The Birthday Bunch

We celebrated Maddy's birthday with her

girlfriends last weekend!

These girls are all so sweet and thoughtful and kind!  

Truth be told, she almost

invited a couple boys, but was afraid they would be so outnumbered

they might feel "weird."

And we certainly wouldn't want anybody feeling weird!

We had a great gymnastics helper - thanks Tyler!

Maddy's been doing gymnastics this year and really enjoying it,

 so it made sense to have her party there.

The girls jumped on trampolines, swung on ropes -

yes, these 10 and 11 year old girls

were doing Tarzan impersonations and 

also zoomed across the floor on a zipline falling into a foam pit!
Lots of giggling ensued!
 

When we were planning the party, Maddy said that she really wanted to have
 fun with friends and didn't need any gifts. 

 So, instead of gifts for her, she asked her friends to bring an

 unwrapped child's gift for Catholic Social Services to distribute.

  A proud Momma moment, to be sure.

 

Since I'm wearing my big Santa boot and Mr. Tennis was not available to assist,

Jodee and Kamree helped us out.

It was so fun to have them celebrate with us and
 we are so thankful for their help!