tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64957878276216772292024-03-13T19:49:48.704-07:00Braegger FamilyChris, Melissa, McKenna and AdelineMelissa Braeggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04999956536663539081noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495787827621677229.post-83341193867708356492011-03-23T15:34:00.000-07:002011-03-23T15:46:35.317-07:00Butterfly Effect<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QGDaQYbg_oY/TYp4CIgWCXI/AAAAAAAAA9c/NaX58n1t4ug/s1600/IMG_2151.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QGDaQYbg_oY/TYp4CIgWCXI/AAAAAAAAA9c/NaX58n1t4ug/s320/IMG_2151.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587410265744738674" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Sparkle's new home in our lemon tree</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2W-IClbI_nw/TYp4B4CqYoI/AAAAAAAAA9U/1W1o2lgI5L8/s1600/IMG_2150.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2W-IClbI_nw/TYp4B4CqYoI/AAAAAAAAA9U/1W1o2lgI5L8/s320/IMG_2150.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587410261325275778" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Chris holding Sparkles</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Qkm_9t1TWJE/TYp4Bh-kfuI/AAAAAAAAA9M/xvabPKqcbbQ/s1600/IMG_2148.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Qkm_9t1TWJE/TYp4Bh-kfuI/AAAAAAAAA9M/xvabPKqcbbQ/s320/IMG_2148.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587410255402532578" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Waiting for him to come out</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pY_9kfJBwAE/TYp4BdjsMjI/AAAAAAAAA9E/5cjmrUTtM3k/s1600/IMG_2141.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pY_9kfJBwAE/TYp4BdjsMjI/AAAAAAAAA9E/5cjmrUTtM3k/s320/IMG_2141.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587410254216049202" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">McKenna and her Sparkles</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bGnQig_Vt3Q/TYp4BA6IPII/AAAAAAAAA88/QKIG3b_khRw/s1600/IMG_2140.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bGnQig_Vt3Q/TYp4BA6IPII/AAAAAAAAA88/QKIG3b_khRw/s320/IMG_2140.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587410246525533314" /></a><br />About 3 weeks ago McKenna was given a caterpillar to take home in it's own little bug house. She had learned at school that it would turn into a butterfly and she had so much fun watching the metamorphosis. We watched the caterpillar eat all of it's food. She would say every day, "He's getting fatter and fatter!" She chided her sister whenever she tried to touch the bug house, "Don't Adeline you'll kill my caterpillar." Eventually he made his cocoon or chrysalis-whichever bug terminology you prefer. It was an exciting day and we waited patiently for the butterfly's arrival. Of course we were in San Diego when the butterfly made his first appearance, but Daddy made sure to take good care of it until we returned. McKenna was entranced and she named him "Sparkles"-her name of choice for just about everything. On Sunday McKenna wanted to release him and we agreed-mostly because I didn't want it to die in it's bug house. She loved watching him but when we opened the cage she was leery. Only Mommy or Daddy could touch it. Sparkles couldn't fly so well-we'll blame it on Adeline. He kept flipping up side down and just couldn't get the hang of it. He even fell in our pool and Daddy had to rescue him twice. We decided to let him live in our lemon tree and we told him goodbye. I hope he is still alive-it was a nice experience Sparkles.Melissa Braeggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04999956536663539081noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495787827621677229.post-84326270923143669042011-03-23T14:48:00.001-07:002011-03-23T15:01:36.390-07:00San Diego Madness<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-o_QTK8ldjp0/TYps-_B6B_I/AAAAAAAAA80/9Vad1Iu4IpY/s1600/IMG_2046.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-o_QTK8ldjp0/TYps-_B6B_I/AAAAAAAAA80/9Vad1Iu4IpY/s320/IMG_2046.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587398117033641970" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">After McKenna's Ballet Recital-Adeline had to wear a tutu as well.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NvczSHwb1mI/TYps-ex2a1I/AAAAAAAAA8s/eLDn0vRABUA/s1600/IMG_2041.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NvczSHwb1mI/TYps-ex2a1I/AAAAAAAAA8s/eLDn0vRABUA/s320/IMG_2041.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587398108376361810" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">McKenna, her cousin Rylan, and their teacher Ms. Jenny</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vzudO5Fh8tM/TYps-LznLeI/AAAAAAAAA8k/rJEIZOU0WP4/s1600/IMG_2039.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vzudO5Fh8tM/TYps-LznLeI/AAAAAAAAA8k/rJEIZOU0WP4/s320/IMG_2039.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587398103283477986" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">She loves dance!</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z-W_xR4VFdQ/TYps9W6mvmI/AAAAAAAAA8U/qHZ9VmSfyBo/s1600/IMG_2031.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z-W_xR4VFdQ/TYps9W6mvmI/AAAAAAAAA8U/qHZ9VmSfyBo/s320/IMG_2031.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587398089085730402" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">First day of pigtails:)</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8WJ6v_m5_y8/TYpsTR5vJvI/AAAAAAAAA8M/ng8E_Iw-EoQ/s1600/IMG_2049.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8WJ6v_m5_y8/TYpsTR5vJvI/AAAAAAAAA8M/ng8E_Iw-EoQ/s320/IMG_2049.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587397366185404146" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">McKenna celebrated Dr. Suess' Birthday at Preschool</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Bg58S2jfblQ/TYpsS3ScPrI/AAAAAAAAA8E/NwTNzVP8YtA/s1600/IMG_2126.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Bg58S2jfblQ/TYpsS3ScPrI/AAAAAAAAA8E/NwTNzVP8YtA/s320/IMG_2126.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587397359041265330" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Skipping on the beach</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-he46YtpjMIo/TYpsSmBynWI/AAAAAAAAA78/oDwQvt4vGTo/s1600/IMG_2129.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-he46YtpjMIo/TYpsSmBynWI/AAAAAAAAA78/oDwQvt4vGTo/s320/IMG_2129.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587397354408025442" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Running away from Aunt Jessie</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EtY7iE2-vcU/TYpsSJbxgGI/AAAAAAAAA70/CuTMxlU9SMU/s1600/IMG_2101.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EtY7iE2-vcU/TYpsSJbxgGI/AAAAAAAAA70/CuTMxlU9SMU/s320/IMG_2101.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587397346732376162" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">This was as good as we could get.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-d_KOOky2C6c/TYpsRmhTYOI/AAAAAAAAA7s/BeNaH6rmKi8/s1600/IMG_2096.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-d_KOOky2C6c/TYpsRmhTYOI/AAAAAAAAA7s/BeNaH6rmKi8/s320/IMG_2096.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587397337360326882" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Love my sisters!</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZxZzkqq_qhk/TYprWzA2ZII/AAAAAAAAA7k/vuZ6YUi95CI/s1600/IMG_2081.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZxZzkqq_qhk/TYprWzA2ZII/AAAAAAAAA7k/vuZ6YUi95CI/s320/IMG_2081.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587396327101588610" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Block Tug of War</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-G_PBmhC5a_Y/TYprWaKx50I/AAAAAAAAA7c/DASXlcUXzoY/s1600/IMG_2074.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-G_PBmhC5a_Y/TYprWaKx50I/AAAAAAAAA7c/DASXlcUXzoY/s320/IMG_2074.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587396320432351042" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">McKenna lives for this experience-although I think she is outgrowing Sesame Street</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YwsarVfrbQs/TYprV9KHHsI/AAAAAAAAA7U/YF5NvRsMbkc/s1600/IMG_2060.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YwsarVfrbQs/TYprV9KHHsI/AAAAAAAAA7U/YF5NvRsMbkc/s320/IMG_2060.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587396312644918978" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I can never seem to capture a good picture of the two of them.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B9yk8hfw_TU/TYprVWFoUNI/AAAAAAAAA7M/b8Q1TTrke60/s1600/IMG_2056.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B9yk8hfw_TU/TYprVWFoUNI/AAAAAAAAA7M/b8Q1TTrke60/s320/IMG_2056.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587396302157140178" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Adeline wanted nothing to do with Shamu.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nPfudtjCA6k/TYprVKAKYII/AAAAAAAAA7E/6Yumil880lU/s1600/IMG_2052.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nPfudtjCA6k/TYprVKAKYII/AAAAAAAAA7E/6Yumil880lU/s320/IMG_2052.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587396298912981122" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Adeline with Aunt Jessie</div>The Girls and I on our recent San Diego trip during Spring Break-Poor Chris had to work:(<div>We had fun going to Sea World, and going to the Pacific Beach boardwalk by my sister Rebecca's house. It was stressful I'm not going to lie but we had fun. Does it make me a horrible mother if I hate sleeping in the same room/bed as my children. I didn't have one restful night the entire time-I guess I'm spoiled. </div>Melissa Braeggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04999956536663539081noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495787827621677229.post-56460200233586418682010-08-29T16:00:00.000-07:002010-08-29T16:42:50.874-07:00Summer 2010<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/THrvGdAQ48I/AAAAAAAAA6E/3XvjUw-3Mgw/s1600/IMG_0435.JPG"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/THru0HGVPGI/AAAAAAAAA58/Mp2SHlK2w9M/s1600/IMG_0491.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/THru0HGVPGI/AAAAAAAAA58/Mp2SHlK2w9M/s320/IMG_0491.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510979673067437154" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>McKenna's favorite part about SeaWorld-Elmo and Friends<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/THruzlQ2RII/AAAAAAAAA50/qLl-HRZ_az4/s1600/IMG_0540.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/THruzlQ2RII/AAAAAAAAA50/qLl-HRZ_az4/s320/IMG_0540.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510979663984739458" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Adeline with Grandpa Wright<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/THruzKwaFpI/AAAAAAAAA5s/ZFzBm66i7GY/s1600/IMG_0568.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/THruzKwaFpI/AAAAAAAAA5s/ZFzBm66i7GY/s320/IMG_0568.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510979656869353106" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Tradition-We have three years worth now<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/THruykIkjWI/AAAAAAAAA5k/XqtQ2VwPGIk/s1600/IMG_0584.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/THruykIkjWI/AAAAAAAAA5k/XqtQ2VwPGIk/s320/IMG_0584.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510979646501719394" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Waiting so patiently for Shamu<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/THruyM2yHgI/AAAAAAAAA5c/UP9HgNaJz50/s1600/IMG_2216.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 248px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/THruyM2yHgI/AAAAAAAAA5c/UP9HgNaJz50/s320/IMG_2216.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510979640253095426" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Took these at my Aunt's cabin-wish I had the better camera<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/THruDc9OjuI/AAAAAAAAA5U/QLglgulZGw8/s1600/IMG_2221.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/THruDc9OjuI/AAAAAAAAA5U/QLglgulZGw8/s320/IMG_2221.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510978837121240802" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/THruC2ujUQI/AAAAAAAAA5M/aGvKqToGT8E/s1600/34970_413280523852_768743852_4548353_3890771_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/THruC2ujUQI/AAAAAAAAA5M/aGvKqToGT8E/s320/34970_413280523852_768743852_4548353_3890771_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510978826859139330" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Adeline loves this-I think Daddy does too:)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/THruCRwWRYI/AAAAAAAAA48/TrJT23RFLfU/s1600/IMG_0745.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/THruCRwWRYI/AAAAAAAAA48/TrJT23RFLfU/s320/IMG_0745.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510978816934561154" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>McKenna came out of her bedroom with ensemble put together<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/THruB6FEwEI/AAAAAAAAA40/oXJcsqeHVuc/s1600/IMG_0768.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/THruB6FEwEI/AAAAAAAAA40/oXJcsqeHVuc/s320/IMG_0768.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510978810579042370" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Riding a pony at This is Place park in Utah-highlight!!!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/THrtQyzwNAI/AAAAAAAAA4s/7dgYp4htFoM/s1600/IMG_0822.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/THrtQyzwNAI/AAAAAAAAA4s/7dgYp4htFoM/s320/IMG_0822.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510977966813754370" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Riding the carousel at Hogle Zoo<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/THrtQSXs6II/AAAAAAAAA4k/6vk5tFBEGfQ/s1600/IMG_0838.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/THrtQSXs6II/AAAAAAAAA4k/6vk5tFBEGfQ/s320/IMG_0838.