Becca is 3! George is 9 months!

We went to the doctor this morning for George's 9 month and Becca's 3 year check-ups. Becca stats: 31lb 8oz, 39in (that's 3ft 3in on her 3rd birthday). George's stats: 18lbs 6oz, 28.5in. I was surprised he didn't weight more but I guess he gained 1lb 4oz. We did learn that George has an ear infection in the left ear which explains all the late night/early morning crying. On with the pictures. Here's Becca expressing her joy in the scarf Grandma Sullivan made her.

Patrick helped me make Becca's French silk pie during nap time.

He even test-tested it for me.

It warmed up a bit in the afternoon so we headed outside.



We went out for pizza and then came home to open presents. Thanks Grandma & pa Sullivan for all the gifts, including the purple wings.

Mike and I got her a Tinker Bell Look and Find book. This is for me too so I can learn all the names of the fairies.

Birthday pie anyone?

George really wanted some but he has to wait until his birthday.

Becca spent the rest of the evening fluttering around the house with her arms and wings.


Patrick even let me take his picture.

Dad and George too.

All in all, I think Becca really enjoyed her birthday. She told everyone we meet that it was her birthday and thanked everyone who wish her well. Thanks for all the calls and singing, it was a delight for us all. We can't wait to see a lot of you next week for George's baptism. Becca, we're so proud of you and love you very much.

Halloween

Our Halloween celebrations started early in week when we carved pumpkins. Becca and Patrick each designed their own and the adults cut them out.

He's a good one of the boys with the jack-o-lanterns.

All the kids, and me, with their pumpkins.

George had a good time crawling around on the floor.

And then he pulled himself up on the draw handles.

Did you see what I did Dad?

The finished products.

This Patrick before going to school on Friday. I made his costume and I have to say it turned out really well.

The kids wearing their Halloween T-shirts.

I also made Mike's costume. He got the hat for the Man in the Yellow Hat (Curious George) and the shirt of a squire (for Patrick). If you don't get the coconuts, rent Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

We went to the Showalter's to celebrate Emily's birthdya and once again, they rented a bouncing castle. The Hatton children did their part and had a great time.


Even George.

Emily had so much fun, her hair stood up.

Emily and Sam looking at Mike like he's crazy.

Becca enjoying the slide.

A good time was had on the swings as well.



George is his father's son. He always goes for the ball.

There was pumpkin coloring in the garage.


I don't want to know what George is doing in this picture.

Emily did a great job blowing out her candles but Patrick was ready if he was needed.

The beautiful Showalter girls.

The Hatton men all dressed up.

Becca as Tinker Bell. I was the only one not in costume.

Waiting for the adults to get ready.

LET"S GO!!!

Teddy made a great Pooh bear.

The first house we hit.

I thought the kid in the Gilly suit was great.

Mike used Patrick's extra sword to rein in the kids.

Going for some candy.

We had lots of kids with us.


Some of the kids needed to be carried.

Mike also used his coconuts to direct the kids.

In the end it was too much for George.

I hope you all had as much fun as we did on Halloween. Come back later this week for updates and pictures of Becca's birthday.