Jumping Contest

While we were at Shane and Katelyn's open house at the Institute while we were in Bellingham, we had a staircase jumping contest between Port, Kenna, and Jax - the results are below:

Coming in 3rd place with a jump of 3 feet, 7 inches was Kenna "Where are my legs?" Liddell

Coming in 2nd place with a jump of 4 feet, 2 inches was Jax "Crazy Legs" Wheatley

And the jumping champion was Porter "Frog Legs" Liddell with a jump of 4 feet, 9 inches!

Visit with Nan and Pop

While we were in Bellingham, we were able to spend some time with Nan and Pop. Eastie was able to ride Big Red - I think every grandkid and great grandkid has spent some time testing the maximum elasticity of the spring coils on Red. Thanks for showing us such a fun time, Nan and Pop!

Bellingham Trip 2010

We took our annual Washington trip August 6-12 this year. It is fun because we seem to be together for Eme's birthday each year and it is fun to be all together to celebrate one family birthday a year. We started off our trip with Shane and Katelyn's reception at the Institute Building in Bellingham. It was great to see the Hatch family together and reconnect with Dane's cousins, aunts and uncles, and Nan and Pop. East and Hatcher became little buddies and Hatcher couldn't put down his guitar (or piano as he called it). It is so fun that our kiddos have cousins to play with on both sides of the family. It was great to be together with Dane's family again.

Eme's Pre-Birthday Party

The night before we left to go to Bellingham to visit the Hatch crew, my parents decided to get in a quick birthday celebration with Eme. They came over for pizza, cupcakes, and presents. My parents got her a cute nightstand to go with her big-girl bed, a My Little Pony sticker book, and cute pink boots (Eme was excited about them, but not to be outdone Easton had to try them on too). We gave her some books, shoes, a princess dress (Sleeping Beauty), Ballerina Barbie, and Candyland. It was fun to see how excited she is about birthdays now that she is three. She is really into entertaining me lately and will sing Church songs at the top of her lungs in her microphone. It is awesome! We love you Eme!!!

Eme Turns 3!!!!!

I can't believe our baby girl is 3!!!! What a joy you have been these last 3 years. It has been so fun to watch you learn and grow. You never cease to make me laugh with your sense of humor and the way you express yourself. Your facial expressions are classic and your mischevious grin make being your mom all worth it! You never cease to make a deal and try to get in one more tickle at bedtime. You love your brother and are a great big sister. You want to choose the right and always want to bless Jesus and President Monson in your prayers daily. You are a delight and we couldn't have asked for a better gift than the day we found out I was pregnant with you. You have been such a joy and we feel blessed to have you in our home and part of our family. Happy Birthday, Em - we love you so!!!!

New Hair

So this picture doesn't have my hair styled quite the way I like it, but today I took the plunge and dyed my hair dark again. Dane has been after me to do it for a while so I tried it. The last time I dyed it dark was after Easton was born and it took me a while to get used to not having high-lights or low-lights to offset the dark. I hope that with time I get used to the dark and will have my hair styled differently. I am always wanting to change things up with my hair to keep it interesting because short hair needs a change-up every-so-often. A sidenote-the hairdresser told me I have the features to wear any type of style and it would look good. Maybe the pixie will be my next attempt. It was definitely a confidence booster for me. In looking at pictures from 10 years ago, my hair was about this dark. I think I will like the change - a little less maintenance.

Feeling better about the new color

Unsure about my new hair color

Happy Birthday, Mom & Grammy (Ga-Ga)

Happy Birthday, Mom. Even though you are far away today, you are in our thoughts. I feel so blessed to have you as my mom. Besides my husband, there is no one I love to talk to and share with more than I do with you. You are my very closest friend and one with whom I know I can cry with and laugh with. You have always been someone I admire and only hope I can turn out as well as you have. You never cease to amaze me with what you can do in a day. You are my greatest fan and I know I can always count on you to cheer me on when I need you the most. I never wonder if you will be there to listen, you are always just a phone call away. Thanks mom for all you do. The kiddos couldn't have asked for grandparents that love them and appreicate them. Thanks for taking their hands and helping them explore their world through mature eyes. We love and appreciate you!!!!!