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510977958106163330" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Such a sweetheart in her stroller-anytime really.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/THrtQDQObyI/AAAAAAAAA4c/r--yMiX9yxk/s1600/IMG_0969.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/THrtQDQObyI/AAAAAAAAA4c/r--yMiX9yxk/s320/IMG_0969.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510977954048274210" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Thought this was funny since she has a puff stuck on her chin.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/THrtPhnr42I/AAAAAAAAA4U/8Ef0eAzxAkQ/s1600/IMG_0986.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/THrtPhnr42I/AAAAAAAAA4U/8Ef0eAzxAkQ/s320/IMG_0986.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510977945019868002" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>First day of preschool-she chose the outfit-oh well.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/THrtPH4iZLI/AAAAAAAAA4M/uzF6GyF-nKM/s1600/IMG_0990.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/THrtPH4iZLI/AAAAAAAAA4M/uzF6GyF-nKM/s320/IMG_0990.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510977938111227058" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Being sneaky under the table:)<br />I can't believe it has been since McKenna's birthday party that I have written in here-so sad, but I am just busier than I used to be. We have almost survived summer here and I cannot wait for Halloween because it is usually at that time that it feels like fall here. We had a great summer with trips to San Diego, St. George, and Ogden but I'm glad that we have been home for a while. McKenna is now in preschool three days a week and loves it and loves her teacher. I miss her while she is gone but I actually have time to get things done while Adeline is taking her nap:) McKenna is one sassy 3 year old and she does not forget anything I or Chris say. It keeps us on our toes that is for sure. The other day I was telling her that I was getting frustrated at her lack of listening skills and she said and I quote, "Mom I don't like your bad attitude." Chris was in the room and started laughing, which made me laugh-what can you do? She told on him the other day saying he wasn't being a good example to her sister- a lot to live up to:) She is very independent and loves to help care for Adeline. She is a great big sister except for the fact that if Adeline has something, McKenna will grab it and then offer Adeline something else. This was all fine and dandy up until a couple of weeks ago when Adeline started screaming when McKenna took something from her. Needless to say McKenna is starting to realize that Adeline is becoming more than just a little baby. I can't believe how fast time has gone but Adeline is almost 10 months old and I feel like she was just born. She is crawling all over and loves pulling herself up to stand. She is going to be walking before I know and I just want her to stay little. Such a change from McKenna who I just wanted to grow up. I think that Adeline will be like McKenna in that she will talk to anyone. She loves waving hi and byebye and will clap her hands when anything exciting is happening or if she is listening to a really great song. She has even started dancing a little to music she likes. I have been busy being the new Primary Secretary in our ward, but it is very rewarding. I like knowing that I have responsibilities away from home and that I have to be organized-trying anyway. It has also given me the opportunity to get to know the children in our ward better and they are just awesome. Chris has been busier for the last two months, he took over the Queen Creek store as the manager. It has been a great blessing to our family, but it hard having him work a little more. Life is good though and I am so thankful for my wonderful family of four:)Melissa Braeggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04999956536663539081noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495787827621677229.post-27749122159993567852010-05-17T13:59:00.000-07:002010-05-17T15:15:48.667-07:00Happy Birthday McKenna Part 1-and other stuff too:)<div><br /></div><div>I DON'T KNOW WHY MY PICTURES ARE ALL OVER THE PLACE BUT THEY ARE-OH WELL</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S_G_p21_Q2I/AAAAAAAAA3c/7Q3ynMufxW8/s1600/IMG_0238.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S_G_p21_Q2I/AAAAAAAAA3c/7Q3ynMufxW8/s320/IMG_0238.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472365748049363810" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">MY STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S_G_pU3BE6I/AAAAAAAAA3U/SWcxEUH_r60/s1600/IMG_0023.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S_G_pU3BE6I/AAAAAAAAA3U/SWcxEUH_r60/s320/IMG_0023.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472365738926871458" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">HAPPY GIRL</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S_G_o9EXN9I/AAAAAAAAA3M/DqhPZPJLjcE/s1600/IMG_0045.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S_G_o9EXN9I/AAAAAAAAA3M/DqhPZPJLjcE/s320/IMG_0045.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472365732540397522" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">BATH TIME</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S_G_oRIO7LI/AAAAAAAAA3E/yUlTib8PM3Y/s1600/melissa4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S_G_oRIO7LI/AAAAAAAAA3E/yUlTib8PM3Y/s320/melissa4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472365720745471154" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">WHAT ARE THOSE</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S_G_oBl0xtI/AAAAAAAAA28/U0jUFadqzOU/s1600/melissa6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S_G_oBl0xtI/AAAAAAAAA28/U0jUFadqzOU/s320/melissa6.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472365716574619346" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">SPRING FLOWER</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S_G-3qOwVTI/AAAAAAAAA20/Ap_Mygf8lbo/s1600/IMG_2085.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S_G-3qOwVTI/AAAAAAAAA20/Ap_Mygf8lbo/s320/IMG_2085.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472364885670122802" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">MY BIG 30</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S_G-Q8jYBAI/AAAAAAAAA2s/9NTIgfxOvG0/s1600/melissa.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S_G-Q8jYBAI/AAAAAAAAA2s/9NTIgfxOvG0/s320/melissa.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472364220573549570" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">EASTER 2010</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S_G-QeGTLVI/AAAAAAAAA2k/wOByzjXavCo/s1600/melissa1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S_G-QeGTLVI/AAAAAAAAA2k/wOByzjXavCo/s320/melissa1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472364212398533970" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">MCKENNA LOVED THE CHICKS</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S_G-P61svUI/AAAAAAAAA2c/EQag1__akh8/s1600/melissa9.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S_G-P61svUI/AAAAAAAAA2c/EQag1__akh8/s320/melissa9.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472364202933665090" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S_G-PcSIheI/AAAAAAAAA2U/292eX-Y_WU0/s1600/IMG_0212.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 225px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S_G-PcSIheI/AAAAAAAAA2U/292eX-Y_WU0/s320/IMG_0212.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472364194731427298" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">BIRTHDAY GIRL WITH GRANDMA AND GRANDPA</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S_G-O4EOwUI/AAAAAAAAA2M/RUh6WN0RokM/s1600/IMG_0205.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S_G-O4EOwUI/AAAAAAAAA2M/RUh6WN0RokM/s320/IMG_0205.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472364185009439042" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">WITH GREAT GRANDMA</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S_G9QAoAl_I/AAAAAAAAA2E/Ivxz0UY8nm8/s1600/IMG_0107.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S_G9QAoAl_I/AAAAAAAAA2E/Ivxz0UY8nm8/s320/IMG_0107.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472363104975230962" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">SISTERS</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S_G9PnVMLZI/AAAAAAAAA18/ENHk97-gLBE/s1600/IMG_0194.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 217px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S_G9PnVMLZI/AAAAAAAAA18/ENHk97-gLBE/s320/IMG_0194.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472363098185411986" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">THE FAMILY</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S_G9PP1draI/AAAAAAAAA10/i1usLx91XiU/s1600/IMG_0147.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S_G9PP1draI/AAAAAAAAA10/i1usLx91XiU/s320/IMG_0147.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472363091878325666" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">PRESENTS</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S_G9OpGmpfI/AAAAAAAAA1s/K0GiOKjriTY/s1600/IMG_0133.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S_G9OpGmpfI/AAAAAAAAA1s/K0GiOKjriTY/s320/IMG_0133.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472363081481233906" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">MCKENNA AND RYLAN</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S_G9OKX-5XI/AAAAAAAAA1k/0ber3nkQEe8/s1600/IMG_0127.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S_G9OKX-5XI/AAAAAAAAA1k/0ber3nkQEe8/s320/IMG_0127.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472363073232627058" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">MCKENNA WITH REBECCA AND DERREK</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">MORE PICS...</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S_GzCy9GaiI/AAAAAAAAA1c/c2R73fM0NXE/s1600/IMG_0178.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S_GzCy9GaiI/AAAAAAAAA1c/c2R73fM0NXE/s320/IMG_0178.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472351882851019298" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S_GzCRJqe2I/AAAAAAAAA1U/6HBy6WPiNg8/s1600/IMG_0122.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S_GzCRJqe2I/AAAAAAAAA1U/6HBy6WPiNg8/s320/IMG_0122.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472351873776909154" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">THREE</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S_GzB9A3ddI/AAAAAAAAA1M/9v7Hob9TqEo/s1600/5-23-09+020.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S_GzB9A3ddI/AAAAAAAAA1M/9v7Hob9TqEo/s320/5-23-09+020.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472351868371301842" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">TWO</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S_GzBc3fJaI/AAAAAAAAA1E/_Ahpl7CSGyI/s1600/IMG_1999.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S_GzBc3fJaI/AAAAAAAAA1E/_Ahpl7CSGyI/s320/IMG_1999.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472351859742025122" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">ONE</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S_GzAgAhrrI/AAAAAAAAA08/DCUi55H_FFk/s1600/DSC07003.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S_GzAgAhrrI/AAAAAAAAA08/DCUi55H_FFk/s320/DSC07003.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472351843405377202" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">JUST BORN</div><div><br /></div>I cannot believe that my McKenna is going to officially be three this Sunday-where has the time gone? We had a wonderful family party for her this last Saturday. She was throughly spoiled by everyone and loved every minute of it. Chris made about 15 pizzas-thats right I said made. He has some mad pizza making skills and we enjoyed every variety-my favorites were the bbq chicken and just plain old cheese. We then enjoyed just watching McKenna gasp as she opened every present and then she would look at me and say "Can I open another one?" Her favorite presents by far were her doctor kit and a squishy caterpillar-who would have known? We then enjoyed the best Tinkerbell cake ever(I made it) and some vanilla ice cream. She is going to have a little friend party this Saturday so I will post some pics from that as well. <div>McKenna is....</div><div>A flirt-she is already into kissing and chasing boys</div><div>A great big sister-she loves her Adeline (Adelion as McKenna calls her) and frequently climbs into bed with her to make her smile.</div><div>A great debater-She can argue just about anything and can manipulate you into changing your mind just by smiling at you.</div><div>An elephant-McKenna does not forget anything ever-I think she gets that from me:)</div><div>A crack up-She makes me laugh every day either from her stories or her made up songs. She loves to dance and play dress up and take care of all of her animals. Peachy Bear still rules supreme:)</div><div>A wonderful daughter-Chris and I are so lucky to be her parents. She is in my opinion the coolest almost 3 year old ever.</div><div><br /></div><div>Other news...</div><div>I turned the big 30 a little over a month ago and my wonderful husband completely surprised me with a party at one of my favorite restaurants Joe's BBQ. It was great to be with family and close friends. He spoiled me rotten that day and I loved it. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Adeline is now 6 months old today!!!! She continues to be one of the happiest babies ever and I love her to pieces. She now has two teeth which is crazy because McKenna didn't have any until about 10 months. She just started on baby food and so far I think her favorite is sweet potatoes. She can roll over from her back to tummy and then she will just chill on her tummy f0rever. She is a content baby whereas McKenna was in a rush to do everything. Adeline is almost sitting up by herself and has really started to grab for everything. She is laughing and cooing and saying her ba's and ma's-she needs to say MAMA first!!!! She is just a joy even with being a little cranky with her teeth. Still no luck with the bottle-I'm kind of just giving up at this point and accepted that I will probably be nursing her for a lot longer.