Man she is already one year old! What a wonderful year it has been. Makadie has been such a joy of a daughter. We have loved and enjoyed everyday of being with her. Each day she grows up a little more and that sweet and funny personality shines through.
The party we had was on Saturday and since her birthday was really on Friday we let her open her BIG present from us on Friday. It was a little popper car that she can ride and push. She loved it of course. We have friends that have little cars and she always enjoys playing with them, but they are hard for other kids to share with her--so now she can play with hers at home.
We took Makadie to get pictures in her pretty purple birthday dress. But she changed into her Elmo outfit that Uncle Ray gave her while we were in Alabama this summer! (It finally fits her now!) She was so excited she kept closing her eyes! But you can see the pretty dress.
We had a party for Makadie with some ward friends. The theme was ELMO! Makadie's favorite red friend. She can pick him out of anywhere. She used to watch Seasame Street when Mommy would take a shower, and she fell in love with Elmo. She loved all the Elmo decorations, and every time she saw them her eyes would light up and she would get this silly grin and say "Oooo" (rhymes with Mooo). 
Roni made an Elmo cake (using an Elmo cake pan). It turned out really well--and Makadie loved it! How it looked and how it tasted. She had so much fun eating the piece all by herself. She ate all of her piece except for a few crumbs that landed on her lap and the floor. 
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"Why are all these people singing that song to me again?"
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"Are you sure you are really going to let me do this?"
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"Alright, here I go!!"
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"Man, that is good I think that I should shove some more in my mouth."
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"Wow, this is yummy and fun! Honk, honk, Elmo!"
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We played stick the nose on Elmo as well as the "Nada Game". You take pull and peel twizzlers and have a race slurping them up without any hands! The "Nada Game" was a hit! Coleman was by far the fastest of all of us! I guess it helps when your Mom made up the game and you have been perfecting your game for years!
Championship Round~ Jean Daniel, Evrett, and lightning lips Coleman!
Opening presents was quite the adventure! Since Makadie could not open all the presents by herself all her little friends were her helpers! It was a bit chaotic, but still fun! This week has been fun getting packages in the mail all week for Makadie! I wrapped all the gifts that everyone sent and some of the guests brought some as well! It looked like Christmas someone said because there was so many! Coleman and Roni only got her a few! Makadie is loved by lots and they all wanted to show her that love! She got some pretty clothes from Grandma & Grandpa Workman, Grandma Iva, Uncle Chase, and Grandma Dottie & Papa Bill. Aunt Elia sent her a soft and cuddly Giraffe. Grandmas Iva & Sandy (and clan) gave her two piggy banks filled with money and a cute plate and bowl little people set, Grandma Dottie & Papa Bill also gave her little dolls that she will collect each birthday--she got a little girl with a 1 on her. They are very cute and Makadie loved holding the tiny little girl. Grandma Johnson sent her some money~~ She got a little chair, Elmo bowl set, Elmo coloring book, Elmo Bibs, Elmo/Cookie Monster giggling vibrating ball, books, princess puzzle, and more from the gang here in Lakewood! She really got some fun things! Thank you all for your love and kindness to our little sweetheart!
Grandma Sandy also sent a little "play" cake with dishes that plays the Birthday Song! Makadie and the other kids had a ball with it. Now, Makadie can remember her birthday by playing with her special birthday cake!
We just through this post together quick so that all of you could share in this special time with us! I will check over it later and fix the typos--so just enjoy now!
