Joyful Creations

Next New Goal

2011-05-18T08:14:00.001-07:00

Okay so I am officially sick in the head
What am I thinking training for another Marathon
26.2 miles of torture, well that's not true
It's really just the last 6 miles that a true torture.
But here's some reasons why:
1. It's a great way to get into and stay in shape
2. Allows me to eat and not feel too guilty
3. Running is my therapy and heaven know I need it
4. It's a fun way to spend sometime with a good friend who inspires me daily
5. And last but not least...Why Not!!

Clean at Last

2011-04-27T09:01:00.000-07:00

Here is the cleaned out Pantry for those interested
My sweet Megan helped me, we let me be honest
she cleaned it, because she loves her mom ;-)

What shape is your pantry in?

2011-04-04T12:43:00.000-07:00

So a couple of weeks ago my RS
asked me to do a class on
an organized and ready to use pantry.
Really me?
Whomever is getting the laugh out of this one
remember what goes around comes around!

So I am looking for pantry pictures...before you went
and got it picture worthy let's be honest, ladies I need
some examples and everyone's will stay unidentified
.
Look here I even posted mine...See need for major improvement!
I do try... but just the other morning I was looking for the kids
Lunch sandwich containers and I finally found then
in the ROUND Tupperware basket.
Letting my frustration fly (Thinking I'm reprimanding the kids)
I loudly proclaimed
"come on people put things where they Go...see there are even labels!"
This is where Ben quietly started laughing saying
what there's labels?
Oh my it's only been that way for YEARS!!

Happy Birthday Josh

2011-03-30T04:54:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Joshua!!

See that sparkle in those eyes
that mischievous look!

Well this boy still has it
and we love him for it!

He is true boy through and through

We LOVE you JOSHY!!

Happy Birthday to my 10 year old.

Crazy Hair Day

2011-03-28T08:11:00.001-07:00

This is my child that asked me a few
weeks ago if he could have a mullet?
Are you kidding me?

I Quickly buzzed his sides and back,
but left the top a little longer like he likes it.
But today was crazy hair day and we
agreed that I could buzz his sides even shorter and
he could have a true mow hawk
IF after school it all gets cut off.
Nothing like compromising with your 10 year old!

Help Wanted

2011-03-24T09:07:00.000-07:00

Looking for fun motivated cleaner
Likes to vacuum and dust
The House is COVERED in white dust

Any takers?

Dental Visit

2011-03-23T08:23:00.000-07:00

I Love that my children don't mind the Dentist.
And I love that they are all still
Cavity Free

Now that's a great way to start a sunshiny day!!

Happy Birthday Haley

2011-03-22T10:18:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Haley

Today my baby is 4 yrs. old.
Where does time go?
Thought we'd share glimpses into her personality.

She brings all of us joy, laughter and happiness
WE LOVE YOU HALEY!!

Last Wall Coming Down

2011-03-19T12:37:00.000-07:00

Okay so they are out of order, but hey I'm out of practice at this
blogging thing too and I'm not going to redo it either so just enjoy
what you get.

This is the last photo taken last night of ofter the arch went in.
it is between the living room and the "old office"
which is now the dinning room.

Some video of the kids kicking down the sheer wall
between the two rooms.
Fun times and Memories!!

More Walls Lost!!

2011-03-17T08:18:00.000-07:00

Ben got an idea and we all know what happens then...
This was our old office, supposed to be the dinning room
we are taking down and making an arch way into the living room.
Ben is having fun being "manly" and learning a lot.

This is the door way into our old guest room
which will now become the office. He took out the door frame and arched it.
Looks good doesn't it.

This is the other wall we took down and made an arch.
It is in the South East end of the Family room and goes into the "new office"
Hoping the drywall and all will get done it the next week or so.
I'm loving it and loving that Ben is Loving it!!

Walls Now Literally Coming Down

2011-03-16T14:20:00.000-07:00

This is what has now been happening at our house...walls are coming down and sunshine is coming in!!

Better Late than Never

2011-03-10T16:11:00.000-08:00

A HUGE shout out to Zach, Ben's brother,
for filling in coaching our boys this season.
Zach was a real trooper in helping
out our family when all the walls were falling down
around us. Thanks Zach and I must add Alana too
for lending us much of your husbands free time!!!
LOVE YOU GUYS

Football

2010-10-28T12:44:00.000-07:00

Football is the game @ our house
right now...soon it will be basketball.

