Christmas 2010

We started last week with the preschool CHristmas party. The kids sang us some songs and had a good time.


Patrick took this picture.



Becca and Patrick were excited to see the presents under the tree.
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Pat happily recieved "Toy Story 3" from his parents.

And Becca was just a happy to get "Beauty and the Beast".

George just like the paper.

Pat can now be like Sid the Science kids with his microphone.

Mike made me and his parents this awesome shelf that says "Life is a musical". So true!

Becca got a "Sothern Bell" dress from Grandma/pa Sullivan. How come I never got one?

She loves the way it twirls.

After breakfast, the kids "helped" Mike shovel the driveway and sidewalk.


They had a blast!

Late in the morning, we headed to northern Illinois to see the Hatton clan. We had a contest to see who could hold a spoon on their nose.

Grandma helped Becca out.

Debbie was really good!

Mary helped out Patrick.

Merry Christmas Hatton family!

George loves to give me zerburts.

Patrick got a baseball game from Grandma/pa, Cubs weren't available so Go Mets! Mike showed the kids how the game works.


Despite another tooth pushing and all the drool, George still managed to smile for the camera.

The kids also got a little kitchen from Grandma/pa Hatton. Its already been played with quite a lot.



Becca and I watched "Beauty and the Beast" and I got a snuggle when the wolves attached.

George is a happy little bugger.

SullyFest 2010

We went to South Bend this pass weekend to see the Sullivan family and celebrate Christmas. We started our visiting at D & T's house where the youngest of our part of the clan played.


Little Lucas even posed for Mike's camera. He seriously plopped right down on the floor when he say the camera.

AJ flew by with his jet.

George giving me a big grin.

George and Lucas decided to explore between the furniture.


AJ, like his father, has sound effects to go along with just about everything.

Erin and Clara giving Jake some loving.

Hello Miss Katie.

Liam up-close. Don't worry Jan, we kept all the kids away from the stove.

There was a porch for the kids to run around on. Coats were needed.



The strong and silent Jake hanging out with Grandma.

George with his Godmother, Elizabeth,

Lauren showing off the youngest person at the party. The title of "cutest" is still up for grabs.

Ann loving Norah.

Avery was a little awe-struck by all the people...your stuck with us, we're all family!

Lucas liked my necklace.


George had fun roaming on the floor.

Random shot of Jeff and Harvey.

Those crazy Hatton men.

Norah with Kate D and Claire.

Ann making faces at Bryn.

Grandma Ellen looking proud with Bryn.

Grandpa with 1/4 of his grandkids.

Pat, Teresa, and Dick with Avery and Norah.

Here's the 2010 additions to the family, most not with their mother.

George looks so cute in this picture.

Here are a couple of shots of the 12 grandkids. Forgive Lucas, he was very very tired!


A special thank you to Dick and Kate, who once again, organized and did the primary cooking for this event. This is one of my favorite days of the year and we're all grateful to you for keeping the party going all these years. We loved see everyone and wish you all a wonderful Christmas.