Party Time!

Party Time finally came! I had such a great time with my family and friends. Here are just a few pictures to share. Mommy and Daddy threw a great ocean party, with lots of ocean themed foods and decorations.

Here I am with Emma and Kristen. Have you ever seen 3 more adorable 2 year olds?

Uncle Eric, Aunt 'Chelle, Stephen, and Kaitlyn enjoying the food.

Who are all these studs?! Papaw Bill, Daddy, Jeff, Alan, and Uncle Lee sure look hot. (I won't tell them it's because it was almost 100 degrees outside!)

Everyone hanging out, trying to stay cool.

All right, down to gift-giving time!

More gifts!

A table from Nana and Papaw!

A piano from Nanny and Papaw!

Playtime with Kristen in the playhouse!

Playing with Emma and bubble-blowing Elmo!
Checking out the croaking frog...still not sure yet!

Fun on my birthday!

Mommy, Daddy, and I had a yummy birthday dinner and then it was finally time to open presents! I received lots of fun stuff, including:

pink sunglasses that match my bathing suit;

a Little Mermaid helmet, knee pads, and elbow pads (what do I need those for, hmmm....);
a pink watch, a Disney Princess playhouse, and...
Aha, now I know what the helmet was for!!!!

My new tricycle!

Born to ride!!!

On my birthday, Mommy and I spent some fun time together. We went shopping for some last minute party supplies, and I got to pick out the tableware. Then I talked Mommy into buying a lollipop and letting me eat it in the car. I also got to pick where I wanted to eat lunch, and unfortunately for Mommy, we were passing McDonald's at the time. Daddy and I also had some birthday fun, looking at all the yummy cakes in the store, trying to find the perfect one for dessert. No pictures from the cake shopping:(

Mackenzie is 2!

Thursday was my 2nd birthday! We are having my party on Saturday. Mommy and Daddy made my actual birthday very special. Mommy and I spent all day playing and shopping, my two favorite things! Then, we went to get our toenails painted. I always sit very still and watch while they paint, and usually I want to help paint, too! Daddy took me to pick out a mini birthday cake, and I got a very yummy one with sprinkles on it. I also got to open my presents. I got lots of fun stuff, but I loved my new tricycle the best. Check back for pictures later this weekend!

Happy Birthday, Emma!

One of my best friends turned 2 in July!

We had a great party, and as usual, partied like party animals!

Emma's cake was really beautiful! We almost didn't want Sara to cut it--almost!

Emma and I took a little break from the fray to enjoy some "just us girls" time.

Emma, this is the book I was trying to look at, but Mommy wouldn't let me. You'll share, right?!

I showed off some of my American Idol moves. Man, what a party!

Happy 1st Birthday, Kaitlyn!

My cousin Kaitlyn celebrated her first birthday on July 14! We had a party for her, and had a great time. I think her favorite part was playing with -- I mean, eating the cake! I sure do love a good party!

Who, me?

I would never be caught red-handed with my cousin's new toys---oops, never say never!

Concentration...

I got to go to work with Mommy for a few hours on Friday morning. I kept myself busy by building these towers. I think I was a harder worker than Mommy!

Happy 4th of July!

Mommy, Daddy, & I went to the square to celebrate Independence Day. We sat with Mr. Scott, Emma's daddy (Emma, hope you're feeling better now!). We walked around the park and got to visit with some friends we had not seen in a while. (Hi Dani & Jake!) I wandered over to a group of babies and made friends with a little girl. At first, I was a little hesitant, but then I made myself at home! I really enjoyed the fireworks, too. I called out all the colors, and then decided they looked like animals, and flowers, and the sun.

Splish-Splash!

Mommy & Daddy took me to the pool for the first time this year on July 4th (they really are behind, aren't they?!) and I loved it! I played, jumped, and splashed the whole afternoon away. The best part, it's only a few minutes away from home, so there's no excuse to not go!

Baking with Mommy!

Mommy and I made a yummy "Stars & Stripes" cake for the 4th of July. I had a blast helping mix all the ingredients, and then the next morning I helped with a taste-test! I love the icing the best!

Dinner Fun with Daddy!

Daddy, Mommy, & I tried a new mexican restaurant near our house last week. The food wasn't nearly as yummy as Monterrey's, but Daddy made up for it by being silly with me! (This was pretty much the only bite we could get Mackenzie to eat!)

Settling in...

We are starting to settle in at our house. I love having all this space to play in. Every morning I get to take a walk to the mailbox. When I watch TV, I love to sit on the ottoman. I think Mommy and Daddy bought this especially for me!

Fun at Monkey Joe's

Mommy and I met our friends from our Mommy and Me class (from when I was a baby!) at Monkey Joe's last week. Emma and I weren't sure about it at first, but once we got in, we didn't want to get out! Then we ate at Stevie B's, where I got to have chocolate ice cream, and I helped clean up afterward. (We both enjoyed seeing everyone again!)

My first house guest!

Emma was my first guest in our new house. She and her mommy, Ms. Sara, came over before we moved in. I showed her my new room, and then we played in all the empty space! We have so much fun together!

Trip to the movies!

I went to the movies the first time back in May. Mommy and Daddy took me to see Shrek 3. I loved it--cartoons and popcorn? I was in heaven!