October 2013 Rewind: McKenna Turns 13

One event that we surely can't skip from 2013 is the arrival of our family's...

FIRST TEENAGER!

It's seems like just yesterday that I was sitting in the hospital and holding my first baby in my arms... amazed and changed forever. How can it be that she is 13 years old? Yes, time passes too fast, but we are so pleased with the sweet, elegant, and kind little lady that Kenna is becoming.

Here's a look at her special day last October 15th... Absolutely no skimping on Kenna's breakfast in bed... this girl LOVES food!

I think she likes her new boots....

Funny brothers enjoying her unwrap gifts!

Kenna's sweet best friend, Kambria, decorated her locker.

Kenna checked out of school for a lunch date with Ash, Mom, & Dad! We had to celebrate early because McKenna's birthday was a dance day (i.e. busy, busy day!) She took cupcakes to dance rehearsal, went to a bonfire for mutual, and was up late with homework... but we tried to make her feel extra loved amongst all the running of a usual Tuesday.

Here's a look at McKenna Lyn at 13 years old...

Favorite Book: "Austenland" and "The Penderwicks"

Favorite Treat: Anything gummy and sour

Favorite Color: All shades of blue... and she particularly loves "Peacock" colors! (Teal, Emerald Green, Purple, Royal Blue...)

Favorite School Subject: Choir

Heros: Mom & Dad

Dream Day: Touring Paris, France

Best Friends: Kambria, Liandra, Abby, Annaliese, and Jessica

Dream Date: Mr. Darcy from Pride & Prejudice

Her Loves: Dance, art, music, and cousins, and playing "A Thousand Miles" a thousand times a day on the piano

Favorite Possessions: Her sketch pad & phone

Best Traits: Determined, hard working, brave, creative, and kind

Worst Traits: Undeceive (like her Mom!), looks 15, too darn cute for her own good, not her brother's favorite babysitter, and hates to do her own hair.

Favorite Ballroom Dances: Samba & Swing

Goals: Winning at Nationals, serving a mission, studying art in school, and marrying in the temple.

McKenna is a sentimental girl. She loves things with ALL of her heart--whether it be traditions, gifts, or events, she is always excited and appreciative. She loves the Gospel--particularly the young women's program. She is continually reminding our family to do better at our spiritual goals and she currently serves as the Beehive class president. She is fun, giggly, and so very talented. 

We love this girl. 

So much.