Macie had her first haircut this past weekend. Her bangs had gotten so long and when we went into TK's, the owner gave Macie a little trim. I think she seemed a little unsure about sitting in the chair but she didn't move a muscle while she was getting her trim.
Macie is now saying Mmm when I get her meals ready. It is really cute to watch. She obviously thinks the dog food is "mmm good" but I won't let her eat it which makes her cry. Oh, but she wants to so bad!
My precious friend, Kay, was welcomed home to our Heavenly Father on Monday. I have never know this kind of ache but the ache is worth the 5 special years we shared as friends. For all who knew Kay they knew her for her bubblily personality, her go-getter attitude, and her compassion. She touched and changed so many lives. So many students learned a great deal from this wonderful teacher. She made me feel special and she always reminded about how lucky I was to have such a wonderful husband and family. She listened, shared in my joys and my sorrows, she would put me first...that is just the kind of friend she was. I hope I did all those things for her too. Special doesn't even come close to explaining how much she meant to me or what kind of person she was. Although I wasn't able to help or be with her during this final battle, I prayed and prayed and prayed. God answered my prayer when I asked that he give her peace and comfort. I will always remember my friend, Kay!
Who needs presents or toys or anything that cost money when you can play in a cabinet with toilet paper and paper towels? Macie loved having the door closed on her and then after I would knock she would work on pushing it open. She is so fun and full of life.
Macie loves her new pjs from her grammy. She had a pj day and stayed warm in them all day. They were perfect because the wind made it such a cold day.
Macie got to experience her first snow. Even though she won't remember it and it didn't last very long, she did like looking out the window as it came down. Then we went outside in it for just a minute or so. She didn't seem to notice that it was landing on us because she was more worried about getting her hood off her head. I know it doesn't snow tons here in the Dallas area but I hope when she gets bigger we get an enormous snow that she can play in, build a snowman in, and have her first snowball icecream (like we used to make when we were kids). I keep my fingers crossed on that one because I so want her to see and play in the lots of snow like I did when I was a kid. We may have to take her up to where I grew up so she can have that experience someday.
I don't know if I have ever been more excited about this time of year...(well, I was super excited the Christmas season when Zack and I got married and also last year I was anxiously awaiting the arrival of Macie! I am probably going to be like all the little kids counting down until Christmas Day arrives. It is Macie's first Christmas! She seems to be very interested in the Christmas lights and ornaments 0n the tree. She loves taking the bows off the presents that I have wrapped. I just think it will be lots of fun. I have had so much fun buying the kid's gifts and have gotten some really great buys which makes it more fun to me. It will be fun to see how all the little ones act and what they do on Christmas. Not only that but Sheldon and Reagan also have had their newest addition, Cage, and he will be there, too! I think Macie will have a good 'ol time with Finley, Jackson, and Blake since they are all around the same age. She will love spending time with her big cousins, too.
Here are a few pictures that I have taken. I was posing Macie for Christmas cards. (It isn't as easy as it used to be because Macie is on the go and not interested in sitting in one place and smiling for me.) Zack got to sit in on one as well! We got some good ones though and now I am excited about getting those in the mail so I can get them addressed and sent back out.
First time seeing the Christmas tree completely decorated.
Don't ask me how this diaper started coming off but it did. No worries though...Macie kept on playing in the pantry. She loves the dog food container and as gross as it may be has tried dog food a couple of times. I think she must think that since she shares her food with them as she slings it from her highchair that she should get to have a bite of their food, too!
ONE BIG BUMP!
Thanksgiving Day
Gloria's
Papaw and Grammy with all the grandkids
Finley and Macie loved playing with one another this time. They also loved making a big toy mess.
Cousins!