What Makenzie is Thankful for...

In Sunday school class Ms. Linda asked Makenzie what she was thankful for; Makenzie said she was thankful for:

• Mommy
• Daddy
• Ms. Linda
• Her bed
• Flowers
• the Sun

Mom also said, later on Sunday afternoon at play practice, Ms. Sallie told all the kids before they got a prize for participation (as they do every Sunday) they had to tell her what they were thankful for. Makenzie was waiting in line and when it was her turn to grab a prize Ms. Sallie asked her what she was thankful for she said "My Mommy and My Daddy". She also told me last night when she showed me her craft she had made in Sunday school that "I am thankful for you Mommy." Now of course this made me tear up b/c I am SO thankful for her, so much so that she will never even be able to comprehend it. I told her "Well, you are the best thing that has ever happened to me." I am most thankful for her!!! Every year for the past FOUR years. Though she is three (as she will tell you again and again and again, "I am fwee") she has been with us four Thanksgivings now and each one is more special. I cannot imagine Thanksgiving (or any holiday for that matter) without her. She adds a special touch.

What an AMAZING weekend

Kenzie and I had an AMAZING weekend, though she was feeling a little under the weather. We headed to the IMAX Theater on Friday night to see A Christmas Carol starring Jim Carrey. It was in 3D which was VERY cool. Mandy, Charity, Gracie, Taylor, Gage, Christian, Makenzie and I had a great time. We were the first ones in the theater so we got to pick our seats. The movie was great. Kenzie didn't really like wearing the glasses the whole time, but she did for some of it. It was a little scary at times when things would come flying at ya. Saturday night we went bowling on the base with Mandy, Kevin, Elaina, Grace, Taylor, KJ, and Braylon. We had SO much fun. The kids did great bowling. Oma and Papa brought us Ledo's pizza. Then we headed to the Knott's house so Kenzie could play with Devin. It was a busy weekend, but so much fun. Kenzie slept most of the day Sunday b/c she wasn't feeling well. Matter a fact she has been sleeping A LOT. Jared took her to the Doctor yesterday and she is on an antibiotic. I sure hope and pray she is feeling better before Thanksgiving. After she has TG lunch with me, Jared is taking her up to OC with Mimi and Pappy. Here are pictures from this weekend:

Kenz in my sunglasses. She said the sun was in her eyes. Then she told me that I had to re-take the picture b/c in the first picture she was smiling. It isn't a cool sunglasses picture if you are smiling, evidently.

All of the Kids at the movies. Kenzie, Grace, Christian, Taylor, Gage Kenzie, Gracie, and Christian

Christian, Taylor and Gage

Kenzie, bowling for the first time

Look at that bowling stance. ha ha

Devin and Kenzie. Before Kenzie came over, Devin told his Dad that Makenzie, his girlfriend, was coming over. ; ) He told his Dad NOT to tell his Mom. lol

Singing Taylor Swift

I believe I have mentioned Makenzie's LOVE for Taylor Swift. Makenzie knows EVERY song and sings them with pride. We went out to Outback for dinner Monday with the family. Makenzie sang Taylor Swift the WHOLE way there and the WHOLE way home. Oma bought a CD for everyone’s car and I know Jared has it blasting every time he picks her up or drops her off. Anyway, I started to sing along with her in the car and she said "NO, these are MY favorite songs and I will sing them; only me; not you; these songs are very expensive." Yes, she said expensive. I can ONLY guess that she has got that from me b/c I always say "Oh, no, don't touch that b/c it's expensive." Or, "Kenzie we can't play with that, it's expensive." Or, "Don't drop it! That was very expensive." I use the word expensive to make sure she understands the value of certain things. So, naturally, I cannot sing her songs b/c they are expensive. It makes sense, right? She is so silly. Here are a few pictures from Monday night

Makenzie singing into the microphone (her hand)

My silly girl

At the dinner table. Isn't she so pretty?

Oh, the things Kenzie says...

The more she learns, the funnier she gets. Makenzie was outside playing the other morning, I was in the kitchen making lunch, the front door was wide open and I could hear her talking away. The SMECO man was pulling away as I walked out. I said "Makenzie were you talking to the SMECO man?" She said "Yes." I said "Well, what were you telling him?" She said "Um... (puts her hands up like "i don't know" and was shaking her head) Just ebby sang I know." I thought I was going to choke I was laughing so hard. Granny was making her a snack in her kitchen the other evening and Makenzie sneezed. Makenzie looked at Granny and said "Don't worry gwanny, I blessed myself."

The other day I was cooking Bagel Bites and for some reason it set the fire alarms off. Makenzie opened up the drawer, took out the pot holder and started waving it in the air (to turn off the alarm), I guess she has seen me do this a few time. LOL So funny.

Last night I showed Makenzie my new phone. It just so happens that my friend Autumn has the same phone. Makenzie LOVES Autumn's phone and Autumn always lets Makenzie take pictures with her phone whenever we see her. So, Makenzie was calling me "Autumn" all night last night b/c of my new phone. She would say "Audum, can I see you phone Audum?" Or anything else she wanted or needed, she would call me "Audum".

I just thought I would share a few funny things. She is constantly keeping a smile on my face.

Halloween

It was a RAINY NASTY MESS on Halloween so we headed to Marbury Baptist for trunk or treat. Kenzie enjoyed it. Much safter atmosphere. Marbury had a nich setting, games, lots of trunks to walk too, and some cute costume. It was a great turn out!!!

Jaime's Nephew, Brayden