Fifteen Fantastic Facts about McKenna

January 5th was McKenna's birthday. She is an awesome girl, you know! I truly am proud of her. Her birthday was a bit of a shot at reality for her. I don't think that she had realized just how busy she is at this time in her life. She just goes about doing what has to be done. But, on her big day, she had basketball practice at 5:45 a.m. School was calling her attention from 8:00 to 3:30. Then the Freshman Class Officers were in charge of the concessions stand at the basketball game beginning at 4:15. She didn't come home until about 10:00 p.m. She said, "I don't even have time to celebrate." She was right. But we did party the next night. She is marvelous!!!

So, in honor of the girl's 15th birthday I am writing THE 15 THINGS I ADORE MOST ABOUT MCKENNA.

1.  Her smile is like sunshine. It warms your heart.
2.  She has gorgeous long, naturally curly hair that I am totally jealous of.
3.  Her funny sense of humor. She can be quite a practical joker.
4.  Her brilliance. She is REALLY smart. (Must come from her father.)
5.  She is very adventurous. She was the first to want to kayak with me. She's the first to say yes to a hike. She's the first to jump off the roof. And the first to do a back dive off the cliff.
6.  She is very compassionate - especially when it comes to the elderly and animals.
7.  Champion of the one word conversation. Mom: How was school? Kenna: Boring  Mom: How was practice? Kenna: Boring  Mom: What was the best thing at school today? Kenna: Nothing (Everyday for the last 6 years has been like that.)
8.  Extremely competitive. She hates to lose.
9.  Maintains the same happy face, whether she loses or not.
10. A really good example to everyone around her.
11. She is extremely stubborn. No, that is an understatement. What is more than extremely stubborn?
12. Very creative - with a shoe box or two. She can make an entire condo or townhouse with people, furniture, and pets.
13. Very dependable. She is the constant in all her friends' lives. They know they can always count on her.
14. Persistent. She never gives up. Which is why she has become very good at basketball, volleyball and softball.
15. That girl can burp like no other!!! Total earthquake, folks. I didn't know girls could even do that.

She has been an absolute joy in our life since the moment she was born. Sure love you McKenna! Thanks for your wonderful life.

Life is Good  - When McKenna is a part of it!.