How tall will my daughters be???

So, I have been curious for quite some time now on how tall my daughters will be when they get older. I know there is no way to tell for sure until they get there, but it is fun to imagine. There is the old tale that they will be "double the height at age 2". Okay, we will start from here. I am lucky that my mom was on top of things and kept all my measurements in my baby book. I just pulled it out for the 1st time tonight for comparison.

Age 2

Me: 36" doubled would be 6 feet (right on the money for the theory)
Maizy: 37 1/4" doubled is 6 feet 2 1/2 inches (wow)
Zoey: 35.2" doubled is pretty much 5 foot 10 1/2" (not as tall as mom-at least there will be one that still will have to look up to me)

Casey and I have known for a while that Zoey wasn't going to be as tall as Maizy. I compared their measurements long ago and knew that Zoey was about 2" shorter every time. Maybe she will surprise us, but it is not likely. Sorry babe!

Unforunately this is the only measurement to compare with Zoey for now!

Age 3

Me: 39"
Maizy: 40.28"

Age 4

Me: 42 1/2"
Maizy: 43 3/4"

Age 5

Me: 44"
Maizy: 45.83"

According to the numbers, I believe it is safe to say that Maizy will be taller than me. I don't know whether to be happy or sad about this as I already know the trouble of finding pants and shirts that are long enough for me, let alone someone who might be taller. I guess we will cross that bridge when we get there. Hopefully she will be interested in sports-North Summit could really use it!

Maizy's Birthday Party

I finally have Maizy's 5 year old stats:
44.09 lbs = 76%
45.83 in = 96%
Results are in...she is still REALLY tall for her age. Big shocker!!!

This is the 2nd year we have rented out the pool in Coalville to celebrate Maizy's birthday. I am pretty sure this is going to be an annual event since Maizy absolutely loves it. I love swimming as well, but 2 hours in a pool trying to keep track of my small children is quite the tiring task. I think everyone was exhausted once we were done.

Maizy is turning into such a good swimmer. As long as she has a life jacket on, she is good to go. She even goes down the big slide by herself and jumps off the diving board too.

Zander was not happy to be in the water. It took him 30 minutes to finally stop whining. Hopefully he will start to love it soon.

Jami and Anna, and Mandy, Haiden and Evie came to help Maizy celebrate. Some of my friends were unable to make it. I have to admit I have a wonderful group of friends who are like sisters to me. They support our family more than some close family members. Thanks guys!

My cousin Jessica, Ron and Zachary missed the party last year, but were able to make it this year. Alyssa and Trevor also came with my Grandparents to participate in the fun.

Kari, Jake and Madi came to swim as well. They brought big brother Brayden-he sat on the side of the pool since he broke his arm and had a cast on. Ben and Jill also came to help Maizy celebrate.

My brother Ryan, his wife DeLys, and their 3 boys Ethn, Parker and Boston came to swim. I hope everyone that came had lots of fun. Thanks for the support. We love you all.
After the pool party, everyone came to the house for snacks and cake/ice cream. Maizy was so excited for her "Princess and the Frog" cake even though we haven't even seen the movie. She is into anything princess these days.

Everyone still had wet hair from swimming.

Maizy showing us how old she is now.

Maizy turns 5 today!

Today our oldest child, Maizy Kay, turns the big 5 years old. Born January 4, 2005 at McKayDee Hospital by c-section due to being a stubborn breech baby (should have known from day one). She entered the world at 7:35 am weighing in at 8 lb 10 oz and 20 inches long.

She has been so fun to watch grow. She is a great big sister, a big helper (or so she likes to think), and a smart little stinker to boot.

She had the most hair of all my kids. I was able to do a pigtail, as you see below at 1 month.

Due to her stubborness of being breech, she ended up having congenital hip dysplasia and had to spend 2 months in a pavlik harness to correct her hips.


Maizy has always been a pretty happy baby. I love her smiles!

Look at the cute piggies. Maizy has held still from day one to get her hair done!

Playing in the water-she loves it.

Being silly as usual.

Seeing baby sister Zoey for the 1st time in the hospital.

Having a fix it hair day with mom.

Talking on the phone just like mom.

She is a goofball too.

This was last year when she was 3 going to her first day of preschool. She is now in her 2nd year and so excited to go to Kindergarten next year.

As I said, she is a great big sister. This is the first time she held Zander in the hospital.

She has finally decided she likes Princesses just this year. Last year she was invited to a Princess birthday party. We had to get her Halloween costume out early since she had never played dressup-I believe I have somewhat of a tomboy on my hands.

I love this grin of hers.

Look at those eyes.

This was her 4 year old party. What a surprised look on her face.

Making jewelry from one of her presents.

She is pretty strong and is loving being in tumbling this last year.

Maizy is also a poser.

Attempting curlers for the first time-frizz city!!!

So sweet.

Playing in the snow-she loves being outside.

Maizy,
You are truly a blessing in our lives. Thanks for being a wonderful daughter and sister. We look forward to many more years of you growing into the beautiful woman you are meant to be.
Love, Mom and Dad