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.

Jam sessions and Ear infections

Last week it was warm enough to have the windows open! Here are some shots of the kids enjoying that fact. Please come back Spring!


There was a jam session in the house the other night. Patrick and Mike rocked out on guitar.


Becca showed George how to do the same on the kid piano.

Super cool Pat!

Now its hockey. We had to watch the first game on the computer so the kids all gather 'round.

George was not to be left out.

YEAH IRISH HOCKEY!

Just a nice shot of Patrick.

They other day, I managed to get both Becca and Pat to sit quietly on the couch and watch video. Meanwhile, George was happily stirring some veggies in a pan. He moved when he saw me get out the camera but these give you the idea.


George was diagnosed with an ear infection last Friday. When his ear was still red and crusting after five days of amoxicillin, I tracked down the doctor who called in the new scrip of Cefdinir (and yes, I had to look up both of those spellings!). During this day-long phone tag session, I remembered that he had trouble with the amoxicillin the other time he had an ear infection. The only comfort he's had in the last week is the pacifier and sleeping on Mom/Dad. Hopefully the new medicine does the trick and he feels better soon. His ear already looks a little better. That's about it for the Hatton children this week. Feel free to come and visit. We may put you to work but you're always welcome.

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone. Here are the kids posing for my annual picture.

My sister Maureen said Becca's hair looks like the day after St. Patrick's Day and a full night of drinking. She's so right!

Its been a busy week. Here the boys are playing with the blocks but not really with each other.

George loves the container.

While Patrick set up a house.

On Saturday we went to Sam's 6th Birthday party. It wasn't long before Pat found a scooter.

George had a great time carrying around hula-hoops.

Mike helped Becca make a basket.

The birthday girl and her little brother.

Miss Becca riding a rocking purple hippo.

Emily had a kind word for George.

And then I got her picture inside the circle.

Mike had fun with the kids too.

Patrick enjoys singing just a little bit.

Here are a few shot from yesterday as we gear up for the NCAA tournament.


I'm not sure if we're going to the parade today given George's late night/early morning but we're sure to celebrate the feast day with gusto. Have a great day!

Its March

We haven't been pulling the camera out as much lately but I realized I haven't posted for two weeks. So here are some pictures that didn't make the cut last time. Patrick shows off his car.

George play peek-a-boo...at least I think that's what he's doing.

Becca shows off her stunning smile once again for the camera.

The sickness that we normally manage to evade has landing its ugly face right on George's cute face. He had a slight fever and lots of snot earlier this week, which go right along with the 4th tooth he was working on at the time. But when the rash turned up, we learned that our little guy has roseola (a virus). It looks terrible but he doesn't seem to mind nearly as much as his mother.


That's about it for us. Mike continues to train for this triathlon and all the hard work is showing. I have no interest in doing a triathlon myself, but I think the training just might be worth it anyway.