Mackenzie turns 3!

My sweet girl turned 3 today. Everyone says how fast time flies when you have a little one...and they weren't lyin! There were times that crept by, when the future seemed so distant. I remember those sleepless nights, thinking we would never get a full nights sleep again. I remember listening to my little baby girl "coo" and wondering what it would be like when she could say my name. I remember her first steps, first words, first illness, first injury, first tooth and smile. Every year when her birthday hits, it is hard not to reminisce the good and bad. She is by far the greatest blessing of my life. She has taught me a whole new understanding of love and patience. She has helped me see the world through new eyes. She has made me a completely new person, and I am so thankful for her!

We started off her birthday celebration with a big family breakfast. She picked the menu: cheesy scrambled eggs, toast and crispy bacon. We unveiled her first present of the day- a pink and purple dollhouse/bookcase. Jeremy had filled our family room with a dozen or so pink balloons the night before and hung streamers down the staircase. Her little eyes lit up when she saw all the decorations.

Following breakfast, we got ready for the day and headed to Recreation Outlet for her bday celebration. We met some of our close family and friends a few hours of fun. The kids had a blast jumping on the trampolines, playing on the playsets, riding the mini-roller coasters, and swinging on the swings. We enjoyed some yummy pizza, cake and of course...presents! I think we need a new toy room for all her loot!

After a quick nap, Kenzie's cousins Ella, Kaylee, Uncle Buzz, Aunt Kate and Grandma and Grandpa Buzzard came over. The girls enjoyed playing with the new toys and pretending to play "preschool" in Kenzie's closet (this is a favorite at our house...and a whole 'nother post!:)

We can't believe another year has come and gone so quickly. Hard to believe that on her next bday, we will have a 5 month old brother or sister to join in on the festivities. We are so proud of our "big grrr" and look forward to all that this year holds!

































































Happy Bday, Sweet Girl! We love you bunches!