i don't know how they do it so good at the factory

How do they get the toilet paper on the rolls so tightly? I just can't do it. Needless to say, we are learning to graciously accept it anyway we can get it around here and if you come for a visit you might learn the same lesson.

Today's glimpse of life with a 2 year old and a 1 year old.

sassy

Does sassy attitude begin with sassy hair?

These days I am beginning to wonder. Thought you might like to see the new hair cut. These were the best I could do - just before bedtime is not the best time to have a photo shoot.

Dean's First Birthday

We celebrated a day early but Dean did not mind. Here are a few of the pictures from the day.

The beginning of the day


Eating Cake


Opening Presents


Playing with Toys...new and a few old

just another day

Dean watches tv in his rocking chair.

Anna Grace does her own version of
"These Boots Are Made for Walkin"

Dean loves cooking

Dean Walks!

Tonight after dinner Dean decided to take his first steps. Here is video.

Memorial Day Weekend

We had another fun weekend at the lake. Here are a few pictures.

The littlest Hatchetts pilled together on the hammock.

Anna Grace's first ride - she loved it.

Her first Big Bertha ride as well.

Dean loves swinging on the hammock.

Relaxing after a long swim.

Relaxing with Mom.

Poor Malley Tate looks just like her daddy.

Weekend at the Lake

We had a fun weekend at the lake. Here are some pictures.

Dean's first boat ride.

Anna Grace's first time to drive the boat.

Dean liked watching the water behind the boat.

Anna Grace now calls it her boat.

Anna Grace loves Uncle Gilder but she really loves "Malley Tate the baby."