My Little Cowgirl

McKenzie LOVES her rocking horse (great gift aunt Brook) and now she has discovered the cowboy hat...a MUST HAVE accessory when riding your horse! Here are some pics of her proving that cowgirls DO have all the fun!

Mommy and Daddy Goofed

A couple of weeks ago, while I was at work Chris cut McKenzie's hair! I was extremely mad and I'm still not completely over it, but it wasn't as bad as it could have been...so I am thankful. A few days after the haircut, while I was fixing my hair McKenzie pulled my curling iron off onto her arm. We both cried, but she got over it a lot sooner than I did! Her arm looks tons better now and she is no longer allowed in the bathroom while I fix my hair.

McKenzie after Chris decided to cut her hair...without my permission.


McKenzie's burn from the curling iron.

Gulf Shores 2008

We were in Gulf Shores, AL the week that Hurricane Ike made landfall. We had a great trip! The weather was beautiful...very windy, but sunny and not too hot! McKenzie absolutely LOVED her first beach experience, which means we will be making this trip again next year and I can't wait!

Chris was so excited about being at the beach!


McKenzie taking her first steps in the sand.


A great family picture courtesy of Aunt Brook!


She is NOT afraid of the water.


Daddy and McKenzie enjoying the waves.

McKenzie at Julia's Birthday Swim Party

McKenzie was invited to Julia Jansen's 1st birthday party in Little Rock on Monday. She is such a water baby and had a great time!

McKenzie playing the pool.


Having tons of fun!


McKenzie and daddy under the waterfall.


McKenzie splashing in the waterfall.


Got Baby Banz?

Swimming in the Jungle Pool

It was SO HOT the other day that we filled up the jungle pool and invited Angelica (the little girl from across the street) to come over and cool off. Even daddy couldn't resist the cool waters of the jungle pool!

McKenzie and Angelica in the jungle pool.


McKenzie climbing out of the jungle pool.


McKenzie playing in the waterfall of the jungle pool.


McKenzie showing daddy the waterfall.


McKenzie getting ready to get out of the jungle pool.

Welcoming baby Brewer to the family

Julie had a scheduled c-section on June 29 in Mountain Home. She had to be at the hospital by 5:30 a.m. so they got a bunch of hotel rooms and McKenzie and I came up the night before to hang out with all of the family! We got up really early and rushed to the hospital because Jessi had left her camera at the hotel. We made it in time to visit with Julie before they took her to the OR. McKenzie wasn't too sure what to make of her new cousin, but she sure wanted to get her hands on him or maybe she was trying to poke his eyes out...who knows!

Julie before they took her to the OR.


McKenzie snoozing as we awaited the arrival of the new baby.


Mommy finally gets her hands on her new baby boy.


Baby Brewer in his special hat!


McKenzie catching some more z's at the hospital.

Celebrating the 4th of July

We celebrated the 4th at Jason Taylor's house (he lives on the bluff and therefore had an awesome view of the fireworks) with lots of friends. McKenzie didn't really know what to think about the fireworks. She wasn't scared of them, but she wasn't really all that excited about them either.

Our patriotic family.


McKenzie with her honorary aunt Brook.


McKenzie celebrating her freedom!


McKenzie realizing that her freedom is about to be compromised!