Happy Belated Birthday McKell

McKell celebrated her NINTH birthday on April 17. Here are NINE things you may or may not know about McKell.

1. McKell loves to dance. She has taken dance for 6 years and seriously can't wait for dance each week. She started competitive dance 2 years ago and just loves it. Her and her friend even make up dances at school to teach other girls at recess.

2. McKell is totally into clothes and fashion. This is a new thing, but it seems like everyday is a fashion show. She loves putting together outfits and loves matching shoes and accessories. Her favorite places to shop - Abercrombie and Gymboree.

3. McKell is kind to everyone. McKell's teacher told me that she just really appreciates how nice McKell is to all the students in her class. She includes everyone and tries to never hurt anyone's feelings. I hope she will always remember how important this is. She is also very kind to animals (a trait she did not get from me.)

4. McKell is creative. She loves to draw and decorate.

5. McKell is a good student. She loves school and does well on all her assignments. This year she has passed all her multiplication and division timings and learned how to write in cursive. She has loved her teacher.

6. McKell is a "daddy's girl." She likes to hang out and be with me, but loves to spend time with Derek. She loves to go on lunch dates with him and has even been helping him in the yard.

7. McKell loves babies. She always loves to hold brand new babies and now that she is getting bigger she wants to carry them around. She really likes all the baby nieces and nephews and wishes she had a baby sister. As for now when we go to grandma's she uses Halle (her cousin) as her baby. Luckily, Halle is a really good baby and lets McKell pack her around.


8. McKell is a girly girl. She loves pink, dance, gymnastics, shopping, jewelry, hair accessories, make up, and all that great girl stuff.


9. McKell is silly. She loves to make people laugh. When she gets together with friends they do the silliest things and just giggle.



McKell celebrated her birthday by having a fun, friends party. We went to see Hannah Montana, The Movie and then had presents, pizza, and cupcakes. We are so lucky to have McKell in our family.