This year was Josh's first year playing tackle.
I was worried at first...But boy has be proved this mamma wrong!

He play offensive tackle and did a superb job!
He has worked incredibly hard this year
and loved and earned every bump,bruise and or scar.

His last game was amazing to watch
Makes waiting for next season seem sooo far away.
Good thing Basketball starts next week to keep me busy :-)

Family

2010-10-12T08:07:00.000-07:00

Nothing says love better
Mimi and Grandpy were missed
from the moment they walked out our front door.
Thanks for the fun visit!

Autumn

2010-10-10T13:11:00.000-07:00

This week I was lucky enough to join Haley on her
Preschool field trip to HeeHaws
(a local farm/pumpkin patch)She had a great time picking her own pumpkin
right from the vine
sliding down their homemade slides

swinging on the swings

and best of all getting the two of us lost
in the corn maze!

Welcome Chloe!

2010-10-03T12:29:00.000-07:00

Joy's sister, Karen, had her third baby last week -- a girl. She is beautiful. When I hold newborns like her, I often wish that we were not limited to the number of children we are able to have in this life.

Lake Powell

2010-09-10T10:04:00.001-07:00

Ben and I have been off on our own little world for the last week@ Lake Powell
We have slept (kind of) if you count sleeping on the floor sleep after 30
We have swam
We have played games
We have layed in the sun
We have read books
We visited Indian ruins
We have laughed
We have cliff jumped
We have watched friends fish
We have eat'n WELL
We have surfed
We have watched movies
We have hiked Whole in the Rock
We visited Rainbow bridge
Ben has worked on his book
But best of all we have been together and with great friends.

Now Hiring: Managing Editor and Technology/Marketing Manager

2010-09-02T13:54:00.000-07:00

I am starting a new job as the Global Communications Manager for the LDS Church. I am hiring two other talented individuals to work on my team. Please pass the word on if you know of any good candidates.

Thanks,
Ben

The "Managing Editor" and "Technology and Marketing Manager" positions are now officially posted and will be open until September 18th. If you know of any good candidates for the position, please encourage them to apply. Both of these positions will be a part of our new Global Communications Team.

Go to: http://lds.org/emp/new/home.html and type in a key word from either of the two job titles. As these two positions are for the LDS Church, you must be a member in good standing to apply. Pass the word on.

Scout Camp

2010-08-04T19:13:00.000-07:00

Mitch is off to his first year of Scout Camp. The poor kid was lucky to even get packed with all the craziness going on at the homestead. Only three more days until he gets back. We miss him.

Loved

2010-04-16T20:15:00.000-07:00

Do you think he feels loved? You be the judge.

9 yrs!

2010-04-06T10:34:00.000-07:00

This last week

Josh turned 9 yrs. old

Happy Birthday He was kind enough to share his

Hawaiian pizza
And Grandma Tenney made
Him a Boston Red Sox
GREEN MONSTER Cake
Thanks Grandma!

Spring Clean Up

2010-04-01T09:48:00.000-07:00

So with the beautiful

weather we had last week...(which had now turned ugly again)

we went to work on the yard and house.

We borrowed cousin Roger for some help too.Roger and Ben fixed the leak around our skylight
And trimmed the trees around the house

Ethan helped by getting ready for the bon fire

Boys and Fire makes for a great day of hard work!!

Thanks for helping Roger.

How did you spend your Saturday?

2010-03-24T07:27:00.000-07:00

With only 8 more weeks of school

the projects are piling up!

So much so we enlisted my sister

for her creativity and her cricket machine.Nothing like 8 hours of homework

but we now have posters, and costumes

for Abigail Adams and Abraham Lincoln

We also have a "simple" machine

that is not quite so simple.

Ben and Josh spent Saturday

building a catipult.

Beware it launches marbles across the room
I think I will be sending marshmellows to school to launch instead.
Need to take final pictures when displayed at the school next week.

The Birthday Loot!

2010-03-23T07:10:00.000-07:00

The morning with balloons

and a big pink ballA princess cake for a princess

She walked away with a jumprope
bubbles, a rock, sidewalk chalk, and new sand toys
and let's not forget the treats for Aunt Tina

But the Biggest and most Beloved was a surprise in the mail

a Beautiful sweater made by Mimi!

