Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Happy Birthday Mackenzie

Mackenzie means "child of a wise leader"

Mackenzie is my oldest niece, she is the daughter of my brother Nielson and his wife Kristen.   And the daughter of Shannon and her husband.  I remember when Mackenzie was born, I was so excited to have a cousin for Jordan.   I always remember them getting along and having a great time.   I try to spend some extended time with my parents once and awhile.  In the past years it has been when Jordan is unable to come due to scout camp.  When I see Mackenzie I wish that I brought Jordan along.  They have not seen each other for 4 or 5 years!

Mackenzie has beautiful red hair and these cute cheeks.  She turned 14 on Sept 6.  She is very sweet and is a big sister to 6 siblings.   

Jordan (5)  and Mackenzie (4), family reunion 1998, Park City.


The 5 and younger group race.  Jordan, Mackenzie and Hayden- the three oldest of my parent's grandchildren.


Mackenzie with Duane and Hayden,  Family Reunion 1998, Park City.  Do you think that Duane had to constrain her for this picture?  I see the look of, "I don't have time for this... I got things to do!"


Madison, Mckenzie, Jaidyn, Jordan, and Rachel- Nov. 4, 2000.  Nielson and Kristen's wedding, St. George Temple

Mackenzie with Jaidyn, Palmer and Dallin,  2005

July 16, 2007, Deer Creek.  Chance, Palmer, and Mackenzie.  

Mackenzie and Jaidyn.  During this boat outing I found out that Mackenzie is a great wake boarder.  And I tried wake boarding-- so I was very impressed in her skills!  
Happy Birthday Mackenzie!  Hope that you had a great one.  Love you.
Aunt Karalene

3 comments:

Marlo said...

Wow can't believe Mackenzie is 14!! (hey karalene you'll have to look at your pix again, theres one of Jordan, that you wrote was Chance.) It's very sweet that you remember everyone's special days!!

Karalene said...

Oh, that is funny! Fixed it!

Anonymous said...

thanks:). u really need some knewer pics of me though :P by the way my birthday is september 6