Mackenzie is 4!

Mackenzie, you are the light of our lives.  You're the most animated child we know and I'm not just saying that.  You bring laughter to sad days, you give hugs when their needed and wanted, and you love without being told.

You're becoming such a young lady.
You're prissy, yet outgoing.
You're independent, yet loving.
You're kind, yet oh so strong willed (I believe this will get you far in life).
You're a lover of bugs (but they must be cute), yet you're not a fan of getting dirty.
You love all things crafty and have such a vivid imagination.
You hate when your pants or shirts are too long and demand your shirt "sleebs" or pant legs to be "puffed" up.
Speaking of clothes, you get so excited when you can turn your clothes "inside outside".
You love to wear mommy's "ha-heel" shoes.
You wake up knowing exactly what you want to wear and on most days, we compromise.  Except on Fridays.  Those days, you can wear whatever you want within reason.  I.E. No bathing suits and cowboy boots.
Your favorite thing to ask right now is, "what are we doing next?"
You recently hurt your toe and told Gramma that you "scammed" your toe.  Sweetheart, it was hard not to laugh at you.
You love the "uppingside down" building at Nanny and Papa's beach.  You're favorite store is "Puglix" because you get a cookie.

September 4, 2012

Mackenzie's 4th Birthday Chuck E Cheese Style

 Ever since we visited Chuck E Cheese for Nolan's birthday, you sweet girl, were pretty determined to have your birthday there as well.  (Despite being told over and over again that Disney would be MUCH more fun).  I digress.  We celebrated with a few of your friends.  Mind you, we just came home from a weekend at the beach, and we had your Daddy's birthday the next day, and we went on a week night.  

Chowing down on some pizza.  :)  And wearing your birthday hat from school.

 Fearless, I tell ya.  ;)

 Cooper whackin' a mole.

 BEST buds.

 Andrew and Mr. Keith 

 Paying with the trains.

 You're a 4 year old girl.  You got a lot of girlie things.  

 A bag of Disney Princesses from Mommy and Daddy.

 The Sword and the Stone DVD from Daddy.

 A fun Little Mermaid game from Mommy and Daddy.

 And the toy you've talked about for months...

 could it be...

 "Poppa" Pig it is!!!!

 More princess gifts from Aunt Carmen, Uncle Brandon and Coop.

 Nail polish, lip gloss, and press on nails.   Oh my!

 Princess purse with accessories!

 A Cinderella dress!!!!

 A very happy girl, you were.

 Blurry, but blowing out your cup cake.  How are you FOUR already?

 Nolan, you enjoyed the treats as well.

 Mack and Ashley, friends since before birth.

Cooper was such a good sport with all the girlie things!  And I just love this kid. 

We had a great time with great friends.

September 4, 2012