</div><div><br /></div>Melissa Braeggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04999956536663539081noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495787827621677229.post-73530526042146223332010-03-13T13:26:00.000-08:002010-03-13T13:54:22.162-08:00Grand Adventures<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S5wI40pS5JI/AAAAAAAAAz8/YE2wnEt-21Q/s1600-h/IMG_1977.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S5wI40pS5JI/AAAAAAAAAz8/YE2wnEt-21Q/s320/IMG_1977.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448239421509002386" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Sweetheart</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S5wI4ZY-YHI/AAAAAAAAAz0/3Rc9tKBNLPw/s1600-h/IMG_1989.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S5wI4ZY-YHI/AAAAAAAAAz0/3Rc9tKBNLPw/s320/IMG_1989.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448239414192791666" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Jumperoo!!!</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S5wI33g3HpI/AAAAAAAAAzs/56Wrt4a4i7k/s1600-h/IMG_1971.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S5wI33g3HpI/AAAAAAAAAzs/56Wrt4a4i7k/s320/IMG_1971.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448239405099064978" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">My smiley girl</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S5wIENlAQII/AAAAAAAAAzk/h7MKr78e4R8/s1600-h/IMG_1962.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S5wIENlAQII/AAAAAAAAAzk/h7MKr78e4R8/s320/IMG_1962.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448238517668823170" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Helping Mommy with Dinner</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S5wIDm6VHbI/AAAAAAAAAzc/4W0sOoSGEII/s1600-h/IMG_1923.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S5wIDm6VHbI/AAAAAAAAAzc/4W0sOoSGEII/s320/IMG_1923.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448238507289288114" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">We blessed Adeline at home on Super Bowl Sunday-It was great</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S5wIDKtNIjI/AAAAAAAAAzU/N755R9LQOaA/s1600-h/IMG_1780.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S5wIDKtNIjI/AAAAAAAAAzU/N755R9LQOaA/s320/IMG_1780.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448238499718046258" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">First real smiles at Daddy 2months old</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S5wICh3mzFI/AAAAAAAAAzM/jvhrPeDfI1A/s1600-h/IMG_1676.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S5wICh3mzFI/AAAAAAAAAzM/jvhrPeDfI1A/s320/IMG_1676.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448238488755817554" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">McKenna with Santa</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S5wICKDyKwI/AAAAAAAAAzE/NqOfVit_JXo/s1600-h/IMG_1621.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/S5wICKDyKwI/AAAAAAAAAzE/NqOfVit_JXo/s320/IMG_1621.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448238482364443394" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">First bath together as sisters</div><div><br /></div>I can believe it has been a while because having more than one child is hard work-kudos to all of you who have done it or are doing it and making it look easy:) I feel like I am finally getting the hang of things though and coming out of the fog of sleep deprivation that I was in for the first two months of Adeline's life. Thanksgiving and Christmas came and went and now Adeline is almost 4 months and McKenna turns 3 in 2 and 1/2 months. Crazy. Adeline is now sleeping through the night and has been for about a month. It started with eight hours and now she routinely does about 10 1/2 to 11 hours. We are working on her nap schedule and yes when I let her cry for about five minutes before a nap McKenna becomes so concerned about her sister. Adeline has been in her own room for a about a week and she seems to be doing fine. We put together the good old jumperoo last Sunday and she took to it like a fish to water. She is jumping like a pro and loves us to just watch her. She is talking and cooing up a storm and she is just such a smiley sweet baby. Everyone tells me how good of a baby she is and I must agree that Adeline might be the worlds most easy going baby. She really only cries when she is hungry or tired and I hope that her easy going nature continues. McKenna is a wonderful big sister and loves Adeline so much. She is such a sweetheart and I cannot believe that she is almost three. She has adjusted well to not having mommy and daddy all to herself and is Miss Independent when it comes to doing most things. Almost daily she plans an outing whether to the mall or to Daddy's Target or Chick-Filet. Maybe must mean yes to her because when I say maybe to something she'll say that sounds great lets go at 3:00 okay:) We are still working towards becoming potty trained-she just loves her diaper apparently and I'm working towards taking it away-hopefully by this summer. She is still very adventurous and she is riding her bike like a pro and loves all of the older girls in the neighborhood. I feel like I need to be better about writing down all of the conversations she and I have-she is a cutie.Melissa Braeggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04999956536663539081noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495787827621677229.post-88161091516067665062009-11-28T13:54:00.000-08:002009-11-28T15:35:48.177-08:00Adeline Marie<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SxGzAK3dnRI/AAAAAAAAAyw/wMOO6HvuQbg/s1600/IMG_1585.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 258px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SxGzAK3dnRI/AAAAAAAAAyw/wMOO6HvuQbg/s320/IMG_1585.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409301442947030290" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">My two girls</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SxGy_zWPRbI/AAAAAAAAAyo/AjXg5O_yRUw/s1600/IMG_1572.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SxGy_zWPRbI/AAAAAAAAAyo/AjXg5O_yRUw/s320/IMG_1572.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409301436633662898" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">With Aunt Angie and Rylan</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SxGy_c3Sf1I/AAAAAAAAAyg/42YrpsXKYmU/s1600/IMG_1565.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SxGy_c3Sf1I/AAAAAAAAAyg/42YrpsXKYmU/s320/IMG_1565.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409301430598270802" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Adeline with McKenna and Rylan</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SxGy_ECE1BI/AAAAAAAAAyY/jjjWzWWCp_Y/s1600/IMG_1545.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SxGy_ECE1BI/AAAAAAAAAyY/jjjWzWWCp_Y/s320/IMG_1545.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409301423932625938" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Our Family</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SxGy-hax0OI/AAAAAAAAAyQ/E4JRwD1rvrI/s1600/IMG_1534.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SxGy-hax0OI/AAAAAAAAAyQ/E4JRwD1rvrI/s320/IMG_1534.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409301414640996578" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Aunt Jessica with Adeline</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SxGyKCFd1rI/AAAAAAAAAyI/sOlFjE9v0fg/s1600/IMG_1516.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SxGyKCFd1rI/AAAAAAAAAyI/sOlFjE9v0fg/s320/IMG_1516.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409300512876910258" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Getting ready to come home from the hospital</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SxGyJyi_TZI/AAAAAAAAAyA/-8Mk9ipfREc/s1600/IMG_1512.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SxGyJyi_TZI/AAAAAAAAAyA/-8Mk9ipfREc/s320/IMG_1512.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409300508705770898" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">With Aunt Erica and Uncle Todd</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SxGyJS9RsOI/AAAAAAAAAx4/38Gr3MHNJXU/s1600/IMG_1498.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SxGyJS9RsOI/AAAAAAAAAx4/38Gr3MHNJXU/s320/IMG_1498.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409300500226093282" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">With Uncle Keven</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SxGyJPjTY9I/AAAAAAAAAxw/XIxnzbCqjXk/s1600/IMG_1495.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SxGyJPjTY9I/AAAAAAAAAxw/XIxnzbCqjXk/s320/IMG_1495.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409300499311846354" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Nana with Adeline</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SxGyIitbQlI/AAAAAAAAAxo/JjzSmmEsfRs/s1600/IMG_1487.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SxGyIitbQlI/AAAAAAAAAxo/JjzSmmEsfRs/s320/IMG_1487.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409300487274709586" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">With Papa and Grandma</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SxGuXZ2_4ZI/AAAAAAAAAxg/zM319phg4LQ/s1600/IMG_1478.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SxGuXZ2_4ZI/AAAAAAAAAxg/zM319phg4LQ/s320/IMG_1478.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409296344550465938" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">With Great Grandma Wyand</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SxGuW5zY0HI/AAAAAAAAAxY/KY1XJ8qVpXI/s1600/IMG_1461.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SxGuW5zY0HI/AAAAAAAAAxY/KY1XJ8qVpXI/s320/IMG_1461.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409296335945388146" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SxGuWUajSII/AAAAAAAAAxQ/GsvkCgNGMbs/s1600/IMG_1452.JPG"><br /></a></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SxGuVz7Hf4I/AAAAAAAAAxI/r5mXu9eldWI/s1600/IMG_1432.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SxGuVz7Hf4I/AAAAAAAAAxI/r5mXu9eldWI/s320/IMG_1432.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409296317187325826" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Right after she was born</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SxGuVWCs5EI/AAAAAAAAAxA/iWGM0oYH2yk/s1600/IMG_1408.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SxGuVWCs5EI/AAAAAAAAAxA/iWGM0oYH2yk/s320/IMG_1408.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409296309166072898" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Ready for baby</div>Well she is now 11 days old and I finally have a moment to write about her and how she got her. My experience with labor and delivery this time was night and day compared to McKenna-it was almost easy. I started having contractions on Tuesday the 17th and by noon they were coming every 10 minutes. It was crazy because I had ran errands all that morning and even saw Chris at the pharmacy and sort of gave him a heads up that it might be the real thing. My back was also killing me-another reason why I thought that it might actually be happening. I put McKenna down for her nap and decided to call my mom and let her know that it was time to go to the hospital to be checked out. She came over from work and my neighbor Cheri stayed at my house with McKenna. Well I got to the hospital and my contractions were coming about every 6-7 minutes and I was at 5 cm-so I got to stay. Chris got there about an hour later and my contractions sort of stalled out at every 6 minutes. So I got my epidural and they started me on the lowest dose of pitocin and I before I knew it I was at a 7 and my contractions were coming every 2-3 minutes. My water had broke and I didn't even know it and my doctor thought it could be anywhere from 1/2 hour to a couple more hours. It was 9:40 p.m. at this point and my nurse-who was awesome said she thought it would only be a few more minutes. Well my nurse won out. I called them back in after 10 minutes and my nurse declared that it was time to push. By the time the doctor got all set I was ready and with just two contractions and 6 pushes Adeline made her debut. I was so excited because I actually got to hold her right away(with McKenna I didn't see her for like 10 minutes). I was also very excited because I felt great and alert and couldn't believe that everything had happend so quickly. She was born at 10:02 pm on Tuesday Nov. 17th and she weighed 7 lbs 12 oz and was 20 inches long. She looks similar to McKenna but her hair is a bit darker and she has a different nose-possibly mine. She is such a sweetheart and McKenna just loves to talk to her and is constantly saying how cute she is. I also think that it is adorable that McKenna calls her "Adelion"-she must get that from me because I used to call my sister Erica "America." I just love my two girls so much and I'm so glad that Adeline joined our family:)Melissa Braeggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04999956536663539081noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495787827621677229.post-40339670466134610382009-11-06T18:56:00.000-08:002009-11-06T19:16:35.514-08:00Halloween-Full Week of Activities:)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SvTkibuqGzI/AAAAAAAAAww/Htb7kvSwXWU/s1600-h/IMG_1289.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SvTkibuqGzI/AAAAAAAAAww/Htb7kvSwXWU/s320/IMG_1289.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401193133334207282" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Chris and I as WalMart.com people for a Halloween Party</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SvTkhww5aMI/AAAAAAAAAwo/b7aFSrzfFIQ/s1600-h/IMG_1286.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SvTkhww5aMI/AAAAAAAAAwo/b7aFSrzfFIQ/s320/IMG_1286.