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Foster says: "Yes, I do inspire greatness with my presence!"

Mackenzie has copied one of Foster's tricks and proudly shows it off!! She did this all her own and requested I take a picture of her doing it - including holding the pose while I went for the camera. Sadly, she hasn't mastered the flip and catch in the mouth like Foster has.

And here you have an intimate glimpse at our morning routine - watching Dora in Mommy's room while she gets ready.

Go Hawks!!

Yes, Mackenzie is a natural Hawkeye fan - she went right up to the Herky without any prompting from us!!!

VAL - consider this your public reminder to update your blog!!!

Even Mackenzie is expressing her frustration with your 8 month old post!

:) - Cara

Jungle Bungle Big Girl Panties Party

So to celebrate a few days of dry big girl panties - Mackenzie got to go to Jungle Bungle with a friend. She asked Gracie to join her.

The girls jump for joy with excitment over Mackenzie's accomplishment!

Even Daddy had fun playing to celebrate!

Let' s hope the dry panties and celebrating continue....

Super Market Sweep?

Remember that supermarket game show from the early 90's where players had to race through the aisles and fill their carts with the maximum monetary amount in set designated time?? (My sister and I used to love to watch and discuss how we would do it - although we always argued about which one of us would go for the sweep. If we would have the opportunity now - I would HAPPILY let Kate do the running....fyi, Kate. :) ) Anyway - that is what these pics remind me of due to the presence of shopping cart. Now for the story behind them....this is 100% all Mackenzie. She did this to herself. The only thing I can take credit for is the hair styling.


Went to the garage and got her shopping cart, put her socks and shoes on and asked to go play on the deck with the shopping cart, conveniently forgetting to put on shorts (and with her underwear on backwards and one sock inside out, I might add).


These are definatly being filed away for future embarassment with potential suitors! However, I am quite happy that these were taken on day #2 of her insisting to wear big girl panties and keeping them dry.

Mackenzie's Photography

so I found Mackenzie had helped herself to our big camera and was taking pictures of things. here are her photography skills. Please note: i overheard her saying "Foster - say Cheese! MOOO, MOOO" I am assuming she was making animal noises to try to get his attention, as this is something her Daddy often does for her. :)

Kids Bix

Even though she was excited all day to do her race, Mackenzie was none to happy to be a participant in this year's Kids Bix festivities. :( She cried the whole run, refused to wear her medal and wouldn't take pictures with any of her friends we saw down there. But at least she looked cute doing it. Maybe next year will be better....