Happy MacKay Day!

boy are we grateful to have made it to another happy mackay day in one piece!

 

we had the award ceremony before kent left for work because the kids were too excited to wait!

Natalie is The Morale MacKay because she is always trying to help others and has an enthusiasm for life and is (mostly) cheerfully obedient.

Caleb got The Movin' MacKay because he is fast and busy and has awesome dance moves (and because the kid NEVER sits still!)

Jenna is The Mini MacKay because she is so dainty and also because she tries to copy everything her siblings do.

I gave the family two blog books that I made, which we read later in the day.

caleb thought the present was going to be a new game to play as a family lol

we got a plant for kent's office and dropped it off at his work. it was a much better visit this year =o]

we went and played at the park after quiet time

we had a special family dinner in the dining room with our fancy dishes and everything, and then we went out for dessert to Cold Stone! 

the Saturday after we went on our family trip- to the LA zoo! it was fun but A LOT of walking for both our short legged and big bellied family members.

 

 

 

 

our favorite animals were the elephants. we got to see one of the elephants during a training session/checkup/bath and it was AWESOME! that is the souvenir we choose (a beautifully carved vase with elephants) because it made such an impression.

 

 

all in all it was a happy event and I am so grateful for this tradition!