Thank you Mimi ;-)

All in all a very good Day!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HALEY

2010-03-22T08:18:00.000-07:00

It's offical she is "3"

I thought I would share a few pictures

of our little princess

We love you Haley!

They are free at last!!

2010-03-17T16:25:00.000-07:00

Today was sooo beautiful

my feet were sandaled

for the first time this year!

Oh life is good :-)

The Woman I Love

2010-03-14T14:28:00.000-07:00

She's the woman we all love.

QUESTION ???

2010-03-05T13:02:00.000-08:00

Question: Why is it SNOWING at my house in March

after a week of 50 degree sunny blue sky days?

Answer: Because I live in Utah!!!

When Spring and Summer are around the Corner?

2010-03-04T11:42:00.001-08:00

I know that I post a lot about Haley

Mainly because we spend all day every day together.

As of late she is learning the ropes of shopping

as we are preparing to outfit

the herd for Sunshine.

Her new question to me is

Are we going to Ross?

And once there..."Oh let's look at shoes"

Is three to young?

On the Menu

2010-02-18T12:07:00.001-08:00

So when the weather gets us (I should say me here) down

at this house we don't ask

"What's for dinner?"

We ask what's for dessert!

Nothing like a truffle to make everything better ;-)

Friday

2010-02-05T07:38:00.000-08:00

School's out...For the day!We couldn't be happier :-)

Can I have just a moment?

2010-01-28T23:16:00.000-08:00

I'm sorry, but I feel like a little kid on Christmas morning... after all it's not every day that you finish writing a complete novel :) Yes, I have finished writing The Lackawanna Prophecies - Chosen. It took me just under three months to write - a little over 55,000 words. This is my second complete novel that I have written, and now I need to kick it into over drive and finish the editing process for both. If you know a good agent or publisher... don't be shy :)

I mean - come on - doesn't it look like a good read? Actually - Mitch and Josh have been dying to get the last two chapters and were fighting tonight over who would get to read them first. Maybe I'll print out two copies and skip the drama.

Shameless plug: To learn more about The Lackawanna Prophecies - CHOSEN, check out my literary blog: BB Hutchins' Literary Corner

Feeling the Affects

2010-01-22T07:19:00.000-08:00

As many of you know

I have been seeing my therapist

the ever famous treadmill

It has been almost two weeks

and I am already feeling the affects

of our time together ;-)

Meet my Therapist

2010-01-12T08:03:00.000-08:00

So Monday I couldn't take it anymore.

I got up and decided I was going to make and unscheduled 5 am visit to my therapist.

He is pretty good about seeing me,

I feel that he truly understands when I need him.

My whole session he just listened

and then would quietly remind me that I was the one who kept

BREAKING our appointments...who me?

He helped me realize (again) how very much I need him.

5am 5 days a week for the next few months,

and he promises great results and success.

Thanks Dr. for always being there!

Needing Vitamin D

2010-01-11T11:33:00.000-08:00

I truly am a California Girl, what can I say.

Ben says I am "grumpier" in the winter?

What do you think that means?

I do love the snow and the winter, but this year.

It is cold...icy cold!

Snow is not melting in between storms.

Well we just haven't had too many storms either

because the pollution inversion is killing me.

Our air is thick and metallic...YUCK!

Here's to praying for a early spring

or at least some good snow storms to clean our air.

Trust me when I say I "NEED" it

All snug in their bed...

2009-12-27T07:45:00.000-08:00

Oh the Christmas memories :)

Miracles Never Cease

2009-12-25T20:45:00.000-08:00

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)

2009-11-16T07:36:00.001-08:00

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

2009-11-14T15:28:00.000-08:00

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

2009-11-03T07:21:00.000-08:00

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!!!

2009-10-13T07:13:00.000-07:00

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

2009-10-13T06:18:00.001-07:00

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

2009-10-12T07:30:00.000-07:00

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

2009-10-10T09:13:00.000-07:00

Just when I thought it was safe to turn my back

The dough monster
strikes
Once again!!

Ethan Turns the Big 6

2009-10-09T13:21:00.000-07:00

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

2009-10-07T07:58:00.000-07:00

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

2009-10-06T08:24:00.001-07:00

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!

2009-08-03T17:56:00.001-07:00

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!

