A Budding Hairdresser?

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Who will now be wearing THIS

Funny, but not so funny thing is....she did this a few months back and her hair just nicely came back in! She has always had this thing with hair, ever since a tiny baby sucking her thumb. If she would find even one strand of hair she would hold it in her hand while sucking her thumb. We couldn't figure out how she could even feel that strand of hair it was so tiny...but she did.  

Then when she got a little older....she wanted a few more strands in her hand so she resorted to PULLING HER HAIR OUT!!! Don't worry though....she only pulled it out on one side :) So we put gloves on her pjamas so she could no longer do that anymore. It worked nicely and her hair was coming back in again.

Then she decided that she would like to be a little bald on top....and she cut her own hair......TWICE NOW!!!!!! We keep telling her that if she keeps cutting her hair it will never grow nice and long so we can put barrettes and pony tails in it......not to mention she will be wearing a hat for the rest of her life!!! I am really hoping that this will be her last little escapade. I don't think she was too pleased with the job she did this time though cause when I told her to look in the mirror I asked her if she liked it and she started crying and said beneath her tears, "NO!"

And poor Jennifer has to keep trying to make Kaya's haircuts look somewhat respectable!!!! There's only so much you can do with a bald spot right on the top of a little girls head!!!

Busy Week and Double Birthday Party

This week was a busy one. We went to the Brandon Winter Fair, I had a midwife app't, worked on siding our garage, Good Friday and Easter gatherings and.......

2 birthdays to celebrate.......

For these two sweeties...Nathan and Mikaya.

Nathan and Mikaya are some of the cutest little people in our household.

Mikaya....smiley.....inquisitive....helpful.....delightful.....and just plain cute!

Nathan.....gentle hearted.....huggy & huggable ......

quiet.....loud :)........energetic.......smiley.....sensitive.....and eager to learn.

We had a party for both of them on Saturday...Mikaya's real birthday and a day before Nathan's birthday.

Because they both like horses we decided to have a cowboy theme.

Rebecca and Jennifer made this tasty cowboy boot...

We thought Nathan did a great job at serving the cake...

But apparently Mikaya didn't think so....

Being a wise now 3 year old she thought she would show her big brother how to do it...

FIRST you have to LICK the knife...

Then of course you pick it up with your fingers so that you can LICK THEM.....

And THEN you hand it out to your lovely party guests!!!!

And then give them all a big charming smile that makes them forget about all the licking!!!

Happy Birthday Nathan and Mikaya!! We love you!

For cheap family entertainment....

Give a two year old a wig and glasses.....

And get ready for TONS of laughs!!

WE LOVE YOU MIKAYA!

Mikaya's rendition of "Sing, Sing, Sing"...

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Happy 2nd Birthday Mikaya!

We celebrated two birthdays last week. On the third was Mikaya's so we will start with her..... Dear Mikaya Happy Birthday Kicks (that's my pet name for you :) Wow, two already! It seems like just yesterday that you were born. You came home on your big brother Nathan's birthday and I would say that you stole the show! You were and still are the sweetest little thing. Your smile can steal any heart and it is really hard to be upset or serious with you.

You learned to talk at an early age and it is so much fun trying to figure out what you are saying. You love to tell stories, your eyes light up as you jabber away saying only a few phrases that we can understand. It is so cute how you use hand gestures to try and get your point across as you tell tales about going milking, seeing the Bock, Bocks (chickens), it being cold outside. When we started potty training you and you 'did your job' you insisted that everyone in the family congratulate you with a high five and "good job!". If someone was out of the room you just had to find them so that they could be excited for you too. You are very good at knowing just who in our family is missing.

Even though you are somewhat scared of their size (very understandable) you love animals and really enjoy riding the horsey and going milking with me. Milking is one of your favorite activities. Whenever I let you go along you get so excited. You spend most of the time there gaining the courage to kiss the cow and when you finally do, you are so proud of yourself. With a big smile on your face you say "I did it!". You always have lots of things to tell mommy and daddy about when you get back in... like Sally coughing, Teddy licking your finger, Popeye making a mess (which is extremely traumatic to you) and of course kissing the cow :).

You love your little brother Josiah and spend a lot of time talking to and playing with him. Whenever you hear Joey crying in his bed you'll run and say "Joe Joe crying!" and make sure that one of us attend to him.

It is hard to put you to bed when you are overtired because instead of becoming really grumpy, you get really cute. We'll say "you should go to bed" and in the cutest voice you'll open your eyes really wide and say "I no go to bed". Yes I must admit that when Mom and Dad are away and your big sisters are babysitting you, you get spoiled because you are just TOO CUTE!

You have a couple of really cute nicknames for some of your siblings. Me you call Jenna-uh, Megan is Menna-an, Kerri is Kaya-ki , Brooke is Book or Booky, Rebecca is B-becka.

You're very much a girly girl but at the same time Daddy's little tomgirl as you love to play with your 'babies' and wear dresses but you also really like to ride with daddy in the tractor (and virtually anything else with wheels).

Your a sweet girl Micker. Your big hugs are a treasure, your "I love you's" are priceless and your princess goodnight wave is adorable. Your such a little goof and you love to make your family (especially Daddy) laugh at you. I love you Kickey!

Keep on smiling! Cause it sure is cute :)

Love Jenna-uh

A New Look.....

Mikaya wonder's what you think?

BEFORE

AFTER

My Little Lady

6 months Mikaya!

Where has time gone. It seems like just yesterday that you were born and yet when I think of all we have been through together, it's been so much. When I look at you sometimes I wonder what you will grow up to be like, what will be your personality and other times I look at you and see some of your little personality already! You are a very determined little girl, you have a twinkle in your eyes that melts your families heart. You love the many hugs and kisses you get each day and love to make your brothers laugh. It is so special to watch you with all your siblings and how they protect and love you so much. You are so blessed to have a family that loves you and will be your best friends someday. Your sister Brooke and you will have a special bond I'm sure and I can already see the little looks you give each other that seems to say 'I know what you are thinking'! Tea parties, playing house, dressing dolls, baking is all what you have to look forward to together and so much more. And your big sisters Jen, Meg and Kerri will be able to teach you so many things, doing your hair, matching your clothes and even doing dishes (watch out, they are already counting the days before you can take over in the kitchen!) And you have a special place in your big brothers hearts. When I see you give them 'that smile' I just see there hearts melt. You are a special gift to all of us. I never dreamed that we would have 10 children, but I can't imagine our family without you. I am so glad God chose to send you to us to compliment our family. I pray that as you grow you will learn the love of God through us, your family and that you will desire that love for yourself and personally get to know Him.