My Birthday Weekend

I turned 26 on Tuesday, March 10, 2009. So to celebrate, a decent size group of friends got together to chill. The night started and the new hot spot: Second Street Grill. It is an awesome atmosphere and a ton of great people. After the dinner and drinks there, some of us headed to Sports Center. While at the Sport Center, we bumped into and met up with a bunch more people. From there we tried to go to Hoops. Not a wise decision. A little too rowdy for my taste. So we decided to head to Jackson's where we danced the night away. It was an amazing time with amazing friends. Below are some pics taken at Second Street Grill.

Update on Kenzie's Ears

Just wanted to give ya an update on the happenings with Kenzie's ears. As most of you know, he ended up having to take Kenzie to the ER last Friday because her normal office was unable to get her in for an appointment. The ER doctors sent us home with a rx for a pain med for her because they didn't think that the fluid that was in her ear was infected, just causing pressure and a great deal of pain. Luckily Mackenzie had a standing appointment with her ENT on Monday. At this appointment, Dr. Gross (her ENT) noticed that she did in fact have a double ear infection. Dr. Gross also noted that both tubes had worked themselves out, to which Justin replied with a question as to how long before we consider replacing the tubes. Dr. Gross thought that it would be best if the tubes were replaced right away after the current infection cleared up. So "what does that time line look like?", you might ask. Well, Mackenzie will have her pre-op appointment this Tuesday and will have the procedure done this Thursday, the 5th. Of course we are nervous, just like last time. Surgery is always a risk, but it will be so worth it. Mackenzie already has a lot of scar tissue from all of her previous infection that she had before the first set of tubes, no need to wait for more before we have new tubes placed. We have also noticed that when she has her tubes, she is hardly ever sick. Just in case you were wondering, we don't like it when she's sick. So here we go. Once again to the hospital to have something else done. Wish us luck!!!

My Weekend With Miss Rowan

I was so happy to finally meet my niece Rowan for the first time!!!!!! I love her so much. Her face is so happy and sweet. I was totally ready to take her home with me. What can I say, I think she looks a lil like me, how could I not love her. Actually she looks like my brother, so I guess that's what I should say. I guess that I just wanted to be able to say that one kid somewhere looks like me since you would never guess that my own even belongs to me.

We had a wonder first encounter. We got to take a walk and hang out. I loved it!!!

Her she is getting ready for her walk with her amazing mommy, Laurel.

Here's Rowan again with her wonderful daddy, Pat. It's so amazing to see these new parents with their baby. It was meant to be!

Both Pat and Laurel make wonderful aunt and uncle for Mackenzie. Before I was even able to set my things down after I returned home from my trip, Mackenzie had spotted and grabbed her presents. She waisted no time in opening and indulging in her gifts. She loved the presents.

And as you can tell from the picture, Kenzie loves this toy, it just gives her hair a little static charge.

She also rushed to put on one of her new dresses. So cute!

And if you happen to be wondering about what is on her leg and foot, they are her Kung Fu Panda tattoos.

Mackenzie Turned 3!!!!!!

A week ago yesterday, Mackenzie turned 3. I can't believe how the time has flown. One minute she's an infant in diaper and the next she's playing dress up in princess dresses. We had a fairlly quiet evening on her actuall birthday with us and Grandma, Grandpa and Uncle Miles. She was able to open her presents from us and one from Grandma and Grandpa.

Mackenzie was also lucky enough to have a party with friends and family. We decided to host the pary at Selah Gym Kids as we did last year. It was as much of a hit this year as it was last year. We had a nice list of people who attended and also those who we wish could have been there. The kids had fun playing and going crazy while the rest of us (adults) looked on wishing that we had as much energy as the crazy lil kids.

After playing in the gym, it was off to cake and presents. This part of the party was themed after Mackenzie's favorite movie (for the moment). Kung Fu Panda! The kids had fun, which was what was important. Mackenzie got lots of great presents too! She's one lucky kid!