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Thursday, March 6, 2008

"Field Trip to the White House"
POSTED BY MEGHAN
ON 03.06.08 1:09 PM

Today, Heather, Shannon and I accompanied my mother to the White House. (Dad went yesterday.) Before there are any peanut gallery comments, no it didn't feel like a "home." At home, I lounge around in sweatpants. We met Mrs. Bush and Jenna who gave us a tour. It is everything people say it is and more. Just truly, absolutely breathtaking. However, I do think it's in need of some modern art. I was an art history major after all and love everything Andy Warhol has done - there should be one in the White House! I wish we could show you pictures, but unfortunately we were not allowed to take any photos. Just know that if you ever get the chance to visit DC, be sure you see the White House. I hadn't been there since I was a little girl and it's still a spectacular experience.

The girls and I are heading to New York for a much needed weekend off. We will be back on the trail Tuesday. We have a video coming up this weekend and a new collection of viewer mail. We'll see everyone soon!!! xoxoxo

Song for the Day:
"The Wind" by Cat Stevens
(It's totally how I feel right now...)


Wednesday, March 5, 2008

"Welcome to the general, baby!"
POSTED BY MEGHAN
PHOTOS COPYRIGHT HEATHER BRAND
ON 03.05.08 1:21 PM

Last night, my dad officially became the Republican presumptive nominee for President of the United States! I don't think it has really sunk in yet. First, I thank the people of Texas, Ohio, Vermont, and Rhode Island for pushing it over the top last night. I also send out a huge thanks to the campaign staff and tireless volunteers we have who stuck with my Mom and Dad when everyone had seemingly counted us out. What a great moment for them all. You guys are the best!!! So, now we know what this means: the "Blogette" lives on another eight months! Yes, that's right. We'll be blogging, posting, taking pics, filming video, and wreaking havoc on the traveling press right up until election day in November. Brace yourselves, this is just the beginning.



Hooray!



I'm laughing because we weren't supposed to know the results for another two hours and I walked by the TV and saw this



Mom and Dad celebrating



Check out Mom's shoes before going on stage



Congratulating Dad



Rick Davis is always camera shy



Hugging Claire Merkel a.k.a. "Mama Bear"



With Heather, Shannon, Piper and Claire



Senator Phil Gramm and Duprey



Mom and Claire



Shannon and Piper



Rick and Mark McKinnon



Getting teased by Rick (Mica Mosbacher at right)



Meeting before the speech



Walking with Mom and Dad (The returns were called so early that I didn't have time to put on a nice outfit so I didn't go on stage with them)



Mom and Dad from my view of the stage



Mom's dress was beautiful



Watching from behind the stage



OMG! Look at our first sign!



Dad's teleprompter went out



But everything worked out fine



Balloons!!!



I always love the confetti drop



Mom and Dad saying hi to everyone



Dad, Mark, and McKinnon back in the room



Shannon and Piper saying goodnight to Dad



He was making fun of them



Saying goodnight



Piper helping Mom with her hair before going to bed


Tuesday, March 4, 2008

"Thanks Politico!"
POSTED BY MEGHAN
ON 03.04.08 11:11 AM

Today's a big day. A really big day. And we've seen nothing but crowds and crowds of great people at every stop. The energy is reaching all time highs and we can really feel it. Through all the nonstop actvity, it's reaffirming to see this morning's article on Politco.com - a site we love to read and check everyday. Click here to read "Chelsea and Meghan: A tale of two daughters" by Helena Andrews. Thank you to everyone for the kind words. We'll keep you posted on today and tonight's activities as soon as we can!


Monday, March 3, 2008

"Sunday in Sedona"
POSTED BY MEGHAN
PHOTOS COPYRIGHT HEATHER BRAND
ON 03.03.08 7:33 PM

Yesterday my parents hosted a BBQ at our cabin in Sedona, Arizona for the press who have been traveling with us on the campaign. It was a beautiful afternoon and it was great to hang out with everyone on the deck in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. My dad grilled chicken and his traditional dry ribs (he uses lots of garlic salt, lemon pepper, and lemons) and the food was delicious. He also gave everyone a tour (the cabin is one of his favorite places to unwind) and made sure everyone saw his favorite fruit trees and flowers up close. Today we're in Waco and traveling around Texas again for the next few days.

Song of the Day:
"Back to Black" by Amy Winehouse



Sunset and hot air balloons driving up to the cabin



Shannon was excited about Sedona's famous "Pink Jeep Tours"



Hidden Valley is the name of our cabin (Yeah, like the dressing...)



My dog Coco!



I always thought he kind of looked like "Oscar the Grouch"



Making fun of Dad's totally lame "family pic" sweatshirt!



Dad grilling ribs...



...and chicken



Mom and the dogs



Shannon on the tire swing



Mom and I enjoying a beautiful day



Giving the girls a tour



Looking at old pics when I was little - in this one, my brothers and I and our neighbors are doing a pyramid (I'm at the top)



Lots of press



Shannon and Gerald from the AP



First round of ribs are done



Grilling with the guys



Mom with Meghan Latcovich, Liza, and Senator Graham (and Sam the dog)



Shannon and Dante



The creek



Coco at the table



Braden and Liza



Press and Adam



Shannon and Mrs. Gramm



Dad talking with the press



Laughing with everyone



The guy in the middle had never seen this site before, I'm sure he will now



Dad giving a tour



Press guys



Holly Bailey and Khue from Newsweek



Heather posing for Sen. Lindsey Graham (he took this pic)



Senator Graham with Mrs. Gramm and Senator Gramm with Charlie Black



Our wonderful cook, Fred!



Dr. and Mrs. Harper dancing on the porch



Greg and Lisa are the cutest couple ever



Long shadows at the end of the day



Dad finally gets to chill out (This might be one of my all time fav pics of him!)


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