"If you are still in the process of raising children, be aware that the tiny fingerprints that show up on almost every newly cleaned surface, the toys scattered about the house, the piles and piles of laundry to be tackled will disappear all too soon and that you will—to your surprise—miss them profoundly." - Pres. Thomas Monson

Friday, February 5, 2010

Kenna Girl is 2!

Our sweet little McKenna turned two years old. What a fast two years! We decorated the house with streamers and balloons and put our "Happy Birthday" sign out in the lawn. She frequently ran to the window, pointed to the sign, and said "happy birday...Nenna". Oh, she definitely knew that it was her day. For dinner we went out to her favorite food...Cafe Rio. Good girl, it just so happens to be mine as well! She loves the burrito....and it pains me to share. :) After dinner we came home for cake and presents. The cake. Oh how I would love to take a cake decorating class, but this turned out cute enough.The presents. She gave a great reaction to each gift with a gasp and big eyes and raised eyebrows. She's a crack up. Taylor gave her princess fruit snacks, Derek gave her dress up shoes from the dollar store (I'm throwing them away soon...they are a hazard), I made her an ABC book, and she finally has a bike to ride instead of watching her brothers having all the fun. Oh, and aunt Stephanie made her some new bracelets.


McKenna is such a fun girl. She's all girl, but loves to wrestle and run with the boys.
Favorite things: bracelets, dolls, hair clips, shoes, books, her princess figurines.
Favorite words: Mommy, Daddy, Taylor, Boys (aka Derek), "Mommy, watch this", "Here you go", "come on", "up, please", "milp (milk), please", "Da-ee, get me"
Nicknames: Kenna, Kenna-girl, little mommy, Kenna Lynn
Weight: 25.5 pounds (35th percentile)
Height: 35 inches (81st percentile)
Head Circumference: 19.5 inches (93rd percentile)
That's a Brock! Tall, thin, and a smart brain. :)
McKenna has the sweetest smile and funnest personality. We love her hugs and kisses. She really has been such a joy in our home! Happy Birthday sweet little girl.

6 comments:

Laurel C. said...

That is a BEAUTIFUL cake! I love it. And that is one cute girl!

Our gift is in the mail. No really, it is. I just mailed it today at 2:38 PM. I hope she likes it... 4 days late. It nearly killed me.

The Boyles said...

Natalie I agree- you did an awesome job with the cake. You don't need to take a cake decorating class :) Your little girl is a cutie- it goes by way too fast doesn't it? Our baby is one now and that year flew by SO fast. Hope you guys are doing well!

Lisa said...

oh my goodness! she is adorable and I can't believe she is 2!!! :)The cake turned out GREAT! Let me know when you want to take a cake decorating class and I'll go with you! :)

Tara said...

CUTEST cake ever!! I love it!! What a sweet little girl. Happy Birthday McKenna!!! It really HAS gone by fast, hasn't it?

Gary said...

Like Laurel, my gift was late! I hope McKenna has received it by now. What a BAD grandma! McKenna is so adorable! The cake is very impressive! How did you make such realistic-looking frosting flowers? (Kidding). Wish we had been with you to help celebrate McKenna's day!
Love, Mom

Scott and Traci said...

That is an incredible cake, how lucky your kids are to have a mom make their day so special