Home Improvement Week

It was not just Holy Week at the Hatton homestead, it was Home Improvement Week as well. Mike took the week off to fix the room on the back of the garage. Most of you have never seen this room, and for good reason, but I'd be proud to show it to you know. First we ripped out the work benches and shelves inside. Our friend Pat Showalter came over to help Mike rip out walls. Here is the room from inside the garage.

Mike added a door for better access and put up the new walls and siding. This is the west wall.

Here the guys are working on the south wall.

This is the on the back porch where they took out some French doors and built a close for our bedroom last fall.

Here are the guys who did all the work. Thanks a million Mike and Pat. There are still two little walls to put siding on (the most complicated of course) but I think they did a great job. Please tell Mike how awesome you think he is, because he is!

Here are some shots of the kids being cute. Becca and Patrick made crowns at story time.

Becca had a chance to dance around the living room like a ballerina and loved it.


Random up-close shot of George.

George has had another bout of ear infections but is doing much better after two doses of medicine. Hopefully these teeth will make their final push soon and give the kid a short break. One little corner can be felt on the gums but no visible sign of teeth yet.

Happy Easter

Before we left for Mass this morning we took some pictures of our beautiful children. Here the oldest two sit on the couch.

I was struggling to get all the dude-dads on George.

My golden children. Don't they look dapper?


And one more in front of the door.

I love the look on George's face.

Keeping with Sullivan tradition, we watched "funny little bunnies" on the computer.

George found something to chew on. Why doesn't he have more teeth?

We headed over the Showalters for an egg hunt. Becca showed George the ropes.

It didn't take long for her to fill her basket...twice.

It took George a little longer to figure out what to do with the eggs.


But he had no trouble opening the

Happy Easter everyone and may the blessing of the seasons fill your heart with joy.

April is Half Over Already

My sister Elizabeth pointed out to me today that we haven't updated our blog in awhile so this ones for you sis! Mike made two patches of chocolate chip cookies this week for soccer snacks, the first was rained out. We all did our part and ate the extra cookies. George, being a smart child, would only eat a whole cookies, not the parts I broke off for him.

Regardless to say, it was a bit messy...

..but it was highly enjoyed!

One evening this weekend, the kids were all sitting together nicely on the swing so Mike grabbed the camera.

Becca sure loves her little brother.

I even let myself be captured by the camera.

Here's Miss Becca holding Patrick's art project from religion class.

Patrick started soccer last Saturday and scored two goals. It helps that he's the oldest kid out there and a good head taller than everyone else. George never took his eye off the ball at practice yesterday while he sat in the stroller. As soon as I let him run around, he grabbed a ball and ran for the net. I think he might like sports just a little. We're still waiting for more teeth for George but I think it will be soon. Becca continues to cry at the least suggestion. She's also been caught in sneaking things which lead to a very serious discussion with her mother. But all the kids are growing fast and more amazing everyday. We hope to see you all again soon.