February FHE

Last night we had our monthly FHE with those of us who are still here in Arizona. Reddin and Karen were in charge but we had is at my house. They decided to mix it up a bit and have breakfast for dinner. It was a nice idea. We had waffles with different toppings, peanut butter, buttermilk syrup, peach syrup, strawberries and whipped cream. We had bacon, milk, and juice. It was a great evening with a good lesson from Reddin on prayer using pretzels. Liam was so proud of his train jammies that who cares if they are three sizes too big.

Isn't he a cutie?

Wild and crazy girls!

Ruth and Payton doing I don't know what in the basement.

Matty who is almost 4 months old!

Matty weighs 12 pounds 13.8 ounces and doesn't have to have the extra calories anymore!

On Sunday Grandpa got out his 45 year old, newly fixed train set for the M & M children to enjoy. They loved being tunnels and bridges.

More tunnels!

This is just a random picture of Abby watching her "boobie" (movie) in the play room. She doesn't care what she sits on or in. Funny, funny girl!

Happy Valentine's Day! :)

The Evan's Family had their annual Candlelight Spaghetti Dinner (without the candlelight) for Valentine's Day. We missed the missionaries, Travis and Stephanie in Buffalo, and the M & M's. Those who came had good food and valentine treats.

Valentine Mouse from Payton to Grandma Evans

Payton with her valentine tiara.

Matty certainly enjoyed his valentine gift!

Abby checking out the goodies.

Kayda was not excited to wear her sister's shades.

Abs checking out what she got in her valentine bag.

Sawyer with her treats.

Reddin helping Payton with her bubbles.

Sweet little Matty not on Valentine's Day but I liked the picture.

Birthdays

On February 3rd Ruthie turned 6! She was so excited. She had us all over to eat one of her favorite foods, Hawaiian Haystacks, and to enjoy the evening with her.

Here is Ruthie glaming it up with Grandma Holly's present to her.

" I've got to get a really big breath to blow out all these candles on my cookie pile."

I've almost made it!

All the kidlets are excited about the presents.

Wow! What is that and what do you do with it?

Neil found something he was excited about among Ruthie's presents.

"That's great that you are doing so well, but can I play with my present?"

Enjoying the balloons.

A rare moment when Abby and Liam are playing well together.

We'll see you later.

Let me give you a kiss good-bye.

The end of January brought our monthly FHE and the celebration of Reddin's Birthday. Here he is using the rocket stomper to help him blow out his candles, all two of them...a #3 candle and one more to represent a one.

Make a Smilebox greeting

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.