February 18th 2008

Mackenzie is 14 months old. She is walking about and talking. Well, it's her language only. She hasn't said a word we recognize yet. She did the whole Da-da thing awhile ago but we believe it was just her making noises. She does clap and wave bye-bye and gives kisses. More like an open mouth kiss but she understands what it is and I will take them anyway I can get them. Even sloppy! She is also starting these loud squeals and I've heard them now at home, in the car and at the grocery stores. Yesterday she was doing it at the grocery store and an aisle over I heard another baby return the sound. They did that for awhile.

Today it was such a nice day outside I was able to take her out for a stroll to the small park in our neighborhood. She loves walking around and is on the constant go if we let her. Also picking up many things she can get her little hands on.

SNOW ON FEBRUARY 2ND

Mackenzie had more smiles this time around in the snow. We were surprised to wake up this morning to it. So we got out in it asap, never lasts long around here. She has a little bit of a hard time moving around in the bulky clothing. Im sure by next season she'll be out there running and rolling around in it. We hope it snows more tonight.

SWIMMING

These were taken in the pool at the resort. It was a nice getaway and we even had Haystack Rock right outside our balcony window.

This picture was taken in our room. Complimentary robes for us and I brought one from home for Mackenzie that she finally got to wear. It was nice taking a big bubble bath with Mackenzie.

Sad news for us

Steve and I recently received some hard news. I was 5 1/2 months pregnant and the baby boy we were expecting in early June was not going to be able to go to full term. It was devastating news for us and the last 2 weeks have been very difficult.

Just this last week the 3 of us took off for Cannon Beach for a couple days. We stayed at a real nice resort that was right on the beach. Our room was great and the get away was just what we needed. We took Mackenzie on the carousel and also went to an arcade and she rode the horsey machine there as well.