but Maddy is too busy drawing |
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| Maddy's Birthday Party | |
 Getting decorations ready for her party |
 Painting with girl friends |
 Playing at the water tables to cool off |
 Adults hogging the small shade |
 Time to feed the tummies after the playing session |
 Daddy getting to know other parents from school |
 NaiNai holding the handsome baby Tully |
 Guest crowd |
 More little tummies to feed |
 Cake and ice cream for the kids |
 Four very cute and well behaved boys |
 Girl friends Kathryn and Charlotte w baby Koen and Emory in the back |
 Maddy and best friend Abraham enjoying their ice cream |
 Poor pink elephant did not get chosen by any kid.. still in the freezer |