Mary Kaitlyn's birthday party

We had a wonderful weekend with family and friends celebrating Mary Kaitlyn's 5th birthday. We had our family party 1st at home then headed off to her party with her friends. She had a great day.

Our family (minus Brandon who was sick and Lyle who sat upstairs with him).

Mary Kaitlyn got a bed for her American girl. She has played and played with it.

Mary Kaitlyn, Jimmy, Leisha, and Madelyn

Madelyn, Betty Jean, Mary Kaitlyn, and Buddy

Brandon, Lyle, Haley, and Debbie

Joel, Madelyn, Mama Ann, Mama, Mary Kaitlyn, and Daddy

Mary Kaitlyn at her party

Madelyn

Old friends: Dan, Tif, Leisha, and Jimmy

Betty Jean, Mama, Mama Ann, and Joel

Mary Kaitlyn sits on the throne as she prepares to open her presents.

Lyle, Debbie, Haley, and Brandon got to stay with us Saturday night too. The children stayed up til midnight. They played hard all Sunday afternoon. Mary Kaitlyn went to bed around 5:45 that afternoon and did not wake-up until I got her up at 6:30 the next morning. The busy weekend wore her out!

Mary Kaitlyn's birthday

Mary Kaitlyn spent her birthday with some friends. Her friend, Dorian, had his birthday the day before her birthday. We went over to his house to celebrate. They both had their own cupcake with candle to celebrate. It was a great day!

Mary Kaitlyn, Ty, "Miss" Yolanda, and Dorian

Happy Birthday to you.

Ty and Mary Kaitlyn

Mary Kaitlyn opens her gifts.

It was also "Miss" Andrea's birthday. Mary Kaitlyn was brought into the class where the bigger kids are. (aka Madelyn's class which is 1st through 5th grades) The whole group sang "Happy Birthday" to her. As you can see, she was a little timid.

Cute video

Cute video of Mary Kaitlyn sliding down our stairs. She was wearing her pajamas with the satin pants. This stunt brought many laughs. Enjoy.

Mary Kaitlyn dances in the ballet

Mary Kaitlyn performed in a ballet production this weekend. There were 3 shows over a 2 day period. She had so much fun. She really enjoyed making friends with the "big" girls. She has been talking about them and telling me their names. She did a great job on stage! She made a beautiful rose!

Mary Kaitlyn poses with her dance teacher, Jill.

Mary Kaitlyn poses with some of her friends.

Mary Kaitlyn made lots of new friends.

Madelyn helps entertain the "roses" while they had some downtime.

The Roses

Madelyn supported her little sister by attending all 3 shows.

Mary Kaitlyn is so tired after the last show that she takes a rest wherever and whenever she could.

Grandparents' Day at Dance

Today was Grandparents' Day at dance. Jimmy's parents and my mom came into town to attend this special day with the girls. Mary Kaitlyn had her dance practice this morning. After a few hours rest, they joined Madelyn at her dance practice. This year they all got to dance on stage. By the way (grandparents), I got it on VIDEO!!! Pay close attention to the last post on this blog.

Mama Jo, Mary Kaitlyn, Nana, Madelyn, and Papa after Madelyn's dance practice.
Mary Kaitlyn shows-off her high kicks.

Mama Jo, Mary Kaitlyn, Nana, and Papa

Mary Kaitlyn is ready to dance.

Madelyn shows the grandparents some tap combinations.

Mama Jo, Madelyn, Nana, and Papa

Madelyn changing shoes.

Mary Kaitlyn, Lauren, Emma, and Madelyn

Please click on the play button and prepare to be entertained!

More snow pictures

We woke-up this morning to more snow.

Madelyn and Mary Kaitlyn are ready for some snow fun!
You can't catch me!

Madelyn worked on some art work in the snow.

Mary Kaitlyn used her shovel to dig in the snow.

We measured last night around dark, and we measured almost 1 inch. This morning it measured 3 and 1/2 inches. (And this was after the girls had cleared off the table.) We think we got around 4 and 1/2 inches total.