Just hangin' around

Mackenzie constantly asks me to put Mackayla down next to her so they can lay in the floor and watch TV together. I am still amazed at how much Mackenzie loves her little sister.

Here they are, on a different day. Mackenzie grabbed my beach towel to use as a blanket. She wanted to hold Mackayla's hand, too!

I love how sweet my girls are!

Here's a video of Mackayla talking. Of course, as soon as I stopped recording, she talked non-stop! (Don't forget to stop the music at the bottom of the page first!)

A Playdate for Everyone

We finally got together again with some of our absolute favorite friends, David and Dawn. The last time we got to hang out was the week Mackayla was born, so we were very overdue! Mackenzie and Olivia wore themselves out at Monkey Joe's, and Dawn and I even got Jon, David, and Lindsey to play in the inflatables, too!

David and MackaylaMackenzie, Lindsey, and Olivia
While Olivia and Mackenzie played in Olivia's room, Lindsey and the rest of the grown-ups played a great game of Uno Attack. And Mackayla, well, Mackayla did what she does best...

Back to School Jamboree

Last Saturday our friends Kisha and Denard had a Back to School Jamboree at their church. Dr. G and I went there to do a spinal screening.

I took Jon and the girls along with me, and Mackenzie loved seeing Kristen! They went up to the pulpit during the door prize drawings, and sang. It was Mackenzie's first time singing in front of an audience, and they did great! (And it was Kenzie's idea, too. She went up to the pastor and asked him for a microphone!)
There was lots of fun things to do: a moonbounce, games, and even a firetruck to explore!

Jon and Mackayla hanging out.
I can't believe Mackayla is growing up so fast!

Gymnastics Class!

Mackenzie has had 2 gymnastics classes so far, and absolutely loves it! The first week was sort of iffy; she was the only kid in her class. I know that could be good, but I wanted her to be able to interact with others kids her age. So I was relieved last week when another girl joined her class. She's only a couple of weeks younger than Mackenzie, and she has a baby sister one month younger than Mackayla!

Mackenzie has really gotten into gymnastics and tumbling, and is constantly showing off!

What was Mackayla doing during all of this?

Checking out the ceiling:)

Happy Birthday, Emma!

We celebrated Emma's 4th birthday last weekend with an awesome party at the gymnastics center. I had already planned to sign Mackenzie up for classes, so this was great exposure to see if she would like it. What do you think?

Crab-walking up the balance beam

Jumping!

Oops! Logjam at the foam pit!

Noah and Mackenzie on the obstacle course
Mackenzie's favorite part--swinging on the rope into the foam pit!

Singing "Happy Birthday" to Emma, with her cool Hannah Montana cake
I finally got Mackenzie to slow down long enough to smile for the camera
Thank you, Ms. Sara, for the yummy ring pop!

Fun times...

Just a few things we've been up to...

Mackayla and Mackenzie motivating me while I work out!

(Mackenzie perfecting her ab crunches!)
Eric, Michelle, and kids came to visit...and off to Chuck E. Cheese!!!

Mackenzie and Chris (Mackenize was winning...beginner's luck?!

The girls and I finally made it to the new play center at the mall. We like it much better than Arbor Place!

2 Months!

Mackayla turned 2 months old on July 23. We went for her well visit today. She had to get a few vaccines, and she wasn't too happy with that. In fact, she had one of the worst afternoons yet. After her appointment I had to go to work, so Jon took both girls home after he got off work. When I got home later, she had her bottle and a dose of Tylenol per the pediatrician's advice. That was at 8:30 Monday night. She went to sleep immediately afterwards in her swing, and as I'm typing this at 1 AM Tuesday morning, she is still asleep. Poor kid, I don't remember Mackenzie reacting this way. Hopefully when she wakes up she will be back to her normal, happy self.

Now, on to her monthly update!

Mackayla, at two months old, you are:

• 10.3 pounds (50th percentile)
• 23 inches long (95th percentile)
• STILL wearing Newborn-sized diapers
• Wearing 0-3 month size clothes
• Cooing, spontaneously and in response to us (and we've had one squeal)
• LOVING your baths!
• Eating every 3-4 hours during the day
• Sleeping 6-7 hours at night, without fail
• Loving to sit in your bouncer seat on the kitchen counter (far away from the stove!) to watch me cook
• Are a seasoned traveler, having made 3 trips to Murphy, NC to see Mommy's side of the family, and 1 trip to Charlotte, NC to see Daddy's side
• Getting ready to attend your first wedding (Yay, Aunt Beth!)
• Melting our hearts more and more each day as your personality continues to emerge

Enjoy the smiley pictures!!!!