Makenna-isms

I figured it was time to give updates on our two girlies. It's a good addition to the blog book so we can remember the funny quirks about these two at their current age.

I still can't believe MAKENNA is six, I keep slipping up and saying she is still 5. I don't know if it's her little size or just the fact that time has sped by. But she is acting so much older, can have an attitude, and makes us laugh with her sarcastic comments. So I guess there's give and take to every age.

HERE ARE MAKENNA'S QUIRKS AT SIX YEARS OLD:

• Loves, loves, loves the movie "Hairspray". She watches it over and over while singing and dancing to all of the songs.
• Likes to make lunch or breakfast for her and Hadley. This started during my morning sickness when I couldn't get out of bed some days. She's a lifesaver.
• Is always worried about her clothes "matching" and her hair being done.
• Is READING! She has really taken off this year and can read through most 1st grade level books with just needing help with a word or two. Travis and I are so proud of her. Apparently the past month after library at school each week, she would read her books to other kids. 
• Is excited to be having a brother. When we didn't know what we were having, she would say, "I think Jesus is going to send a boy so Daddy isn't all alone." Apparently, she knew what she was talking about.
• Does not like going to bed. She'd rather stay up and be a night owl like her mom. Thank goodness for summer vacation!
• She likes to be scratched like a dog. She likes her back scratched and then rolls over for her stomach to be scratched. She says I have good itching nails.
• Is the teacher's helper at school. If the teacher gets interrupted, she asks Makenna to finish showing flashcards or help other students. I love that she's not afraid to be a leader and is sure of herself enough to get up in front of a crowd. She's come so far!
• Has developed a little attitude when she is frustrated or tired. I hope it's a stage. Luckily, it's not very often.
• Can't wait to go on our summer trips. She keeps asking when we can go camping. ...A few more weeks Babe.
• Is always thinking of others' needs. She is MY HELPER and I don't think I would survive most days without her. I think she'll be my saving grace once we have three kids.

HERE ARE SOME FUNNY THINGS THAT SHE HAS SAID:

1) Before we went to the ultrasound, she asked how we can tell if the baby is a boy or a girl. So, I explained that with the ultrasound machine, we look at the baby's private. She was floored. "What? Are you serious? We can't look at the baby's private!" And then it turned into a giggle for the rest of the day and during the ultrasound. She's such a modest little thing.

2) We were watching Dora the other day (which Makenna isn't a big fan of) and Makenna turned to me and said, "Boots' mom is kind of creepy, huh?"

3) At school last month, they were learning about things that grow. So, the kids brought baby pictures and were talking about babies. Well, one very curious boy asked, "How are babies born?". The teacher kind of paused trying to think of an appropriate answer when Makenna chimed in and said, "God and Jesus just sent them down." Makenna's teacher thanked Makenna and wiped the sweat off her brow. :) ...and then had to answer his next question, "But how does the baby come out?" Ha, ha. Kindergartners are so funny.

4) She uses these phrases a lot: "Really, really?", "Totally.", "Are you kidding me?", "Oh, come on!"

She loves her popcorn.

This was so cute. We were in a hurry one morning, so Makenna did all of the breakfast dishes and cleaned the kitchen.

She really likes ballet and is getting pretty good at it.

Our Sleeping Beauty

I'm glad that her prince isn't coming for a long time. I just want to keep her little forever. 

Spring Cleaning

After getting out the spring/summer clothes (I know, wishful thinking), I decided that I needed to clean the shoes I pulled out. So, I filled up the sink with hot water and soap. Well, the girls came to see what I was doing and wanted in on the scrubbing. So, they went and got well, almost all of their shoes, to scrub. It cracked me up that they loved it. They thought it was the funnest thing to do. They were humming while they scrubbed, did some shoes twice just for fun, and were bummed when we were done. I'm going to have to remember this one. What else could I put them to work scrubbing? Hmm...

