Mac Daddy and The Little Cheese

More Family Photos (be sure to see the post below)

While were having our family pictures taken, I took advantage of the time to get a picture of Rach-11 in front of the Christmas Tree.

Family Photos

As a present for Lourdes, David got a photographer to come and take family photos today. Check out this website. Once you click on the site go to "Proofing" on the top of the page. Then on the lower right hand side there is a login. Right above "sumbit" type in "mike" and you can check out proofs and order as will. Any ones that you order in the next 30 days are discounted. Take a look.

http://www.pictureperfectphotoonline.com/index2.php

From bed to boarding

Hagerty Family Tradition

Robert Martin is the man. Here is a link to some Holiday Cheer he sent our way.

Hagerty Family Tradition

Early Christmas

As the Rishes I am sure are familiar, traveling families often find it a good idea to do their family's Christmas presents a little early. The Hagertys of the NW decided to do ours on Monday. Since then, some loving relatives have sent some gifts for Rachel. Great Grandma Hagerty sent a very fun Princess Book with 3 stories. We have been reading a new one every night. Here is a picture of us reading it this evening.

The same night she received her book in the mail she also received a dancing pizza party Elmo from Aunt Bean and Uncle Robert. She can barely sleep knowing that this toy exists to play with. It also has inspired some unique moves. If this doesn't deserve a comment, then I don't know what to do with you people ;-)

Thanks everyone for making this a Very Merry Christmas! We feel the love!!

New Photos on the Website

Nate,

I just added the Thanksgiving pictures that you requested along with some more pictures from my company Christmas party on the website

Bruce's Work Christmas Party

This weekend my company had our Christmas Party up at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood. The big success was Rachel warming up to her new friend the snow. We had a little talk about how the snow turns into water when you lick it and she fell in love with the concept. She was not fond of the snow flakes in her face though. I took her to the outside pool which is an awesome experience swimming in and 80 degree pool with snow covered trees all around. I think she would have been ok if the snow were not flurrying in her face. Maybe next year she will realize how awesome it is to swim with frozen hair, and have snowball fights in the pool! Here is a link to a slide show that a friend of mine put together. There are more photos to come.
http://photoshow.comcast.net/watch/VB9SB6bm http://www.flickr.com/photos/21529506@N02/sets/72157603379017465/

Praetzel Reunion Video

I put together a new video of the Praetzel reunion in September. Its on the website if anyone is interested.

You underestimate my sneakiness!

While I was working in my office today Nicole peeked her head in looking for Rachel. To my amazement she had been silently in the corner practicing her snowball making skills for the big Olympus Controls Christmas Party on Mount Hood this weekend.

Breath of Fresh Air

For Christmas Grandma Hagerty gave Rachel a coloring pad where the marker gets filled with water. She can either write with it like a marker on the pad or she can use the sprayer to make pretty spray patterns on the pad. Nicole and I thought it would be great for the plane. It was!! She also liked to spray it in all of our mouths!!

Busy Day

Today started early with Jeff and I heading down to Grove City to grab breakfast with Palmer. That was followed by bringing the snow blower down. The girls shopped. I napped. Many are feeling slighly ill. Hannah Puked on the rug. She and Rachel played with balloons. Mom made an awesome roast beef dinner and we put up the Christmas tree.

After Dinner, Jeff and I were headed out to the store and while getting our coats we heard some noises from Rachel and Hannahs Room. The Audio Clip is what we heard. Only one word can describe this...."TREBIO".



Quote of the day-

"Is it possible that she is slightly deaf and thats why she is so loud?"
-Nicole refering to Rachel's loud ways-

Erin followed up by whispering Rachel's name across the room which got an immediate response. This basically means Rachel just needs some additional training.

We miss you Colleen and Robert

Colleen and Robert we love you guys and are so thankful that you guys took the time to come and visit us! It was fun to hang out with you guys!! Hopefully I will be able to get some highlights up for you to see. Unfortunately when I upload movies to share with you people complain. They will just have to deal.

Tonight Rachel and Hannah are sharing a room for the first time. As of 9:00 there was still giggling going on. Erin went in to check on them and Rach was standing up in her pack-n-play and hannah was laying in her bed. When Erin told Rach that it was time to go to bed she collapsed to the mat showing her willingness to comply.

The quote of the day.

"I can't wait to get to mommy and daddy's house so that I can use up all of their bandwidth all of the time.
Signed
Bruce"

-Jeff Richer-

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Benjamin's Little Games

Hannah and Ben taught Erin and Jeff how to play this little game on their 2 day trip from Florida. Lucky for us, Ben doesn't know that he is too cool to play his little games with us.

Signing Time!

Its time for me to watch my favorite show. Signing Time with Alex and Leah, come and play!!

Snack Time!

I like flying! It's always sunny up here!

Plane!

The flight is not full! I get a big girl seat!

I am coming Grandma and Grampa!

We made it through security super fast so I get to eat breakfast!

Rachel Learns Nicole's Favorite Color

So I know I am behind, but I am working off a backlog of video. I just finished one long video from my Mom and Dad Hagerty's visit out here. I split it up into 3 sections all of which are available on our website. This one is section 3. I am disappointed with the quality of the video, so if you have the patience, feel free to download the complete version of the video from the video section of our website.

Colleen and Robert I will not be making one of your visit. I am ashamed to say that when going to review the footage from your visit I pressed record accidentally and set the camera down. I now have an hour of footage of the cushion of my couch where all of our fun memories once were >:-( My one consolation is that we have plenty of quality stills!

Finally, the website will be down from the evening of 11/16 to 11/26 as the computer will be travelling with us to PA.

Rachel's Flamenco Pictures Added for download

Jessica requested to be able to download some pictures of Rachel in her Flamenco dress. I have added a slideshow to the our website. Go ahead and check it out, double click on the slide show to determine the file names of the pictures that you would like, then click download below the slideshow and go get it. Email me if you have forgotten the password. -b-

The Opener - The Puppeteer

So We are lagging in joining the Jimmy Blogspotters. I am assuming we are still welcome. I will try to see if I can post somewhat regularly as well as updated my photsets and videos on our family website. This seems to be a good place to share stories and a few fun pictures. So according to Nicole, she went to get Rachel up from her nap and became instantly aware that Rachel has a future in sock puppeteering.