Birthday Girl

We celebrated Kenzie's birthday this week.  I love watching her grow up.  She is so funny and such a blessing to our family.  When we decided to have a fourth child it was definitely a big decision.  We both just kind of felt like "now or never" and then did a big gulp and decided to go for it.  Of course we are so glad that we did.  We could not imagine our life without her.  Our family just didn't seem complete without her.

She loved her summer dance class!  We got to observe on the last day and I love this picture of her!  She's a sweet girly-girl with a spunk that just draws you to her.

Kelly's gift to Kenzie was a new Barbie--and a Barbie cake!  Kelly baked it, made the frosting, put most of it together, and decorated it.  Obviously, you can tell from this picture that she learned a lot.  Sadly, right after these pictures the whole thing started to fall apart.  However, Kenzie loved it!  She thought it was the most beautiful cake ever, and that's what matters. (That and it tasted fantastic!)

Here she is with her new Rapunzel barbie--cake free.

I love this picture because the camera angle makes the gift appear to be huge!  It really wasn't that big.

Kevin was the official "remover of packaging" so that Kenzie could enjoy her baby doll.

I took this picture because I thought it was so fun that Kate and Kelly were playing dress-up.  We are truly enjoying our summer, especially on Kenzie's special day.

I just realized that we didn't take any pictures of what we did that day!  We invited some friends to go swimming with us and then went back to our house for cake and ice cream.  It was the perfect way to enjoy the day!  Thanks P family for coming with us and helping us celebrate Kenzie.  We are so grateful for you!

Kenzie, we love you beautiful girl.  We are so proud of you and the way that you are growing up.  You are learning and growing so much and we are blessed to have you in our family.