We're off!

Mickey and Minnie have invited us down for a visit and we can't insult them! I will be away from the blogging world but will post pics when I get back.

Miss Mackenzie PASSED!

Of course everyone at this age passes but if any of them would have been held back it definately would of been her! ha! She loved more just the idea of playing in the pool and didn't want to do anything that she was supposed to do. Sometimes she did but very rarely.

Tonight was her last night and it was basically a play night. Perfect for her! They started out going down the huge slide and she loved it! She must have went about 5 or 6 times. Then they got to play in a water fountain and then it was playing in the pool time. Mackenzie had some of her family there so Daddy showed them some of things she learned to do.

Here she is loving the slide...

Mackenzie always come out of the water with a smile...

Mackenzie's biggest fans...

Tiptoe through the tulips

Oh how I love me some tulips! This is not a hubby's dream day. At least not mine. But he agreed to go, allergies and all, and I very much appreciated it. It was gorgeous weather but of course that added extra people. But they did stay open 2 hours later because of it. There were a lot of things to see besides tulips and I can see how they've added to it since we've last been there.

Mackenzie loves picking flowers and I was very proud of how she listened and didn't pick any. She surprisingly touched and handled them with care.

My parents joined us and at the last minute my nephew Tony and his girlfriend Rachel came too. It was great to have them along and afterwards we went out for pizza.

The sun was bright for us, but I love the way Mackenzie makes it known...

Mackenzie being gentle and smelling the flowers...

Taking a picture with Grandpa & Grandma...

Trying on some wooden shoes...

Playing with the ducky races with Daddy...

Not feeling that great, butter nose, but still managing to be goofy and give mama a smile...

PCM

Today for Easter Sunday Mackenzie and I went with a friend of mine and her son to the Portland Children's Museum. It's a fun interactive place for kids. Lots to do and see. This was mine and Mackenzie's first time there. They have different areas of things to do. There was a grocery store, a Dr's office, a construction area, a dig area, a water area and a Bob the Builder area. There were more areas too but that was to just name a few.

I tried to skirt Mackenzie away from the water area until the end but she spied it and kept wanting to go over there. I eventually gave in. They give the kids smocks to wear to try to keep them dry. Good thing because that can be a wet area! We were in there for awhile. She found some rubber duckies and was packing those around.


It was a great place for toddlers to explore and I know every time she goes she will find something new. I can't wait to take her again. Afterwards we went to Red Robin and had lunch.

Here are a few pics of our day...

HAPPY EASTER!

Mackenzie did good at picking up the eggs but did seem to care about carrying the basket...

Coloring Easter Eggs

I always love to color eggs. Generally when I do I tend to go overboard and get about 3 to 4 dozen. I'm so glad I didn't do that this year. One dozen was E-nough for me! Quite messy and hard to keep track of 9 cups of dye.
Mackenzie really enjoyed herself and we basically gave her one egg and one cup of color. Needless to say by the end of the egg dying there was no color left in her cup and her egg was hardly colored!





We saw A LOT of the splashing...


Nice green hand...

CARWASH

I've been meaning to film her when we go through the carwash and this particular time I had my camera with me. I think the looks on her face are funny and how she is holding her hands up. Also towards the end the way she nods her head with her eyes wide open while the car is being pulled through. I'm sure to a two year old there is a lot going on!

And she is eating a snack - not chewing gum like it looks like.

Whatever you do this weekend...


make sure you take the time...



to stop and smell the flowers...

Sunday - Park

Had two BEAUTIFUL days here over the weekend. Had to definately take advantage!

Saturday - Sandbox

"I know it's fun and all but do you have to fling it?" Does every Mom hate sand?

Second day of Swim Class

Don't worry, I'm not going to post every class on here but did want to get some pics with Daddy.

As you can see, Mackenzie lost her edge for jumping in off the side. She went from jumping off the side to crouching and leaning for help. Mackenzie also experienced putting her head under the water. She also seems to be less interested in the class and more interested in just playing in the water. So far at the end of each class she gets upset. This time it was because she was not ready to get out.

Do all kids love the water? I've never met a kid that didn't.