Makenna Alayne

Nap Time

2009-06-03T13:45:00.000-04:00

First time holding my little brother

2009-06-03T11:10:00.002-04:00

Welcome Ryder Everette Carpenter

2009-06-01T21:26:00.005-04:00

Makenna, Heather and Ed would like to welcome Ryder to the family. He arrived at 4:16pm today, weighed in at 8lb. 1 oz and was 20 inches long. He is doing great, and so is his mommy. They are both resting now...

First Family Photo

Check out the heavy right foot...

Bathtime

Makenna getting to know Ryder

Sorry its Been so long

2008-12-30T16:34:00.002-05:00

Sorry I haven't posted in so long. Too much has happened for me to write about everything. The highlights have been my trip to Australia, Disney, Christmas, and oh yea... I am going to be a big sister on June 10th!!! Enjoy the pictures!

Big Fork, Montana

2008-08-19T23:09:00.002-04:00

My First State Fair

2008-08-06T22:33:00.005-04:00

My first taste of fair food, I had a grilled cheese and mozzarella sticks from the dairy barn, I wanted a funnel cake but my dad said no!

The first thing that we did after we ate junk food was to go see the animals. I really liked the baby pigs and the mules.

I went and played the turtle game, I picked 2 turtles and got to pick a large prize, I went for the monkey. Then my mom and dad rode the bumble bee ride with me. I liked it, but toward the end of the ride I got a little dizzy and wanted off.

After all that, man was I ready for bed!

Childrens Museum

2008-08-06T22:30:00.002-04:00

My mom took me to the children's museum for the first time. They have all sorts of cool things there, but i had the most fun just playing with the big blocks that they have there.

Fun at the Park

2008-08-06T22:25:00.004-04:00

I love to swing!

I also like climbing

Time to catch up

2008-06-13T13:43:00.002-04:00

I am so sorry that it has been so long since my blog has been updated. It seems like so much time has gone by. Not that much has changed in my life really, I basically follow my mom and dad around the country going to my dads races. It was nice having the month of May to stay in my own crib versus sleeping on the couch in the motorhome like I do at all the other races. The month of May was a lot of fun for me. Other than my dad finishing 5th in the 500, the highlight of the month for me was riding in the Memorial Day Parade, I felt like such a celebrity.

After the long month of May was over, I took my first trip to the zoo. I wasn't all that much interested in all of the animals as I was all of the other kids running around the place. I cannot wait until I can walk and run after the other kids. My parents told me that before I can walk that I needed to learn how to crawl, so I figured that out. It is pretty nice being mobile, I like the independence of being able to go get the toys that I want instead of having to deal with whatever my parents want me to play with. Anyway, back to the zoo. If I had to pick out my favorite animal, I think that I would go with the flamingo's. The zoo was fun, but I would have to say that my favorite thing to do right now is to go to the pool. It is so much fun playing in the water, getting a sun tan and watching all of the other kids play.

Check out my Slide Show!

2008-06-13T13:42:00.001-04:00

My Indy Car Debut

2008-03-30T21:20:00.002-04:00

Even though I had already been to the 24 Hours of Daytona, I really considered the Indy Car Season opener at Homestead my 1st race. It was very eventful. I was so happy that he qualified second, but as it turned out his time was taken away, so i cried a little about that. Qualifying was actually the highlight of my weekend. I have my own hardcard, so i was able to go out on the grid for qualifying, and while i was out there i met Patrick Dempsey and the Firestone Firehawk. I can't really figure out which one i think is cuter. Anyway, I had a good time in Homestead and now I am headed to Sanibel Island with my cousin van for our spring break. More to come....

Sweet Potatoes

2008-03-13T13:17:00.003-04:00

My first time eating sweet potatoes! Yummy!!!

Makenna Goes Swimming

2008-03-02T16:33:00.002-05:00

My daddy has been down in Florida testing at Homestead Speedway, and is getting ready to go testing at Sebring. We had a few days to waste between the two tests, so my parents took me to Disney World. The only problem was that they didn't even take me to the Magic Kingdom. All they did was take me swimming, oh well, it was my first time swimming and I had a lot of fun. Maybe next time we go to Disney I actually make it into one of the parks. If my parents don't take me to the parks, I know that I can count on my Lolli to take me there. I was also able to see my Aunt Cheryl while we were in Orlando, so that made the trip worthwhile! Enjoy the pictures

Dixon's Wedding

2008-02-22T22:14:00.002-05:00

A week or so ago I was fortunate enough to travel to England for my friends Scott and Emma Dixon's wedding. It was obviously my first trip out of the country, and I had a great time. The only real disappointing thing about the trip was that I did not get to visit with the Queen. We went to try to watch the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, but it was too cold outside, so we just went shopping.

I missed the actual wedding ceremony, but I showed up for the reception and the party. I had a great time, and Scott and Emma were so happy. It was a fun trip. Here are some pictures from the ceremony and the party.

Milk and Cereal

2008-02-12T23:51:00.003-05:00

This past week I had my 4 month check up with Dr. Roy Harper, my pediatrician. After he told me that my head is 50 %, my height is 75% and that my weight is 25% he gave my parents the go ahead to start feeding my cereal. The first couple of times my mom tried to feed me the stuff, I really wasn't sure what I was supposed to do with it. I really prefer my milk still, but I am starting to enjoy it, I will even open my mouth when I see the spoon coming. I cannot wait for another month and I will get to try some vegetables.