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401193121800874178" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">We are so proud of this pic-it is going in Adeline's baby book</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SvTkEZrN8bI/AAAAAAAAAwg/R3ZkLX2gAWA/s1600-h/IMG_1377.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SvTkEZrN8bI/AAAAAAAAAwg/R3ZkLX2gAWA/s320/IMG_1377.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401192617386832306" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">After Trick or Treating-Love Halloween</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SvTkENtteII/AAAAAAAAAwY/-ME5_SnD6KE/s1600-h/IMG_1371.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SvTkENtteII/AAAAAAAAAwY/-ME5_SnD6KE/s320/IMG_1371.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401192614176061570" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Posing with Nana and Papa Braegger</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SvTkD3uHRLI/AAAAAAAAAwQ/NzgbXJoZfvM/s1600-h/IMG_1355.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SvTkD3uHRLI/AAAAAAAAAwQ/NzgbXJoZfvM/s320/IMG_1355.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401192608272172210" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">My husband, brother, dad, and Tommy posing before their big debut!(playing at my parent's fall festival:) Yes, I still love my husband in case you are wondering.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SvTkDrBkObI/AAAAAAAAAwI/A-sVteafGJA/s1600-h/IMG_1349.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SvTkDrBkObI/AAAAAAAAAwI/A-sVteafGJA/s320/IMG_1349.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401192604864100786" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">McKenna and Rylan getting ready to go trunk or treating at our ward party</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SvTkDSue-GI/AAAAAAAAAwA/kyRhGe27dzw/s1600-h/IMG_1345.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SvTkDSue-GI/AAAAAAAAAwA/kyRhGe27dzw/s320/IMG_1345.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401192598341613666" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">McKenna with Aunt Becca at Aunt Erica's school</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SvTjPcYW0iI/AAAAAAAAAv4/jPHA-347un8/s1600-h/IMG_1341.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SvTjPcYW0iI/AAAAAAAAAv4/jPHA-347un8/s320/IMG_1341.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401191707579961890" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Posing with Aunt Erica for her school's Halloween Parade</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SvTjO1bUVBI/AAAAAAAAAvw/rkQx_0d75xk/s1600-h/IMG_1339.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SvTjO1bUVBI/AAAAAAAAAvw/rkQx_0d75xk/s320/IMG_1339.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401191697123398674" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">With Great Grandma at the Parade</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SvTjOmWcyJI/AAAAAAAAAvo/UfRVgilv_ss/s1600-h/IMG_1325.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SvTjOmWcyJI/AAAAAAAAAvo/UfRVgilv_ss/s320/IMG_1325.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401191693076449426" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">With Grandma and Grandpa-they are very popular around here. McKenna wants to go to their house every day, several times a day:)</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SvTjOFPGD1I/AAAAAAAAAvg/XBdcd4d_8Rw/s1600-h/IMG_1312.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SvTjOFPGD1I/AAAAAAAAAvg/XBdcd4d_8Rw/s320/IMG_1312.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401191684187230034" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">McKenna at the party at the Clubhouse-she was very happy with her Kitty Face</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SvTjN2eLccI/AAAAAAAAAvY/cVebifCBRII/s1600-h/IMG_1296.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SvTjN2eLccI/AAAAAAAAAvY/cVebifCBRII/s320/IMG_1296.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401191680223965634" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Cutest Boo ever!</div><div><br /></div>Well Halloween was a complete success with McKenna this year-she got to go to way too many parties and her Boo Costume was the cutest thing ever. Every day since Halloween she has been asking to go trick or treating and I have to explain to her that she has to wait till next year. I think having way too much candy has made up for the disappointment. I sort of want to throw some of it away or something because I'm picking at it to-which I should not be doing. Oh well. The pictures sort of explain themselves. Still waiting on Adeline to decide she wants to come and say hello to everyone. Two more weeks:)Melissa Braeggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04999956536663539081noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495787827621677229.post-14283914604526474052009-10-10T14:51:00.001-07:002009-10-10T15:40:20.427-07:00Changes...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/StEKCOgLkXI/AAAAAAAAAvQ/CMq9AaLf0dk/s1600-h/IMG_1285.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/StEKCOgLkXI/AAAAAAAAAvQ/CMq9AaLf0dk/s320/IMG_1285.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391101262308282738" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Yes she rode by herself and she loved every moment</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/StEKBft6E1I/AAAAAAAAAvI/P3jD5v_Ef34/s1600-h/IMG_1282.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/StEKBft6E1I/AAAAAAAAAvI/P3jD5v_Ef34/s320/IMG_1282.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391101249749390162" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">On the spooky train ride at Schenpf Farm</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/StEKA84CuqI/AAAAAAAAAvA/j_P1HoFvcV4/s1600-h/IMG_1275.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/StEKA84CuqI/AAAAAAAAAvA/j_P1HoFvcV4/s320/IMG_1275.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391101240396659362" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/StEI6-WhqxI/AAAAAAAAAu4/0bsPpjw7lPQ/s1600-h/IMG_1280.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/StEI6-WhqxI/AAAAAAAAAu4/0bsPpjw7lPQ/s320/IMG_1280.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391100038202108690" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">My face is so puffy here-don't get me started on everywhere else:)</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/StEI6ZuXuSI/AAAAAAAAAuw/_neAf5fL8Fw/s1600-h/IMG_1270.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/StEI6ZuXuSI/AAAAAAAAAuw/_neAf5fL8Fw/s320/IMG_1270.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391100028370008354" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Riding the Bees with Grandma</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/StEI5qvBDNI/AAAAAAAAAuo/rytrowfLnC8/s1600-h/IMG_1262.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/StEI5qvBDNI/AAAAAAAAAuo/rytrowfLnC8/s320/IMG_1262.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391100015756250322" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Riding the airplane with Aunt Jessica</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/StEI4yYF7BI/AAAAAAAAAug/yagMw5hc5dU/s1600-h/IMG_1246.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/StEI4yYF7BI/AAAAAAAAAug/yagMw5hc5dU/s320/IMG_1246.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391100000627715090" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Don't tell them I stole a pumpkin:)</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/StEI4aC1sQI/AAAAAAAAAuY/NjG4LTwDUf4/s1600-h/IMG_1242.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/StEI4aC1sQI/AAAAAAAAAuY/NjG4LTwDUf4/s320/IMG_1242.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391099994096120066" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">After the lady showed her the pumpkin in the mirror she asked her to paint her other cheek too-</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>We have been going through so much here in anticipation for our new arrival and McKenna has had to conquer some pretty major stuff. We officially put her in her new bed a couple of weeks ago and she has really taken to it. Her crib is now in Adeline's room along with a lot of other things that used to be hers. It is crazy that in weeks we will be adding another daughter to our family. I am so excited. We have been enjoying the great weather by doing lots of things outside even though I am officially waddling around-oh well. We took McKenna to the zoo last week and it was a lot of fun because she was good the entire time:) We also went with my mom, sister, and brother to Schnepf Farms a few days ago and it was so much fun. I would recommend going early if you are going to go because it was so nice not having to wait in line for the rides. McKenna has already asked to go back and I have told her that we won't be going again for a long time. McKenna is super excited for Halloween this year and even more excited that Nana(Chris' wonderful mother Janet) is going to make her costume. Why would she need a costume made you ask? Well she loves the movie Monster Inc. and especially loves the character Boo. Of course whenever you would ask her what she wanted to be she would say Boo. The Boo costumes on Ebay are like 100.00 dollars so Janet is doing me a huge favor and we're going to attempt to make one. In fact, we are going over there in a little while for a fitting and to buy fabric because as many of you may know I am not crafty and cannot sew worth anything. (My mom will tell you otherwise but I know my own abilities) McKenna has also started riding her tricycle all over the place and it is crazy because it was like all of the sudden she started peddling. Now she rides to the park and back almost every day-I still can't believe she is almost 2 and 1/2 time flies:) Oh and just a little side note. She will no longer let us say the prayer-she has to say it and she does a pretty good job too-Miss Independent.Melissa Braeggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04999956536663539081noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495787827621677229.post-41859247172583880702009-09-17T14:45:00.000-07:002009-09-17T14:58:46.761-07:00Seven Years:)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SrKwnDxJfgI/AAAAAAAAAuQ/3voKdRATN_Y/s1600-h/IMG_1179.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SrKwnDxJfgI/AAAAAAAAAuQ/3voKdRATN_Y/s320/IMG_1179.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382558689734000130" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">On the way up to the top of the mountain</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SrKwmRVvOqI/AAAAAAAAAuI/mckIXHl2Z0Y/s1600-h/IMG_1189.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SrKwmRVvOqI/AAAAAAAAAuI/mckIXHl2Z0Y/s320/IMG_1189.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382558676197259938" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Proof about the whole toilet thing-we are big dorks and we know it:)</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SrKwl2ql-DI/AAAAAAAAAuA/GD34AtO2c58/s1600-h/IMG_1184.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SrKwl2ql-DI/AAAAAAAAAuA/GD34AtO2c58/s320/IMG_1184.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382558669036976178" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">We were literally in the clouds</div><div><br /></div>A few weekends ago Chris and I were able to go up to Flagstaff and celebrate our seven year anniversary. It is crazy that it has been that long because it seems like yesterday we were newly married and living in our little shanty apartment. He is still my perfect match and I am so lucky to be linked with him forever. When we arrived Chris was feeling nostalgic so we visited NAU and walked around and I got to see where some of his old classes were. That night we also went up to the Lowell Observatory which was interesting if you like space(the film they showed made me want to take a nap). But, we did get to see Jupiter through the telescope which was impressive. The next day we went up to Snowbowl and did the Skyride and at the top of the mountain I used Arizona's highest toilet-impressive I know. We actually got rained on the way down and right before we got off it started to hail. It was crazy because at home it was like 102 degrees and in Flagstaff it was like 60 with hail-it felt really nice. Later that day we both got massages which was so nice especially with being pregnant. To top it all off we saw Julie and Julia that night which means that Chris really does love me:) Of course I saw one of his movies the next day. It was a glorious little vacation and I'm so thankful for my parents for watching McKenna for us. She of course had so much fun with everyone but was excited to see us when we got home. Probably the last time we will have a vacation to ourselves for a while, so I cherished every moment of it:)Melissa Braeggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04999956536663539081noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495787827621677229.post-53084438214142421792009-08-27T06:31:00.000-07:002009-08-27T13:31:45.345-07:00Summertime<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SpaQ1j7mPHI/AAAAAAAAAt4/oqDTSTPrC_4/s1600-h/IMG_1023.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SpaQ1j7mPHI/AAAAAAAAAt4/oqDTSTPrC_4/s320/IMG_1023.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374642455165942898" /></a>     <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SpaQ1ZlnepI/AAAAAAAAAtw/iDDY8WETBmg/s1600-h/IMG_1011.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SpaQ1ZlnepI/AAAAAAAAAtw/iDDY8WETBmg/s320/IMG_1011.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374642452389395090" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Very cool ensemble                               <br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SpaQ00iHIxI/AAAAAAAAAto/v44Y3GeZt4Q/s1600-h/IMG_1094.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SpaQ00iHIxI/AAAAAAAAAto/v44Y3GeZt4Q/s320/IMG_1094.