HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MCKENZIE!

Today is Mckenzie's 3rd birthday! I've been thinking a lot about the day she was born: the urgency, the anxiousness, the excitement, the worries/fears. Since she was born, no since she was inside me, we knew we had someone special come into our family. Here's a list of some of our favorite things about Mckenzie:



1. Mckenzie is full of love



2. Mckenzie is our energizer bunny (also known as the "hare" and Abby is the "tortoise")



3. Mckenzie LOVES the temple



4. Mckenzie loves to sing and knows tons and tons of songs. She is always surprising people when they see how many songs she does know.

5. Mckenzie has an immense talent for music (I had a professional voice teacher tell me that finding children with Mckenzie's musical talent is like a dream to her and others in that field)
6. Mckenzie is a go-getter

7. Mckenzie is stubborn, opinionated and independent (yes, these are qualities we love about her, although some days they drive us crazy)



8. Overall, Mckenzie is a very obedient child



9. Mckenzie loves Jesus and she demonstrates that each day through actions, words, song etc.
10. Mckenzie is a SUPER big sister and is always watching out for Abby. She even shares her special treats with Abby.



11. Mckenzie isn't a picky eater (I'm pickier than Mckenzie)

12. Mckenzie loves books and learning



13. Mckenzie is a fantastic artist. Seriously, you should see some of the things she colors and draws. One of these days I'll scan it and put it up on the blog.

14. Mckenzie is sincere!!!



15. Mckenzie somehow recognizes when someone needs to be loved on and cared for and finds ways to help.



16. I love it when Mckenzie says, "you happy mommy?"


17. Mckenzie is adventurous (which is a good thing considering the fact that she has already been to 19 states)

18. Mckenzie loves to be tickled and loves to tickle.



19. Mckenzie is beautiful!



20. Mckenzie continually amazes us at how Christlike she is. Not a day goes by that we are in awe of Mckenzie. She helps us see why we need to become as little children full of love, humility, patience, and charity.


We are so blessed to have Mckenzie in our family and we love watching her grow and learn. It's a bit weird to think that we have a 3 year old already, but what an awesome three years it has been and we look forward to forever with Mckenzie! We love you, Mckenzie and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!