Jan 25, 2012 Posted by Tiffany

Dear Mackenzie: Could you BE any cuter?

Dear Mackenzie, Wow. Thirty-eight months old and you definitely have the world on a string. You have gotten almost as many presents in the last month from two of your godfathers as you got at Christmas. So many people love you so very much — you are an extremely blessed little girl. One thing I learned in Florida is that “the birdie” (my hand making a bird-like head and me talking with a... read more

Jan 3, 2012 Posted by Tiffany

Dear Mackenzie – Florida rocks

Dear Mackenzie, I know this letter is hopelessly late this month…but we were having so much fun in Florida for those two weeks around Christmas that I couldn’t tear myself away from enjoying time with you and your daddy to sit down in front of the computer. But that doesn’t make this letter any less interesting. In fact, it may be one of the biggest letters ever since you’ve had a... read more

Nov 25, 2011 Posted by Tiffany

Dear Mackenzie: Can it really be 3 years already?

Dear Mackenzie, Today you are turning 3 years old. It hardly seems possible that on a rainy, very cold night three years ago your daddy and I were heading to the hospital. That 9 hours later, through many hypnotherapy recordings and mutterings from doubtful nurses and midwives, you were brought into this world naturally…and natural you still remain today. You are our little hippie girl, already... read more

Oct 25, 2011 Posted by Tiffany

Dear Mackenzie: Let’s go fly a kite

Dear Mackenzie, I can hardly believe that you’re almost 3 years old. The first 35 months have just flown by! You have just become the most amazing little person, learning so many new things every day and continuing to make us laugh all the time. You’re pretty bossy already but in a really funny way. Sometimes when I’m talking to you, trying to clarify something (such as asking if you want... read more

Sep 27, 2011 Posted by Tiffany

Dear Mackenzie: Stop growing up so fast!

Dear Mackenzie, My deepest apologies for this late letter. I totally spaced on Sunday, and well, I have no excuse for yesterday… You are such an amazing little girl already, and so full of life and laughter. I can’t believe that at only 34 months old, you have so much personality and are completely your own little person. It seems like in no time you’ll be off at school, leading the crowd... read more

Aug 25, 2011 Posted by Tiffany

Dear Mackenzie: Are you almost 3 or 13?

Dear Mackenzie, You have such a vivid imagination. You are always coming up with some sort of game to play. You recently started picking up your baby monitor while it’s in the charger, sing-song saying, “Ruf-ruf” in a high pitched voice (kinda like the puppy phone in Little Nicky when you’ve never seen) and then proceed to have a conversation. Of course your conversations on the... read more

Jul 25, 2011 Posted by Tiffany

Dear Mackenzie: You are just too cute

Dear Mackenzie, You are now 32 months old — going on 32 years. Well, no, thankfully you’re not that wise or mature yet, but you are pretty incredible. You’ve now been to a second funeral, sitting still and mostly quiet for the entire day (with a little help from YouTube on daddy’s phone and some tiny gummy bear packages from Dan & Henny). You brought a tiny bit of sunshine to an... read more

Jun 25, 2011 Posted by Tiffany

Dear Mackenzie: Put on your shoes {31 months}

Dear Mackenzie, We started out this month with super hot weather, and actually asked me to set up your pool for you one day. I had to oblige because it really was hot. You splashed and played in that chilly water for hours, until the water was no longer nice and clean but littered with sand and dog fur (which really doesn’t take long to occur.) I’m a bit surprised Ayla didn’t try to climb... read more

May 25, 2011 Posted by Tiffany

Dear Mackenzie: You’re exhausting

Dear Mackenzie, A month ago we were celebrating your first real Easter where you could really participate and know what is going on. There was no egg searching part of the mission, but you did have to go searching for your Easter baskets. Next year, I promise we’ll amplify the fun and do an egg search — although I guess with all the egg redecorating you did on the bushes, you might have been... read more

Apr 22, 2011 Posted by Tiffany

Dear Mackenzie: You are a chatterbox

Dear Mackenzie, I’m writing your letter a bit early this month because I’m participating in National Infertility Awareness Week next week, when your 29th month of life is being celebrated. I can hardly even begin to fathom what it might be like to wonder month after month if a pregnancy test will ever show a positive symbol or if all the testing, shots, emotional turmoil and more will be for... read more