Sunday, June 21, 2009

Gettin' my PaRtY On!!!

Hi, Macy Li here...Well, we had a big weekend gettin' our party on!  My 2nd birthday is June 30th, but the boys won't be here for it because they leave this Thursday for Kanakuk and won't be home for 2 weeks.  So my cousin, Maggie Leigh (who turns 3 next week) came down from Cincinnati and we all had a weekend full of celebrations! We started out with my birthday brunch/party on Saturday morning, followed up with swimming in the afternoon and Chuck E. Cheese that night! Today, we celebrated Father's Day at home with Daddy, then headed over to Goggin's for Maggie's 3rd birthday celebration with a barbeque lunch, watermelon, and cupcakes...

Maggie was here to greet me when I woke up


I had to take care of some business first...


Maggie, Papa, McKenna, Goggin and Me...


Papa and Nannie Kemp...





My friend, Kristen...


My very first birthday cake...
Mom was NOT happy about this cake because her cake baker "bailed" on her last minute, and so she had to get this one from Publix, along with my "ugly" smash cake...I, however, loved them both!


Everyone sharing brunch and celebrating ME!


This was my first birthday party (last year for my first birthday, I was still at the orphanage with no family to love and celebrate me...This year I'm surrounded by the best family ever!)


I was VERY startled by the "Happy Birthday" song being sung, because I'd never experienced that before!


But somehow I knew how to blow out those candles!


...And tear into that cake!











Hmmm, wonder how long they'll let this go on?...





WoW, a multi-purpose cake!













"All done!"









Time to open presents!


A girl can get used to this!







Well, I sure know how to give love because I've been the recipient of SO much myself!
So many babies; so little time!






Mommy loved all the girly-stuff....She's SO OVER all that lame boy-stuff!




After my party, it was pool time with my cousins...





After an afternoon in the sunshine, we came home, showered, and got ready for my first trip to see Chuck E. Cheese! Now Mommy and Daddy said about 10 years ago that it'd be a cold day somewhere before they ever went back to that place, but off they went, loaded with every camera they could get their hands on! Here are a few of the 100s of pix they took...




Today, we woke up and my brothers cooked breakfast and served Daddy in bed for Father's Day. (When I woke up, I wanted another Swim-diaper on, so that's why I'm not in my jammies here)...


I love me some Starbucks!


I really am "one of the boys," shirt off and all!   (Mommy's prayin' I won't be warped from living in this frat house...whatever that means.)


Boy's drool; GIRL'S RULE!!!!!!










This afternoon, we celebrated my cousin Maggie Leigh's 3rd birthday at Goggin's house. She had been very patient and sweet all weekend long while she celebrated her other cousin's birthday on Friday night and then mine yesterday.

The beautiful, angelic birthday girl, Maggie!


Me with Papa and McKenna Grace...


Aunt Sissy, McKenna, and Uncle Charlie


Dopey


Maggie Leigh and TyTy...


Ring around the rosies...























...And this is a hug, though it looks like a head-lock!


And that about wraps up my weekend...Thanks for stopping by my mom's blog!  It's going to be a big week, so stay tuned!

Love,
Macy Li




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14 comments:

A Stone Gatherer said...

Macy what an awesome weekend you had! I hope your very first, 2nd birthday was the best! You are sure adorable and much loved!

Half Gaelic, Half Garlic! said...

Oh my word....do you all know how to party!!! There is so much cuteness in this post, I don't even know where to begin.....

Looks like both the girls had great bday celebrations and "Daddy" had a wonderful Father's Day!!

I always look forward to your posts.....you include lots of photos....my favorite!!!

Hope you all have a great week.....you are going to need to take it easy after all that partying!!

Lisa

Kim said...

WOW... you have been REALLY busy...
Happy Birthday Macy Li... Happy Birthday Rhonda..
And LOVE all the photos..
Love Macy Li's little dresses... like always.. it wouldn't be me if I didn't add that..
Have a great week.
Hugs..
can't wait to see what adventures you do this week..

Jill said...

WOW!!! You guys have been BUSY!Happy Birthday early sweet Macy Li!

I am lovin' the cake pics, and how willing she was to share! Too cute!

Enjoy the time with your family!

Hugs, Jill

Gigi and Grandy in Katy said...

What a fun weekend. I've decided your vocation could be PARTY PLANNER! Happy Birthday to you, precious Macy Li Kemp! Post again soon!

Andrea said...

Hey! Thank you for visiting my blog. What wonderful pictures, and beautiful family. We will be having my youngest's first actual celebration this week as well. Love the Father's day pile up in bed. What a gift. Blessings
Andrea

Dana said...

I always love looking at the pictures, but I'm not going to show any of these to Danny because he would be sorely disappointed with his Father's Day breakfast in bed. I mean, he only got Pillsbury cinnamon rolls and milk! Next year, I'm gonna have to raise the bar!

So happy for Macy Li's first birthday in her forever home! It's hard to imagine it's only been a year! God is so good!

Missy said...

Busy, busy family!!! :) I love it! Great post and pics of your gorgeous fam. Happy Birthday to Macy Li!!!

Kim said...

Rhonda! Thanks for stopping back to 'Pair' Slices.

You have the cutest family EVER! I can tell there is a lot of love in your lives. Have a great week!

Your latest follower,

Kim

Anonymous said...

As usual tears in my eyes after reading your blog! Happy Birthday to your sweet, beautiful Macy Li. Looks like everyone had an amazing weekend!

Sherry
Ontario, Canada

Jboo said...

Oh my -- those parties look like so much fun! You all really know how to have a good time!

Love all those photos -- but a smile on my face. Can't wait to read what you're up to this week!

Janet

jill said...

what precious pictures!!! happy early birthday, miss m!!!!! and thanks for the paint advice. the house stuff is fun but SO overwhelming. praying for a safe trip for the boys to kamp!

Kim said...

And I thought we were busy! No wonder Macy Li is always all smiles ... her family knows how to party! Happy Birthday Princess!
Just love all the photos. Your family is just beautiful. And boy do I know what you mean about the girl toys ... are they not so much fun?!
We must plan a get together when we are home for Christmas break. I gotta get my hands on that baby girl!
Will be praying for travel mercies for the boys as they head off to camp!
Love & Blessings from Hong Kong,
Kim

RamblingMother said...

happy belated bday Macy Li! looked like a lot of fun.