YES, WE REALLY DO HAVE EIGHT!

YES, We Really Do Have Eight!

I love babies. When my babies hit their first birthday, I long once again for that tiny helpless little person that smells like baby powder and doesn't squirm away when you're staring at his beautiful little face. Now don't get me wrong. I love the other stages too. I laugh out loud when I hear the jibber jabber of his first words (Jackson). I giggle when I see one dance hysterically when she hears a Justin Bieber song (Bekkah). I beam with pride when she puts gospel principals into action as she prepares for her upcomming baptism (Emily). I am amazed over and over as he accepts and conquers challenges far beyond his years (Ammon). I burst with pride as I watch his determination and drive in all that he sets his mind to (Zane). I melt when I see the empathy, and concern she has for others (Mckenzie). I have to catch my breath when I see him snuggle with his baby brother (Zachary). I am amazed as I read his letters from his mission (Tres). I guess I just love it all. And this is why I have, despite my horrible pregnancies, we have eight beautiful, talented, amazing, wonderful children!







Thursday, July 10, 2008

My Family by Mckenzie

Since its called the Huston FAMILY Blog I'm going to add to what my mom wrote. This is my view of my family and some stories I find funny.
Rebekkah recently turned one and for her birthday she got a little red wagon. She is very protective of this toy. A few days ago my cousin Sydney spent the night. and she thought it would be funny to take Rebekkah's wagon. when Bekkah saw that Sydney had her wagon she went over, laughed and took the wagon back. then Sydney took it again, this time Bakkah got serious. she went over, screamed at Sydney, grabbed the wagon, and walked away.
She really likes her wagon.
Emily is four and has about 15 different imaginary friends. She loves to play and sing with them, but just when you want one to appear out of no where to play with her, she says their all sick. This gets annoying at times cause then you need to make up a new one for her so she'll go play.
Ammon is super smart and should be going into third grade instead of first in my opinion. One time my mom bought him a second grade math book thinking it would keep him busy for a few Sundays. He finished by the end of sacrament meeting the first day.
Zane is nine and is always doing something. Whether its reading, playing video games, playing with friends, or making up a new game to play, he always has time for family.
Zach is 16 and recently got a job at Sonic. He thinks he's so cool beacause he's going to get checks and a debit card. But the thing about him that really makes me laugh is how easily amazed he is. Last night for example they went to an ice cream place after scouts. he came home super excited about this place. He said "Dad they have FOUR different cereal toppings!!" My dad said "You mean like lucky charms?" "No dad! like fruity pebbles!" The whole thing was really funny.
Tres is a great older brother and homework helper. You can ask him almost any question about almost any subject and he knows it. Last year when I was taking advanced math and my mom couldn't help me he was always there.
You'd think being a teenager I would be on the phone all the time and my mom would keep telling me to get off. At our house its the other way around. My mom could stay on the phone for hours and the only way to get her off is to keep saying "mom mom mom mom mom MOTHER!!!"(do not try this at home) This doesn't always work though.
My dad has six brothers and when they get together they get a little...competitive. One Sunday we were having a family party at our house and our uncles found an old pogo stick in our back yard. So they decided to have a contest to see who could stay on the longest. My dad took one bounce then fell off an hit his head. Then he refuses to go to the ER because its Sunday.
Lastly there's me, age 12. Last year I was awarded the American Citizenship Award and the Presidential Gold Award for scholastic achievement. I love babysitting and kids. If I'm not reading a good book you can bet I'm online chatting with my friends.
This is my view of our family and I couldn't ask for a better one.

4 comments:

Tami said...

Wwo mckenzie!!! ur mom lets u blog!!! thats awesome!!! and theres waaaaaay more to u than that!!! u could fill up a whole page about urself!!!(or at least i could!!) but keep posting! love to read it!
(if u couldnt guess, its emie!)

The Jarvis Family said...

Great job McKenzie. You are so cute and a great writer. Keep it up!

Sister Jarvis

Anonymous said...

Mckenzie, not many twelve year old girls are like you. It humbles me to read what you have to say about your family, it causes my heart to swell with joy and peace. And I know that you believe that you are a daughter of God, but if you could understand the impact and influence you have on everyone around you- you and your friends are missionaries just by being you...and the worth of the souls that you influence for good is probably hard to number. Thank you for your example and thank you for taking such great care of my children while I'm away. Love you much girl!
Sis. Em Penrod

Ed said...

Mckenzie, what an awesome tribute to your awesome family! I think you are pretty great yourself...
Sis Deller

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