Preparing for the Big Day

As Daddy worked at the office, Madison worked at home with Mommy, preparing for the big day tomorrow. It isn't just a holiday - it's TWO holidays, and a couple major ones at that. It isn't every year that both Valentine's Day and Chinese New Year fall on the same day, and we're pretty thankful for that. We've been pretty busy!

Example, here Madison is stuffing her red envelopes that she'll give away for Chinese New Year. As is the tradition, each has coins inside for good luck. But they'll have something else as well. In fact, Madison has already been posing this week for a very special Chinese New Year card that we will start giving out tomorrow.

Here she is licking the envelopes. She's a hard worker, and she'll have a good time handing these out to everyone in the coming week. She has such a sweet countenance, and a generous heart, always willing to share with everyone. She shares her favorite foods with Mommy and Daddy all the time, even when she's hungry. Of course, we let her know it's all hers so she can eat to her heart's delight, which she usually does. Lately, she's been on an impressive growth spurt!

The other holiday, of course, is Valentine's Day. Here Madison is, making her own Valentine's Day cards for everyone. One series is a bunch of different cards from Alice in Wonderland. Madison has signed the back of each one. Here, you can see her filling out heart-shaped Mickey and Minnie Mouse cards, which she got just a few days ago at the Disney Store.

After making cards for everyone, Madison also helped make cupcakes for everyone! These are Valentine-themed, with a conversation heart plopped into the middle of each one. Sprinkles line the sides (that's Daddy's job). Mommy set this up for us tonight, and the three of us enjoyed making Valentine's cupcakes - and enjoyed eating them more!

Here she is, our little cupid!