3 months old

We are so close to laughing, rolling over and sleeping soundly through the night. Makenzie is the sweetest, most cuddly, and definetely most smiley baby I have seen of had (ha- first baby)!! I just love the way she recognizes Matt and I. We just love this little girl.

Blessing Day!

I have never felt so complete, or blessed in my life than I did today. Today, I watched as my sweet husband, 3 brothers, 5 brothers-in-law, 2 grandpas, and one great-grandpa (I hope I got everyone!), give my little peanut a name and a blessing. What a great sight to see as all these wonderful priesthood holders lay their hands on Makenzie. She was a star. She had her eyes closed through the whole prayer, only to open them as Matt was saying amen. We have taught her well :) What was even more special, was that Makenzie was blessed in the same dress I was blessed in 26 years ago and was made by my mother. I could not be more happy to have my family all drive up from Tucson to enjoy the blessing with us. Everyone was there!

I am one sassy peanut

With the whole Porter crew in town for Maddy's baptism and the awful summer heat, a swim is just what the dr. ordered. We broke out Makenzie's swimsuit and she is ready to go!!!

Isn't she lovely..isn't she wonderful...

7 weeks old and lovin' every minute of it!!

Can a 6 week old...

SMILE....YES YES YES :)

Whoever said babies only smile when they have gas needs to look at these pictures. Grandma LaReda got the best out of this little peanut just after a catnap. Makes all the sleepless nights worth it.

Pretty Easter Dress!

We had our first photo shoot today with Makenzie! I think she is looking so big and so old, she is the big 3 weeks old now. We fall more and more in love with this little girl everyday.

No longer a new born...

Our little Makenzie is growing up so fast! She lost her embilical cord stump today!! The days just fly by :) In order to celebrate the joyous occasion of no longer folding diapers and wipe-me-downs, we gave her - Grandma Porter - got to give her a first bath. She loved it. She did not cry once. What did make her cry was the rub me down of lotion afterwards.