madalyn’s birthday bash

we spent the afternoon at the ross park pool in pocatello…it’s tradition! (; my brother (ben) and his family came to join us along with my parents. the weather was PERFECT and we all had a nice time.

I worried that madalyn wouldn’t play in the water out all. but, after awhile she ventured out with her daddy and never looked back. she had so much fun playing with him in the water.

madalyn and daddy

owen was like a fish! he had such a great time playing in the water.

kevin taught madalyn how to “float” on her back.

owen, kevin, and madalyn

owen and kevin

madalyn and grandma

madalyn and grandpa

wesley enjoyed the lazy river the most! a guy after my own heart…I could spend all day floating around that thing.

kevin and wesley

cupcake time. “CHEESE!”

making a wish

yum…that’s good!

me and madalyn

opening her present from grandma

grandma gave her the cutest little tutu. madalyn wore it for two days straight! (;

we were glad eli came to play with us! he enjoyed those cupcakes.

madalyn’s birthday bash

madalyn turned 2 on saturday and so we partied! we did a hawaiian theme this year so I made cupcakes and tried to make them look like a lei.

thanks to a great tip from aunt elena we found some adorable snap and play dolls that are perfect for madalyn. so we got her two of those dolls (one being named elena), a couple outfits, and a wardrobe/closet to keep things in. the boys gave her the stroller and crib, and with the money grandma ward sent we got her a play dishes set. madalyn was pleased.

after a quick “tea” party and some fun with her spoils we sat down to have maddy’s pancake breakfast.

happy birthday madalyn!

our baby girl is turning 2 today! these last two years have been full of PINK, baby dolls, hair accessories, pretty outfits, and lots of sweetness. we love having a little girl to ohh and ahh over. the boys are so sweet to madalyn and shower her with hugs, kisses, and compliments. and she loves them right back!

we love you madalyn! happy birthday to our little princess!

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happy independence day!

we got back from our reunion around 4pm on the 4th and headed straight to my parents house. they were having a little bbq and water party with family. we ate delicious tri-tip steak, home made potato salad, strawberry salad, and watermelon. once it was dark we headed home and had our own little show in the back yard and then CRASHED! it was a good day!

1st annual fred ward family reunion continued

before we went home we did a tour of the minnetonka cave. the boys were so excited to go “down in the earth”.

laura and madalyn

kimball and owen

thanks for a great reunion aaron and sarah!

1st annual fred ward family reunion continued

while we were all together we HAD to get a family picture. lisa was kind enough to take them for us. she did a great job.

grandma & grandpa with the grandkids

grandkids

carolyn and fred with their six kids

the entire family

1st annual fred ward family reunion continued

wesley and aunt laura

aunt staci and madalyn

we ended each night by soaking in the hot tub, playing games, and eating food. it was ideal. and we usually had a firework show to watch while we soaked.

grandma ward presented each boy with a monster truck. they had a lot of fun with them. and the INSANE driveway to our rental proved to be ideal for racing these monster trucks down.

simon, wesley, brian, kimball, and owen

grandma ward asked us each to trace our handprints on denim square for a quilt she was making.

enjoying a smore.

owen roasting his marshmallows.

simon, madalyn, and eleanor

1st annual fred ward family reunion continued

owen enjoying the turtle

staci and kyle

wesley did eventually get brave and enjoy a ride on the turtle

kevin and wesley

kevin took me on a nice ride and then I took over and took him for an even more exciting ride! (: I think I scared him a little. these are way more fun when you aren’t the person hanging on for dear life. (:

kyle, staci, and laura

sun and sand

madalyn

kevin even had a turn on the turtle

lisa, staci, and laura

staci and laura