The Sweetest Sound in the World!

I was talking with my friend Lisa the other day about her adorable little girl, Autumn, and she told me that hearing Autumn's fetal heartbeat for the first time was the most magical experience in the world. Well, Ben and I heard our little baby's heartbeat yesterday and I have to agree! It was simply amazing. Yes, we're having a baby! I'm due February 1, 2009. We're just rooting for a healthy child, but check out this slideshow with a recording of the heartbeat (expertly made by Ben) and feel free to offer your guesses on what we're having.

Hooray! Hooray for families!

Brother's BYU Graduation

My brother Jared graduated from BYU back in April. We had my whole family stay with us at the ol' homestead for the festivities. Here are lots and lots of pictures, including ones of my super-cute nephew John. Enjoy!

Waiting in the Marriott Center--Grandpa & Grandma Brenner in the back row, Aunt Marie, Emma, Grandma & Grandpa Rackham, Katie and John in the middle, and Dad in the front.

Proud graduate looking to the future...

Mom, Jared and Dad after the big graduation.

GrandPaul and Baby John, waiting for the second graduation to start early in the morning at the Marriott Center.

At least one of us was happy to be there at 7 am! John looking all sorts of cute, as usual.

Grandpa & Grandma Brenner, Grandpa Rackham, Jared and diploma. Hooray!

The Brenner Bunch outside the Marriott Center. Aren't we cute?

Huzzah!

And now for some proud auntie and uncle pictures...

Uncle Jared at our house

Auntie Megan at the Marriott Center

Auntie Emma at our house

Chubby cheeks! We couldn't resist.

Blogging, Take 2

Well clearly I'm not the best blogger in the world, but hey--I'm writing a lot sooner here than I am in my real journal. My sister just started one of her own, and since I can't be outdone by my younger sibling, we're giving this another try. So, enjoy the picture from Ben and stay tuned!