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374642442442580754" /></a>                          Great Grandpa Braegger's Crazy Birds<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SpaQ0PwoHfI/AAAAAAAAAtg/I3_mauKF9rI/s1600-h/IMG_1088.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SpaQ0PwoHfI/AAAAAAAAAtg/I3_mauKF9rI/s320/IMG_1088.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374642432571350514" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SpaP-qhzH3I/AAAAAAAAAtY/QTFV9pXOlnI/s1600-h/IMG_1053.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SpaP-qhzH3I/AAAAAAAAAtY/QTFV9pXOlnI/s320/IMG_1053.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374641512043978610" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SpaP9_62IhI/AAAAAAAAAtQ/HkrWITQTvgY/s1600-h/IMG_1033.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SpaP9_62IhI/AAAAAAAAAtQ/HkrWITQTvgY/s320/IMG_1033.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374641500606308882" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Playdate with Avery at the Lagoon</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SpaP9aYG2JI/AAAAAAAAAtI/t85f8g6sMcE/s1600-h/IMG_1019.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SpaP9aYG2JI/AAAAAAAAAtI/t85f8g6sMcE/s320/IMG_1019.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374641490528491666" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Rylan and McKenna having fun with dress up</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SpaP86WuFVI/AAAAAAAAAtA/S6MixYaUjwI/s1600-h/IMG_1007.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SpaP86WuFVI/AAAAAAAAAtA/S6MixYaUjwI/s320/IMG_1007.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374641481932739922" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Putting all of her animals night night with blankets:)</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SpaP8uBe0gI/AAAAAAAAAs4/dK8m0UpMeow/s1600-h/IMG_1005.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SpaP8uBe0gI/AAAAAAAAAs4/dK8m0UpMeow/s320/IMG_1005.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374641478622433794" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Birthday Grandma!</div>I haven't been very good at updating my blog lately. I don't really know why just caught up in life I guess. I have had so much fun this summer with McKenna but I will admit that I am looking forward to being able to venture outside again:) I signed McKenna up for a messy art class this summer which she loved and a dance class which she had a love hate relationship with. Both were offered through the town and were pretty decent for the price. We also have had the opportunity to swim a lot. McKenna finally decided that she would wear her floaties and she has developed a new sense of confidence in the pool. Of course, now she thinks that she can swim, but we will continue to work with her. McKenna's beloved pacifier was taken away about a month and a half ago and she did really well. Only whined a little bit and now when she sees that a baby has one she will insist that the baby needs it. (Next step-toddler bed in about a month and then potty training-any tips would be greatly appreciated:) We are singing a lot these days, especially, Old McDonald and Wheels on the Bus. It is amazing how fast kids develop and grow everyday. I am still enjoying my time working with the YW-I will be very sad when I am released because it is seriously been such a joy to work with the amazing girls in my ward. My pregnancy has continued to go well-starting to realize we don't have too much time left and it is both exciting and nerve racking. We have an ultrasound next week which is always fun and reassuring at the same time. Chris and I will be celebrating our 7 year anniversary on Sept. 6th and it feels sort of surreal. It dosen't really feel like it has been that long and I still feel so lucky and blessed to be with him. (Good thing:) He is wonderful and he is even ready to be surrounded yet again by another girl-Melissa Braeggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04999956536663539081noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495787827621677229.post-34511867795028419492009-07-05T09:01:00.000-07:002009-07-05T09:39:39.466-07:00Solana Beach 2009<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SlDU-i4TtXI/AAAAAAAAAss/N1OhPBw5Y64/s1600-h/IMG_0979.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SlDU-i4TtXI/AAAAAAAAAss/N1OhPBw5Y64/s200/IMG_0979.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355014127923475826" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Smiling with Elmo and Zoey</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SlDU-JUT8MI/AAAAAAAAAsk/YQuvYTIv8GY/s1600-h/IMG_0964.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SlDU-JUT8MI/AAAAAAAAAsk/YQuvYTIv8GY/s200/IMG_0964.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355014121061609666" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SlDU95U_5II/AAAAAAAAAsc/96hUIKoIj2w/s1600-h/IMG_0958.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SlDU95U_5II/AAAAAAAAAsc/96hUIKoIj2w/s200/IMG_0958.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355014116769522818" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Last night we were there-beautiful</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SlDU9oDLyAI/AAAAAAAAAsU/nyZyeRF5nUc/s1600-h/IMG_0954.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SlDU9oDLyAI/AAAAAAAAAsU/nyZyeRF5nUc/s200/IMG_0954.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355014112131401730" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Posing with Papa and Grandma</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SlDU9GWFAtI/AAAAAAAAAsM/atJRKFrdH9Y/s1600-h/IMG_0946.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SlDU9GWFAtI/AAAAAAAAAsM/atJRKFrdH9Y/s200/IMG_0946.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355014103083844306" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">One of my favorite pics-so cheesy</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SlDUcd5hijI/AAAAAAAAAsE/qVVXdvTa4_E/s1600-h/IMG_0943.jpg"><br /></a></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SlDUcOswB7I/AAAAAAAAAr8/RehX1S_Z5sM/s1600-h/IMG_0935.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SlDUcOswB7I/AAAAAAAAAr8/RehX1S_Z5sM/s200/IMG_0935.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355013538390738866" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">With Aunt Erica and Avery</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SlDUb_mS-yI/AAAAAAAAAr0/XKJ9qyi8u6A/s1600-h/IMG_0931.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SlDUb_mS-yI/AAAAAAAAAr0/XKJ9qyi8u6A/s200/IMG_0931.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355013534337137442" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Aunt Becca had just spoiled her with ice cream</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SlDUbcoIgKI/AAAAAAAAArs/0jVdEvw68Mg/s1600-h/IMG_0925.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SlDUbcoIgKI/AAAAAAAAArs/0jVdEvw68Mg/s200/IMG_0925.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355013524949598370" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SlDUbGUbZbI/AAAAAAAAArk/G3TIXPj7oWM/s1600-h/IMG_0921.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SlDUbGUbZbI/AAAAAAAAArk/G3TIXPj7oWM/s200/IMG_0921.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355013518961370546" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I look really pregnant here:)</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SlDT3cwsjVI/AAAAAAAAArc/1kSfu_MghWk/s1600-h/IMG_0920.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SlDT3cwsjVI/AAAAAAAAArc/1kSfu_MghWk/s200/IMG_0920.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355012906510224722" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Same cheesy grins</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SlDT27q9UVI/AAAAAAAAArU/54wonpeysXE/s1600-h/IMG_0916.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SlDT27q9UVI/AAAAAAAAArU/54wonpeysXE/s200/IMG_0916.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355012897627787602" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Posing with Daddy</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SlDT2p8yJXI/AAAAAAAAArM/L-XPrBrnK_Y/s1600-h/IMG_0887.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SlDT2p8yJXI/AAAAAAAAArM/L-XPrBrnK_Y/s200/IMG_0887.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355012892870714738" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">The tigers are sleeping. They go night night</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SlDT2G51ICI/AAAAAAAAArE/BxF24EbNAAA/s1600-h/IMG_0874.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SlDT2G51ICI/AAAAAAAAArE/BxF24EbNAAA/s200/IMG_0874.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355012883463086114" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">This was at the wild animal park-it was cut off</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SlDT11ThT5I/AAAAAAAAAq8/-dBnt5CUH3w/s1600-h/IMG_0859.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SlDT11ThT5I/AAAAAAAAAq8/-dBnt5CUH3w/s200/IMG_0859.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355012878739001234" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">My pretty butterfly</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SlDSifmVoKI/AAAAAAAAAq0/8Kn_rnzUSG8/s1600-h/IMG_0839.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SlDSifmVoKI/AAAAAAAAAq0/8Kn_rnzUSG8/s200/IMG_0839.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355011446983205026" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SlDSiK0t4HI/AAAAAAAAAqs/sLXoJjsyndI/s1600-h/IMG_0825.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SlDSiK0t4HI/AAAAAAAAAqs/sLXoJjsyndI/s200/IMG_0825.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355011441406369906" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SlDSh2hyyHI/AAAAAAAAAqk/tUlWAhHZ-p4/s1600-h/IMG_0815.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SlDSh2hyyHI/AAAAAAAAAqk/tUlWAhHZ-p4/s200/IMG_0815.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355011435958290546" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">At the 3-d Sesame Show at Sea World-she loved it:)</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SlDShuqd0oI/AAAAAAAAAqc/QzPX1K7wCWQ/s1600-h/IMG_0807.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SlDShuqd0oI/AAAAAAAAAqc/QzPX1K7wCWQ/s200/IMG_0807.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355011433847181954" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Being goofy with Papa waiting for a 10 dollar hamburger</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SlDShBImcGI/AAAAAAAAAqU/VQp_ZcND6vI/s1600-h/IMG_0793.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SlDShBImcGI/AAAAAAAAAqU/VQp_ZcND6vI/s200/IMG_0793.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355011421625544802" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I see Bruce-every shark was Bruce from Finding Nemo:)</div><div><br /></div>We recently just got back from our week long vacation near San Diego and it was heaven. The weather was perfect and we had a wonderful time seeing and spending time with our family. Chris and I kept busy though taking McKenna to Sea World, the zoo, and the wild animal park. It was great being able to be outside and active since I feel like we have been hibernating at home. McKenna loved Sea World. She loved all of the animals, especially Shamu or Hamu as she lovingly called him. She actually took a nap in her stroller while we were there and it was great because when she woke up it was time to go and see Elmo and she literally freaked out. She ran away from us and kept going back to him and finally when I told her it was time to leave she told me no, I seeing Elmo. I had to send Aunt Jessie in to carry her out. The wild animal park was kind of a disappointment. Too much walking and not enough to peak any interest. We did go on the tram through the safari and that was the highlight of the day. The San Diego Zoo was beautiful and the animals did not disappoint. We were able to see three tigers huddled together sleeping-one of the cutest things I have ever seen. A panda was out and about eating bamboo and it's funny because when you ask McKenna what a panda bear says she will say "hiya" (from Kung Fu Panda for those of you that don't know:). McKenna was really looking forward to seeing the hippo but it wasn't cooperating but the polar bear made up for it. He was right up at the glass playing with a ball and McKenna just chased him up and down the glass following him-it was pretty neato. The beach there was cold. Chris got in the last day there I just got in to my knees. McKenna I think was trying to make sense of it and she decided that it was okay on the last day to get in and then run away. Also, some big news as many of you know McKenna could care less about smiling for a picture. But, on this trip for some reason she started to care and we have some great pics of her showing her pearly whites:) We were sad to come home especially when we drove through Yuma and it was 110 but I think we are acclimated now. My ankles did swell a little on the ride home but I think it was lack of movement and the sudden surge in temp. So far this pregnancy has been great and it was weird because yesterday I passed the half way mark-only 20 weeks to go until we meet little girl #2:)Melissa Braeggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04999956536663539081noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495787827621677229.post-19943939106968296102009-06-28T21:00:00.000-07:002009-06-28T21:10:02.328-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Skg9m_5v6wI/AAAAAAAAAqI/4ui1VS45WD4/s1600-h/BRAEGGER_26.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Skg9m_5v6wI/AAAAAAAAAqI/4ui1VS45WD4/s200/BRAEGGER_26.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352595897327807234" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Skg9mgsydwI/AAAAAAAAAqA/AYRHuOwA91A/s1600-h/BRAEGGER_23.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Skg9mgsydwI/AAAAAAAAAqA/AYRHuOwA91A/s200/BRAEGGER_23.