SIX

Mackenzie is six today. Mackenzie is SIX today. Mackenzie is SIX today!! Ryan and I said we were going to have to practice saying this one. Counting on two hands now. Wow. Is that for real?! I seriously feel like just yesterday I was teaching her how to lift one little finger to form a #1 for her 1st bday! And here we are.

Mackenzie, there are so many wonderful things that I love about you. You are...

-caring: You are constantly checking on your siblings. just making sure all is okay.

-encouraging: You never give up on anyone - you are a natural encourager!

-loving: You are always concerned about others. You are so excited about 1st grade, but if I show my fear of it, even in a small dose, you pick up on that and are concerned about ME!

-funny!: You make jokes and laugh hard. HARD! I love that belly laugh of your's!

-pretty cool: You are learning all the Hannah Montana songs on your Discman that Grandma got you. (oh yea!) You think it's so fun to have control of your own music. Your daddy isn't so crazy about this idea though. ;)

-love to cook: If I am in the kitchen - I better save you a spot! You are my constant companion - even in the kitchen.

There are so many more things about you...this is just to name a few! I admire you for the leader you already are in our family. You set great examples and always strive to do your best. Even though Nate and Addy are so much younger - that doesn't seem to bother you. You already value them and the friendship they bring to you. You keep me company and for that I'm thankful! I truly can't believe you are six. My heart hurts a little bit when I think of it. I remember the instant I first met you when you were born. All the years flash in my memory.

I am so proud to call you daughter. My firstborn. My best little friend. I hope your year of SIX brings you laughter, muddy feet, desserts, strawberries and anything else your little six year old heart could want!