Puppy Fix

A few months ago, we got to play with some super cute little puppies... six to be exact. Frank (my mom's man) raises and trains labrador retriever to be hunting dogs. They got 6 new puppies in February so we had to go and see them before they got too big. Makenna and Hadley L.O.V.E.D. them. They got to hold, cuddle, and love them to their heart's content for two days. Makenna fell in love with a little puppy named Rebel, which happened to be the least-cuddly puppy of the bunch. But for some reason he cuddled right up to Makenna the whole time. She pretty much had a puppy in her arms every minute and the puppies seemed to love her gentleness. And Hadley couldn't get over the fact that she could pick them up and carry them around wherever she wanted. They were just her size. She especially loved when a puppy fell asleep on her lap. She wasn't quite so gentle, so the puppies just wanted to play with her. I'm sure the puppies (and the momma) were glad when we left. :) Since then, we haven't heard the end of us apparently needing a puppy. How about we have a baby instead? :)

Easter in Boise

We spent Easter in Boise with my family. It is always so much fun. I have spent almost every Easter that I can remember in Boise. And it turns out my kids love it as much as I always did. I have learned that Easter is not this big of a thing to a lot of families, but it is to ours. Makenna and Hadley were so spoiled and loved every bit of it, especially playing with their cousins, egg hunts, and my aunt's room full of Barbie stuff. And we, of course, ate way too much delicious food. 

It's a...

We had an ultrasound today and

It's a BOY!!!

The girls went into the ultrasound both saying, "I really hope it's a boy." And it was so cute when the ultrasound tech said it was a boy. Makenna just kept walking around the room saying, "I'm so glad it's a boy." It was definitely an exciting moment for us all. We are needing a boy around here. Travis tried to act cool and collected about it, but it's no secret he's excited to have a little guy. We would have been thrilled with a girl too, but we're glad it's a "he" this time. 

Makenna was funny. She thought the spine looked like teeth. And she told us that the baby looked like a baby lion crying. The ultrasound tech got a kick out of it and kept referring to him as the little lion.

He was a stubborn little guy during the ultrasound. He had his legs crossed at the ankle and would NOT roll over so that we could get a good look at his face. The tech tried everything and this little guy would just push right back. He was comfortable and not about to move. She finally had to go from my back to see his face. It made me laugh. 

My favorite is that he kept opening his little mouth as if to say, "Quit pushing on me." And then he put those little hands up to his face and in his mouth. I could feel him squirming all around. It just made us all so excited to get to meet him. I'm so curious about what he'll look like. Now we just need to start buying things so he won't be wearing pink. :)

Cute tiny feet and toes

Arms and hands

I love that it looks like he's praying. "Please let these people quit bugging me so that I can go to sleep."

(Notice those crossed ankles- so cute!)

This is when he kept opening his mouth, or we like to think talking to us, and putting his fingers in his mouth.

NOTE: The girls were so tired and restless during the ultrasound. It did not go as well as planned. If there's ever another ultrasound, no kids. 

Welcome to the Jungle...

Hadley is three today!!! It's so hard to believe. We love this funny little girl so much. For her birthday this year, we decided that it was time for her first friends birthday party. So, she decided that she wanted a monkey birthday party but I talked her into having a jungle party to broaden it a little.  I wanted to make her first party special, so I really wanted to create a "jungle" feel. And Hadley loved every bit of it. We had 12 girls at the party and they were wild, which was appropriate for the jungle.

The Invitation

Our Little Monkey

The Piece de Resitance

I made this 9 foot tree out of butcher paper to create the jungle feel.

Later that day, we had a little family party and dinner. Hadley was so hyped up by that point. She was loving all of the attention.

Mmm, the cupcakes.

Hadley was LOVING her grandpa and wanted to play with him all night.

Post-party balloon fights

(I know, 2 birthday posts in a row. The girls' birthdays are a few weeks apart, but we're done with parties until next year.)