this is our life....

just an ordinary evening with two very good friends enjoying a toy together

icy adventures

so as the weather created impromptu ice skating conditions throughout the land the past few days, we utilized the day off from work to introduce Mackenzie to the wonderful winter sport of ice skating.

Mommy dusted off her old skates and we set out on an icy adventure.

As you can see, Mackenzie LOVED it and actually took to it quite well. (Minus the part where she attempted to crawl off the ice - but no pics of that b/c it had started to rain too hard for cameras)


Even when she would fall, she would laugh and quickly get herself back up.

Grandma Jane's girl: more so everyday

Awhile ago, Mackenzie couldn't hear the difference between the names "Jane" & "Jean". And this resulted in her thinking her middle name was "Jane" - much to the delight of some grandparents. Since then, Mackenzie has learned her middle name is in fact "Jean", but she has SO MANY Grandma Jane tendancies - I am beginning to think it would be a more fitting middle name. As evidenced here, channeling Grandma Jane - outside in a snow/ice storm in her jammies, with bed head and winter coat on while borrowing someone else's shoes. For some reason, this reminds me of Jane taking me to high school back in the day. And I suspect Jane wishes she could still get away with dressing like this all the time now, as well. :) Except of course, for the whole going out in the snow/ice bit....Jane would rather be locked up then brave it.

having snow much fun

Observing MLK Jr day lead to this impromptu play date in the yard for two good friends....

isn't it ironic....

Please note the animal on the boots and
the name of the game she is playing (written on the rifle butt).

just your regular family fun @ one of Daddy's fave pizza spots in Dubuque.

new big girl haircut

Mackenzie got her hair cut recently, with the addition of bangs and layers around the face. I think the effect is very big girl, which matches her CLEAN & DRY big girl panties too. So much growing up going on.

welcome 2010 - celebrating in super hero style

gauging from Mackenzie's choice of attire to ring in the new year, I would say we could expect super great things to happen in 2010!!

Even if the initial costuming was a bit sideways.

With her super hero boyfriend...

Ringing in the 2010 with a super sweet kiss for her favorite super hero.