Palm Springs IV

2009-08-02T15:12:00.000-07:00

After all the swimming and playing

one much feast

and that we did plenty of

Then back to the pool

because it just to HOT

Haley learned to jump in and go under water

She loved every minute of it

At the resort they have this smaller round pool

and we "the Tenney's"

have a tradition of making a huge whirlpool in it

everyone start walking in the same direction and then running

until we get a full whirlpool going

this year we even go a few others involved.

The pictures don't do it justice because it really gets going fast.

If I knew how to download the video I would!

Palm Springs III

2009-08-01T08:04:00.001-07:00

Oh what do you do in Palm Springs?

You cool of in the fountainsSwim in the pool
Play with you cousins

Help put on shoes

Play a little tennis in the heat

It was a blast, and got all involved

but the best is still to come!

Palm Springs Part II

2009-07-31T09:04:00.000-07:00

Now there what do we do?

We Swim!Had to include this picture

Haley makes me laugh daily
Meg playing in the water squirters

And of course the was the wrestling match

between the uncles and the nephews

This is Uncle Nate tossing Josh

once Nate even got him up and over the volleyball net!

Grandma Tenney and Haley

And there were plenty of BIG floaties thanks to

Aunt Liz who does nothing small.

This was Ethan's favorite one I think there were 3 of them

they even had a water gun attatched

so he would float around squirting everyone "in the face"

So now I know you ask what next? Stay tuned...

Palm Springs California Here We Come I

2009-07-30T10:04:00.001-07:00

This last week we ventured far from home

Headed to Palm Springs California

In July...Yes we know HOT!!!

Every few years the Tenney family unites

for some good old fashion family fun!

For us it starts with 9 hours of pure togetherness.Early morning
After a pit stop for lunch and a good stretch

Yes! We made it...more to come stay tuned
as the adventure unfolds.

Sisters

2009-07-22T06:53:00.000-07:00

Sisters are wonderful

It doesn't matter what the age differenceThere is just something special

about have a sister
Happy Birthday Karen
I love you!

Happy Birthday!!

2009-07-13T07:17:00.000-07:00

Mitchell and Megan - Happy Birthday!!

Home at last age 5 weeks

Megan 11 years old
Mitchell 11 years old
Time sure has a way of flying by
especially when you are having fun.
WE love you two
Dad and I couldn't ask for better oldest kids!

Where's Josh?

2009-07-09T08:54:00.000-07:00

This is Josh

he has always loved to read...

But now he has discovered Harry Potter...

and we can never find him

and when we finally do

he is lost in the land of adventure!

My Sister

2009-07-07T21:15:00.000-07:00

Me, and my favorite (& only) sister Karen.

Have I ever told you how much I love her?

Well I do!

She can always bring a smile to my face

and make my day brighter.

Independence Day

2009-07-07T14:01:00.000-07:00

Hope all had a wonderful

4th of JulyWe sure did...

Been @ the Pool

2009-07-06T15:21:00.001-07:00

Okay so I have been terrible about blogging

but who can be inside blogging when the sun is out

and the pool is calling?

We have been almost every day for 3 weeks

Finally today my kids said,

"Mom we don't want to go to the pool today!"

WHAT! the sun is out and the house is clean.

Turns out they are tired and who can blame them,

They only go to bed at 11:00pm every night

even Haley.

Now what kind of a mom let's their 2year old stay up

that late without naps durning the day...

So I repented.

We did not go to the pool today, and Haley got a nice long nap

...but we will be there tomorrow!

My sister her kids and hubby @ the pool with us on the 4th of July.
Ethan enjoying the freedom of no lifejacket...big step for me.

Megan enjoying the waterslide, now come on how

can you not play here often...I love it!

Mini Marathon

2009-06-12T09:17:00.000-07:00

The last week of school for my kids is really just FUN

there is no school work just activities

to make a mom be busy and be at the school

all day everyday

I must admit it is really fun.

Our school holds a mini marathon.

Each year Mitch and Meg have a STRONG desire to win.

This year they competed in the 4th-6th grade run.

Mitchell came in 3rd behind 2 other boys

a 6th grader got 1st and a fellow 4th grader (Derek) who is just speedy was second.

It is Mitchell's goal to one day beat Derek. He has come in behind Derek every year.

Mitch ran his mile in 6minutes and 1second

Derek ran his in 5minutes 52seconds. OH so close.

