Madeline and her friends

Daddy spent a lot fo QT with Madeline last week but this week he was away on a business trip so mommy made sure that we had lots of friends over and activites planned. Here are some pics from both:
daddy reads to Madeline and Eliana before brunch: strawberry pecan pancakes with whipped cream and blueberries, bacon and maple syrup (thanks Greg Partch for the syrup straight from his backyard in NY)

Jed and Ella, Don and Madeline before dinner: tri-tip and orzo pasta, zucchini and corn followed by chocolate lava cakes and extreme chocolate denali ice cream...and wine!

Madeline celebrating Jordanna's birthday with Ayane and Donna

Tina (our 15 y/o friend from next door reads to Eve and Madeline while her mommy got an ultrasound for Eve's little sibling on the way!