Hunting Season

Rich went out yesterday and got his first antelope we decided since he is destined to hunt, we may as well expose AJ early to the animals!!! Here is some pics of the antelope, Rich, AJ and of course curious Dakota checking things out

Dollar Store PJ's from Aunt Kim

My family is crazy and we all have a thing about the great finds we get at the dollar store. My sister said that AJ wouldnt be complete without dollar store PJ's and since we dont have one here in the big metropolis of Pinedale, she brought some down when she visited. They are by far my favorite PJ's on him, they make him look so cute but, they also make him look like he is turning from a baby to a little boy, which I am maybe not too keen on yet!!

Napping with Dad

Richie is working nights right now so it is nice when he is happing during the day because he gets a chance to nap with the sweet little AJ. I get to nap with him and put him to bed all the time so it is nice when his dad gets a chance cause it is those simple moments that are so special to parents!!

Tired Boy

AJ was so tired the other day, he fell asleep when we put him down to have some tummy time. Usually he lifts his head up and looked around but I guess this day a nap sounded much better than playing

Cousin Cody

AJ has a cousing cody who is one of the cutest little stinkers I have ever met. He is so chunky and he looks just like his daddy in the face. He and AJ are three months apart so it was fun to watch them play and Richie seemed to have fun playing with them also.

Momma's Boy

Aj began this mamma's boy stuff last weekend when we were in Utah. He has always loved other people taking him as long as they talk to him but he sure didn't like it last weekend and he has continued the pattern. Last night, I left for a few hours and when I came home, he had been crying the whole time and when I took him he smiled and grinned like it was all better. It makes me feel needed but also makes me think what in the world am I in for?

Two Generations of Best Friends!!

I got to see my BFF (haha) Jenna when we were in Utah and it was so great. We had not seen each other since May when we were both VERY pregnant. I got to meet her sweet baby Christian, who is six days younger than AJ and she got to meet AJ. We were able to just hang out and play with the babies and her cute dog Tally at my moms house and it was just like we were teenagers again, only this time with babies!! We decided our sons were born with a best friend already as her and I have been best friends for about 12 years now and for many, many years to come so they are bound to have to spend time with each other!!

Family Reunion

Last Saturday we had a family reunion for the Hatch family (my stepdads family). It was also grandpa Keith's 78th birthday. We met at Merlin Olsen Park and had a blast. It was great seeing everyone, especially all the babies. My sis Alesha has a little man that I just got to meet and of course, I got to see all my other neices and nephews. The picnic was complete with Kenzie falling into the river and loosing her sippy cup down the stream. And of course, our family functions wouldnt be complete without something going wrong. This time it was a lost child. We found her though and we all had a great time!! Always good to see family

Just playing at home

These are just pictures of AJ and us playing around at the house. I so much enjoy being able to be home with him. He is growing so fast and I think that I am probably the happiest I have ever been with him now in my life. The best times are when we are just sitting around enjoying being a family.

Kenzie Rae is TWO!!!

AJ was baptized on Kenzie's birthday so we decided to have cake and icecream at our house for her since her whole family would be here. It was so much fun and she loved all of her gifts.

Cousins

AJ got to meet all of his cousins on mommy's side but he doesnt have any cousins on his daddy's side. They all got to meet when they came for his blessing and baptism. He had met kenzie and kaylee but not the others so here are some pics of the cute cousins Ashton, Kaylee, Kenzie, Samantha and Cody.

Baptism and Blessing

So as most of you know, Richie is catholic and I am LDS so we decided that we would have AJ Babtized in the catholic church AND Blessed in the LDS church. We did them both on the same weekend and the whole weekend was a very happy and spiritual experience. Father Lucas did the baptism and my brother in law marty gave the blessing with some of our friends Landon, Dan, Beau and my uncle Bob standing up with him. It was a great weekend with lots of family and fun.

My First Hat!!!

AJ is finally getting big enough to wear hats!! However, the brim of the hat still covers his eyes so we have to tilt it up. He looked so cute with this little has and his overalls that we couldnt resist taking a picture!

Grandpa Tony's Weekend

Dont know what happened but this title got posted a few times. Anyways, three weeks ago Richie's grandpa tony (aj's namesake) was inducted into the Green River High School hall of fame. We went to a football game, walked through the hall of fame, and went to the banquet dinner. It was so much fun and so neat to see such a great man honored in this type of ceremony For those of you who dont know, Tony was a teach, principle and coach for 29 years before retiring.