Maybe next year.

However Not too shabby for a 10 year old!

Megan came in 7th total. But was the 4th girl to cross the line.
Missing the medal by one girl.
She did awesome!
She ran her mile in 6minutes and 20seconds.
She was behind 2 6th graders one being Derek's older sister, and a 5th grader.
She did however beat Dereks twin sister Emily.
Emily feels about beating Megan how
Mitchell feels about beating Derek.
Megan is determined to get a medal next year!!
But still not too shabby!
Heaven knows I could NEVER run a 6 minute mile not even an 8 at that.
I'll stick to my 10-12 minute ones ( and sometimes longer ones) thank you.

Here is our Josh. He runs but doesn't care to be "speedy"
and that is OK!!
Here he is lined up waiting to run with his group
the 1st -3rd graders.

Here is Josh with his friend James.

Josh ran his mile in 9minutes and 40seconds.

He takes after his mom

not too speedy but FINISHED and had a great time!

Mom's Little Helper

2009-06-09T06:15:00.000-07:00

Haley is already a BIG help

This is what I found her doing

when I had to step away for a moment. It could have been much worse.
Who knew, she knew how to knead the dough
and all.
Always into something.
You gotta love this one!

Y country

2009-06-07T18:30:00.000-07:00

So on Memorial Day we went hiking in

Y counrty

This is snow on the mountain side

claiming the territory.

It's a good thing that we bleed BLUE in this house! The beginning of the hike to Stewart Falls

Located in Provo Canyon.
The boys had a great time exploring
scenic picture for you
Ben, Ethan and Haley

Mitch, Meg and Josh

We made it the whole 2 miles there!

Now time to explore some more and

hike back. We all had a really fun time.

When it is all said and done

2009-06-06T13:25:00.000-07:00

Ethan had his last soccer game

this morning. He played very well and

scored a couple of goals!

This is big stuff, because last year it was a fight

just get him on the field.Now isn't this how we all feel after a great game?

Good job Ethan.
Rest up because now it's time for
BASEBALL!

Baseball

2009-06-03T16:16:00.000-07:00

Well Mitch and Josh's league has been playing

for a month already

but now Ethan's begins.

Only 5 games this week

along with Mitchell's Basketball league's tournament

busy evenings, but lots of fun!Josh jumping out of the way as the ball

hits the dirt & grazes his feet.
Mitchell's solid hit for a double!

Summer Time

2009-06-02T05:58:00.001-07:00

Summer time.

It is a time of sunshine, sandles, going barefoot

and swimming.

It's a good thing too because we are down to this

miss matched air-conditioned socks!

Our Adventure

2009-05-24T19:36:00.001-07:00

So for the first time ever,

we decided to go away for Memorial Day weekend.

The plan was to just go & stay in a hotel in SLC and do some hiking.

Well, the hotel we booked a room with didn't except our rewards coupon,

so they sent us up to Park City...Oh darn...

We had a great time.

We went to Provo Falls which is up in the Uinta Mountains, Kamas.

They were incredible and the river was flowing high and fast.
While there we learned that two guys were going to hike a ways up more
and kayak down the falls...Crazy nuts.
So we decided to say and watch. It was cold.
We had not planned on being so high up in the mountains with the snow still,
and all we had to stay warm while we waited were our pool towels.

These guys were amazing.

We even talked to them after they went down

another set of the falls.

Once in a life time experience to withness.

The rest of the weekend we ate pizza.

Played games

Went to bed exhausted from

swimming in the heated indoor pool

Which we did for hours!

We have another water rat on our hands now.

Haley loves to swim.

But her favorite was the hot tub!

Oh They Grow Up Fast

2009-05-07T10:05:00.000-07:00

Ethan Has Learned To Ride

His Two Wheeler!

And He Hasn't Gotten Off Of It Since :)

Sod Party

2009-05-05T10:33:00.000-07:00

For FHE last night we participated

in our community Sod laying party.Haley looking cute as ever
Ben lending a helping hand

Megan and Ethan working well together

Ethan helping Joy with a heavy piece of sod.

Josh working hard carrying the sod up the hill.

Mitch going for another piece

Mitch laying his sod

All of this was for our new community pool.

We are soo excited for it to open at the end of the month!

Bring on Summer we are all ready.

Do You Ever Feel Like This?

