Trip to see Santa and b-day party all in one day.

We finally went to see santa. No surprise, neither one would sit on his lap. I think we were the first family who flipped out which probably made the few behind us do the same. Sorry, Roger's family. We did get a good family pictures with Santa out of it though. Overall it was a good morning. When we left we had a little shopping to do and were home in time for a naps. Emmalee refussed to take her's and Brayden just kept delaying. Needless to say I took Emmalee to a b-day party with no nap and Brayden stayed home because he finally went to sleep. So he and Daddy had to miss out. The nice thing about that is when I came home he had a salad, fried shrimp, steak, baked potato, and veggies ready to eat. He is such a great Daddy and husband.

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Season Greetings!

We hope everyone has a wonder holiday filled with fun, laughter, and relaxation!

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Weekend trip to Chicago with MawMaw and PawPaw

Thanks for a great get away to get us in the holiday spirit!

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Brayden's second 1st Birthday

Brayden had his friends in Blooming/Normal party. It was small, simple, and planed at the last minute, but he seemed to love it and that is all that matters.

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Brayden's 1 year pictures

I can't believe he is one. Today was our last round of pictures. I might go through withdraws in three months after doing it for the last 2.5 years. Hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the holiday season.

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Brayden's 1st Birthday party with the family

It was a wonderful party. The kids all seemed to have fun dancing, singing, playing games, eating cake, and playing in general. The family all opened their gifts with Brayden and seemed to enjoy socializing. Thank you to everyone for making Brayden the happiest little one year old.
He seemed to really enjoy his 1st year of life and his 1st birthday party.

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Thanksgiving

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November

It has been awhile, I know. We have been busy but I have not been taking pictures. I went just last night and made disc of my pictures so now I can empty my camera and have a little room for lots of photos over the holiday. This will probably be my last blog before Thanksgiving so, we would like to take this time as a family to wish everyone safe travels, good meals, and lots of quality time with family and friends. We plan to head south to be with ours and to celebrate Thanksgiving and Brayden's first year of life. I know it is hard to believe he has already blessed us with a whole year. It just seems like last week my side of the family and then Mike's side were here for Thanksgiving and I went into labor while the Kroeschen clan was all at our house. Memories, memories they bring a tear to eye when you take the time to stop and think about it. Have a wonderful holiday!

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Emmalee and Brayden all dressed up

Halloween Weekend

Trick or Treating and making a Jack O Lantern

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October

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Enjoying the beautiful day

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Friends and Family

We had lots of family and friends come to visit this week. We enjoyed spending time with each and everyone of them. We always like it when we have new visitors that come to our house to hangout and play.

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Fall activities

Going to the Illini game

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MawMaw's visit

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Here is the overall week.

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Trip to the Apple Blossom Farm to get pumpkins and apples.

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September 30, 2009

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Emmalee naming her letters and sounds

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Trip to Stover, Mo

This weekend we drove 5 hrs. to stay at Mike's grandparets. We spent all day Friday with the grandparents. Friday night some more family came. By Saturday morning everyone was there. We started out with a birthday lunch and then we all went to a family wedding. Sunday we had a anniversary surprise party, another birthday party then we drove 5 hrs. back home. We had a great weekend that was full of excitement. We were exhausted Sunday night. It was wonderful to see all the family. Now, the question is who will be next to have a family reunion, oops I meant wedding. HaHa :) I know this is another long one but there were so many events, and so many people, and such a good time.

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Happy Birthday!

Happy birthday to the most wonderful husband and daddy! This one is just for you.

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