July 4th

Our Fourth of July was very low key. We decided since it was in the middle of the week and Zach had to work the next day we would stay at home and catch the local Independence Day festivities. That morning while Daddy washed the truck MaKenna and I had a little craft time.

  She decided it was better to paint herself rather than the paper. I of course made the paint b/c I knew she would try to eat/drink it. Which if you look close you can see the cup ring on her face which proves mom was right. I had fun and I believe by the looks of her she did as well. In case your wondering the paint is just flour, water and food coloring.

  After painting she got in on a little truck washing. Then we got a bath, followed by lunch and nap time. The Downtown event started at 3 with the Parade at 5, we decided b/w 4 and 4:30 would be best in order to get a good position for the parade. When we arrived it looked like we were the only event goers aside from a couple of booths sat up and a few bystanders. . We were a little concerned. At about 4:50 they made an announcement over the PA for everyone to make there way to the street and get ready for the Big Parade SO we headed to the street. And watch a parade that lasted all of maybe 2 minutes filled with Firetrucks, motor cycles, police cars, and adorable little kids riding there decorated bikes, scooters and wagons. Surprisingly MaKenna wasn't bothered by the sirens and liked the flashly lights. She also made her a friend to watch the parade with.
  

    After the parade we walked through the local museum and then decided to go to Wal-mart and hang out until time for the fireworks, b/c what better thing is there to do to pass away the time. For supper we ate at McDonald's and MaKenna had a cheeseburger and loved it. My heart sank as I could hear her arteries clogging up with every bite. Then she ate part of/ most of my ice cream cone. We walked around for a couple of Hours then headed back for the Fireworks.
   There was a street dance with live Music and MaKenna just danced away. She didn't know what to think about the fireworks, She was more concerned as to why Momma and Daddy had her out way past her bedtime. So she just laid her head up against me and tried to sleep through the noise.

  

 

9:40pm and Still going strong

9:45pm And...she's out!

We had a Great Fourth of July Mainly b/c we got to spend time as a Family.

16 Months

Wow another month has flew by but we have been pretty busy this Month. But first of all lets get the stats on our little girl for her 16 month Birthday.
   She weighs 24lbs.
   Clothes 12-18 months. Most 18 months are still a little big but she is growing so fast!!
   We advanced to size 4 diapers this month only b/c I buy in bulk and was worried she would out grow the 3's before we used them up.
 She is walking more and more everyday After seeing her friend Addie walk around so well she decided she had better start walking more as well. Isn't it crazy how fast competition comes in to play. I should probably add that when I was little My dad came home from visiting Addie's mom and told me she could ride her back without training wheels. Well that day I learned how to ride without my training wheels as well.
  MaKenna went to 2 VBS's this month but being the amazing meomory maker that I am I didn't get any pictures. But she had a blast, At one every time I walked by another worker they would comment on how entertaining she was. They said you tell her to make a funny face and she does,she dances and everything. She is quite the little entertainer.
   MaKenna and I spent the Day at the Zoo with Aunt Ollie, Aunt Allie and Addie and had a great time. It was a little warm but They loved the sprinklers. MaKenna would say "rain rain" Several of the things at the Zoo received a "WOW" from MaKenna.
  Alright so now here is a little preview of the past month.

At Aunt Kelli's Wedding.

Notice they both have the Same Look.
"We're Caught"

Happy Father's Day

She Loves to "rock rock"



The sprinkler's were there favorite part.

They were give out after a day at the zoo.

15 Months

MaKenna on June 2 you turned 15 Months Old!! At 15 months old you weigh 22 lbs 4 oz and are 30 ins long. And you officially started walking the next day!! You are Still the sweetest little girl ever!! And the biggest blessing ever for your Dad and I! 
   On May the 24 you were crawling across the den as fast as you could I said MaKenna why don't you walk. So she started saying "walk, walk" with every crawling step she took. I said stand up and walk!! So she stopped stood up took one step then as she was taking the second step I screamed scared her to death and she fell down. But then on Sunday we were at Maw Maw Betty's and she took about 5 Steps to Nana. That night when Zach got home, I sat MaKenna down and she walked across the kitchen to him. Now crawling is still her preferred method of crawling but every once in a while she will stand up and walk.
   Her tricks for the month.
          She can say what sound a snake makes, monkey, and makes a fish face. And I don't think I mentioned last month about her singing row row row your boat but it is the cutest face. She has now semi learned to about saying the blessing, when it comes time to eat she will close her eyes for a second. And if the pray last to long in her opinion she will start saying "men men"
   She has the funniest expressions my plan is to one day post the Many faces of MaKenna not sure if that will happen b/c she has become camera shy. She loves to entertain to whatever makes people life. And dances to her own beat whenever she hers music.

Showing Their fish face

SHe Loved feeding the cows



Farming Will wear you out!!

Memorial Day

Memorial Day weekend was busy for us as is about every weekend Since most involve going out of town. We Started the weekend off on Friday by heading to the Final Graduation at Lineville High School.  To watch Jacob Graduate. Zach and I once again received our parent of the year award when we let our child fall off the bleachers head first. No blood was seen but when she slept until 9:00am the next morning I was fearful there was a concussion. After the Graduation on Friday we drove back to our house b/c my husband was determined that we were going to finally spend a Saturday at our house. And it was wonderful!!
     We all slept until 9 which we were a little upset about b/c we felt like we had slept the day away. Zach smoked some meat for supper MaKenna and I played in her pool and then after supper we did a little shopping. Because what Saturday is complete with out a little shopping. It was a wonderful Saturday and great to finally spend one like most families do.
    

Enjoying some of Daddy's Cooking

After church on Sunday we headed back to CC for the rest of the Memorial day Festivities. We hung out at the lake on Sunday Afternoon And MaKenna Drank most of the lake water. Which might I add grossed this Momma out a little. I kept on thinking Braden and Andrew are probably peeing in this water right now and my child is drinking it!! But I told myself I survived growing up inhaling and drinking lake water, so hopefully she will too.

Hanging with Aunt Bethany

   Monday we hung out at Grandpa and Maw Maw's where she continued to love the water, but spent most of her morning going up and down steps.