2009-04-27T07:43:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was a crazy day!

It was Sunday and church was goodBut the weather outside was cool, rainey/snowy

and the kids were going CRAZY!

Lucky for us the weather cleared a bit for

a walk which helped get the ants out of their pants a bit.

All in a days work

2009-04-22T08:21:00.000-07:00

This is how Haley spent her

morning and afternoon.This is how Ethan

spent his morning and afternoon

while the others were at school.

This is how I spent my

morning and afternoon

while the others were in school

Who knew I actually have

WHITE GROUT!

AMAZING!

The Finishers

2009-04-19T07:36:00.000-07:00

Joanna and Joy @ mile 13.

Hey look we are even smiling!

WE DID IT 13.1 miles

and in pretty good time as well.

2hour 36minutes 6seconds.

Joanna did awesome

you would have never known

she was running with stress fractures.

Nothing like running with a friend!

Derek & Naomi visit the Utah Hutchins

2009-04-17T15:15:00.000-07:00

Arriving at Salt Lake AirportThey have no idea what is in store for them

a week with Uncle Ben

anything could happen!

Out back with the kids

enjoying some sunshine.
Coloring Easter Eggs.

Visting Bridal Veil Falls

Hanging out at the Provo River

Uncle Ben took them on a 7hr tour

at BYU...Ben could have gone on longer

but all the kids said they were done.

Riding in the cool golf cart on campus.

Derek and Naomi in front of the

famous Bell Tower.

Dinner at Olive Garden

Celebrating Naomi's Sweet 16

The BITE!

Need I say more.

Kelly and Rich sent Naomi

a yummy fruit Bouquet.
We had TONS of FUN

and will MISS them A LOT!!

Run in this?

2009-04-17T08:09:00.000-07:00

This is what we woke up to yesterday.

Would you like to runa Half Marathon in this?

It is beautiful and all, but
I mean come on are you kidding me!

It's the middle of April.

Good thing the next two days are sunshine,

Just in time to melt and give me clear roads.

I'm so excited!

SLC Half here I come!

Saying Goodbye

2009-04-10T07:28:00.000-07:00

In between General Conference

We took our ducks for a swim

At their new home.
Yeah! No more smelling ducks!
Ben "ducked" out on killing
them for a Duck Easter dinner,
so we all agreed to find them a new home.

They were very very HAPPY!

Goodbye friends-Bob, Lissa,Underduck and Albert

Joshua Turned 8

2009-04-09T07:46:00.000-07:00

Joshua turned 8.

He is a huge Cardinal Fan

so of course we had a Cardinal Party.

We were glad Grandma Tenney was in town

to make one of her famous Birthday Cakes.We started by inviting enough boys

for a flag football game.

And of course had cake and ice cream.
And ended the with
his baptism.

It was a very special day!

We are so happy and glad that he is our son.

We love you Josh!!

A Day of Sunshine

2009-04-08T09:01:00.000-07:00

So yesterday was a day of sunshine.

It reached 70 degrees

and I loved every minute of it.

The kids and I spent all day in the yard.

They played and I worked.Berry patches were racked

flower beds uncovered and the garden

well I started in it...so much to do.

It was a wonderful day

and the best part was the SUN!

The Season is Over

2009-03-26T09:07:00.000-07:00

Basketball season for the Hutchins

is now over...

well until Mitchell's spring league starts.These pictures are from Ben's last 2 games
which they won both and captured the championship
in their league.

It is so fun to watch Ben play. He gets out on the court and
he is just amazing! He's still got it!!

My Baby is 2

2009-03-25T08:25:00.000-07:00

Haley turned 2yrs. old.

When asked how old she is

she works very hard to show you. It takes her a second

but she loves to show you

and say 2
No hestiation on blowing out the candles
and saying Hot Mommy Hot!

Tried to get her to take the bite

It was a no go

so we settled with licking the candles.

She loved the gifts

A cute, cute dress made by Mimi

And a beautiful matching

sweater. Thank you Mimi

Sunshine Blessed Sunshine

2009-03-19T10:55:00.001-07:00

We had a wonderful time playing

out in the sunshine yesterdayWe jumped

We went done the slide

And of course we swung

on our wonderful swings....

We love the sunshine and

the dry backyard!

We will enjoy it until

the storm next week ;-)

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

2009-03-17T08:06:00.001-07:00

Today we woke up to Green!

