McKenzie turns 9!

I can't believe my baby (she'll always be my baby) turned 9 years old on the 22nd. Where did the time go?! We invited our family over for a breakfast/brunch, then my sisters, brother-in-laws, nieces & nephews went bowling. We had a great time! McKenzie was spoiled by everyone but was extremely thankful. She reacted to each gift as if it was the one gift she's been dreaming of her entire life. It was very cute!

McKenzie & one of her best friends, Claire have back-to-back birthdays. They decided to celebrate their birthdays together this year by having a swimming party. There was 19 kids at the party. Being responsible for 19 kids was a little overwhelming but all-in-all the party went really well! I think Jamey was quite surprised to see how 9 year old girls acted in a group setting (lol) but it didn't surprise me. Girls will be girls! ;) I've added a couple pictures from McKenzie's party below.

McKenzie & Claire

McKenzie & Claire's Party Guests


My sister Bridget sent McKenzie a package of Marti Gras beads for her birthday. The beads were intended for McKenzie to share with her class as a birthday treat. McKenzie decided to bring the beads to school on Fat Tuesday instead. She wanted to bring them on Fat Tuesday so she could explain to her class what Fat Tuesday means. She was so excited to tell me that her class got lots attention from the other elementary classes, teachers, and faculty all because of HER beads! Thanks TiTi (a.k.a. Bridget) for making McKenzie's birthday & Fat Tuesday so special!