What's New in the Nagode House???

So, Mackenzie has started this hyena sounding laugh. It is absolutely adorable and a little strange all at the same time. We got it on video so that we can play it back for her one day. She will just walk around and do it for no apparent reason. Doug and I die laughing every time. She definately keeps us entertained. Mackenzie has also started to imitate everything Doug and I do. She seems to do something new every single day. Only about a week to go until her big first birthday. It is exciting and also sad that my little baby will soon be a toddler. I only have about 2 months left until little Miss Mary Kathryn makes her big debut. We are very happy and also a little nervous about how things will be with two little ones, but we are excited about our family getting larger. : )

Mackenzie's First Pair of Shoes!!!!

Mackenzie's Great Grandmother gave us a check for Mackenzie's birthday so that we could go get her first pair of shoes! We went to Stride Rite yesterday to find out her shoe size and try on some shoes. It was HILARIOUS!!!!! They measured Mackenzie's foot first. She is a 4 1/2 wide. After measuring, I found some really cute sneakers that were white with pink velcro straps. The lady tried to put them on Mackenzie, but she kept curling her toes so that they could not get the shoes on. Finally, after about 5 minutes, they managed to get both shoes on. Mackenzie looked down at them, her face got really red, her mouth turned down and she started to cry. I couldn't help but laugh because it was soooo funny! She did not like shoes being on her foot. I realized she was not going to get used to the cute pink and white shoes, so I found another pair that seemed to be a little more flexible and maybe a little more breathable. After a lot of work, we got those on her feet. She seemed to like this pair of shoes a little more, but when we stood her up, she stood still as if her legs were frozen. She did not understand she could walk with the shoes on. We ended up buying the shoes in hopes that she will get used to them. I let her wear them on the way home and she seemed to get a little more used to them. Well, at least she was not crying. We will see how it goes! : )

She's Growing Up Way Too Fast!!!!

Our little girl can now hold her own spoon while she eats. It is sooooooooo messy though. She likes to smear the food all over her high chair before she attempts to put the food in her mouth. She's going through a picky eating stage at this time as well. I know it is because she is sick and tired of her baby food. I AM TOO!!!! We are giving her more and more table food because of this. She LOVES macaroni and cheese. Mackenzie has also started to say another word. She will look at the dogs, point, and then say DA. It is really cute. She points at everything she wants since she can't verbally tell us. She seems to want anything Doug and I have in our hands. : ) Her first birthday is getting closer and closer. Doug and I really can't believe our little baby is almost a toddler! We understand now why people always say to enjoy every moment. They really do grow up waaaaay too fast and before we know it, we will have two little girls running around the house!!!!!!!