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.

Half way through Febuary

Like most of the Midwest, we got a lot of snow about two weeks ago. I got a chance to go out with the kids and built a cave in the front yard. In the end, Becca, Patrick and I could all fit inside with my feet sticking out.

George's birthday celebrations continued into last week. First the Showalter came over to play and give a present. We all thank you for the warm jammies.

Grandma and pa Hatton stopped by on their way to St. Louis last Friday bring birthday gifts with them. Pat got some more Playmobile stuff, a veterinarian set.

George was happy to just rip some paper without getting yelled at.


George enjoying a moment with Grandpa.

What a surprise, the kids got Grandma to read them a book.

Let's not forget Stella who also made the trip. She's still not sure what to think of the kids.

Always on the move this one!


This is how we celebrated Valentine's Day and it was great.


That's about it for us. We all continue to be healthy but cabin fever is definitely taking its toll. But the temperature is on the raise and the snow should be gone within the week.

George is 1!

We really started celebrating George's birthday two weeks ago when Heather and Ken came for a visit. No one was surprised when the kids asked Heather to read a book.

Ken graciously tested out our new chair for us.

Then the next weekend, Grandma and pa Sullivan came over for a visit. Doesn't Grandma look great?

Here's Grandma fixing Becca's hat with Patrick looking.

George loved have a new audience for his cuteness.

Miss Becca flying around as a fairy.

George making the rounds.


Grandma got her hair done by the kids.

George found a cozy place to get some Z's. I wish he'd do this more in his crib.

With over a foot of snow, Mike and the kids headed out for some fun.





While they were outside, George and I hung out in the house.


Happy Birthday to you!

Before he had the cake.


Patrick licked the plate clean.

... and Becca liked it too.


In the end, he did enjoy the cake.


We hope you enjoyed our pictures. I thank God that George came into our lives, especially today, and don't know what we'd do with out him. Feel free to stop by and see us some time.

Stats Update
We went to the doctor this morning for Pat and George so here are their stats. Patrick is up to 40lb 5oz, so we can move him into a booster seat, and is 44.5 in tall. He's in the 75% for height but I don't know the rest of his percentages. George is up to 19lb 12oz, the doctor said that was close enough to turn the car seat around, and 29.5 in long. I was surprised to learn that he's only in the 10% for weight. He doesn't seem thin to me at all. All in all, everyone is health. But boys got shots, both were unhappy about it and both are over it by now.