SURPRISE!

Our human plans do not always follow what God has in store for us.  With that in mind, I would like to introduce you to Hatton baby #5, coming March 2016.

I like this one because the little bugger is kicking.

Although this child was not planned, it is very much loved already.  My body fully remembered how to do this and my belly is very round.  Both baby and mom are healthy but we'd really appreciate all the prayers we can get.

Welcome Fall

Life is busy as usual around here.  School is in full swing and no one is really complaining.  Soccer is going strong with quite the chill in the air on Saturday morning.  But lets get to the pictures.  Mike took the oldest two on a canoe/orienteering race at Lake Evergreen at the end of August. I love this picture.

A little Lacrosse anyone?

George found a dirt hill at Patrick's soccer practice.  Between the sweat and dirt, it quickly became a bath night.

George's class took a field trip to Tanner's Apple Orchard.  I was unable to go but here are some pictures that other parents were kind enough to share.

As I said, life is plugging along here in Washington.  Cool morning and beautiful afternoons have been the norm and should continue most of this week.  More pictures to come soon, if we take any.

Uncle Ted

My Uncle Ted had to fly into Peoria this week and asked us to bring the kids over to see his jet.  He foolishly said he'd answer any questions they had, so we were there for awhile.  Here are some pictures.

 

Thank you Uncle Ted for the adventure.  Patrick has decided he wants to be a pilot and pretended to shoot down planes the whole way home.

FireTruck Fun!

A couple of weeks ago, we have a block party.  Someone brought out a real fire truck for the kids to climb all over.  Here are the picture we have.

Lia did not like the idea of getting soaked by the fire truck, thus no pictures of her this time.  But the other three LOVE IT!  As you can see, George had a blast, until the sun went down and he got cold.  Mike had to run him home because he couldn't stop chattering his teeth.  More pictures are coming soon.

First Day of School 2015!

It's hard to believe that another year of school has begun.  Let's start with the tradition "in front of the door" shot.  Yes, Lia is holding her lunchbox.

Patrick is now in 4th grade.  Where has the time gone?

Becca started 2nd grade and is very tall.  She told me the teacher was impressed that she's reading An American Girl book.

The big news is George started Kindergarten!

And Miss Lia is telling everyone she's going to Mommy school.  I don't exactly know what that means but she's excited about it.

A couple of shots with St. Patrick.

Becca is ready to learn.

I told the young lady next to Patrick that she could elbow him a little if he was singing to himself.  Honest, he doesn't know he's doing it.

 

Outside the classroom and very excited.

George hesitated a little when Mrs. Nau asked him to answer "The Question of the Day".  He turned around and put his head in my shoulder.  Then I read him the question "Are you riding the bus home today?" and told he just needed to write his name under "yes" or "no".  He perked right up and went to work.

George at his desk.

I was good and didn't cry at all.  Then when I saw George's face at pick up, I realized how much I missed the little bugger in the few hours he was gone.  Everyone had a great first day and were very supportive of each other. Tomorrow will be a longer day and may be harder...for me anyway.

Webelos Weekend

Mike and Patrick went to Cub Scout camp last weekend.  Here are the pictures they brought home.