Kazoo

Avery is growing like crazy and doing new things everyday! He is walking 90% of the time and is always trying to communicate. He is able to say "Ooooo" when you ask him what a ghost says, say's "woof", MAMAMAMA for more, and alot more. He understands a ton. He fell down, and I asked him where he got hurt. He pointed to his nose. He also tries to brush his teeth like big sister Sophie. When she spits into the sink, he does too! It is too funny and cute. He is a great eater just like his sis, and loves pickles, chicken nuggets, any fruit, peas, pasta, just about anything. He definately has a BIG sweet tooth. If he sees a cupcake or ice cream he starts crying until he gets some.

For the most part they get along, although lately she does NOT want him anywhere near her bedroom. If he gets close, she guards the door with her body and starts shrieking at the top of her lungs. Not fun. Don't think you can reason with her about it either, she is set on him not coming in her room.

Enjoy the video of him playing the kazoo and other instruments.

Soccer

Sophie has started playing soccer and totally loves it. It is so cute to watch them chase after the ball. She doesn't have official games but her class has scrimmages with each other and that is enough for her. After soccer, we always have pizza time and then play at the park with the rest of her team and parents.

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