Green sugar cookies with lots of frosting

Green clover pancakes

and of course Green Clothes!Haley
Megan and Haley in their green clothes
and matching hair bows

Josh, Mitch, and Ethan

Green shorts white shirts

Mitch is sporting a vest from left over halloween fabric

and Josh and Ethan little hats!

Think Green!!

The Hero of the Hour

2009-03-03T07:26:00.000-08:00

For those of you who don't know her

this is Ben's sister Tina. Blessed Tina came over last night

to go to Ben's
B-ball game with him...

but she stayed with me and helped Me!

She got the kids ready for bed, brushed teeth and said prayers

and read them stories.

Let's not forget that she also cleaned the kitchen.

She truly was a the hero of the hour

as I check out around 7:00pm.

Three cheers for Tina

and a BIG thank you too!

Cookies anyone!

2009-03-02T10:36:00.000-08:00

Ethan is my little helper in the kitchen

If there are cookies to be make

he is there.

And Boy does he make good cookies.

Get Ready for Summer

2009-02-23T14:43:00.001-08:00

My sister-in-law Amy

is a consultant for Modbe Clothing

and with me wanting summer to come

we thought that we would get a jumpstart.

Modbe has very tasteful swimsuits for all.

I bought 2 last summer and loved they. Any loved how flattering they are too.

Check out their website and if you have any questions

let me know.

I am doing a virtual party

no stress

and don't feel obligated.

Party is running until Friday!

The way a virtual party works is like this: You shop online at:
http://www.modbeclothing.com/amy
It's sort of like a home party, but
you can shop from the comfort of your own home! When you

order 3+ items, you are eligible for 10% off your order. Enter party # 1433 to get the discount. At checkout enterParty Code #1433. This party will be open until February 27th. If you orderafter then, email me and I'll give you another party code to use.

HAPPY SUMMER!

A Night Out With The Posse

2009-02-20T07:56:00.000-08:00

This is Amanda the organizer of our fun filled night out.

We went to dinner and a movie, and some of us even read the book first.

She has already put plans in action for next months escape.

Everyone needs a friend like her!A beautiful photo of Joanna-my running partner.

She is a Hero, a Fighter and a great Friend.

And Angie- One would think she is quite

But you would be OH so wrong! :-)
Now Lisa always smiles and never says a mean word.

Debbie- are there words. She will make you laugh and brighten your day.
This is Amy...What can I say about Amy?

That I own her more than I can say- and she knows why.

She is an inspiration in many ways

Not only in her organizational obsessiveness,

but in true kindness.
And this is me-Just being me.

Where does it come from?

I don't know-sometimes it just comes out.

The far left is Malisalee-she is a FORCE!

Is there anything she can not do?

Creative, smart, and very busy

I really don't know how she does it all.

The posse-with a few MIA

We missed you who were not there!

There is truly nothing like good friends!
And of course a GOOD TIME :-)

Chasing the Blues Away

2009-02-05T10:14:00.000-08:00

Today is the day!

I'm going to chase the winter blues away

Whichever I pick must stay for awhile

Hopefully it wll give all a smile! So many choices

what is my mood?

Am I feeling spunky or daring

or am I just not caring.

It's hair for goodness sake

so why the hold on my mental state?

Blonde it has been for so long

but the natural is almost all gone

maybe it's time to not be the same

and just go for it and change up the game.

What will it be I have 1 hour to decide

will Ben like what he sees

or say go change it PLEASE!

Sooo Goood!!!

2009-02-02T19:34:00.001-08:00

The other night I tried something new.
Russian Chicken and it was sooo GOOOOD!
Even the kids liked it. Josh alone at 3 servings.
So much for the leftovers I thought I would have. :-)

Recipe: 6 chicken breasts
1 bottle of wishbone Russian salad dressing
1 package of dried onion soup mix

Directions: Preheat oven to 350
place chicken breast in 9X13 pan
cover with Russian dressing
sprickle onion soup mix on top
place in oven uncovered for 40 minutes.
Serve over rice

So Good and So Easy
It's a keeper in this house!

What I Need

2009-01-26T07:59:00.000-08:00

This is what I needSun, warmth
Flowers and green grass

And this is what I have

The cold winter blues!