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352595888951949058" /></a>Well Chris and I found out that we are having a girl and I could not be any happier. Here a few of my ultrasound pics- my favorite is when she has her pinky up to her mouth. I think she is going to look like McKenna but maybe with darker hair-we will see. On Saturday I will be 20 weeks and officially at the half way mark. Crazy how fast it has all gone by. Chris was able to feel her the other day and that was fun for both of us since I have felt her for so long and now he can share in the experience. I am so happy that McKenna is going to have a sister and hopefully she will be as close to her as I am to my own sisters. I was also very excited that I won't need to buy much of anything for little girl since she will get all of her older sister's hand me downs. Now Chris and I are considering names and we are just so excited:)Melissa Braeggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04999956536663539081noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495787827621677229.post-25427828818916586122009-05-27T15:12:00.000-07:002009-05-27T15:51:33.786-07:00Minnie Party and Party Hats<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Sh3CSieTIlI/AAAAAAAAApg/H5ff1o5OeGk/s1600-h/5-23-09+019.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340638356878598738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Sh3CSieTIlI/AAAAAAAAApg/H5ff1o5OeGk/s200/5-23-09+019.jpg" border="0" /></a> Happy Girl!<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Sh3CTdZpv4I/AAAAAAAAAp4/wHdhlmnzmfo/s1600-h/5-23-09+076.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340638372696801154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Sh3CTdZpv4I/AAAAAAAAAp4/wHdhlmnzmfo/s200/5-23-09+076.jpg" border="0" /></a> <br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Sh3CTHlNEPI/AAAAAAAAApw/X7qNm90g2Qg/s1600-h/5-23-09+073.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340638366839673074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Sh3CTHlNEPI/AAAAAAAAApw/X7qNm90g2Qg/s200/5-23-09+073.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /> Blow Blow<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Sh3CS40QtAI/AAAAAAAAApo/_Equ1ntlXr8/s1600-h/5-23-09+069.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340638362876294146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Sh3CS40QtAI/AAAAAAAAApo/_Equ1ntlXr8/s200/5-23-09+069.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Sh3CSS6HCCI/AAAAAAAAApY/6OwWfa09feA/s1600-h/5-23-09+025.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340638352700278818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Sh3CSS6HCCI/AAAAAAAAApY/6OwWfa09feA/s200/5-23-09+025.jpg" border="0" /></a> Kicking in the Water<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Sh2_0771ooI/AAAAAAAAAow/ZN_By5apHkk/s1600-h/5-23-09+039.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340635649294049922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Sh2_0771ooI/AAAAAAAAAow/ZN_By5apHkk/s200/5-23-09+039.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Sh2_2DJwz7I/AAAAAAAAApQ/_fNoR9oM0JM/s1600-h/5-23-09+074.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340635668411371442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Sh2_2DJwz7I/AAAAAAAAApQ/_fNoR9oM0JM/s200/5-23-09+074.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /> I got it<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Sh2_1wAt5YI/AAAAAAAAApI/esajzb2QWLs/s1600-h/5-23-09+070.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340635663273158018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Sh2_1wAt5YI/AAAAAAAAApI/esajzb2QWLs/s200/5-23-09+070.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /> Babba Babba Umbrella<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Sh2_1rZR3JI/AAAAAAAAApA/xFBqKH95hxc/s1600-h/5-23-09+054.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340635662034001042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Sh2_1rZR3JI/AAAAAAAAApA/xFBqKH95hxc/s200/5-23-09+054.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /> Puzzles from Aunt Rebecca and Uncle Derrek<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Sh2_1Qa8mNI/AAAAAAAAAo4/r7Y7g_iH3xQ/s1600-h/5-23-09+052.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340635654793238738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Sh2_1Qa8mNI/AAAAAAAAAo4/r7Y7g_iH3xQ/s200/5-23-09+052.jpg" border="0" /></a> New Big Girl Bed from Nana and Papa Braegger-we won't use this until we need to:)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Sh2-s9NirHI/AAAAAAAAAoo/cQEq04jNwtk/s1600-h/5-23-09+027.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340634412686158962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Sh2-s9NirHI/AAAAAAAAAoo/cQEq04jNwtk/s200/5-23-09+027.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Sh2-sDmx-NI/AAAAAAAAAoY/-MOaXsl3ICc/s1600-h/5-23-09+020.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340634397222762706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Sh2-sDmx-NI/AAAAAAAAAoY/-MOaXsl3ICc/s200/5-23-09+020.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Sh2-siCkG5I/AAAAAAAAAog/4NZHtqjidnc/s1600-h/5-23-09+023.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340634405392358290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Sh2-siCkG5I/AAAAAAAAAog/4NZHtqjidnc/s200/5-23-09+023.jpg" border="0" /></a> I need googles<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Sh2-rxtzGMI/AAAAAAAAAoQ/sXensWYGjQ0/s1600-h/5-23-09+012.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340634392420358338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Sh2-rxtzGMI/AAAAAAAAAoQ/sXensWYGjQ0/s200/5-23-09+012.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Sh2-rkdGgMI/AAAAAAAAAoI/ZCkr9G2ZY7w/s1600-h/5-23-09+007.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340634388860666050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Sh2-rkdGgMI/AAAAAAAAAoI/ZCkr9G2ZY7w/s200/5-23-09+007.jpg" border="0" /></a> Minnie and Mickey<br /><br /><div>Well McKenna turned two this past Saturday and she was so excited for the day to actually get here. Everyday this last week she would wake up and ask Party? She chose Minnie decor for her party so everything turned into a Minnie Party. She busted out the party hats a few days before hand and wore them for longer than what she did on her actual birthday. Chris and I made the cakes- a Minnie and Mickey cake and I think they turned out super cute. Not bad for two novice cake makers. McKenna was super spoiled by all of our family and she was so serious when she was opening her presents. All she kept telling me was I do it until she got to her Elmo live and then she only wanted to see that. Another popular gift was a Yo Gabba Gabba umbrella from Grandma and Papa Wright-she is obsessed with it. From that point on she could have cared less about the other presents and then she proceeded to tell me mommy do it. -Gotta love it- She enjoyed blowing out the candles and then told me over and over yummy cake and icecream-she ofcourse asked for more. I wonder where she gets her sweet tooth? I can't believe she is two it has gone by so fast. She has become so independent and it is fun to actually have a conversation with her. It is hard to think about life without her. She told me the other day after I got her some cheese Thank you Mommy Love you and I almost started to cry-she is the best and I am so lucky to be her mommy.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Melissa Braeggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04999956536663539081noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495787827621677229.post-60939805872670230532009-05-18T12:56:00.000-07:002009-05-18T13:04:04.998-07:00Guess What... I'm Pregnant:)<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/ShG_EKXS3iI/AAAAAAAAAn4/NTdwlPnZZis/s1600-h/IMG_0464.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337257111633190434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/ShG_EKXS3iI/AAAAAAAAAn4/NTdwlPnZZis/s320/IMG_0464.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/ShG_EelRNGI/AAAAAAAAAoA/ut2tqVYt8nE/s1600-h/IMG_0467.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337257117060510818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/ShG_EelRNGI/AAAAAAAAAoA/ut2tqVYt8nE/s320/IMG_0467.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>It has been really hard not to share the news for so long but I am finally far enough along where I feel okay to share the news. We are going to be adding to our family on Nov. 21 and we could not be more excited. McKenna insists that the baby is a sister and Chris and I kind of feel the same way. Not that I would be disappointed if we had a boy, I just feel like we are having another girl. So far things are going well and we should find out in about a month what we are having. Pics are not very clear but you get the idea.</div></div>Melissa Braeggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04999956536663539081noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495787827621677229.post-11857030743759255972009-04-21T06:13:00.000-07:002009-04-21T07:04:00.142-07:00Easter Egg Hunts, Easter, and a Wedding:)<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Se3RoP0xO4I/AAAAAAAAAnw/OTExsqbsdbQ/s1600-h/IMG_0657.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327144423621999490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Se3RoP0xO4I/AAAAAAAAAnw/OTExsqbsdbQ/s320/IMG_0657.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Se3RnarxwoI/AAAAAAAAAno/54iF7yrcHTw/s1600-h/IMG_0653.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327144409357206146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Se3RnarxwoI/AAAAAAAAAno/54iF7yrcHTw/s320/IMG_0653.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Se3RnIFLPmI/AAAAAAAAAng/CBfCqkr0cuI/s1600-h/IMG_0650.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327144404363460194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Se3RnIFLPmI/AAAAAAAAAng/CBfCqkr0cuI/s320/IMG_0650.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Se3Rm8B1c6I/AAAAAAAAAnY/jTK7jysDgM8/s1600-h/IMG_0646.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327144401128223650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Se3Rm8B1c6I/AAAAAAAAAnY/jTK7jysDgM8/s320/IMG_0646.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Se3PBiDCFgI/AAAAAAAAAnQ/fFs3BAhbV5o/s1600-h/IMG_0521.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327141559475508738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Se3PBiDCFgI/AAAAAAAAAnQ/fFs3BAhbV5o/s320/IMG_0521.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Se3PBQdWuzI/AAAAAAAAAnI/rGDPAU-uXKA/s1600-h/IMG_0511.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327141554754075442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Se3PBQdWuzI/AAAAAAAAAnI/rGDPAU-uXKA/s320/IMG_0511.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Se3OH6kBUnI/AAAAAAAAAm4/sCHXVohOC3c/s1600-h/IMG_0627.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327140569623908978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Se3OH6kBUnI/AAAAAAAAAm4/sCHXVohOC3c/s320/IMG_0627.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Se3OIK1rnlI/AAAAAAAAAnA/D-9_5K6xrwc/s1600-h/IMG_0629.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327140573992951378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Se3OIK1rnlI/AAAAAAAAAnA/D-9_5K6xrwc/s320/IMG_0629.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Se3OHvgklMI/AAAAAAAAAmw/jK-sV7hqNkQ/s1600-h/IMG_0622.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327140566656652482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/Se3OHvgklMI/AAAAAAAAAmw/jK-sV7hqNkQ/s320/IMG_0622.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>I decided to group all of the Easter Egg Hunts that McKenna did together since she did three. The first was with our community and it was a disappointment. Why you ask? Well it was highly unorganized for one and they used leftover Halloween decor for all of the kids three and under. So McKenna was the grand recipient of a spider, a pirate eye patch, a few gold coins etc... you get the idea. She did freak out when she saw the Easter Bunny not in a scared way either. She was yelling "Bunny" at the top of her lungs when her turn was over and Chris had to go and stand with her on a grassy knoll far away to get her to stop crying. I felt bad for Rylan, Katie, and Kellen sorry again for the let down. </div><br /><br /><div>The next hunt was in my Grandma's ward and it was great except for the fact that it was raining that morning and cold. After breakfast they organized the kids for the hunt and my mom made the mistake of giving McKenna the umbrella to hold by herself. After that she could care less about the eggs it was all about the umbrella and getting it back. I didn't even know she could say umbrella but it was in her vocabulary:) We took a family pic and of course she is being a stinker and shouting for the umbrella. On the walk back inside she would cover herself in it and we would say Where's McKenna and she would pop out and say Here you are-still working on it:<br /><br /></div><div>On actual Easter I was so excited to go to church and McKenna woke up at 6 am which is very early for her. I went and got her out of bed and she was burning up, well she had a 102 fever. So Chris and I were going to split up church. Well later in the day I started to feel awful and it all went down hill from there. We went over to my mom's house for dinner and McKenna was not wanting any attention and once she found an egg with skittles in it-she was done. We tried to do a hunt at our house and make it exciting-she just didn't care. Luckily, her fever broke the next day and it seemed to be the only thing making her cranky.