My First Race

2008-02-12T23:43:00.003-05:00

Hello everyone! Sorry that it has been so long since my last entry. I have been trying to get my dad to help me update all of you, but he has been a little busy. He just got back from 3 days testing in his Indy Car in Phoenix. Anyway, I wanted to tell you a little about my first race. My parents took me to Daytona for the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona. I had a good time, my mom even had to sneak me into the pits so I could watch the start of the race with her and my dad. My new friend Vitor Miera started the race. I also got a brand new set of ear muffs that are bright pink, my favorite color. I was a little worried that since it was a 24 Hour race that I was not going to be able to get any sleep that night, but luckily for my parents I still slept all night. I was hoping to show you some pictures from the event, but my Loli (grandma Laura) gave us a blank disk full of no pictures, so i will update you with those later on.

Overall I had a lot of fun in Daytona, but I am really excited to go to Florida for my first Indy Car Race. Stay Tuned....

Growing up

2008-01-20T14:59:00.001-05:00

I am having so much fun growing up and learning so quickly. I am finally tall enough that my mom and dad finally got my jumper out of the box. My feet can finally touch (barely) and I have so much fun playing with the toys all by myself now.

Dancing With The Stars

2008-01-20T14:49:00.000-05:00

Last week the Dancing with the Stars Tour made its stop in Indianapolis at Conseco Fieldhouse. My friend Ruthie Forbes hooked me up with backstage passes and I was able to meet and dance a little with Wayne Newton and Julianne Hough. I was excited to meet both of them, but was most excited that I was able to audition for the 2026 Season of DWTS.

Future Husband

2008-01-13T17:29:00.000-05:00

This past Friday my parents took me to Chicago to meet what my dad tells me is my future husband. His name is Tyler Verschure, he is very cute and a lot of fun. He even already likes to give me kisses and hold me in his arms. We were only there for one day so I am looking forward to seeing him again, especially once I am walking and talking. Here are some pictures of Tyler and his sister Jade.

Play Date with Cousin Van

2008-01-13T10:16:00.000-05:00

Last week Van and his parents came over so the two of us could play. It was really the first time where we actually played with each other on our own. Van is a whole month older than me, so he can teach me a lot when we are together. As you can see in the pictures, we were having fun acting like big kids...

So cool, I gotta wear shades...

2008-01-04T22:16:00.001-05:00

Happy New Year!!!

2008-01-03T23:15:00.000-05:00

After only 12 weeks of being in this world, I experienced my first New Year. I heard that New Year resolutions were what you were supposed to do, so i have decided that my resolution is to move out of my bassinet in my parents room, and move into my own room. We will see how it goes, I am a little worried that my parents may get lonely without me next to their bed. Anyway, I hope that the rest of you are as excited about 2008 as I am. There is so much that i have to learn, and I can't wait to keep all of you updated. Talk to you soon!

More Pictures from New Year's...I finallly got too tired and had to call it a year...

Happy Birthday H !!!

2007-12-31T13:13:00.001-05:00

On Dec. 30th, my H turned 48. We are out in Montana to celebrate the special occasion as a family. It was a fun birthday party, my Loli cooked a special dinner, we opened some presents, then we had cake. I even helped H blow out the candles.

My First Christmas

2007-12-31T11:28:00.000-05:00

My 1st Christmas was pretty fun, even though I did sleep through pretty much all of my presents being opened. I had a very busy schedule, we went to Terre Haute to visit Great Grandma Mari and Guy on Christmas Eve afternoon. From there we made the trek to Anderson to do Christmas with my Grand Pops and Mops Pettigrew. After we did gifts and dinner there we attended Mass, before we headed back to Indianapolis to spend the night with H and Loli (Tony and Laura). So after all of that you can understand why I slept through most of Christmas. I did like all of the noise and colors that came along with the special day. I got my first horse for Christmas, and my uncle Tony got me some Juicy sweats that I love. I will share some pictures of the great day, and I cannot wait until next year when I can open my own presents. I hope that all of you had a very special Christmas and have an exciting new year.

Pictures from 1st Butler Game

2007-12-15T21:04:00.000-05:00

My First Butler Basketball Game

2007-12-15T21:01:00.000-05:00

Tonight my mom and dad took me to my first Butler Basketball Game. Butler beat Florida State at Conseco Fieldhouse in the Wooden Tradition. I had a lot of fun. I met Blue II, the Butler Bulldog. I also got my picture taken with my parents friends Kyle and Stan. GO DAWGS!!!!!

All I want for Christmas

2007-12-14T22:32:00.001-05:00

Today I met Santa for the first time. I wasn't really sure what i was supposed to do, so i just pulled on his beard a little bit. I don't really have any toys or anything i want yet, so i just asked for some more milk...thats all that i really need right now. I will try really hard to keep my blog more current, but i keep my parents pretty busy these days. I also put a couple of pictures on from Thanksgiving in Montana See you soon...

Monday Night Football Party

2007-10-25T17:30:00.000-04:00

Makenna had her first Colts football party this past monday. She was most excited because her cousin Van came over. Unfortunatly, neither Makenna or Van were able to stay awake to see the end of the game. Oh well, they had fun while it lasted.

What happened when we flipped over to the Nascar race

2007-10-21T16:36:00.001-04:00

My new favorite thing...

2007-10-21T16:20:00.000-04:00

Makenna has discovered the fun of fantasy football. She is enjoying the afternoon following the games with her dad on the couch...she is cheering for another Tom Brady TD....it pains her to cheer for the Patriots, but you gotta do what you gotta do

Welcome to my Blog

2007-10-18T21:43:00.000-04:00

I just wanted to let you all know that i have my own blog now. My uncle Jarrod showed me how to do it, so now it will be easier for all of my friends to keep up with me and what i have been up to. I will try to update it as much as my parents will let me on the internet, so check my blog often to see whats new in my life.

Later