Makenna Nicole is 12 Years Old!

Back in the day, having a baby due shortly after the first of the year was an extra blessing.  

You know that let-down after Christmas?  

Not a thing when you are awaiting the arrival of a precious baby!

But now . . . now I just get to look forward to little girls who just keep getting older ~ 

two in the first two months of the year.  

That is too much for this mama heart.

Alas, here we are.

Miss Makenna is 12 years old today.

~ Makenna ~ 

* You are the wittiest child!

You always have been.

The things that come out of your mouth, still never cease to amaze me.

I always say that I need to devote an entire blog to your musings.

* You are fiercely truthful and faithful.

You hold tight to what is right.

And you have no tolerance for injustice.

*You are a wonderful teacher.

You love to nurture and watch others grow.

*You are super crafty!

You have unlimited patience when it comes to learning something new.

And you try, try again if it's a skill worth learning to you.

*You are probably the most like your mama out of all of your sisters.
People don't always get our quirky ways.
But that's okay.

*You can get your feelings hurt very easily,

but you put so much energy and effort into loving others.

*You bring us so much joy each and every day.

Happy 12th Birthday, Makenna Nicole!

Happy 10th Birthday, Makenna Nicole!

 Sweet Makenna, you are 10 years old today!! Double digits!  How quickly we arrived here. I swear it was just yesterday I was cuddling a three year old.

Makenna, you are like a breath of fresh air, when life seems chaotic.

You are my most go-with-the-flow, little Darlin

When plans change at the last minute (as they often do) you are least likely to let that bother you. 

You take your time in everything you do. From the time you were tiny, there was no rushing you. 

You are also an extremely sensitive soul.

 You think deeply, love fiercely, and are completely uninhibited. 

You are, by far, the silliest of your sisters! Once you get in one of your moods, and the giggles start, you drag all of us along with you!

You've become a tremendous help. Not so long ago you were content to let Sissy handle the big jobs, but these days, I can count on you to help wherever needed.

You are WONDERFUL with children. That is where you shine. 

You are patient with others, and a true teacher at heart.

In fact, you want to be a preschool teacher when you grow up.

And if that's what you pursue, I just know you'll be amazing.

You have a smile that lights up the greyest day, and a giggle that is infectious.

I thank God each day that He has entrusted us with you.

Happy Birthday, my Darlin Girl!

We love you so much!!

Happy 9th Birthday, Makenna!

Happy 9th birthday, my sweet Makenna.

 

Goodness, nine years old. Why does that seem so much older than 8?
Miss Makenna, you are such a light in our lives.

 

You pretty much love life.
Every day is a new adventure, and you're ready to face it.

 

 

 

Your giggle . . .
it's still infectious.
I dare anyone to listen to that giggle, and not burst into a fit of giggles themselves.
Impossible.
 

 

You are continually grateful for the littlest things.

 

And you find the joy in the every day.

 

 

I cannot believe my baby girl is nine years old today!
 

 

Happy Birthday, Makenna!
May God bless this next year.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wordless Wednesday ~ Rainy Day Photo Shoots

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Partyin'

 

 We enjoyed a quiet, laid-back, family birthday party celebration
for Makenna's 8th birthday, last weekend.
There were a few people missing due to sickies and other engagements, but that was okay.
It made for a nice little group.

The morning started with presents from Mama and Daddy
and donuts, of course.
Daddy always brings home the birthday donuts :)

 

Then we put the final touches on the cake before the party began.
 

Kenners was pretty pleased with her cake, if you couldn't tell ;)
 

Some candle blowin'
 

Lemonade sippin'
 

 

Secret Tellin'
 

 Surprise seekin'
 

 

 

 Birthday FUN!

 

 

 

 

 

♥ Happy 7th Birthday, Makenna Nicole ♥

Happy 7th Birthday, to my sweet Makenna Nicole
{aka ~ Kenners, Kenner-Bug, Bug}
I cannot believe you are 7 years old today!  It doesn't seem all that long ago you were just a tiny little bundle, our second baby girl.  The first, in a line of little sisters to big Sissy, Sierra.

You've grown so much in the last year.

So much.

But you're still the same fun-loving, crazy, imaginative little girl you've always been.

I'm guessing that's the way you'll always be.

We love you so much, Sweet Girl.  You're a bright ray of sunshine in our every day.

Happy 7th Birthday!!!