Madelynne's First Birthday

Madelynne celebrated her first Birthday at home with Mommy and Daddy on the 20th of January. Daddy is home from Iraq for 2 weeks. Grandpa Gary and Grandma Georganne drove from Oregon to celebrate with us.I cooked her favorite spaghetti and meatballs and Granma G baked Madelynne's first birthday cake. It was fun to see her eat a bit of her cake. Grandma Fely and Grandpa Paul were sick. Madelynne was currently sick during her birthday week. The whole household got sick successively from baby, parents and grandfolks. Luckily everybody got better before the birthday party that was held on the 23rd of January. We had pancit for long life. Chicken dishes, beef, fried rice, asparagus, bibingka, buko salad, and cake. Madelynne had quite a few guests and a lot of gifts that she opened. We had a guessing game, pin the tail on a donkey, and memory wishes for Madelynne that she can read later in her life. She did not take her first step alone on her birthday, but we are working on it. She loves to press on the buttons of her toys. She sings and dances along with the music on her toys. We very honored about our precious gift from above. She is now 1 year old and we look forward tomore birthdays and milestones we are going to achieve.

Meeting Daddy after 7 1/2 months for R&R

My husband's arrival wasn't expected to arrive that afternoon but he arrived earlier that morning wherein we were not at the airport when he arrived. We met Mark at the baggage claim instead. What a meeting it was! You can tell how Madelynne reacted! But when we got home the dogs were very excited to have Daddy back home. Have fun on your R&R Daddy!