A Slumber(less) Party!

Madison has always wanted a slumber party

so

for her 10th birthday, she invited 10 (or so) friends

and had a rip-roarin', screamin'-fun party.

You can't imagine the decibel level 15 children (14 girls) can achieve! 

Amazing.  I'm surprised my neighbors didn't complain or the coyotes didn't join in.

Pizza, pizza, and more pizza!

The "Lava Cake" (for lack of a better name) was quite the experience . . . delicious and messy!

They played American Idol and did such a great job! Some performed numbers from "Wicked" while others, like Brooke and Jenna, made up their own song:

When ever we get scared we jump into Maddy's arms

So that is how we know Maddy is our friend

She is the best

She is the best

She is the best

She is our really truly best friend

She is the rose of our hearts

She is the best ever.

So cute!  She strummed the guitar and sang her little heart out.  What a doll!

FREEZE Dance!!!

Scavenger Hunt!  We ran through the neighborhood looking for 10 odd items.  The neighbors were all very cooperative and happy to accommodate.   The girls LOVED it and had a super-fab time!!

John called everyone in for a surprise . . . Madison's baby video!  I didn't even know he pulled them out.  She was the cutest little one and all her friends loved it. 

Present Time!

It's slumber time!  We set up a projector in the living room for the movie (Penelope).  Fitting 15 kids comfortably was quite the feat. 

The last girl fell asleep at 1:15, then they started waking up at 6:20. 

I think I'm still recovering!