Watching Soccer again.

It has been a looong time since I have watched little kids play soccer. Probably 14 or 15 years ago when Trevor played and Jeff Groscost was his coach. Jeff walked up and down the field yelling instructions and he was the only one you could hear. Trevor was named the "spy" by Jeff. The last two Saturdays I have watched Sawyer play soccer and it is hilarious. Not much has changed--they all still bunch up together and have not concept of what they are doing. I have missed going to kids sporting events.

Abby cheering on Sawyer. We are just glad she is not on the field.

This is hard work!

Go get the ball!

Sawyer having a break.

(Trav and Steph it was hot watching the match!)

Saturday Fun

On Saturday, the Moms and Grandma had an afternoon out. Lori came from Tennessee for a visit so all the women of the Hatch family who could, met at Crackers for lunch. All that came had a great time visiting and catching up. We missed those who could not come. The Dads met at Grandpa's and had a good time (mostly) playing and eating pizza.

The gang out enjoying the backyard and nice weather.

Abby and Payton cooperating.

Liam a being a little boy digging in the dirt.

Abby loves the trampoline.

Oops! Not one of the good times!

This is a classic lesson in cooperation and sharing. Okay, I couldn't download the video that I wanted that showed this so I had to settle. But...Abby and Payton do have a love/hate relationship. It seems like they usually want what the other one has and neither one backs down. It seems as if they have found a way to share the little blue car. I thought it was a rather unique solution. Check out Payton digging at her bum. We found out later that she had her underwear on backwards and with tights on it kept riding up. Funny, funny kids!

Happy New Year and Birthday!

Happy New Year to one and all and we hope you find joy, happiness, and success in 2009. Liam turned two on New Year's Eve but he had his party on New Year's Day. We all had fun eating pizza and then enjoyed cupcakes. We also enjoyed each other's company. We are missing Travis and Stephanie already but can't wait to hear about their adventures in New York City.

The Birthday boy eating his pizza all by himself.

Until Abby joins him. (Sorry about the blur!)

The adults enjoying themselves.

The children having a great time.

Happy Birthday to Liam.

Ruthie with her new Christmas present taking pictures like all the adults.