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

Pre-Halloween Party

Mandy, Gracie, Kenzie and I went to a Pre-Halloween Party at Kelly's. It was so much fun. The girls dressed up. Gracie was Tinkerbell and Makenzie decided she would be a princess this year. A little background on Makenzie's Halloween Costume... Jared and I decided that we would take Makenzie to pick out a Halloween costume a few weeks ago. I must say, driving into DC every day for work, I have been pretty lucky when it has come to accidents and being held up. I usually get home with in 35 minutes. WELL... this particular day Jared and I made the plan, I was STUCK IN TRAFFIC FOR TWO HOURS. Jared was already at the store so he just went ahead and let Makenzie out her costume. You can see what she decided on below. Anyway, the party was great, the decorations were SCARY, and the girls looked amazing in their costumes. Thanks Kelly and Shawn for a wonderful night!!! PS... Kelly and Shawn are having a baby boy. Congrats!!! See their link from Kenzie's blog to see pictures and video. Sunday Kenzie and I stayed home and had to miss church b/c she is a little sick. Coughing and sneezing and feeling under the weather, tired. Then all day Monday too. Tuesday we got up and got ready to go to school b/c it was FIELD TRIP DAY. We were SO excited to be able to go to the Pumpkin Farm. I had taken a day off from work and EVERYTHING!!! We got to school, ran in, turned around the corner to sign in, only for Ms. Cushman to inform us that the trip had been canceled due to stinking RAIN. : ( We were not happy. So, we headed back to the car and decided to eat breakfast at the Lunchbox. Kenzie ordered pancakes and scrambled eggs with cheese. I got chip beef gravy. Makenzie ALWAYS decides she does not want what she is eating and wants what I am having (I decided today from now on we would share...LOL), so I discover her new LOVE for chip beef gravy. She ate the entire plate. I was so excited b/c Makenzie doesn't have a big appetite and rarely eats a lot. After breakfast we went shopping and, I kid you not, I finished ALL of my Christmas shopping. This is the first year I have not run out the week before Christmas weeding through racks to find presents. This year I took my time and selected meaningful presents and actually FINISHED before Halloween. I am proud of myself. I might pick up a few other things here and there, but I am pretty much finished. I even shopped for Santa today while Makenzie wasn't looking. I put it underneath the cart and the check out lady was nice enough to scan them right where they were. Then they went in the trunk. Makenzie and I got a lot accomplished today. Here are some pictures from this weekend:

Diva

Posing

Being Silly

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Granny's Birthday and some news...

Friday after work I picked up Makenzie from school. We went to Oma and Papa's for Granny's birthday. Oma made lasagna, salad and Texas toast. It was SO good. We had fuggy the whale ice cream cake. It was sooooo good. Makenzie's favorite part of the cake is the eye. She claimed that piece as soon as the cake came out to the table. She ate the entire piece. Uncle Greg, Aunt Becky, Uncle Steven, Jaime and Grandpa joined us in celebrating as well.

I haven't mentioned this in any post before b/c I totally believe in "jinxing" myself. : ) BUT... Makenzie and I are looking for a house to move into. I have been searching for something in the Indian Head/Bryans Road/Pomfret/Marbury/Ripley area. I put a bid on one house and ended up being out bid. That's OK b/c I put it in God's hands, prayed about it, and trusted him to lead me to where I belong. Recently I found another house that is small, cute, and perfect for Makenzie and I. I instantly fell in love with it and felt like it was right. I put in an offer last week. My realtor called me yesterday and told me the seller agreed to all terms and conditions and would even pay %3 of closing if I paid the other %3. I agreed and the contract is in the process of being written. The house is in Indian Head. I am assuming that this is now "my house" but I will not put anything down in writing on this blog until I sign something b/c of "jinx". LOL Just kidding. Like I said, I have put all of this in God's hands and fully trust him. I am very excited and happy for Makenzie and I. A lot of my family traveled over to the house on Saturday to check it out to make sure I was buying something that wasn't a dud. Or something I would have to dump tons of money into. Everyone said that house was in good condition and a great first house. It needs some fixing up, but I am looking forward to that. I would like to thank Uncle Greg, Aunt Becky, Grandpa, Carl and Denise and Charlie for looking at the house for me this weekend.

Please pray for Makenzie and I as we make the transition of getting a new home and living in it together. It is exciting and scary at the same time.