Dean's first pair of shoes

Dean got his first pair of shoes on Friday. Here is what they look like. He is growing into man right before our eyes.

The best part of Dean's day

Dean also had lots of fun playing in the Tupperware cabinet while Anna Grace watched/slept through an Einstein video.

Playing in the Rain

Dean has not been left out of all the fun around here. After his nap - He just about slept the whole afternoon away - the two of them played outside on the porch chasing bubbles. It began to rain while we were out there. Anna Grace and Dean felt the need to play in the rain some (at that time we did not know about Anna Grace's fever; I really don't think she had one at the time though).
I have video of this event. I will upload that later.

Errands...Too much to handle

Today we had another big day. This morning we went to run errands. Anna Grace apparently did not feel well. However, she never bothered to tell us that - or act like she did not feel well - until she threw up all over Mom and the Food Court at the Outlet Mall. Yes, she had her first (and hopefully her last) public throw up experience and no I am not exaggerating when I say ALL OVER Mom. I am so thankful that I was not there by myself with the two children. She is okay; she was running a low-grade fever at bedtime but has not gotten sick since. Here are some afternoon shots of her milking Mom and me for all it was worth while being sick - and not taking a nap. As you can see from the blanket we were very cautious about where she spent her time, making sure it was protected in the event there was a 2nd episode.

Playing Dress-Up

Anna Grace, Dean and I hopped on the train Wednesday and headed to the Coast. Here is what has been going on around here.

Anna Grace had fun today playing dress-up and putting on make-up while Dean took his morning nap.

End of a big day

Apparently much fun was had at Big Daddy and Honey's house today. It was a quite car ride home to say the least.

I did have to put the bow back in her hair when I got there - at some point in the day, she got tired of it.

Bow Head Moment

This morning Anna Grace and Dean went to spend the day with Honey. And as of this morning Anna Grace is an official bow head. As you can see from the picture, she is proud of herself.

Ready for the day.

Dean is handsome as ever in his blue sailboat bubble.

Anna Grace is precious in her lime green duds with her extra-big stripe bow.

It will be interesting to see how that bow looks when I pick them up after nap time. Might not be quite as perky as it is now.

To be 95

This past weekend we went to Aunt Weenie's 95th birthday party (Neal's great-aunt). I have been thinking what it must be like to be 95. I can't really imagine other than to say...
When I am 95, Neal will not be 95, Anna Grace will be 65 and Dean will be 63 and the year will be 2070! That is little weird to me.


Here is a picture of Aunt Weenie enjoying her party and cake.


The Hatchetts were in full attendance (sorry but I don't count pets so yes we were all there). And just in case you were wondering Dean is not looking at me - he is checking out his oh so entertaining big sister.


Anna Grace in her usual fashion found water to play with even though the rain had stopped.


Maybe we will have some more pictures from the event to come later so please stay posted.

Egg Hunting Moment

Aunt Laura was kind enough to capture this moment for Anna Grace.

Easter Basket: $5.00
Easter Eggs: $5.00
New Clothes for the event: $15.00

Losing your bloomers while hunting eggs: Priceless

They also took this cute picture of Dean with his eggs.

Spring is here

I know it is been a while - probably too long since our last post. There has been so much going on that it is has been hard to stay on top of everything. Here is a quick update on what we've been up too.


Neal went to Spring Training with his dad and brother. He was kind enough to bring back treats for Anna Grace and Dean.

Anna Grace is wearing Dean's shirt with her mouse ears.
(And yes we did let her go to Wal-Mart dressed this way - she fit right in.)

While Neal was in Orlando, the women and children went down to the lake for a little get away of our own.

Our little rocker preforming outside for us.

Chillin on the lawn

Dean has been growing like a weed and exploring things around here. He really wants to start walking but I think it will be a month or so before he is successful.

There is a lot going on behind the chair apparently. He loves to crawl back there.

The wagon is a great way to explore the neighborhood.

Anna Grace and Dean spent a week in Gulfport with Juju and Ottie. They learned how much fun bubbles can be. I think I need to go find a bubble machine for hours of bubble chasing fun here.





We were all back together for Easter on the Coast and had a wonderful time. Anna Grace learned that Easter is a celebration of Jesus' resurrection. We practiced saying, "Hallelujah, Jesus is alive!" for days so we would have it down for Easter morning.

All dressed up in our Easter clothes.

All four of the cousins

Egg hunt time! Anna Grace was all over the place so she was a little hard to photograph. Dean on the other hand took a much more casual approach to hunting eggs.

And finally...They sleep.





I think that about covers the month of March. I will try to do a better job in April.