The birthday week celebrations begin

Holy cow, time flies. I can't believe Madison is almost two. And it's like her little body and brain just know it, because I swear she's popped up a size and has started forming more mature thoughts and comments recently.

Today was the kick off to her birthday celebrations (the real day is this Saturday) when two packages arrived in the mail—one from Grandma Kate and Grandpa Melvin, and the other from her Aunt Jen and Uncle Ryan (and Rylie and Brady). She immediately knew they were for her—exclaiming "MY NEW STUFF!!!" when Adam brought the boxes in the door. Here she is opening her first presents as an almost two year old!

Doing "oga"

We're not really sure where she picked this up, but Madison has been doing yoga (aka "oga") a lot lately. Here's a demo of her skills.

Happy Cupcake Day Grandpa

Grandpa Ahlers, this one is for you. Madison thinks that everyone's birthdays are called Happy Cupcake Days, mostly because her favorite thing, cupcakes, are involved. So, we attempted to sing grandpa happy cupcake day... but clearly she was too distracted by the actual cupcake. Grandpa, she had the best of intentions :). We love you, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!