Merry Christmas

So we had a great Christmas. It was so great that by mid-afternoon Mackenzie was completely tuckered out. We had a blast with family and we also had a great time playing with her new toys, along with watching her play with some of them. But this picture just expresses it all. Merry Christmas to all of you!

Nap time caught on camera

So here are some pictures of Mackenzie and her daddy sleeping. I couldn't resist taking these because they looked so cute. Enjoy!

New Milestone!

So as of yesterday Mackenzie started to pout and smile really big. Now this is really big for us because it is SO cute. It all started when we gave her a much needed bath. Besides pouting and giving me the biggest precious moment eyes she hugged her rubber ducky for dear life. However once I took her out of the bath and dried her off she was fine. Now she did get her revenge right after by peeing on her parents while we were trying to dress her. Then last night while her Nana and Poppa were watching her she started to smile and wouldn't you know it she gave her momma the biggest smile as she walked in the door. Now she does not have Eric's dimples but her smile it cute in its own way, partly because she wrinkles her little nose and she grins from ear to ear. I am going to have to stay strong, for right now both her pout and her smile just melt my heart. Can I just say I love being a mom.

Makenzie is one month old

So, as of Thursday Mackenzie is officially one month old. What an interesting month it has been. She is doing really well, growing bigger everyday and her hair is really starting to lighten up. She has not lost any of it and it is actually growing longer. She has also decided that she can not live without her parents. She loves to cuddle and also is very social. She is the highlight of our lives. I love how when she is ready to eat she will open her mouth and if we don't put something inside it she will start to eat her hand. Also she has decided that when we give her a bottle, she wants to feed herself already. We are really excited for this Christmas. We know she won't be able to rip the paper or completely understand but we are excited to give her the fun toys we have bought and to play with her with them. (Her parents are just big kids at heart.) Well I better go but I promise to post all the fun pictures we have taken so far this month soon. Happy Holidays!

Another Year Older

So today is my birthday. While, I woke up to a very unhappy little girl, who was hungry and constipated, it has been a great day already. Mostly because my husband wished me happy birthday and then I got to cuddle with Mackenzie for a while. For years, I thought birthdays were had to be amazing with parties and presents, but this year with everything that has happened I am just grateful everything that I do have. I have a loving husband, who works hard to take care of me and our daughter. I love being a mom. Yes, I love the dirty diapers, the spit-up, the crying and all the laundry. I never thought I would love it all, but I do. Mostly because I am able to express all the love i have for this little one. The best gift I have had today besides the two hour nap is having her smile at me and sleep peacefully. I hope that this next year of my life is as fulfilling as this year has been.