All snug in their bed...

Oh the Christmas memories :)

Miracles Never Cease

Santa brought Ethan a puppy for Christmas... and it has been a wonderful experience to see him carry him all around the house.  The miracle is that Ethan struggles to go to bed by himself without someone laying down with him, and tonight he took his puppy and put himself down.  I peeked in on him a couple of times and at one point he had Will (puppy) in his lap and was reading him a book.  I checked back 20 minutes later and he had put Will back in his crate up on his bed, turned the light out and he and the puppy were both fast asleep.  Here's  hoping this is a tradition in the making :)

Viking Football 2009 (Mitch)

Mitch had a great season.

Now I can't tell you all the details

because I didn't make it to every game,

but his team improved form last year

and he LOVES the game so what more

can a mother ask for...

except for no injuries.

So prepare for a long post

as I share a few highlight with you.

I love this photo for several reasons.

The first being that Coach Shamo was one

of their coaches and father of the boy's face that you can see.

Well he died of a heart attack after their first game.

Very sad...so the team wore wristbands everygame honoring him.

It really ended bringing the team together.

Meg's Blog

Meg has worked hard on her blog today

I am sure that you would love for all to

post a comment to her. Warm fuzzies are nice...

you know how it is!

Thanks!!

http://missymegsbigadventures.blogspot.com/

Being Thankful

This was Joshua's first day

of school this year...August 2009.

He had an unwanted visitor

the 24hr flu!I am so thankful it wasn't anything worse

and that so far we have escaped any other

unwanted guests!

(Knock on wood!)...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Two of my most favorite people

have a Birthday today!

Can you guess who they might be?Happy Birthday you two!

I love you both...

Moving Up

So I am a little behind in posting,

so I am going to rewind back a few months to

significant events.

1) Josh received his wolf badge

and I am no longer a den leader after 3 yrs2) Mitchell received his arrow of light and his all 21 award

Ben is his leader working with the 11 yr old scouts.

They are both way excited!

(Me too - means less scout work for me!!)

I am Proud of both of them.Way to go boys. Only one more boy to begin, Thankfully I have a few years!

Meg

Megan is a mean soccer player

Every season she gets better and better!Here she is with a couple of the BYU girl soccer team.

She loves going to events with them and attending their home games.

Which thanks to Ben grabbing Free ticket has been a fun activity

Meg playing forward. She is a monster on the field.

And with those Hutchins' legs of hers she is quick.

One of her coaches a few years back nick-named her LEGS!

Love this Girl!!

Caught in Action

Just when I thought it was safe to turn my back

The dough monster
strikes
Once again!!

Ethan Turns the Big 6

Ethan is Six!!!Lots of friends...
Lots of presents
And no birthday is complete
without a cake...made to order

And of course the traditional

Hutchins' Bite!!!

Cousin Roger

So cousin Roger is out here at BYU

this year and we are loving

having him close by!We enjoy hanging out in his dorm room

(Haley and I snuck in)
Sunday afternoon naps on the couch

A little light (not) wrestling

Free rides, and laughs

And watching and admiring his patriotism

as he posts the Colors before a game.
It's good to have family around!

Oh Where Has Time Gone

Seriously - look at my baby!!

She is no baby any more...

Here she is getting her much needed

first hair cut

So What do you think!!

Last of Palm Springs I Promise!

Knott's Soak City

Jon and Liz planned a great time at the waterpark

We had a Cabanna with misters and

our own Cabanna boy!

I've always wanted one of those!Sweet Haley
Mitch and cousins Ty and Mark
Megan

Ethan on the Jungle Gym Slides

These were my favorites

Mitch going down the insane slide that goes straight down!

Mitch loved this slide

he and his cousin Mark hold the park record

for most times down the slide in a day 45!
We all had a wonderful sunfilled day.

Thank you everyone!