Chuck E Cheese and Daddy's Work.

On Wednesday night Aunt Beth, Braden and Andrew came and spent the night with us. And Thursday we got up and surprised the boys by taking them to Chuck E Cheese. They were super excited and we all had a great time. MaKenna's favorite was probably the fire truck. She would crawl on it and say "rock rock" She loved watching Chuck E and all his crew on the stage she was waving her hands in the air and dancing. Then the Real Chuck E came out to dance with the kids and she was following him all around. If I wasn't a little terrified of things in costume I would've ask Chuck E for a picture.

  After Chuck E Cheese we headed to Daddy's work so the boys could see the Helicopters. They were very concerned with why the guns weren't on the helicopters while they were there. But fear not pretend Guns were invented, a number of bad guys destroyed and we could all sleep safe for another day thanks to Braden and Andrew.

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!!