Snips, Snails, and mud

Thats what little boys are made of~

Ellis and I out preparing the soil for the garden (in the rain).

(it was not muddy when we started)

Sushi Night

Well Hunter's birthday is not until Monday however, last night rather than having a friend party, Bruce, Hunter, and I went out to sushi. We had a great time. We went to Shegi express. To explain a little, in the express area the chef stands in the middle with a conveyor type system around him except the conveyor is water with little boats in it. He puts the plates on the boat and as the boat passes you grab which ever plate fancies you. Anyway~ Hunter won with 17 plates, Bruce in second with 16, and me in last with 8. I will definitely be returning. The sushi was delicious and it was so fun and easy.

Happy Birthday Braden

Hunter

Braden and Josh

The Group

Braden's birthday was on Mar 17 we had a great time. He had a party at the BSu Sub bowling alley. Lots of his friends and family came to make it special. Thanks to all who came and also thanks to all those who sent well wishes :)

Ellis's FHE Contribution

Last night I gave the lesson at Family Night, and I had Braden, Hunter, and Rosy each take turns reading something, whether it was a story or a scripture. Ellis obviously noticed this, and he also noticed that he wasn't assigned to read anything. He tried to take the pieces of paper I'd given to Braden and Hunter, and so I gave him the kids' Book of Mormon picture storybook to look at. He took that book and sat down on the couch next to Rosy.

As Hunter was reading his story, Ellis opened the storybook and began "reading" his story to everyone, saying his made-up words with quite a bit of expression and feeling. It seemed he was telling a sad story based on the tone of his voice, and he kept "reading" it to us as Hunter continued his reading assignment.

When Hunter finished reading, Ellis noticed that there was silence. He then stopped reading, closed his storybook and said "Amen."

The first and probably only

Last week when visiting in IF we had a birthday party for Grandma Hatch. She is 85 now. It was fun to see family while we were visiting. Anyway when Grandma and Grandpa were leaving we were in the door way saying good bye and Bruce said to "Ellis bye Grandmama and Grandpapa". Ellis said back to Grandpa and Grandma "bye mamama, papapa". I have to say it was adorable and most likely the only time he will say mamama and papapa since the next time we see them he will probably be able to pronounce their names. (kinda sad, time goes by way to fast)

I deserved it-

The boys and I went to Idaho Falls for spring break last week we had a ton of fun playing and relaxing. On Sunday night when we arrived home I was making some popcorn for a snack. I was kinda grouchy and just tired and on edge from being in the car. While I was making the snack Braden was just kind of hovering and was in my space, it was bugging me. I snapped. " I said Braden you need to go, you are in my bubble." He said right back, not mean or sassy, just matter of fact "Mom your bubble is just to large". I just had to laugh.