My little, first born Mackenzie turned 12 years old last week. I can't believe how fast these past 12 years have flown. I see little babies and feel like it was just yesterday Mackenzie was that tiny. Granted, she hasn't "grown" much, she is still tiny, little and petite in size. BUT, she is a big personality in a small package. I love her confidence, spiritual strength and love of life. She is the greatest help around the house and so fun to be around. She makes us laugh a lot. She started Young Women's last week and I teared up seeing her take that big step in her life. These are going to be the best years in her life. Since getting a job with JetBlue, I told her she could choose anywhere in the U.S. to visit for her birthday. Being big Disney fans, I thought for sure she would choose Disneyland. BUT, my little "Diva", all "Girlie Girl" chose New York for the shopping and of course, WICKED. How could I say no to that?? We had a great couple of days together. Girls Weekend, just her and I. The best was hearing her say, "Mom, this is the best trip ever!!"
Ground Zero (Humbling to be there days before the anniversary of 9/11)
This was between the 2 towers until they moved it to Battery Park in 2002. You can see the destruction at the bottom.
She was most excited about seeing the Statue of Liberty!!
Lunch at Chelsea Market.....YUM!
Shopping.
She was excited to see the Empire State Building too!!
Times Square
Must have a CRUMBS cupcake while in NYC.....to die for...
Wicked
She did not like the dirty subways...especially the Rats!
The family picked us up at the airport with this surprise for Mackenzie!
6 comments:
What a neat experience for you two to be able to share together. She is so lucky to have a mom like you.
WOW! What an amazing trip! I hope she loved it! It looked like a ton of fun! Nice to have mom and daughter time! You have the perfect job!!!
Incredible trip!!! That is so awesome that you guys were able to be together to celebrate this big age in her life. You are a pretty fun mom! Mackenzie is the best, she really is an amazing young woman. Happy Birthday!
Sooooo jealous! You have to keep your job forever! :) Happy Birthday Mackenzie! I can't believe it was 12 years ago you were born--I was only 16 years old. Crazy!
How fun is that! What a great time for you two. Thanks for sharing all of the pictures.
I remember visiting you in the hospital after she was born; can't believe it was 12 years ago! And of course she is a fun girl, look who her mom is! :)
Looks like you guys had a fabulous time! Was the hotel ok? She sounds a lot like Baylee, excited about the seeing the same things, etc. Crumbs was awesome hu? oh NYC. I love it!
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