girl power

We spent the first part of Mackenzi's 9th birthday at Fiesta Texas. She loves the water park and I admit she is definately unlike her daddy when it comes to riding roller coasters. She has no fear! She gets that from me. We all are going to miss our weekly trips to Fiesta next year when we move.They had so much fun bowling and just being silly. We even let Maci and Jared tag along for the fun. I admit our bowling scores were not the greatest but we had enough laughs and giggles to make up for our low scores.

After our trip to Fiesta Texas we picked up two of MAckenzi's friends, Taylor and Meli and headed for the bowling alley. Greg had taken Mackenzi and MAci there on a date once and haven't stopped talking about it since. They had so much fun bowling and just being silly. We even let Maci and Jared tag along for the fun. I admit our bowling scores were not the greatest but we had enough laughs and giggles to make up for our low scores.

The opening gifts part of a birthday is always a big deal. Maci gave Mackenzi a new game boy game. Taylor gave her a cute tank top and a Lizzie McGuire CD. Meli brought her two craft things. Greg and I gave a CD, book, and some clothes. She absolutely loved all of her things. She is very into reading, listening to music, playing games and doing crafts. And what girl doesn't like new clothes? She ;oves going to the mall and Target. She is definately her mother's daughter.

Mackenzi decided on a cookie cake this year. I was excited for a change. All of the kids really enjoyed it, as did Jenny and I. She brought the three little ones to the bowling alley for cookie and unwrapping present time.
After the bowling adventure we stopped and picked up pizza and the girls came home to have a sleep over. That did a craft, listened to music, had girl talk, and watch movies. Mackenzi was the first to fall asleep even though she fought and fought it. Her body was just too exhausted and gave up. I could tell she wasn't wanting to be the first to go to bed, but she was too drained from the busy day we had.

Hope you had a great day Mackenzi. We love you and can't believe you are growing up so fast.