Apple Orchard

This past weekend we spent the afternoon at Spicer Orchards. Avery loved crawling around the orchard and pumpkin patch. Even though Sophie was a little crabby, I think she still had some fun. Here are some pics from our day.

Swim class

Sophie has been taking swim lessons for awhile now at the YMCA. She loves the water but gets nervous when she doesn't have a floatie of some kind. She keeps at it though and I know eventually she will get it. Right now they are working on floating, it is so hard for her not to kick her legs! She loves it though. Here are some pics from her class this summer.

Avery's Birthday

Checking out the presents.

New rocking chair from Grandpa George and Grandma Bette.

The party people.

Bethany, Pete, Uncle Ed, Aunt Barb, and Grandpa Hatch


Aunt Andi and Uncle Dan




Mom, Dad, and Avery






The Cake!




First Bite...Yummmm!



Jeremy and Zeidi

Opening the gifts.



A few weeks ago we celebrated Avery's first birthday. It was a great day which we were so thankful for and everyone seemed to have fun. We had a bounce house for the big kids (thanks to the Comer family) and lots of help from mom and dad Hatch helping us get the yard ready the day before. Thanks to all who came to wish Avery a happy birthday. We hope you all had fun!

First Day of Kindergarten

Sophie was very excited to start kindergarten today! She walked to school with her new backpack on and was first in line to go inside. When we picked her up I asked her what they did. She responded, "work, work, work, We couldn't even rest on the cushions." Later on she did say they did a craft, had a snack, and played. She said her teacher was nice too. We'll see what tomorrow brings!

Oliver's Birthday Party

Dream Cruise Weekend

This weekend was crazy in Royal Oak for the Dream Cruise. We are not into the cars so much but they are fun to look at and it is cool how many people are out having fun and enjoying themselves. This year we walked on Woodward farther than usual to the kids area. Sophie loved it! She was very independent and went in two bounce houses, got her face painted, and played a few games. She even got her picture taken inside a Faygo bottle, I will try to post that soon. She LOVED getting her face painted and the clown named "Kitty" said she had great language skills. What a surprise huh!

Detroit Zoo with Chelsea

Our friends Chelsea and Chris will be moving to Manhattan in a few weeks. Sniff...Sniff...so we went to the zoo one day with Chelsea before they move. Here are some of the pics.