McKenna turns 9

McKenna looks forward to her birthday I think even more than Christmas. We counted down, we planned the day, the decorations, the menu, the cake and ice cream, and the guests. McKenna knows exactly what she wants and our only fear is to disappoint her. I think all was well and every expectation was met this year.

We had the traditional breakfast of pink pancakes and then ran some errands while we waited for a few friends to come over for a playdate. Mariah and her sister Kayla (who is Tyler's age) came over  to play in the water and to ride horses.

Mariah (friend from McKenna's class)

Kayla (friend from Tyler's class)

 Photoshoot girls took of themselves:

Couldn't forget Tanner, plus Tate needed a friend

That evening we had a small gathering of friends and family for Cake, Ice Cream and gifts. I think she got everything she wanted.

Lego Friends Café, Light up heart pillow, bunny, magic trick, Nintendo DS & games
EVERYTHING she wanted. Spoiled and happy girl.

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Chocolate Cake, Homemade Chocolate and Vanilla Ice Cream

We love our McKenna-over the past year here are some things we remember: She had her 1st visit to the Orthodontist and is looking forward to braces. She's a pretty happy girl who Loves her brothers and sister (with the exception of when they take or destroy her stuff). She loves cuddling while watching a movie or reading, she loves to sing and dance and wants to be a rock star. She has found an absolute adoration for the boy band One Direction. She declared she would like to have a One direction bedroom, although I don't think I'm ready for that. She loves being the oldest sister and is trying to become a good babysitter. McKenna loves that she is big enough to carry Cooper around, and I think he's starting to warm up to the idea these days too. She's looking forward to the 3rd Grade, and hopes the school work will be as easy as Kindergarten.  Who doesn't right? She loves to jump on the trampoline, play Lego Friends with Tyler, occasionally castle with Tate, and making Cooper smile. Her favorite foods are Pink Pancakes, Taco Soup, Tostadas, chips and holy moley guacamole and dessert every night after dinner, especially Homemade chocolate fudgy ice cream, and apple juice.

McKenna is already looking forward to being 10, but at 9 I think she's still growing up a little too fast. We Love you McKenna!

Barn renovation progressive update

Framing of the new addition to the barn.

 

    Completed west wing. Just kidding, new Garage to house woodchips and tractor

 Semi finished tack room

 a lil ground work at the gates

 Saturday chores

 Getting the wall ready to come down. The outer wall that is....

 There it is

 It's all framed, just need to cut out the windows.

 Finishing the front siding. Love the Rustic look!

 Tate has become a big helper. He loves to help his dad and has even helped with the painting.

 That's really high...about 50 ft...

Taken this afternoon at 2:30 PM. Coopulas complete

Coopers 1st steps....on film

Been trying to get this for a while but every time I pull out the camera Cooper wants to play with it and stops walking. So....finally tada...

Few Pictures from the End of Feb

  Not just any strawberries dipped in chocolate, but strawberries dipped in Nutella!

Mmmmm, food Good!

Jeepers Creepers, where'd you get those Peepers

Jeepers Creepers where'd you get those eyes?

Saw the camera out and wanted to get a few poses and pictures in her MOST Favorite Dress. Would wear it everyday if I'd let her.

New Favrite toy

Cooper 6 months and counting

This is our Happy, Screechy little....or not so little baby. He's growing too fast!

He weighed in at 19 lbs already, has blue eyes, blonde hair that looks red in the sun and is a social butterfly giving a big smile to everyone...well everyone except Leslie's Camera.

 There is not a lack of love for this boy. Everyone loves to hold him, especially his brother Tate who can't get enough of him. Cooper's just starting to sit up, loves to eat which we just started as Mom isn't ready for her baby boy to grow any older and is a great observer of all that's around him.

 

Tummytime is never an issue. LOVES IT!

Zoo Days with Friends

We had a bright and shiny day somewhere around Pres Weekend so we decided to meet up with some friends and introduce Teryl to the Pt Defiance Zoo. It wasn't too crowded, the weather and company was perfect what more could you ask for?

Fish are almost as big as these 2

Armadillo

Love all the smiles! McKenna wanted to bring her Jaguar so she wouldn't want to buy anything. Sounded good to me.

Mel, Jorelle, Genny & Teryl

Tate showing us his map.

Closest we've ever seen the Polar Bears-playing with a kids slide.

 

Good thing we had this picture-this lil guy disappeared right after getting off this ride He heard me say let's go and headed for the car. We were right near the exit-and it wasn't until he exited he realized we weren't there and couldn't get back into the zoo. Gave me a lil scare when I realized he wasn't just around the corner. The nice zoo staff announced a code red and we found Tate in a jiffy. 

Look how happy she is. :) We all love the Carousel.