Today Godfather Nick and Kate came into town to celebrate Madeline's 2nd birthday! They won't be able to be here on Monday or next Saturday for her party, but Madeline has no problem starting the celebrating a little early :-)
In the morning we went to the park and did some swinging.
Madeline gave Uncle Nick some knuckles (her new "thing") for pushing her... 
Then she showed him how she can climb up and down the steps - he was quite impressed! 
Finally, Nick, Kate and Melanie helped her navigate the snake - high fives all around for that one :-) 
After all that playing we had to pry Madeline off of the equipment
(she'd stay there all day if we let her)
and headed to the local hot dog drive-in for lunch. Then went home and took a nap!
For dinner we grilled out on the patio and ate birthday cupcakes!
Madeline LOVED the frosting :-)
After the cupcakes Madeline got to open her card 
and present from Nick and Kate. 
Her very own cooking set... this may be a preview of other presents yet to come ;-)
Isn't it great that they're made of metal?!?!
They make WAAAAAY more noise this way :-)
Thanks Uncle Nick and Kate! 
You obviously get some Eskimo kisses for this one!!!
In the morning we went to the park and did some swinging.
Madeline gave Uncle Nick some knuckles (her new "thing") for pushing her... 
Then she showed him how she can climb up and down the steps - he was quite impressed! 
Finally, Nick, Kate and Melanie helped her navigate the snake - high fives all around for that one :-) 
After all that playing we had to pry Madeline off of the equipment(she'd stay there all day if we let her)
and headed to the local hot dog drive-in for lunch. Then went home and took a nap! For dinner we grilled out on the patio and ate birthday cupcakes!
Madeline LOVED the frosting :-)
After the cupcakes Madeline got to open her card 
and present from Nick and Kate. 
Her very own cooking set... this may be a preview of other presents yet to come ;-) Isn't it great that they're made of metal?!?!
They make WAAAAAY more noise this way :-)
Thanks Uncle Nick and Kate! 
You obviously get some Eskimo kisses for this one!!!
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