Maddi had lots of fun at her party. It was ladybug themed.
Ladybugs hold a special place in my heart in relation to Maddi. The night before I went into labor with her I was a bit stressed out in anticipation and when I looked up there was a ladybug crawling on our ceiling. At that moment, I felt that all would be right and that I would be having a baby girl. The ladybug can be associated with Mary, and I really felt like she was with me at that moment. It was pretty surreal.
I really wantedMaddi's party to be homemade so I made the invitations, decorations and cupcakes. It was so much fun!
She went for it right away but wasn't so sure about it after...
Contemplating Life
Maddi had lots of fun opening presents.
On Mother's Day we had a lovely brunch with our extended family.