Later in the day, Danielle, Grandpa and Nana took Maddie to Sweet & Sassy for a birthday salon visit, complete with manicure, pedicure and an ‘up do’. She had a great time – maybe it was a little long – but she was all smiles when she came home. Next she was off to a lunch of her choosing at Applebeasts (Applebee’s), consisting of a hot dog and fries. The day wrapped up with a giant birthday cookie from the Nestle Tollhouse shop in the mall.

Saturday was the big “Rock n’ Roll” party with family and a couple friends. Everyone had a good time, the highlight being one of Jen’s famous cakes – this time an appropriately themed pink guitar, as well as Nana’s homemade sugar cookies (decorated guitars, music notes and stars). After opening some more presents, the guests filed out and Maddie hit the sack – in her new dog-shaped sleeping bag (which she slept in for the next 3 nights on top of her bed). Definitely a nice couple of days for the family. Hard to believe she’s 5, and I hear the time just seems to go faster from here. Yeesh. You can check out more photos at flickr.