Ben tells me to be patient, but it's so hard

My soul needs the sun...come on spring and summer

I'm ready when you are!

Winter picture courtesy of

Aaron Hutchins
of Hutchins Law

What Do You Do

2009-01-18T14:27:00.000-08:00

What do you do when It is cold outside?Some of this
And some of this

And some of that

And a little bit more

and some more

And maybe some of this

Ending with a little flagfootball at the church!Gotta love the snow!!

The Big Kahuna

2009-01-09T14:06:00.000-08:00

Mitchell - the bestest biggest brother ever!

I did it again

2009-01-08T08:05:00.000-08:00

Okay, I think that I am

Now officially crazy!I have now registerd to run

the Salt Lake City 1/2 marathon.

Okay, so it's not a full marathon...

It's going to take me some time to work up to

that again...I'm thinking maybe Sept, but

right now it's WINTER!!!!

It takes everything I have to

brave the cold, ice, and snow...

Good thing I talked a friend

Into Running it with me!

She makes it all worth it.

I MISSED YOU THIS MORNING JO!!!

GET WELL SOON :-)

Basketball Fever

2009-01-07T08:08:00.000-08:00

It's started!!

Basketball season is in full

Swing in this house.We've go Ben on two city league teams and church ball once a week.

Mitch on a city team and a competition team

Josh and Megan

on a city league team

Yes, I will be clapping when they are all
done. Right now I think I want to cry!
I think I'm begining to understand why the
licence plate on my mother's car read
10E TAXI !

My Little Friend

2009-01-06T08:58:00.000-08:00

This is my little friend

she goes everywhere with me.

I just have to say the word GO

and she yells yeah!

Grabs her shoes and coat and meets me

at the garage door.

Now that's what I call a great friend and 5th child

One that actually loves to go!

Because that is what we spend a lot of our time doing...

Just Going!

He Came!

2008-12-27T08:29:00.000-08:00

Haley didn't particually enjoy visiting with Santa

But he came all the same!Ethan on the other hand couldn't decide what to ask Santa for

So he just game him the list, along with a big smile.
I believe in the end Santa satified all their wishes
in one way or another :)

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Snow Fun

2008-12-24T10:58:00.000-08:00

Haley's first time on a sled. We took it slow and just sent her down the stairs

She loved it!

Ethan also loves the snow!

Who's Hiding

2008-12-23T07:41:00.000-08:00

This was a really fun day. Our trees are now large enough

to litter our yard nicely!

Haley particularly enjoyed playing in them
Along with the rest of the bunch.

Something Great Created

2008-12-19T07:17:00.000-08:00

Eleven years ago today something great was created!

US!

Hard Day At Work?

2008-12-17T08:10:00.000-08:00

This is Ben attending a customer apprication day about a year and a half ago. He got to go and race these awesome little cars and I couldn't because I was expecting Haley any day. Totally not fair. Long story short he took me to a customer apprication activity this last week. I think I missed out on the best one. This company rented out a movie "The Day the Earth Stood Still" Don't waste your time and or money. Let's just say good thing it was free! Must say that I did enjoy my date though he was very good looking! :)

Sleeping Like A Baby

2008-12-16T17:53:00.000-08:00

Now this can not be that comfortable!

Meg is far into dreamland here. Ben and I were shocked and

laughed for a long time upon discovering her.

Let It Snow!

2008-12-16T09:33:00.000-08:00

We awoke this morning to SNOW!

The first good snow storm we have had it quite some time

I feel a day of hot chocolate and cookies coming on.

He's All Mine

2008-12-15T13:27:00.000-08:00

Do you know this man?

I do.

He inspires me.

He makes me laugh.

He makes me smile.

He helps me be a better me.

For that I am very grateful!

The Armor of God

2008-12-14T09:30:00.000-08:00

Wherefore, lift up your hearts and rejoice, and gird up your loins, and take upon you my whole armor, that ye may be able to withstand the evil day, having done all, that ye may be able to stand.

Stand, therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, having on the breastplate of righteousness, and your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace, which I have sent mine angels to commit unto you;

Taking the shield of faith wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked;

And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of my Spirit, which I will pour out upon you, and my word which I reveal unto you, and be agreed as touching all things whatsoever ye ask of me, and be faithful until I come, and ye shall be caught up, that where I am ye shall be also.

Doctrine and Covenants 27:15-18