M-A-C-K-E-N-Z-I-E

Here's a quick clip of Mackenzie spelling her name!I was finally able to catch it on video. Sometimes she gets twisted up and starts again but for the most part, she's got it!

Intricate design

I found Mack's blocks like this after she'd already gone to bed. She took her precious time to get them all lined up just so- each block is lined up in the crook the next. While this kind of behavior can some times be cause for concern in kids, I think it's just another sign that Mackenzie's got her mama's organizing/ arranging gene.

Dusty

I found a " dead" caterpillar on our deck and thought Mack might like seeing it. Turns out, he wasn't dead, only frozen. Mackenzie was extra excited and named him " Dust" because he had some dirt stuck to his fur when I brought him in. She was very gentle him and even wanted to kiss him goodnight.

She's such a sweet spirited girl. You can see it in her eyes in this picture.

Going in for a closer look:
She ran down the hall saying " Come see, daddy! A Pellar!"
So far, he's survived the toddler touch:
And now to figure out what to do with him!

Chef Mike

Mike is an AWESOME cook! He loves to take a bunch of random ingredients and make a meal of it. His food is always delicious, whether it's something he found in a magazine or something he made up. Here are a few pictures of his creations:

Shepard's pie made with salmon. Mackenzie loves fish so this one of her favorites:

Mike loves ribs so it's fun to watch him mixing and matching spices to try to prepare the ultimate rack of ribs. I think he may have done it:
Chef gets first taste:
Mackenzie approves:

Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street?....

Mackenzie is learning all kinds of new songs. Her latest is the theme song for Sesame Street. I caught a little bit of it on video though she's a little distracted so it's only part of the song. I love how she's having Big Bird help her build the tower. Her imagination has really taken off over the last few weeks .:

Silly Mack!

Here's a short clip of Mackenzie being a silly girl.

Fashionista

Mackenzie has started dressing herself! She's gotten really good at. Her favorite article of clothing is shoes or socks. You never know what she might be wearing if you show up at our house these days.

Here's a quick picture of one of her original designer outfits. My favorite part is the strappy sandals: