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I went out to see Eat, Pray, Love with my mom tonight. Had a nice time and enjoyed the movie. When I called home to check in, I was told to be ready for a surprise and that I had to park behind Joe's truck. The whole time I was on the phone w/ Joe, I could hear Mad in the background telling him to not tell me anything. Well, I got home to Joe sitting outside w/ Kaitlyn in one of our 'extra' chairs, with another one next to him. On my chair was a bottle of water and a bowl of potato chip stix. Joe told me Mad wanted me to have a snack while I watched the show. In addition to all of this, the garage door was partially closed. Next Joe got up, whispered to Mad and then introduced the "Magnificent Madeline" and then opened the garage door all the way. Out came Madeline on her tricycle w/ her helmet on. She was doing tricks - the first one was riding w/ only one hand and one foot. Then she came out on her scooter and was kicking out one leg after each push. Then she came out on her bike again, this time she was bouncing in her seat. To finish the show, she put on a dance for me. And then back into the garage she went, then came back out for a final bow.

She is simply wonderful.