</div><br /><div> </div><div>Finally-Sorry this is a long one:) We went to a wedding reception this past weekend and McKenna had her dress picked out and was all ready by the time daddy got home from work. Chris loved the way I did her hair and I must say it did look cute-especially since if you know me you know I can't fix hair. So we took some pics before the reception and I think that they will be her substitute Easter pics:) At the reception there was dancing and McKenna was a boogie baby. She kept telling us dance and then she would run over to the floor and run around and dance with older kids. She is such a sweetheart:)</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Melissa Braeggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04999956536663539081noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495787827621677229.post-69136970518743795842009-04-12T21:40:00.000-07:002009-04-12T22:17:48.156-07:0029 at the Happiest Place on Earth<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SeLH7rfw4CI/AAAAAAAAAmg/ss60aRtymDc/s1600-h/IMG_0582.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324037537607508002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SeLH7rfw4CI/AAAAAAAAAmg/ss60aRtymDc/s400/IMG_0582.JPG" border="0" /></a> Tigger-She was jumping for him and then chased him around. She just called him tiger though.<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SeLH8HvgCfI/AAAAAAAAAmo/1_gj5JKHU_w/s1600-h/IMG_0586.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324037545189706226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SeLH8HvgCfI/AAAAAAAAAmo/1_gj5JKHU_w/s400/IMG_0586.JPG" border="0" /></a> Her Minmie hat<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SeLH7pv2dKI/AAAAAAAAAmY/ovKbGxRPwNU/s1600-h/IMG_0578.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324037537138111650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SeLH7pv2dKI/AAAAAAAAAmY/ovKbGxRPwNU/s400/IMG_0578.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Pooh-Need I say more<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SeLH7K22yHI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/lTArqCwQ6kA/s1600-h/IMG_0571.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324037528845994098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SeLH7K22yHI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/lTArqCwQ6kA/s400/IMG_0571.JPG" border="0" /></a> Hi Ooffy-This is what McKenna told Goofy<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SeLH7PRhPAI/AAAAAAAAAmI/lmqw1TajwcY/s1600-h/IMG_0569.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324037530031569922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SeLH7PRhPAI/AAAAAAAAAmI/lmqw1TajwcY/s400/IMG_0569.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Happy 29th to me! We ate at the Blue Bayou that evening-holy expensive, but worth it once I think.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SeLFybqn2AI/AAAAAAAAAmA/Tp7hjXHgLGA/s1600-h/IMG_0564.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324035179716007938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SeLFybqn2AI/AAAAAAAAAmA/Tp7hjXHgLGA/s400/IMG_0564.JPG" border="0" /></a> She started swining like a monkey on the bars while we waited in lines.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SeLFIJAknzI/AAAAAAAAAl4/kzudJkE1TRw/s1600-h/IMG_0552.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324034453153292082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SeLFIJAknzI/AAAAAAAAAl4/kzudJkE1TRw/s400/IMG_0552.JPG" border="0" /></a> Minnie was her favorite and I asked McKenna what she was going to tell Minnie and she said "cheese."<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SeLEzIGyLkI/AAAAAAAAAlw/Yw6KJtahRA0/s1600-h/IMG_0541.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324034092133658178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SeLEzIGyLkI/AAAAAAAAAlw/Yw6KJtahRA0/s400/IMG_0541.JPG" border="0" /></a> Riding the merry-go-round(She rode this ride the most:)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SeLEy4vN3uI/AAAAAAAAAlo/dgkbyCb4HDE/s1600-h/IMG_0533.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324034088008277730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SeLEy4vN3uI/AAAAAAAAAlo/dgkbyCb4HDE/s400/IMG_0533.JPG" border="0" /></a> First day there-<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>As some of you may know my husband spoiled me and took our family to Disneyland for my birthday. We had so much fun together and it was nice because we had the 3 day park hopper and got to take our time doing the rides and shows. This year Disneyland is giving you free admission on your birthday, but since we already had tickets they basically gave me a gift card worth the amount of the ticket. It paid for a Minnie hat for McKenna, Bolt, and some pics of the family. McKenna was in heaven with all of the characters. Characters that she had never seen or heard of before were given big bear hugs. By far her favorites were Minnie or as she calls her Minmie and Pooh. Those were the two that she freaked out about the most and also hugged and talked to the longest. She enjoyed all of the rides but her faves were the choo choo, merry-go-round, and the Finding Nemo Voyage. We stayed at a hotel within walking distance and made sure that she stayed on schedule with her naps which was nice because we basically took a nap everyday too. The walk back and forth got a little tiring but it was better than paying for parking everyday. It has always been like a thing for me to take my kids to Disneyland and I just loved seeing her react to everything. I have always loved Disneyland and it was so fulfilling being there with my own daughter and seeing how excited she got over the characters and the parades. It was a dream come true-cheesy, but true.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Melissa Braeggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04999956536663539081noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495787827621677229.post-19852772545832113542009-03-31T12:10:00.000-07:002009-03-31T12:25:59.740-07:00Elmo Madness<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SdJt3vq8OEI/AAAAAAAAAlY/XwN_eaflw_Y/s1600-h/IMG_0500.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319434914334783554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SdJt3vq8OEI/AAAAAAAAAlY/XwN_eaflw_Y/s400/IMG_0500.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SdJt30cxLfI/AAAAAAAAAlg/pIuZ50nl4ng/s1600-h/IMG_0501.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319434915617517042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SdJt30cxLfI/AAAAAAAAAlg/pIuZ50nl4ng/s400/IMG_0501.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SdJt3Q5WkVI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/3QKKT2xprVc/s1600-h/IMG_0499.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319434906073731410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SdJt3Q5WkVI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/3QKKT2xprVc/s400/IMG_0499.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SdJt3G49NQI/AAAAAAAAAlI/iHGtvN6cgkg/s1600-h/IMG_0492.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319434903387714818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SdJt3G49NQI/AAAAAAAAAlI/iHGtvN6cgkg/s400/IMG_0492.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>This past weekend at my parent's credit union they had Elmo and Clifford there and then treats for all of the kiddos. I knew McKenna would love to go because she loves Elmo. Whenever Sesame Street is being watched she will beg for Elmo-she loves that big furry red monster. So when we pulled into the parking lot I told her to look and see who it was. (I hadn't told her who we were going to see.) All the sudden "Elmo" is being screamed in the car. I had my little sister Jessie with me so she got McKenna out and was dragged by McKenna to Elmo. Now understand that McKenna pushed her way through tons of kids that were terrified to get too close and she immedietly gave Elmo the biggest bear hug. Then she ran over to Clifford and said "Hi Doggy." It went on like this for about five minutes and then we went inside to get some treats. Inside McKenna was trying to get back outside to beloved Elmo so we went back out for some more fun. Needless to say McKenna was in heaven and she reluctantly told Elmo and Doggy "Bye-Bye."</div></div></div></div>Melissa Braeggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04999956536663539081noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495787827621677229.post-78220095022418314822009-03-12T19:16:00.000-07:002009-03-12T19:26:53.175-07:00Chris-Chris<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SbnEYMT4OkI/AAAAAAAAAlA/0RNCq-RLjeU/s1600-h/IMG_0242.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312493155360717378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SbnEYMT4OkI/AAAAAAAAAlA/0RNCq-RLjeU/s400/IMG_0242.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I have decided that I need to start blogging about the funny things that McKenna is doing right now because I will not remember them in the future I am sure. The other day I was calling for Chris because he was outside and I said his name like 3 times. He was not out front so I went in the backyard to look for him. McKenna was with me the whole time of course and before I could say his name out back McKenna started yelling out "Chris" "Chris." It was so funny and she did it again today. When she found him it was followed by a very excited "Hi Daddy." I seriously need to get if captured on film because it was so funny. Also today we were out the park and the kids from the neighborhood kept getting popsicles and ice cream cups from a neighbor girl. Well McKenna started saying "opsicle." A neighbor boy was nice enough to go and get her one and she thought it was the best thing ever. I wish I had my camera with me because it was one of those red,white and blue bullet pops and she was filthy. Her hand and shirt was covered in a sticky blue substance and she just kept pointing to the red part and saying red and then pointing to the blue part and saying blue. She was the filthiest she has ever been-apparently I don't let her get dirty enough, although, I am sure that will be changing since she has to have her shoes off at the park all of the time now. I don't know what we are going to do this summer when it is so hot because she begs to go outside:( </div>Melissa Braeggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04999956536663539081noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495787827621677229.post-25450551989278799452009-02-25T12:34:00.000-08:002009-02-25T12:49:25.690-08:00Beautiful Arizona Weather<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SaWuq0Pf5hI/AAAAAAAAAkg/cXWegCufCOw/s1600-h/IMG_0324.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306839786527385106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SaWuq0Pf5hI/AAAAAAAAAkg/cXWegCufCOw/s400/IMG_0324.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SaWurbM3tuI/AAAAAAAAAk4/d_CWImfbZVc/s1600-h/IMG_0388.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306839796985345762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SaWurbM3tuI/AAAAAAAAAk4/d_CWImfbZVc/s400/IMG_0388.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SaWurGM-GwI/AAAAAAAAAkw/c2umInbVVQE/s1600-h/IMG_0396.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306839791348620034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SaWurGM-GwI/AAAAAAAAAkw/c2umInbVVQE/s400/IMG_0396.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SaWurFnAJbI/AAAAAAAAAko/8Qn1LrRiYVA/s1600-h/IMG_0347.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306839791189370290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SaWurFnAJbI/AAAAAAAAAko/8Qn1LrRiYVA/s400/IMG_0347.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SaWuqThVIJI/AAAAAAAAAkY/N-r4P2D93cs/s1600-h/IMG_0290_edited.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306839777743806610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SaWuqThVIJI/AAAAAAAAAkY/N-r4P2D93cs/s400/IMG_0290_edited.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>I haven't blogged in a while, I don't really know why but we have just been living life I guess. It has been so beautiful outside lately and we have had tons of fun playing at various parks. McKenna has a new obsession with playing in the sand which is funny because she hated it a month ago. She will literally pick up sand with a cup and empty it in a bucket and she thinks it is the greatest thing ever. She is so funny and she is starting to talk a whole lot more and it is definitly becoming easier to understand what it is she is saying. She is such a doll, wanting to help me when I cook, helping to pick up her toys, becoming more and more obsessed with Yo Gabba Gabba and Elmo:) Which by the way are great shows if you don't watch them. Life is good for me too. I love my calling in YW. I sort of feel like I'm lucky enough to go back and relive my YW days all over again. I think I may even want to go for my recognition award all over again too. We'll see. I was so overwhelmed at first but now I just love every aspect of it and feel truly blessed to be a part of their lives. Hopefully the girls don't think I'm too crazy. I did get a little riled up at volleyball last night:) </div></div></div></div></div>Melissa Braeggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04999956536663539081noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495787827621677229.post-45664696874979265612008-12-30T12:53:00.000-08:002008-12-30T13:14:35.456-08:00Christmas 2008<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SVqO9ahRCnI/AAAAAAAAAkI/2yhY-4q8Ep0/s1600-h/IMG_0163.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285694298414713458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SVqO9ahRCnI/AAAAAAAAAkI/2yhY-4q8Ep0/s400/IMG_0163.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SVqO8HNJztI/AAAAAAAAAjw/bZjngF82U_M/s1600-h/IMG_0127.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285694276050210514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SVqO8HNJztI/AAAAAAAAAjw/bZjngF82U_M/s400/IMG_0127.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SVqO7-hvDrI/AAAAAAAAAjo/zEpPaijWdB8/s1600-h/IMG_0091.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285694273720618674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SVqO7-hvDrI/AAAAAAAAAjo/zEpPaijWdB8/s400/IMG_0091.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SVqO825dNRI/AAAAAAAAAkA/7jdwMg83yMA/s1600-h/IMG_0159.