24 February 2013- Madeline's Birthday

This week was our ward's annual cake auction fund raiser for scout camp and girl's camp.  I've made no secret about my own personal feelings on this event over the years, but thus far I've failed to effectively change it.  Despite my reservations, the event was successful, well-attended, and apparently enjoyed by those who came.  The girls made posters to promote it.

Here is a sampling of the cakes that ward members donated for the auction.

The youth leaders selected a Mexican theme with a taco bar and pinata decorations.

Our girls made trays of cupcakes as our donation to the cause.

On Sunday, we had Madeline's birthday.  The monster theme carried over from the cake auction cupcakes to Madeline's birthday cake.

The girls made even more monster cupcakes for Madeline's slumber party with a few friends from the ward.

Peachy-O's with Dum-dums make excellent monster eyes.

Joanne made Madeline a monster poster for her party.

Joanne planned lots of fun for the girls.  Here they're wearing plastic garbage sacks.  Read on...

Blindfolded partner pudding feeding it apparently now a party game.

Perhaps equally messy, but less dangerous, Joanne had the girls decorate their own pillow cases.

Madeline loves being the center of attention every year when her birthday rolls around.

Here's the princess opening presents.  Thank you to all who send cards or gifts.

Opening gifts with friends.

On President's Day, Joanne took the girls to history walk around Washington, PA.  It was cold, but at least the sun came out.