Kenzie's Birthday

Yesterday Mackenzie turned 12 years old. It was a great day, and I am excited for this new phase in her life, but it makes me sad that my kids are growing up so fast. She didn't want any regular ol' birthday cake this year. No, she wanted a chocolate cheesecake. I have never made a baked cheesecake before (I have the yummiest no-bake recipe), but I think it turned out pretty good. Nobody complained while eating it, anyway.

Her number one birthday request was a new comforter for her bed. Guess the cute little girlie one just won't do when you're twelve. She wanted one with no pattern - just a dark purple or blue.