Amy Tripple Photography

On Saturday, July 10, 2010, we met the most amazing photographer, Amy Tripple, for McKenna's 3 month session. I can't thank our friend, Beth VanDeWoestyne, for referring me. As you'll see, Amy does absolutely amazing work!

I think Amy captured McKenna at 3 months perfectly. How beautiful are the colors in her dress?! I can't wait to put them up in our new house!

Week 7 - Baby #2!

Week 7 of pregnancy #2. Last year at this time, we hadn't even gone through our procedure yet and here I am less than one year later ... pregnant ... naturally ... with Baby Witko #2.

I told you "Waiting for Baby Witko" would continue to change it's meaning.

Week 7 - July 29, 2010
McKenna is 3 months 2 weeks 6 days old

This go 'round I decided to include my little girl with me in the weekly belly pictures. I thought it would be neat to watch McKenna grow week by week, especially because she grows so much every week.

I debated if I was going to even take weekly pictures. I'll be honest, I didn't have much time in between my pregnancy's to lose all of the baby weight. I'm not exactly back to where I was on Week 7 last year. And...I'm not too excited to reveal that I haven't totally lost my first baby belly....HECK! my baby girl is only 3 months old!

But, then I thought...HECK! my baby girl is only 3 months old! People should understand, right?!

Hmmm, it would be interesting to see if my belly grows any differently than it did with McKenna, especially if we end up having a boy....

I should try my best to do for #2 what I did for #1...(we'll see how that goes!)

So, after the debate....you'll be treated once again to some weekly belly growth...why do I think it'll be more exciting to see Kenna?!

Speaking of McKenna....

Is there anything sweeter?!
McKenna is sporting her new t-shirt that Aunt Mackie
brought back with her from the Great Wolf Lodge at the Wisconsin Dells.

During our photo shoot, Pepper came to make sure Kenna was doing okay...

...then sealed her love with a great big kiss

Our Favorite Place

...is the pool!

McKenna & I have been hitting the pool a lot this hot, hot summer. Even though we haven't moved into our house yet, we've gotten to know our neighborhood pool quite well and....we LOVE it!

her hat doesn't fit so well! but we can't find one small enough!

Kenna has started opening her mouth to give squishy kisses!

Family from Far

Brian's cousin, Jenny, and her fiance, Cooper came into town last weekend from Washington D.C. It was a great chance for us to meet and get to know Cooper. They had a lot of fun hanging with McKenna too! Their wedding is Memorial Day Weekend of 2011 in New Orleans, where Cooper is from. We can't wait! It's an awesome reason for a vacation!

McKenna, Jenny, and Cooper playing

Jenny loved snuggling with Kenna!

a butterfly kept dive bombing Jenny and McKenna
and at one point even landed on Kenna's nose!
My camera isn't fast enough for me to capture it!

the culprit

close to bed time...that means it's Momma's turn!

Portillo's chocolate cake to celebrate their engagement

watching fireworks in the yard to end the evening

SURPRISE!!!!

Premature.Ovarian.Failure. That's what we were told in December of 2008.

Chance of me getting pregnant with my own egg .... slim to none .....

so imagine my surprise (and tears) when I saw this...

...and this...

my baby girl may be little but she's going to be a....

and we couldn't be any more excited!

Baby Witko #2 is due March 16, 2011! It is very early - but you know me...I can't even think twice about keeping this news a secret - I am just way too excited! Please keep us in your prayers that all goes happy and healthy the next few weeks.

I think this pregnancy may fly by....

what do you think?

...oh and by the way...this was my 200th post! I'd say that worked out to be pretty special!

Brady is 30!

Best Friend Brad is 30

That means one thing...a BIG celebration!

Just like we use to do in high school, we took over the Samples' house and partied all night long!

Man, we had a good time!

McKenna wouldn't miss celebrating Uncle Brady's big day
here she is with Todd, Brad's brother

everyone passed baby Kenna around to get some snuggle time
...even Greg!

Anne, Brian, Greg

it was a beautiful night to sit outside
Megan, Terry (Megan's mom), Amanda, Carly

it really wasn't as dark as my camera makes it seem
can you find the birthday boy???

We Love Guacamole!
Corey & Mackie

McKenna's bedtime is 8:30pm, even if we are at a party!

always fun at the Samples' house!

The boys
Corey, Greg, Brian, Brad, Keith, Brian, Cesar, Kyle

The girls
Kristen, me, Anne, Megan, Jenna, Jill
Mackenzie, Amanda

Let's hug it out

Brian wasn't a Boy Scout for nothing!
He's our resident fire starter!

Todd getting in yet another picture...
you would have thought it was his birthday!

calf contest!

crazy kids

Best Friends!

Keith thought my dancing was really funny

so funny that he wanted to join in

Keith owns the award of the "dreamiest" on our volleyball team
me...well, I own the award of "sandiest"

Brady is 30! Can you believe it?!
does that mean he's going to be more mature??? man, we hope not!!!
It's going to be a great year...baby, baby, baby!!!!
Love you Best Friend Brad!!!