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285694288852497682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SVqO825dNRI/AAAAAAAAAkA/7jdwMg83yMA/s400/IMG_0159.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SVqO8gnviZI/AAAAAAAAAj4/ZPtE9W5VpjI/s1600-h/IMG_0129.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285694282872621458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SVqO8gnviZI/AAAAAAAAAj4/ZPtE9W5VpjI/s400/IMG_0129.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>We had a wonderful Christmas this year. We celebrated Christmas Eve with the Braegger's over at our house and laughed a lot as McKenna and Rylan played with their gifts. On Christmas morning we had my family over for breakfast and then we watched McKenna open up her gifts. She was so funny because she still wouldn't tear into the gifts but delicately take off the wrapping paper. She was so spoiled by everyone and has had so much fun playing with her new toys. In the afternoon we went over to my parent's house and had Christmas Dinner and then enjoyed just spending time together as a family. I am so thankful that we have family that lives so close and for the wonderful influence they are in my life. I always cherish celebrating the Christmas Season with my family and loved ones.</div></div></div></div></div>Melissa Braeggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04999956536663539081noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495787827621677229.post-80572472760677042452008-12-30T12:25:00.000-08:002008-12-30T12:52:46.590-08:00Zoo<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SVqJ67CcSbI/AAAAAAAAAjg/NUvohZIts68/s1600-h/IMG_0072.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285688758046050738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SVqJ67CcSbI/AAAAAAAAAjg/NUvohZIts68/s400/IMG_0072.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SVqJ6jfuzpI/AAAAAAAAAjY/1kzuew5idyE/s1600-h/IMG_0066.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285688751726448274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SVqJ6jfuzpI/AAAAAAAAAjY/1kzuew5idyE/s400/IMG_0066.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SVqJ6BGjcVI/AAAAAAAAAjQ/YR0KhdtnNzk/s1600-h/IMG_0054.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285688742494040402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SVqJ6BGjcVI/AAAAAAAAAjQ/YR0KhdtnNzk/s400/IMG_0054.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SVqJ5-E2WUI/AAAAAAAAAjI/jcblmfbEGhk/s1600-h/IMG_0045.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285688741681584450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SVqJ5-E2WUI/AAAAAAAAAjI/jcblmfbEGhk/s400/IMG_0045.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SVqJ5i8efOI/AAAAAAAAAjA/fHZ8QiorSJ0/s1600-h/IMG_0043.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285688734398708962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SVqJ5i8efOI/AAAAAAAAAjA/fHZ8QiorSJ0/s400/IMG_0043.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>We had the opportunity to go to the zoo last week and we had so much fun. Grandma Wyand was nice enough to get us in for free with her membership and McKenna had so much fun. I would say her favorite animal was the baboons. She ran up and started making monkey sounds and would tell them "hi." She also loved the kids play area and brushing the goats. Which by the way were the most docile goats ever, they just laid there while McKenna brushed them and gave them hugs. She of course had to go on the carousel and laughed and waved to everyone the whole time, especially my brother Jacob. She wanted to hold his hand half the time and even cuddled with him in the monkey enclosure-she loved Uncle Jacob:)</div></div></div></div></div>Melissa Braeggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04999956536663539081noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495787827621677229.post-3092770105338985402008-12-08T11:36:00.000-08:002008-12-08T11:59:31.781-08:00New Family Pics<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/ST18h-BRrNI/AAAAAAAAAeA/R2YLmeOlG3A/s1600-h/Christmas_portraits_2008+081.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277511261373967570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/ST18h-BRrNI/AAAAAAAAAeA/R2YLmeOlG3A/s400/Christmas_portraits_2008+081.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/ST18g7GIzEI/AAAAAAAAAdw/NIVc1e2kuuU/s1600-h/Christmas_portraits_2008+009.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277511243409181762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/ST18g7GIzEI/AAAAAAAAAdw/NIVc1e2kuuU/s400/Christmas_portraits_2008+009.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/ST18iICRaqI/AAAAAAAAAeI/p_jd9Z82gUY/s1600-h/Christmas_portraits_2008+198.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277511264062499490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/ST18iICRaqI/AAAAAAAAAeI/p_jd9Z82gUY/s400/Christmas_portraits_2008+198.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/ST18hY8DlwI/AAAAAAAAAd4/dL414sI3io0/s1600-h/Christmas_portraits_2008+032.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277511251419961090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/ST18hY8DlwI/AAAAAAAAAd4/dL414sI3io0/s400/Christmas_portraits_2008+032.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/ST18gq0oSLI/AAAAAAAAAdo/ihvtvlYVSkM/s1600-h/Christmas_portraits_2008_2+207.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277511239040780466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/ST18gq0oSLI/AAAAAAAAAdo/ihvtvlYVSkM/s400/Christmas_portraits_2008_2+207.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Last week we ventured out to the Mesa Arts Center to have our pictures done with my sister in laws family. It was a fun time if you consider that McKenna wanted nothing to do with any of it and Chris was annoyed because the photographer wouldn't tell us when she was going to take the picture. She definitly went more for the random shots. There were a few that I liked out of probably 200 photos and she did make us a beautiful Christmas Card. I don't know if they would have turned out better under other circumstances-McKenna could just care less about pictures right now.</div></div></div></div></div>Melissa Braeggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04999956536663539081noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495787827621677229.post-59526934951278603182008-12-06T12:55:00.000-08:002008-12-06T13:24:20.101-08:00Catch Up<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/STrsSl8zGBI/AAAAAAAAAdY/9DMmdAMf3PA/s1600-h/IMG_0021.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276789717586876434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/STrsSl8zGBI/AAAAAAAAAdY/9DMmdAMf3PA/s320/IMG_0021.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/STrsSRO7dUI/AAAAAAAAAdQ/cIjYsweBK94/s1600-h/IMG_0020.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276789712025777474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/STrsSRO7dUI/AAAAAAAAAdQ/cIjYsweBK94/s320/IMG_0020.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/STrsR2mdl1I/AAAAAAAAAdI/Ql0S3QDTGpE/s1600-h/IMG_0008.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276789704876726098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/STrsR2mdl1I/AAAAAAAAAdI/Ql0S3QDTGpE/s320/IMG_0008.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/STrsRYf04cI/AAAAAAAAAdA/vex656eCiaA/s1600-h/IMG_2899.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276789696795828674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/STrsRYf04cI/AAAAAAAAAdA/vex656eCiaA/s320/IMG_2899.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/STrsQ5scjEI/AAAAAAAAAc4/QJXhZf-9ECY/s1600-h/IMG_2887.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276789688527260738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/STrsQ5scjEI/AAAAAAAAAc4/QJXhZf-9ECY/s320/IMG_2887.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>I cannot believe that we are in December already. I feel bad that I have not posted anything in a while especially about our wonderful Thanksgiving week. My Grandpa Wright was here for about 2 weeks visiting from Colorado so it was great to have him here in town. McKenna towards the end of his trip would wave at him and we did get her to give him a kiss goodbye which was a start. The day before Thanksgiving we went with my family to Zoo Lights and McKenna had so much fun. I think her favorite thing of all was riding the carousel. She loved it! She waved at everyone and gave hugs and kisses to her tiger and leopard-she is obsessed with all things animal and loves them sometimes a little to much:) We had an amazing Thanksgiving lunch at my in-laws and it was fun to see everyone there and then we went for dinner at my parents. Throughout the day I just kept thinking how lucky I am to have such an amazing family. Moving on to other business-McKenna started nursery officially about 3 weeks ago and has stayed by herself the last 2 weeks. It was weird going to Sunday School and actually being able to listen-it was way too easy. I'm enjoying my new calling in YW -I'm just so impressed by the young women in our ward-they are all truly special. We got our tree up and McKenna helped with the decorating until she found a reindeer and bear stuffed animal in our Christmas Stuff after that she tended to them only. Last night McKenna, Jessie, and I went to our ward Christmas Party. (Chris had to work of course). It was an evening in Bethlehem so everyone dressed in biblical attire. I just wore my bathrobe but I didn't have anything for McKenna so I took one of my old t-shirts and and cut it into a beautiful hot pink robe. She liked it even better by adding her necklace and Elmo sticker. We had fun and McKenna actually was pretty chill I think because she was so tired and she has had a sinus infection for the last week. She has to be on antibiotics for 20 days-crazy. I think she is finally starting to feel better though:)</div></div></div></div></div>Melissa Braeggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04999956536663539081noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495787827621677229.post-61700726910744018782008-11-24T11:05:00.000-08:002008-11-24T11:12:53.940-08:00Twilight<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SSr8oIXIKeI/AAAAAAAAAcw/T_i__ETa9zs/s1600-h/Twilight+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272304080160041442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 127px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 91px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SSr8oIXIKeI/AAAAAAAAAcw/T_i__ETa9zs/s400/Twilight+2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SSr8oPQQicI/AAAAAAAAAco/dh4WhjGVnf4/s1600-h/twilight.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272304082010278338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 101px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SSr8oPQQicI/AAAAAAAAAco/dh4WhjGVnf4/s400/twilight.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>Was the movie as good as the book...No of course not. However, I still loved every moment of it. Sure there were a few cheesy parts but some parts in the book were cheesy too. Vampire Baseball-need I say more. I am so happy that they just announced that they are going to make New Moon and hopefully they will spend more time on it knowing that it will make money. I was able to see it on Friday night with my two sisters and it was so much fun because we all love the books. The only sad thing is that I will have to find some other book to obsess over until New Moon will be made.</div></div>Melissa Braeggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04999956536663539081noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6495787827621677229.post-87795917399576973672008-11-10T12:54:00.000-08:002008-11-10T13:10:36.267-08:00High School Reunion<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SRii_09m2YI/AAAAAAAAAcg/B9fhsG8vyKI/s1600-h/IMG_2849.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267138981642295682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SRii_09m2YI/AAAAAAAAAcg/B9fhsG8vyKI/s320/IMG_2849.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SRii_VOjWJI/AAAAAAAAAcY/ns2LK5--9ew/s1600-h/IMG_2847.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267138973123434642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SRii_VOjWJI/AAAAAAAAAcY/ns2LK5--9ew/s320/IMG_2847.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SRii_ACuDTI/AAAAAAAAAcQ/SLdjqzK3MTs/s1600-h/IMG_2842.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267138967436660018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SRii_ACuDTI/AAAAAAAAAcQ/SLdjqzK3MTs/s320/IMG_2842.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SRii-eINOLI/AAAAAAAAAcI/kI2JjsthmfQ/s1600-h/IMG_2841.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267138958332868786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SRii-eINOLI/AAAAAAAAAcI/kI2JjsthmfQ/s320/IMG_2841.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SRii-DY8BzI/AAAAAAAAAcA/vi377W8HHPM/s1600-h/IMG_2838.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267138951155287858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDLkwy9ph3A/SRii-DY8BzI/AAAAAAAAAcA/vi377W8HHPM/s320/IMG_2838.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>It was a crazy weekend seeing some people that I haven't seen in 10 years. That's right it was my ten year high school reunion. It was great to see everyone and I thought that most people looked exactly the same if not better than what they looked in high school. The reunion itself was held at Chase Ball Field in an upper level sports lounge and it was a great venue for the event. There was dinner a little entertainment and some great conversations. The only thing I was surprised about was the lack of people. We had like 550 in our graduating class and only 120 people were there. Hopefully more will make it out to the 20th! Oh and thanks to Tommy for keeping Chris occupied with some awesome picture taking:)</div></div></div></div></div>Melissa Braeggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04999956536663539081noreply@blogger.com4